Where will the New Year holidays be for children? New Year's performances at the circus, zoo and aquarium. New Year's entertainment programs for children in shopping and entertainment centers

Whole year every child looks forward to new year holidays. And now they are finally approaching! This year, the choice of festive events in Moscow is striking in its diversity: from grandiose winter entertainment on the streets and squares of the capital, to cheerful, festive performances in circuses, shopping and entertainment centers and palaces.

Where should you go for the New Year holidays this winter?

1. New Year's trees

From December 25 to January 9, the Kremlin Christmas tree 2016, entitled “New Year's Adventures of a Fairy Tale,” will take place at the State Kremlin Palace, which is rightfully considered the main New Year tree of the country. And this is not at all surprising, since it has been held for 60 years. The performance will last about two hours and consist of two parts: the solemn congratulatory part of the holiday and the entertainment and gaming part. In addition to the already established history and traditions, visitors will be pleasantly surprised by the extraordinary plot, festive decorations and modern special effects. The children will be met by animators, with whom they will dance in circles and have fun playing, then everyone will go into the hall to watch the performance, before the start of which a cartoon will be shown.

From December 19 to January 9 in Concert hall Crocus City Hall will be held modern New Year's mega-show with the participation of characters from two of the most beloved children's cartoons “New Fixies and miracles with Masha!”. This year this event received the status of the Governor's Christmas tree, which speaks for itself. Spectators will be surprised by a laser show, 3D decorations, augmented reality, an unusual plot in which cartoon characters will unite: Masha, the Bear, Simka, Dim Dimych, Father Frost, Baba Yaga and many others. Children are waiting for a bright performance, interactive games and tricks. And the bonus will be an entertainment program with Smeshariki in the Amusement Park.

From January 2 to 10, the Moscow City Hall will host a “Christmas tree in the City Hall”. Children will be able to frolic with the animators and fairy-tale characters in five interactive entertainment zones, where entertaining quizzes and competitions will be held. And then everyone will be able to enjoy the New Year's performance.

From December 10 to January 10 at the Sokolniki Convention and Exhibition Center New Year's Eve will take place holiday "RoboYelka". Original and unusual fairy tale about friendship, love and dreams will delight both adults and children. The youngest guests with their parents will be able to take part in fun experiments and entertaining challenges.

From December 19 to 30, for the New Year's performance “Incredible space history» The Moscow Planetarium awaits all children and their parents. Incredible things await guests space adventure, during which Santa Claus, with the help of the Snowman and humanoid robot assistants, will deliver gifts to children throughout the galaxy. Spectators will take part in the search for the Snow Maiden, as well as various master classes, solving riddles and playing games. Also waiting for spectators a pleasant surprise– screening of the full-screen cartoon “Polaris”.

2. New Year's performances at the circus, zoo and aquarium

From January 19 to 10, a fairy tale musical with 3D light effects will take place at the Moskvarium Oceanarium. lost World» . This is exciting cruise By sea ​​world of Lost Atlantis with the participation of kind dolphins, walruses, beluga whales, killer whales and sea sirens. At the end of the fun adventures, all sea and fairy-tale heroes, together with the audience, celebrate the long-awaited New Year 2016!

From December 25 to January 8, the House of Cinema will host festive performance"Santa Claus Circus: The Best Gift!" The children will go to fabulous trip through the Workshop of Miracles, in which gifts come to life and long-awaited dreams come true. Spectators will become participants in circus acts with the participation of trained animals. And cheerful Santa Claus will tell you the secret of creating New Year's gifts. At the end of the performance, everyone will enjoy the festive lighting of the Christmas tree and the New Year.

From December 18 to January 31, the New Year's performance will take place at the Great Moscow Circus on Vernadsky Avenue. Prophetic dream». This is a wonderful holiday tale with a magical plot, beautiful animation with a 3D laser show, bright costumes and decorations, and modern musical accompaniment. Acrobats and tightrope walkers, clowns, magicians and aerialists.

