It's Easter weekend in Katowice, and there are plenty of family-friendly activities happening on April 4th and 5th! Don't miss the huge Easter Market in the city center, a special egg painting workshop on Saturday, and family fun at the MDKs. For active kids, there's a special Easter bunny run in Tychy nearby.
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Easter Sunday Breakfast without Loneliness
International Congress Centre (MCK)
Enjoy a free communal breakfast on Easter Sunday morning.
Special Family Film Screenings
Helios Cinemas (Multiple locations)
Catch a new family film with interactive quizzes on Sunday.
Explore the World of Fairytales and Adventures at Kleks
Bajka Pana Kleksa
Immersive, fairytale environment with attractions for all young ages.
· April 4
7FREE : The main Easter celebration in the city center is back! Expect plenty of family attractions, including a carousel, interactive Easter decorations, an Easter garden, and regional delicacies from various exhibitors. This is the last day for the market!This is the biggest ongoing family event for the weekend, wrapping up on Sunday, so Saturday is a great time to visit.
: Get hands-on with traditional Easter crafts by decorating eggs at this creative studio. Spaces require prior booking via phone.A perfect, focused Easter activity for creative families on Saturday morning.
: If you don't mind a short trip to Tychy, your kids can participate in a fun Easter race to catch the Bunny! Make sure to register ahead of time for this Saturday morning event.A fantastic active, themed event specifically for kids, happening early Saturday morning.
: Take the kids out to Świerklaniec Park for a traditional Easter egg hunt where they can also win extra prizes. This is happening Saturday only.A classic, themed outdoor activity focusing entirely on children’s fun happening on Saturday.
REVIVING MACHINES EVENING : A unique Saturday evening event where you can see historical industrial machinery brought to life at the Zinc Smelting Museum. Great for older kids interested in industry and engineering.A rare chance to see industrial heritage machines operating on Saturday evening.
: Catch GKS Katowice take on Wisła Płock in a PKO BP Ekstraklasa match this Saturday afternoon. A great option if you have football-loving teens.A major local sporting event happening Saturday afternoon, perfect for slightly older kids who are tiring of Easter crafts.
: This jarmark is running through the weekend and promises seasonal decorations and attractions. Since the main Rynek market runs until Sunday, this is a good backup option for general Easter atmosphere.Another venue running an Easter fair this weekend, providing more options alongside the main Rynek event.
· April 5
6FREE : Catch the final day of the main Easter Market running downtown. Enjoy the craft stalls, seasonal food, and fun family activities like the carousel before it closes for the season.It’s the final day of the large city market, making it a must-do Sunday morning/afternoon event.
EASTER SUNDAY BREAKFAST WITHOUT LONELINESSFREE : Start Easter Sunday morning with a free community breakfast at the MCK. This gathering aims to bring people together in the metropolis.A free, meaningful community event on Easter morning itself.
FREE : If you’re looking for a relaxed evening vibe with music on Sunday, check out this free event happening in nearby Tychy.It's a free, low-key music event on Sunday evening, good for older kids/teens if they are staying up late.
: Helios is hosting special screenings this weekend, featuring youth-oriented films like 'Minecraft: The Movie' along with themed quizzes perfect for the youngest viewers.This combines movie time with interactive quizzes, making it a slightly more engaging indoor option for Sunday.
FAMILY PING-PONG AND DARTS TOURNAMENT : A casual sporting event designed for families to compete together in ping-pong and darts at the Koszutka MDK venue this Sunday.Good, low-pressure physical activity specifically marketed towards families on Sunday.
: Multiple community centres (MDK) across Katowice are hosting family Easter workshops on Sunday, including crafts and decorating. Check local MDK schedules for times.Offers several localized, easy-to-access Easter-themed creative options on Sunday afternoon.
Also On· anytime this weekend
2: An interactive exhibition designed for kids up to age 10, where they help find the lost explorer Tomek Wilmowski by solving clues and puzzles across the museum space.This is specifically designed to engage younger children (up to 10) with an adventure format at a major museum.
: Visit the highly creative space based on the famous Polish fairytale school. They recently added a LEGO Zone! Weekend tickets allow a two-hour stay, so book your slot in advance.This is an immersive, highly themed attraction perfect for younger children, and they just added a LEGO area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Katowice this weekend?
The best free family events this weekend are the Easter Market in Katowice (running both days at Plac nad Rawą) and the Easter Sunday Breakfast without Loneliness at the MCK on Sunday morning.
Are there any specific Easter activities for children?
Yes! Look for the Easter Egg Painting Workshop on Saturday morning, the Easter Egg Hunt in the Park in nearby Świerklaniec on Saturday, and various Family Easter Workshops hosted by the MDK centers on Sunday.
What can we do if the weather is bad?
Indoor options include the Special Family Film Screenings at Helios Cinemas on Sunday, or visiting the interactive Exhibition: On the Trail of Tomek at the Museum of Silesia, which is designed for younger audiences.
