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SUMMARY:1st May: Large Family Day in Riga (Latvia)
DESCRIPTION:Dear Wonderful Large Families of Europe\, \n\n\nOn May 1st\, we invite you to a special celebration at Riga Zoo – the Day of Large Families! Together with hundreds of Latvian families\, let’s fill the air with laughter\, love\, and the magic of shared moments. This is a day to honor the strength\, warmth\, and unity of your beautiful families\, surrounded by the wonders of nature and wildlife. \nSpecial price tickets for large families (13 EUR per family with Šeimos kortele card) will be available for purchase online starting from April 7th: https://rigazoo.lv/en/buy-e-ticket/\nSince there will be public holidays in Latvia from May 1 to May 5\, we will soon collect information from all Riga entertainment places that would offer special prices for large families during these days.\n\nLet me know if there are large family organisation which want to visit the event and if they some help to be arranged!\n\nWe can’t wait to see you there!\n\n\n\nElīna Treija \nThe Head of the Board\nThe Union of Latvian Large Families\n+371 29481771\nwww.kustiba3plus.lv\n\n   
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/large-family-day-in-riga-latvia/
LOCATION:Riga zoo\, Meža prospekts 1\, Ziemeļu rajon\, Riga\, LV-1014\, Latvia
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SUMMARY:Better future festival in Gdynia (Poland): Greener cities\, greener EU
DESCRIPTION:The Festival for a Better Future is a project led by ELFAC\, within its European Network of Family Friendly Municipalities\, and funded by the European Commission’s CERV (Citizens\, Equality\, Rights and Values) program. The aim is to highlight the role of the family in tackling Europe’s main challenges. \nThemes such as “The Europe we want”\, “Welcoming cities for a caring EU”\, “Greener cities\, greener EU” and “Inclusive growth” are the central themes of each of the four events\, one for each partner municipality of the project: Alghero (Italy)\, Bacau (Romania)\, Creixell (Spain) and Gdynia (Poland). \nEach event consists in a conference with experts in the topic\, a workshop of good practices of municipalities\, and a discussion of young people with a final manifesto. Also includes a “feast” event\, like a concert\, activitities for families and children\, workshops in museums or cultural centers\, excursions\, etc… \nFully linked to our EVENT 3\, the project is supporting the EU Green Deal by engaging citizens and municipalities in a greater reflection and action for the constructions of green cities. Through workshops and discussions\, we provide a platform for participants to reflect on and act toward the development of sustainable urban areas with accessible green spaces. By facilitating dialogue\, sharing best practices\, and exchanging ideas\, we empower municipalities and citizens to prioritize the integration of green infrastructure\, ensuring improved health\, well-being\, and environmental quality in their communities. \n  \nPROGRAM\nBETTER FUTURE FESTIVAL – GREENER CITIES\, GREENER EU\n16-18.05.2025\, Gdynia – Poland\n  \nDay 1. 16.05. Friday \n11:00 – Alghero group – Climate Fresk – workshop leads by Marta Jarosińska from Department of Environment of the city of Gdynia in CN Experyment  \n14:00 – Physics of new technologies – workshop leads by CN Experyment \nhttps://experyment.gdynia.pl/en/ \n20:00 – Dinner at  Vinegre (vinegre.pl) \nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/snwRJDaaPvvfdh8V7 \nDay 2. 