And at the Luzhniki Olympic Complex from December 19 to January 10, its guests will enjoy the New Year’s show “Housewife” dead lake», which will consist of two parts: the circus performance “Prophetic Dream” and the mysterious fantasy show program “Mistress of the Dead Lake” by the Zapashny brothers. Visitors will find themselves in the world of fairy tales and witchcraft and will receive unforgettable emotions.

Especially for the New Year holidays From December 12, a network of petting zoos “Pet the Raccoon” will open in Moscow in the Columbus shopping mall and the Mozaika shopping mall. Visitors will be able to pet, feed and take photos with raccoons, lemurs, rabbits, parrots, goats and many other animals.

And in Moscow Zoo you will be able to personally meet the symbol of the coming 2016 – the monkey! The zoo's Primate House is home to about thirty species of monkeys.

3. New Year's master classes

From December 5 to January 10, Riglet Park children's events will be held at the Kant Sports Complex, where children from 3 to 6 years old with their parents will be able to game form master snowboarding techniques. Master classes are conducted under the guidance of professional instructors absolutely free of charge.

On December 19, at the Global City shopping mall, your child will be able to transform into a real wizard at the Harry Potter School. The costume master class will be based on the world-famous film Harry Potter. Children will be able to playfully learn to cast spells, brew magic potions and make wishes come true. There will be a lot of fun, smoke and magic.

CitYkids family centers will host a program of Mini Professors children's master classes, where children will become acquainted with the basics of chemistry, anatomy, biology, astronomy, and physics. On practical exercises children will look through a microscope and study the structure human body, will create a model of a volcano and feed the snails.

Throughout December, master classes for children will be held in the Chocolate cafe at Akademicheskaya metro station. Here children will be able to take part in New Year's holidays, performances and master classes on preparing sweets and making New Year's toys.

From December 25, in the trampoline park on Leningradsky Prospekt, all lovers of active entertainment are waiting for the trampoline center “Sky Sokol” for the New Year tree “5 jumps from the New Year!” Children from 5 to 12 years old will be able to take part in a festive entertaining quest program and find New Year's toys, complete tasks, tell stories with Santa Claus New Year's fairy tale, meet the sky hare, the symbol of the park, and most importantly - meet New Year and receive gifts.

4. New Year's entertainment programs for children in shopping and entertainment centers

From December 29 to January 10, Happylon amusement and attraction parks will host the festive “Kung Fu Christmas Trees”. All children will be able to play unlimited video games, ride on attractions for free for an hour and a half, take part in the “Pandomania” quest games, make friends with the characters of the cartoon “Kung Fu Panda” and receive holiday souvenirs. In Happylon Magic Park, Shopping Center Filon, guests will enjoy the show program “Master Po”. The performance “Mei Mei Theater” will take place at the Vegas shopping center. In addition, you will be able to go on rides, jump on trampolines, play on slot machines and climb through labyrinths.

From December 29 to January 6, “Children’s Town”, Aviapark shopping center There will be festive performances with fairy-tale characters, Father Frost and the Snow Maiden. Children are expected fun competitions, games and gifts, as well as playground with a trampoline, maze and ball pit.

In the Arbat shopping center, the Dinosauriya family entertainment center awaits all young guests. From December 26th there will be a New Year's program and holiday surprises with Father Frost and Snow Maiden. Children will be able to meet “real” moving dinosaurs, play in a multi-level maze, and take part in competitions, master classes and performances. This New Year's holiday will give your child a lot of impressions!

On December 26, the interactive and educational city of professions “KidBurg” will open in the Zelenograd shopping center. The city is a small model of the real world, in which children from 1.5 to 14 years old will be able to try themselves in different professions, earn and manage their first “money” and become more independent. During these New Year holidays there will be two events for children holiday programs: “Once upon a time in a winter meadow,” with the participation of Father Frost, Zimushka-Winter and forest animals, and “Snow Ball, or New Year’s tricks of the gnomes.” There will be songs, games, competitions and gifts!

