Children's activities for the New Year holidays. New Year's holidays in the parks. "system" of the storage brothers

The editors of KudaMoscow will tell you how to have an interesting time in Moscow during the New Year holidays:

1. Festival “Journey to Christmas”

At 42 venues, guests will enjoy concerts under open air, show street theaters, fascinating master classes, unusual art objects, tasty food and the magical atmosphere of the winter holidays.

2. Free visits to museums

During the New Year holidays, from January 2 to 8, exhibition halls and galleries subordinate to the Moscow Department of Culture can be visited absolutely free.

3. New Year's festival “Ice Moscow. In the family"

In Victory Park on Poklonnaya Hill New Year's Eve will take place Festival “Ice Moscow. In the family". The festival organizers are preparing an exciting ice trip across Russia. The largest 40-meter ice composition - the Moscow Kremlin, decorated with five towers, and a cascade of ice slides - will be located on the central square of Ice Moscow. They will become magical guides to the cities of Russia.



4. Ice gallery “Polar Star”

The main alley of Sokolniki Park will turn into the Polar Star ice sculpture gallery. The exhibition space, created from ice blocks brought from Siberia, will become at the same time a museum, a cinema and a lecture hall.

5. Christmas fair at VDNKh

A festive Christmas fair will be held on the square in front of pavilion No. 23 “Moskvarium” of VDNKh. The shopping chalets will feature original holiday gifts and natural foods. Street theatrical performances, funny Games, master classes and quests will help Exhibition guests plunge into a warm and joyful atmosphere winter holidays.

6. Festival “Tropical Winter”

IN Botanical Garden MSU "Pharmaceutical Garden" VIII will be held festival of orchids, carnivorous plants and desert plants “Tropical Winter”, dedicated to the 180th anniversary of the end of the legendary trip around the world Charles Darwin on the Beagle.



7. GUM Fair on Red Square

A real Christmas market unfolded on Red Square. 45 fairy-tale toy houses contain a wide variety of new Year gifts. At the Fair you will find traditional winter treats: pancakes with butter and sour cream, pies, donuts and sweets, sbiten with honey, tea from a samovar. According to the Old World tradition - mulled wine, grilled sausages, Viennese waffles and roasted chestnuts.

8. Jibbing contest in Fili Park

On January 3, the main alley of Fili Park will host the sports and entertainment event “Jibbing Contest in Fili Park” - a demonstration competition in snowboarding using specialized figures.

9. Tubing slide at VDNH

On the site in front of pavilion No. 57 of VDNKh there is a slide for tubing - inflatable sleds, popularly nicknamed "cheesecakes". The wooden slide has two adult slides and one for children. The height of the first ones is 7 meters, the length of the slopes is more than 60 meters. The children's slope is 3 meters high with a slope length of 30 meters. The wooden slopes are compacted with snow and covered with ice for better gliding.

10. Christmas in the parks

On January 7, Christmas will be celebrated in Moscow parks. The program includes a cappella festivals, Christmas performances and folk games.



Free events in Moscow for the New Year holidays 2017 are represented by a variety of promotions and entertainment. For example, from January 2 to January 9 inclusive, about sixty Moscow museums open their doors to visitors completely free of charge. But museums are not the only options for free entertainment in the capital on New Year 2017.

Important! Let us remind you once again for those who are in the hustle and bustle holidays I might have forgotten that the 2017 New Year holidays in Russia will last from December 31 to January 9 inclusive. The last day of the New Year's holiday is Monday, January 10, on Tuesday you will need to go to work.

Fili Park

During the New Year holidays this the park will take place theatrical performances, mainly actors which will be Santa Claus. Each day, performances begin at noon and last throughout the day. Most Active participation Grandfather takes part in events
Frost and Snow Maiden.

In addition to the fact that in Fili you can take part in such an entertainment program, which is free, you can also rent skis and other equipment for snow skiing for a small fee. In general, if you relax while moving, you will definitely be guaranteed a glow on your cheeks and a great mood.

It is also worth noting that on January 5 and 8 in this park you will be able to take part in open live quests. Events start at 15.00. On January 9, everyone who wishes to do so will be able to take part in the celebration of the Chinese New Year from 16.00.

Christmas Light Festival

Free events in Moscow for the New Year holidays 2017 are sure to be represented by this main New Year festival in the capital. It will last from December 18 to January 9 inclusive. Guests of the capital and, of course, its residents will be able to enjoy the light installations.

You need to understand that the main show takes place, of course, in the evening hours. The creation of decorative elements for the festival was carried out not only by famous Russian, but also by European designers.

