Children's area

CHILDREN’S AREA

St. John’s churchyard

THU 23.07 at 13.00–22.00
FRI 24.07 at 12.00–22.00
SAT 25.07 at 12.00–22.00
SUN 26.07 at 12.00–20.00

Every day at 15.00–16.00 guided activities
FRI and SAT at 12.20 and at 16.00, SUN at 12.20 fairytales by storyteller Jaak
FRI–SUN at 18.20 handicaft workshops led by the masters
THU–SUN at 21.00 results of the interactive game and prizes for the fastest participants

On the lawn beside St. John's Church, you'll find a children's area featuring a fun and imaginative playground designed to spark creativity and play. This year, we've also invited puppet makers, wreath crafters, and hair-braiding artists to join the festivities, offering hands-on creative activities throughout the festival. With plenty of opportunities for crafting, exploring, and play, there's something to inspire visitors of all ages.


On every festival day, at 15.00–16.00, our activity leaders host a variety of guided activities for children, encouraging them to find joy in the simplest things around them.

On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, storyteller Jaak will share his amazing fairytales under the oak tree.

We are also setting up an interactive game on the festival area where you can test your orienteering skills and knowledge about the festival. All children and child-minded individuals who have a smartphone and Internet access can take part. Every evening, we summarise the results and invite the players to join us at the children’s area at 21.00 where we acknowledge the best players.

Every evening at 21.30 we end the day with our popular clean-up competition. The most successful participants will be rewarded.

We’ve also set up a baby tent for parents with small children, where they can feed and change their babies comfortably. You can hide there with your little one if the festival buzz becomes a bit too much. The tent is furnished in collaboration with the local community.

Do’s and don’ts for festival guests with children:

  • Get a sticker for your child from the ticket tent where you can write their name and your contact details in case you part your ways unexpectedly. If this were to happen, ask them to go to the meetup point under the oak tree in the children’s area.
  • Don’t take any toys with you from the children's area.
  • Help us keep the children’s area clean and welcoming for everyone. Please make sure all rubbish goes in the bins provided.
  • Parents and guardians are responsible for their children's safety and supervision within the children’s area.
  • Don’t let your children climb on electric cables, these are not climbing ropes or swings, even for the lightest little climbers.
  • The stage isn’t a climbing frame for children, as it will disturb other guests.
  • The walls of Castle Hill are dangerous and are not meant for climbing. Even if the climber has done it many times before and nothing has ever happened.
  • You can rent headphones for your child from the Traditional Music Centre to protect your child’s ears. Remember that loud sound can be tolerable and enjoyable for adults, but the same level of noise might not be safe for little ones.


NB! Please remember that we don’t provide babysitting service, so keep an eye on your children.

Important numbers:
emergency 112, festival headquarters +372 5814 4114.