5. Winter fun outdoors

If you want to be at the epicenter of New Year's celebrations 2016, then you definitely need to visit the main Christmas tree of the country on Red Square and the GUM skating rink. Here, all children can ride the skating rink, get a free skating master class, ride the rides, try traditional Russian sweets and drinks, and buy New Year's souvenirs and gifts.

Festival venues will operate in every district of the capital "Journey to Christmas", where children will watch incredible street performances with special light effects, ice sculptures, ride ice slides and meet Father Frost and the Snow Maiden.

In the parks Krasnaya Gorka, Sokolniki, Gorky Park, Victory Park, Muzeon, Hermitage Garden for all active children who love winter activities There will be ice slides, skating rinks, ski slopes, winter labyrinths and fortresses, winter cafes, and fairs. Here you can have a lot of fun and eat all kinds of goodies.

The country's largest skating rink in terms of area began operating at the VDNKh complex in the capital. with illumination and projection of video images onto it. You have unique opportunity go ice skating among ice sculptures and light decorations. And in the Sky Town rope park there will be a New Year's tree “Santa Claus School”. Children will help Santa Claus deliver gifts to the most remote places of the park, overcoming various challenges.

New Year's holiday events Moscow 2015-2016 will give your children unforgettable emotions and fun. Children's winter holidays simply must go with a bang!

Muscovites will begin to feel the arrival of the New Year holidays already from December 18, 2015. After all, on this day the main festival of this winter starts "Journey to Christmas". Fairytale creatures, the hosts of the current festival, fjoki, will meet you everywhere. Don't drive them away, because meeting a fiok is good luck...

The festival will take us to a fabulous ocean, and magical islands will unfold at 38 venues in Moscow.

The festival will go smoothly 25 days. During this time, Muscovites and guests of the capital will be able to visit all the islands for New Year and Christmas events, receive their gifts and shop for the whole next year. We present to you full program New Year's events Moscow in 2016.

Events in the center of Moscow

Moscow authorities promised that events dedicated to the New Year 2016 will be held in each of the capital's districts. Special free buses will also run to the most remote sites (“islands”). But for the most exciting shows, performances, fairs and master classes, you need, of course, to go to the center.

All activities, with the exception of gifts and souvenirs that you may wish to purchase, will be free.

The “currency” of the Journey to Christmas festival will be special coins that can be obtained for participating in competitions. At the end of the festival, these coins are exchanged for gifts.

Wi-fi during New Year's events

Free wi-fi at good speed will operate in the center of Moscow during New Year and Christmas events. Therefore, there are problems with uploading beautiful photos There won't be any on Instagram or Facebook. The Internet will be provided by the same company that provides wi-fi in the metro.

The most popular photo this year there will be a photo inside or against the background of a large luminous ball that will “grow” on Manezhnaya Square. The ball can create an atmosphere of blizzard, snowfall, and northern lights. The height of the ball is 17 meters!

Christmas markets in Moscow in 2016

This year more than 400 fair points. Each of them will have a tempting name, for example, House of Christmas Lights, House of Clockwork Cars, Candy House, House soft toys, House of Christmas Treats, Gingerbread House, Christmas Market and Warm Restaurant.

Christmas Gnome Maze

A children's event that will make your little one feel like a hero. From Stoleshnikov lane to st. Bolshaya Dmitrovka will be a labyrinth with an obstacle course. At the beginning of the labyrinth, the child will be invited to go to the house of the gnome Peer, where he will receive parting words. Next there will be six tests, upon successful completion of which the child will be given a sticker. If five out of six stickers are received, your little hero will receive hot cocoa.

Royal Square

Novopushkinsky Square will be decorated with an art object of a huge “Moscow” cake, a gastronomic symbol of Russia. Exhibition of two-meter queens different eras gave the name to this event. You can see where the fair's chalets and snack bars will be located on the event map.

Events of the Christmas Light Festival in 2016

The program of New Year's events in Moscow in 2016 will also include the “Christmas Light” festival (integrated lighting design for pedestrian routes). Muscovites will be shown light shows specialists from Russia and European countries. Festive illuminations and installations will last until the end New Year holidays.