In the Hermitage garden

If you want to visit active free events in Moscow for the New Year holidays 2017, then you need to go here. The place is located in the very center of the capital near the Pushkinskaya and Chekhovskaya metro stations. Fireworks, firecrackers, performances with big dolls, Christmas tree market and a huge fair. In general, fun is definitely guaranteed.
Every day from January 3 to 6, various family events start in the Hermitage Garden at noon. entertainment programs, hosted by Father Frost and Snow Maiden. The start of the events takes place right at the skating rink.





In the park named after Gorky

It is difficult to ignore the free events in Moscow for the New Year holidays 2017, which are held in the park named after. Gorky. By the way, this particular park is one of the most beloved among residents of the capital, as well as among all visitors and not only.

First of all, you can have great fun at the skating rink. Only in Gorky Park the skating rink is not a simple place where you can leisurely slide around in circles, like at many other sites in Moscow. Here the skating rink includes alleys and park paths, everything has wonderful illumination. From the pedestrian bridge you have a simply stunning view of this amazing skating rink.

The theme of the skating rink this year is “Imagine”, you will need to use your imagination, then you will be able to see a lot of interesting things here during the New Year holidays. These are bizarre installations, thousands of LED lamps that are built into the ice, volumetric snowfalls and imitation fireworks.

Important! The skating rink is open every day except Monday. The skating rink's opening hours are from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Separately, it should be noted that there is a technical break from 15.00 to 17.00 for leveling the ice.

There will be free excursions in the park "in winter's tale" Their schedule, as well as registration, can be done on the official website of the park named after. Gorky. Of course, there is also its own Christmas tree, which is represented by an 18-meter parachute tower, installed at the end of December last year.

Sokolniki Park

Like other Moscow parks, here the organizers offer their own options for a fun New Year's pastime. First of all, at 18.00 every day the festive illumination is lit by Father Frost Snegurochka. Until the end of the New Year holidays, every day in Sokolniki Park there will be a fair, a colorful show, various performances, and children's laboratories. The park has its own ice skating rink.





Manor Santa Claus

It is difficult to imagine the New Year holidays without Santa Claus. To see him in his “natural habitat”, you need to visit one of Father Frost’s estates. For example, it is available in Kuzminki: here the old man has his own residence. Bright New Year-themed performances for children of different ages are held here every day until January 9 inclusive.

These are the free events

Time flies unnoticed in the pre-New Year's troubles, inexorably bringing the main winter holiday, which everyone loves - both adults and children - closer. Most Moscow residents will celebrate the New Year with their family, at a luxurious table laden with the most delicious and beautiful dishes.

And, as a rule, Muscovites spend time at skating rinks and Christmas trees, and also attend a lot of other events that allow you to spend your time in a fun and varied way. free time. During the winter holidays, the capital of Russian cities turns into a real fairy tale, getting into which, even the most skeptical phlegmatic people and grumblers turn into mischievous children. All this splendor must be seen with your own eyes.

New Year's events in Moscow in 2017 The year promises to be fun and memorable. Let's take a look at the list of cultural events that are planned for the Christmas and New Year holidays 2017.

New Year trees in Moscow in 2017

Before the New Year, the capital's posters are full of invitations to exciting festive performances, including traditional “Christmas trees” with round dances around a lush green beauty, and ultra-modern quests with treasure hunting and solving ornate riddles.

On similar holiday shows Even their parents wouldn’t mind visiting for kids. And in the coming 2017, the most popular performances will be:

  • Ballet "The Nutcracker";
  • Opera "The Story of Kai and Gerda";
  • Musical "Beauty and the Beast";
  • Ice show "Aladdin and the Lord of Fire";
  • “SYSTEM” by the Zapashny brothers.


Since December 25, traditionally, the Kremlin Christmas tree welcomes young spectators and their parents. This event, large-scale in every sense, has been held for 60 years. Every year, the best Moscow artists, musicians and directors try to outdo themselves and give guests an enchanting show. In fairness, it is worth admitting that they succeed one hundred percent.

Children, like their parents, are expected to sing and dance around the gorgeous Christmas tree in the Kremlin Palace, fun competitions, gifts, cartoons and a stunning performance with an amazing plot, bright scenery and stunning special effects. The theme of the show all the way last moment is definitely kept secret, so visitors to the premiere will be in for a pleasant surprise.


The only thing is that you should purchase tickets for the Kremlin Christmas tree much in advance, since with the rapid approach of the New Year and Christmas holidays, passes for children's show scatter at the speed of light. The ticket price also includes a gift.

