Christmas markets in Eastern Europe with children

For children: According to Prague City Tourism, Wenceslas Square has music, choirs and family activities all season, until Epiphany. The big Christmas tree stands on Old Town Square, with performances every day.

Smaller markets in Prague: Náměstí Míru (Vinohrady) 20 November to 24 December 2026, Náměstí Republiky 25 November to 24 December 2026 and Tylovo náměstí 26 November to 24 December 2026. (source): VisitCzechia, accessed 23 Oct 2026

Source: trhypraha.cz (organiser) · prague.eu

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For children: On the Zelný trh there is a children's village (Dětská vesnička) and a workshop where children make candles or soap. At the Jošt monument is a straw mountain (Slámová hora), and on the Moravské náměstí you will find an ice rink with rental and a Ferris wheel.

Source: vanocebrno.cz (organiser) · gotobrno.cz

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For children: Sundays are all about the family programme. On 29 November at 16:30 the Christmas tree is lit, on 5 December at 17:00 St Nicholas comes (Mikulášská nadílka), and on 6 December the White Lady collects the children’s letters to the Christ Child (Ježíškova pošta). The detailed programme will follow.

Source: ckrumlov.info · ckrumlov.info, programma

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For children: On Hlavné námestie there is a covered, wheelchair-accessible Friendly Zone for families with children. Next door, on Primaciálne námestie, stands the Christmas forest, with little trees decorated by schoolchildren. There are also alcohol-free drinks for children.

Source: visitbratislava.com

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For children: There is no separate children’s programme from the city so far; the dates come from the official conditions for stallholders.

Source: kosice.sk

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For children: Program: see the official website of the organiser Artim (kiermasze.com.pl). According to the organiser, fixed components include a move of the Sternsinger (Korowód Kolędniczy); there are roasted chestnuts, nuts and gingerbread.

Source: kiermasze.com.pl (organiser Artim) · pik.krakow.pl

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For children: The market plan includes the carousel Karuzela Choinka and the Bajkowy Lasek (fairytale forest) with Christmas windmill. The 2026 programme follows on the page of the organiser.

Source: jarmarkbozonarodzeniowy.com (organiser)

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For children: The organiser promises performances for children and adults (vocals, activities, theatres) and fixed attractions in the Market Corners. Program: see the official website of the organiser bozonarodzeniowy.pl.

Source: bozonarodzeniowy.pl (organiser)

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For children: On Vörösmarty Square there is a small train for children (Mon–Fri 14:00–20:00), until 28 December. At the Basilica every afternoon from 17:30 there is a light show on the facade, plus a crib and a large Advent wreath.

Source: vorosmartyclassicxmas.hu · adventbazilika.hu

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For children: On Kongresni trg you’ll find the Magic Forest from 3 to 23 December (17:00–19:00) and Grandfather Frost’s little house from 20 to 23 December. On 5 December the St Nicholas parade winds through the city, and on 31 December at 16:00 there is a New Year’s Eve party for children. Everything is free.

Source: visitljubljana.com

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For children: The city only announces what there is for children at each location once the programmes are final. Check adventzagreb.hr shortly before your trip.

Source: adventzagreb.hr · zagreb.hr

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For children: From 29 November, Santa welcomes children in his little house every day from 12:00 to 18:00; anyone who can recite a Christmas poem gets a sweet. For the youngest there are carousels, and Glögg is also without alcohol.

Source: christmasmarket.ee (organiser)

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For children: According to the tourist office of Riga, there is a Santa Claus house with helpers, and children can send a letter to Lapland. Choirs sing on Saturdays and folk music on Sundays.

Source: liveriga.com

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For children: Next to the market is a two-storey carousel, from 28 November to 6 January a Christmas train runs through the illuminated old town, and on the town hall square there is an ice rink.

Source: govilnius.lt

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For children: In the workshop of Santa Claus, children from 5 to 9 years old craft in creative workshops. There is a 600-square-meter ice rink, a 22-metre-high Ferris wheel, and a "magic lift" to Santa's house (tickets online). With the Golden Ticket (100 Lei) you use the most important attractions for a whole day.

Source: targuldecraciun.ro (organiser)

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For children: The city promises concerts, performances and activities for children, with a Santa house, a Ferris wheel, a carousel and a large Christmas tree.

Source: arcub.ro (organiser, city of Bucharest)

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