The long vacation is ending: recommended attractions for the end of summer
Just before the return to school, a variety of festivals, flower and balloon exhibitions, and giant shows await families across the country, including special events that are completely free of charge.
August has arrived, the long vacation is entering its final stretch, and many parents are looking for ways to occupy the children just before the return to school. Throughout the country, exhibitions, shows, festivals, and attractions for the whole family are taking place, ranging from new experiences to established summer traditions.
Interactive Exhibitions and Shows
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Bubbles Galaxy (Rishon LeZion): An immersive experience combining soap bubbles with a galactic and holographic world at TOX until August 29 (price 49–119 NIS).
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World Story (Tel Aviv): An interactive exhibition at Expo Tel Aviv allowing visitors to navigate a world maze until August 31 (price 49–119 NIS).
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GLOW (Tel Aviv): An international light exhibition at Hangar 11, Tel Aviv Port, featuring giant exhibits and interactive zones until August 31 (price 49–139 NIS).
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Flowers (Tel Aviv): A giant exhibition featuring 3 million flowers at Expo Tel Aviv from August 13 to 29 (price 49–129 NIS).
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Journey to Antarctica (Herzliya): An interactive exhibition at Arena Herzliya with giant animal figures and 360-degree projections.
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The Wonderful World of Animals (Haifa): An experiential journey with 60 giant animal exhibits at the Haifa Congress Center until August 15.
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The Magical Balloon Kingdom (Herzliya): Featuring over 700,000 balloons and creative workshops at Arena Herzliya.
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The Dream Realization Laboratory (Tel Aviv): An interactive experience inspired by Yuval Abramovitz’s bestseller at UpTown from August 15 to 31.
Theater and Cinema
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Around the World in Eighty Days: A new musical based on the Jules Verne classic, staged at the toMix theater (Expo Tel Aviv) from August 7 to 29.
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Chiquititas: A stage adaptation of the beloved series featuring 30 hits, at toMix theater from August 12 to 20.
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FRIENDS Children's Film Festival: Two children's movies daily in 20 halls nationwide from August 23 to 27 for only 10 NIS.
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Haifa International Children's Theater Festival: Original productions and free street performances at the Haifa Theater from August 25 to 27.
Outdoor Fun and Festivals
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Museum of Illusions (Tel Aviv): A renovated museum at Tel Aviv Port offering mind-bending exhibits and levitation illusions.
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Summer at Hai Kef (Rishon LeZion): A WATER FUN complex featuring slides and animal viewing until August 31.
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Big Vacation Theater Festival (Rishon LeZion): Plays and workshops at the Meir Nitzan Cultural Hall from August 23 to 26.
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Smilansky Festival (Be'er Sheva): A veteran alternative culture festival in the Old City from August 25 to 27, with free admission.
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Golden Age (Ashdod): A festival celebrating Israeli music and dance, running until August 11.
With such a variety of options, the final part of the long vacation can still be a great opportunity for family entertainment. Whether you are looking for an air-conditioned activity, a show, or a free festival, there are plenty of options suitable for children and parents alike.