Ballet "The Nutcracker"

The Bolshoi Theater annually puts on this grandiose action that cannot leave anyone indifferent. The famous performance “The Nutcracker” will once again remind all visitors about New Year's miracle, holidays, a bit of magic and, of course, will return adult viewers to childhood for a while. Parents, as well as children, will be delighted with the atmosphere of the Bolshoi Theater and the performance. It is better to buy tickets at the box office in advance.

Opera "The Story of Kai and Gerda"

This entertaining and very original production can also be seen in Bolshoi Theater. The opera will surprise and delight absolutely any viewer, regardless of his age. The action that will take place on stage will help both adults and children become familiar with the opera. The event, which will forever leave a mark in the heart of every guest, will take place from January 2 to January 7.

Musical "Beauty and the Beast"

Theater Russia invites young viewers and their parents to an interesting performance, which will take place during the New Year and Christmas holidays 2017 - from January 2 to 28. The name itself already promises to give the guests of the event a lot of happy and unforgettable impressions.


Ice show "Aladdin and the Lord of Fire"

This theatrical show showcases the unimaginable skill of talented ice skaters. Guests of the event, both young and old, will receive true and incorruptible pleasure from what they see. Guaranteed - you will simply never be bored! In 2017, the ice show can be visited at the Luzhniki Sports Palace from January 2 to January 11.

“SYSTEM” by the Zapashny brothers

From January 1, a real extravaganza begins in Luzhniki with circus acts from the Zapashny brothers, accompanied by a wonderful laser show, as well as excellent acting all participants involved in the System. Of course, the key characters in this grand show will be wild animals, which are under sensitive leadership Askold and Edgar Zapashny will present the audience with a lot bright surprises and unforgettable impressions.

Variety of New Year's skating rinks in Moscow in 2017

A budget-friendly, but very memorable way to successfully spend the Christmas and New Year weekends will be the opportunity to visit one of the many ice rinks in the festive capital. Moscow skating rinks open annually in various areas of the city, but it is during the New Year that the number of these entertainment places grows to unimaginable proportions. And no wonder.

Just imagine: lanterns, evening, fiery music, fresh air and the sound of skates hitting the ice, and snow-white snowflakes circling around the skaters in a festive round dance, sparkling in the light multi-colored garlands and lights. Wonderful!


The most popular skating rinks in Moscow during the New Year holidays:

  • GUM Skating Rink on Red Square will be open during New Year's holidays from 10 am every day, seven days a week. Already now, the schedule of the skating rink’s operating hours is posted on the official website, and the cost of sessions and the price of skate rentals are also indicated there.
  • The skating rink at VDNKh opens for everyone who wants to skate in November. The ice rink is located between the “Friendship of Peoples” and “Stone Flower” fountains. Here you can have a wonderful rest: go ice skating, have a delicious meal in one of the many cafes, and then make a “raid” on the shops, giving yourself a shopping relaxation. The House of Fairy Tales, the Museum of Illusions and the Cinema Museum are also located here.
  • Ice skating rink at the Central Park of Culture named after. Gorky - everyone who wants to join active recreation on fresh air can visit the skating rink as early as November. It’s safe to say that the skating rink in the park named after. Gorky is the brightest and largest “ice attraction” in all of Moscow. In 2017, during the holidays, there will be events next to the skating rink. fun activities, aimed at entertaining park visitors during the Christmas and New Year holidays.

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Celebrating the New years will pass in 21 parks in Moscow: programs will start at 22:00, broadcasts will take place at midnight official congratulations the President of Russia and the Mayor of Moscow, and at 01:00 fireworks will be launched into the sky. Website NN Mama prepared full program events on New Year's Eve 2016 in Moscow.

Gorky Park

Gorky Park will traditionally welcome the New Year with relevant music. Main entrance will turn into a stage, and the headliners of the evening will be Russian electronic musician Philip Gorbachev, who can be heard more often in the West and rarely in Moscow, former art director of the Solyanka club Rozet, DJs Futurist and Voloshin with a program in the Italo-disco style. Will complement modern music light show.

Muzeon Art Park

The main characters of New Year's Eve in the park will be the wizard Ole Lukoje and his assistants, who will organize interactive theatrical performances for adults and tell New Year's tales children. Guests of the holiday will be able to write wishes on ribbons, attaching them to the fabulous glowing trees in the park. There will be a dream workshop for children. Moscow indie bands Cheese People and Ocean Jet will perform on stage.

Sokolniki Park

The musical program in Sokolniki will begin at 17:00. The park will host “Disco of the 90s” with the participation of pop groups “Demo”, “Technology” and singer Akula. Popular DJs will play for guests. A festive fair will be open throughout New Year's Eve.