The main streets of Moscow will be decorated with:

• light tunnels
• volumetric and decorative designs "2016"
• starry sky (light decorative panels)

Here's what you can see while walking around Moscow this holiday month:

• on Tverskoy Boulevard large light structure "2016" and light tunnel. The skating rink here is also decorated with light arcs, constantly changing the theme.
• Tverskaya Street has found a starry sky
• Tverskaya Square was decorated by specialists from Italy; it’s better to look at the “burning” buildings in the evening
• chandeliers appeared on Stoleshnikov Lane, responsible for the design - France
• France also decorated Kamergersky Lane with a futuristic theme in the form of circles
• Illuminated trees appeared on Kuznetsky Bridge, decoration organizer - France
• Bolshaya Dmitrovka Street will turn into a playground for dudes, and the Christmas Light Festival will give us glowing dancing couples, multi-colored sparkling balls and colorful garlands
• Theater Square will be decorated with Italy. Don't be surprised that the familiar Bolshoi Theater will suddenly become more like an oriental palace
• The largest New Year's ball in the world, installed on Manezhnaya Square, is also part of the Christmas Light Festival. A light tent and a labyrinth will also appear here.
• Italy will make a grandiose light tunnel on Nikolskaya
• on the street Myasnitskaya a starry sky with a thousand lights will appear
• st. Christmas surprise with giant street lights
• and conceptual light balls will appear on Tsvetnoy Boulevard

Program of New Year's events in New Moscow

In the city Troitsk, at Sirenevy Boulevard no. 1, the “Island of Twinkling Lights” will be opened - this is a series of New Year’s events that will continue throughout the holidays. Ice skating rink, chalets with souvenirs and winter warm accessories, hot mulled wine and a daily fun performance.

If you manage to get to Zelenograd, you will be taken to Adventure Island, with pirates, Robinson, skis and sleds.

Program of New Year's events 2016 in the south of Moscow

All snowmen will move to the southeast of Moscow this year. On the street Belorechenskaya, ow. 2 the “Island of Cheerful Snowmen” events will be held with the participation of this main symbol of winter. This part of the capital will also host fairs, competitions, master classes, an ice skating rink and exhibitions of ice sculptures.

At the Novye Cheryomushki metro station (3 Vorontsovskie Prudy St.) there will be an Island of Games and Toys. The diagram shows where animation shows, fairs and films in the winter cinema will take place.

Program of New Year's events 2016 in the north of Moscow

Fantasy Island will appear in the north of Moscow, not far from the Bibirevo or Botanical Garden metro stations. Magicians and illusionists will perform here. Every detail will be associated with something unreal.

Map of where the events will take place.

An Island of Northern Lights will appear in the Angarsk Ponds area. Alive reindeer, luminous figures of polar bears. The hostess of the event will be The Snow Queen, which will teach you how to build entire castles out of ice. The diagram shows where the main events will be.

Program of New Year's events 2016 in the west of Moscow

Poklonnaya Hill will sound in a new way, becoming the Island of Music during the New Year holidays. And on the Skhodnenskaya metro station (Skhodnenskaya St., no. 56) the Island of Fairy Tales will appear.

Program of New Year's events 2016 in the east of Moscow

In the east of the capital, the New Year's event will also be an oriental one, that is, dedicated to oriental sweets. See the map of the Island.

From the article you learned about the program of New Year's events in Moscow in 2016. You will have as many as 25 days to pay attention to your favorite topics and buy everything you need for next year. Let the Journey to Christmas in the new year be long and memorable.

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 winter holidays the capital of Russian cities is turning 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.

In the Kremlin Palace, children, like their parents, can expect songs, dancing around a gorgeous Christmas tree, fun competitions, gifts, cartoons and a stunning performance with an amazing plot, bright decorations 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 actors at this grandiose show there will be wild animals that 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 the New Year 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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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 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 the warm and joyful atmosphere of the 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.

Important! Let us remind you once again for those who, in the bustle of the holidays, might have forgotten that the New Year holidays of 2017 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, the main characters of 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