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🎈 Opatija Children's Weekend 2026 – Two Days of Games, Dance, Science, and Family Fun!

📅 Date: October 10–11, 2026
📍 Location: Opatija (Open Air Theatre – Main & Small Stage, Angiolina Park)
🕒 Opening Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Opatija transforms into a giant open-air playground this weekend! The award-winning Opatija Children's Weekend (awarded the prestigious Simply the Best recognition) brings a wealth of free activities for kids, parents, and grandparents. Experience a rich program combining sports, creativity, STEM workshops, theater plays, dancing, pony meet-and-greets, and delicious sweet treats across the Open Air Theatre and Angiolina Park.

📜 HIGHLIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS (SATURDAY & SUNDAY):

• 🎡 Amusement Park & Play Zones (Main & Small Stage | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm):

  • Main Stage: Rolly park, giant inflatable bounce houses, Decathlon sports corner, and a Flipper zone for retro gaming fans.

  • Small Stage: Bubble house, soft-play obstacle course, "When I Grow Up..." career playhouse, ZABA kids' zone, Telemach EON Kids corner, face painting, free photo booth, and kids' karaoke.

• 🔬 STEM Island & Tesla Exhibition (Both Days):

  • Interactive science exploration featuring plastic-recycling bicycle shredders, biodegradable bag crafting, VR glasses, a Robo-dog, the voice-command K1 robot, 3D printing, a drone cage, cryptography challenges, and playing music on real fruit!

• 🐴 Pony Meet & Greet (Angiolina Park | 11:00 am – 2:30 pm):

  • Meet and pet friendly ponies organized by the Vodičajna Equestrian Club under the park's lush canopy.

• 🍿 Sweet Treat Corner:

  • Recharge between games with favorite treats: fritters (fritule), waffles, ice cream, and popcorn.

🗓️ DAILY SCHEDULE:

Saturday, October 10

• 10:00 am – Grand Opening featuring the Opatija Riviera Majorettes (Small Stage)

• 10:20 am – Children's play "Blow If You Can" (Puhni ako možeš) by Opatija Kindergarten teachers

• 10:30 am – 12:00 pm – VIVO Student Cooperative product presentation

• 12:00 pm – Play excerpt "Grandma Lost Her Thread" (Baka je izgubila konac) by HNK Zajc, followed by an interactive talk with actor Giulio Settimo

• 1:30 pm – "Bad Dreams Eater" (Papač ružnih snova) theater play & workshop by Kate koju znate

• 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Giant kids' dance party: Kids Disco

Sunday, October 11

• 10:00 am – Interactive drumming spectacle & workshop for children

• 12:00 pm – Musical concert by the Tratinčice Choir and KEC Glazbeni Vurtuljak soloists

• 1:00 pm – STEP UP! Children's Talent Show (Jury: Mia Staraj & Duško Jeličić Dule)

• 3:00 pm – Dance performance by the Arij Dance Group

We invite all families to join us in Opatija for a weekend filled with laughter, play, and unforgettable memories! See you at the Open Air Theatre! 🥳✨