Hermitage Garden

Festive program “Dreams, Dreams and Miracles”

The romantic Hermitage Garden will turn into a magical place where you can meet childhood memories.

A “Labyrinth of New Year’s Memories” will appear in the garden, through which you can wander, looking through windows, opening secret doors and looking at new Year decoration. Performances will be shown shadow theater, and everyone can learn this craft. Jazz will perform ensemble The Kikipickles and there will be a disco at the skating rink.

Tagansky Park

The park will turn into a circus tent. A show with tightrope walkers, jugglers and magicians will be shown on stage; clowns and acrobats will entertain visitors on the ice. In carnival workshops you can make yourself a costume of a cheerful clown or trainer.

Garden named after Bauman

In the Garden named after Bauman will host a retro New Year: foreign and domestic Soviet-era hits performed by Moscow cover bands, decorations made of paper garlands and tinsel in the style of the film “Carnival Night,” and a masquerade mask workshop. All visitors will be given sparklers and firecrackers.

The headliner of the festival will be the Kito Jempere Live Band, a session group consisting of famous Moscow and St. Petersburg musicians. Among the main stars from northern capital- founder of the project Kirill Sergeev, from Moscow - Leonid Lipelis.

Krasnaya Presnya Park

Festive program “Snow-White Fairy Tale”

On the night of December 31 to January 1, we have prepared for you a journey into the world of fairy tales! Together with us, we will see off the outgoing year and welcome the coming one already known to you from the opening winter season residents of the park are Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This time the gnomes will decorate the Christmas tree, practice choreography on ice, fight for gifts from Snow White and entertain holiday guests interactive games and competitions.

Also on the New Year's Eve program is a musical set from a DJ and an ice disco, a performance famous group"Masha and the Bears" and traditional holiday attributes: tangerines, sparklers and fireworks!

Victory Park on Poklonnaya Hill

In Victory Park on Poklonnaya grief will pass International New Year. Guests of the holiday will travel around the world musical journey in one night: drum show from Brazil, race of 10-meter Chinese dragons, trio on balalaikas and Bayanlayka button accordion, Moscow school Irish dance Iridan, an Indian style performance from the group “Indian show Chante Sha” and Georgian dance group"Mziuri".

Izmailovsky Park

New Year in the style of rock and roll and rockabilly: funny music from the cover band Marshmallows and Honky Tonk Trio with programs, dance show Swing-Time bands and disco until the morning.

Perovsky Park

The headliner of the New Year's concert will be the cover band "Shizgara". Neon dance show will be shown in the theater optical illusions“Lum”: the theater uses in its performances modern technologies, light elements and juggling. A themed photo zone will be arranged for park guests, and a workshop of carnival disco images will operate.

Kuzminki Park

New Year in jazz style. The concert will feature finalist of the show “The Voice” Tina Kuznetsova, the Jazz Forever Band and the cover band New York.

Fili Park

Festive program “Carnival night”

From 23.00 all guests will be greeted by Father Frost and the Snow Maiden, creative studios will work on the selection of costumes and accessories, and the host will conduct many interesting competitions and quizzes. The program includes: Vocal trio “Tanechki”, dance group DanceSharm, step show, cover group “MasBend”.

Lianozovsky Park

The New Year's concert in Lianozovsky Park will take guests through musical styles XX century - from the 20s to the 90s of the last century. Immediately after the chiming clock, he will appear on the stage of the park Dance group Ventura with cover versions of songs from the 70s and 80s, and at 01:00 a concert of the pop group “Kraski” will begin.

Northern Tushino

The New Year will be celebrated in the park with pop music: best ringtones 1980-2000s performed club DJs, disco and performance by Dominic Joker. A participant in the Star Factory project and ex-soloist of the Banda group, Dominic Joker writes songs for many Russian performers and often performs on stage in the R"n"B style.

Sadovniki Park

The celebration in the park will be held to the music of the Alfa Music Jazz group, which will perform Broadway hits and famous jazz compositions live. Guests of the holiday will receive sparklers, tangerines and sweets as gifts.

Goncharovsky Park

In Goncharovsky Park in New Year's Eve There will be a club party with DJs DJ Krupnov and DJ Max Pavlov. For the holiday, the park will have an installation in the form of the park's logo with illumination, carved from ice. Visitors will be given tangerines and sparklers. Santa Claus will hold competitions with prize drawings.

50th Anniversary of October Park

The 50th Anniversary of October Park will host a retro New Year. The group "Friends" and the cover band Real-Z will perform. Visitors will be given tangerines and sparklers, and there will be a carnival costume workshop where everyone can make retro accessories and outfits for the holiday.