17.05. Saturday \n9:00 – Participant registration and welcome coffee at Konsulat Kultury  \n10:00  – Conference opening \n\nKatarzyna Korzeniewska – Director\, Gdynia Culture Centre\nMaciej Zielonka – Vice-President City of Gdynia\nMaria Regina Florio – Coordinator of the Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities\nRaul Sanchez – Secretary General\, ELFAC\n\n10:30 – Exchange of Good Municipal Practices: \n\nBacau: Lucian-Ionut Andrei\, city council of Bacau\nCreixell: Montserrat Muñoz\, mayor of Creixell\nAlghero: Mauro Ledda\, ofiice for family policies of the municipality of Alghero\nGdynia: Marta Jasińska from Department of Environment of the city of Gdynia and Anna Sowa from CN Experyment\n\n11:30 – Conclusions \n11:30 – Youth debate/workshop – Greener today for the better future – manifest \n12:30 – Lunch provided by Konsulat Kultury \n14:00 – Guided tour of the city (in english) led by Agnieszka Drączkowska-Gradzik \n16:00 – Free time \n18:00 – Museums night & Better Future Festival in Konsulat Kultury \n\nConcert:\n\n\nDJ set Coastline Northern Cuts (Tomek Hoax & Marcin Szulc)\nDawki\nDaltonists\n\n\nLARP game from Sirius Game Studio: “Ghosts of the Past”\n\nThe history of the Cultural Consulate – the former Swedish Seaman’s House – is rich in stories of unique people and events. In our game\, three ghosts\, from different historical periods\, are unable to leave the building without completing their earthly affairs. Listen to their stories\, help them in their dilemmas and free the Ghosts of the Past. For every help you give\, you will receive one layer of the image of Gdynia on a postcard. What does it hide? You’ll find out only when you collect them all. No age restrictions. \n\n“Visibility. Proximity. Presence”\n\nVideo art and anime – presentation of four artists: Iwona Zając\, Agnieszka Babinska\, Dajana Desi Borowiec and Jacob Baal \nThree projects – three different visual languages. Poetic performance\, intimate dream registration and expressive animation come together to talk about the hidden\, the transient\, the deeply personal. \nParallel events: \n12:30 – Nature walk for families led by Salcia Hałas: “Urban green guerrillas – or plants ready for anything” \nDay 3. 18.05. Sunday \n10:15 – CN Experyment – a guided tour of the “CLEVERFOOD for everyone exhibition”\, starting at 10:15am. The guided tour will take no more than 30-45 minutes. After that\, we can offer a guided tour of the permanent exhibition\, either partial or complete (1-2 h). \nParallel event: \n9:00 – Nature walk for families led by Katarzyna Rosińska: “Bird Sunday – an attentive ornithological walk”. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/better-future-festival-in-gdynia-poland-greener-cities-greener-eu/
LOCATION:Konsulat Kultury Gdynia\, ul. Jana z Kolna 25\, Gdynia\, 81-354\, Poland
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SUMMARY:Estonia: Family Day 2025 at Tallinn Zoo
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Association of Large Families is welcoming families with large children to the Tallinn Zoo on May 18th for the spring Big Family Day. On this year’s Family Day\, we invite families to get active in cooperation with the Estonian Olympic Committee and LIDL Estonia! \nCome and spend a memorable day with the whole family at the zoo\, where you can expect: \nAnnouncing the Big Family of the Year 2025!Exciting surprise guests: a chance to meet famous Estonian athletesFamily orienteering game at the zooDelicious treatsActivities for childrenPrizes\, games and lots of joy from being together \nEvent schedule: \n10:00-13:00 The zoo gates are open for Family Day guests. Entrance from the West Gate \n12.00 Opening of the day in the zoo auditorium\, at the Western Gate and announcement of the “Family of the Year 2025” \n13.00-15.00 Lunch at BISON Square \nQuiz and meeting with athletes \n13.00-17.00 Orienteering game at the zoo. \nTo redeem the prize\, you must reach the finish line at the West Gate no later than 17.00. \nThe zoo closes at 19:00 \nImagine: elephants\, polar bears and… your family! Come celebrate the power of extended family at the zoo! \nPlease allow enough time for ticket inspection and\, if necessary\, finding a parking space when you come to the zoo. Parking in the zoo’s west gate parking lot costs 2.10 EUR/day. Parking can be paid at the cash desk. \nTicket sales will continue until seats are filled. \nThe event is supported by Bigbank Estonia\, Lidl Estonia\, Saku Brewery\, the Estonian Olympic Committee and Perekaart. \nThe event is captured through the lens of a camera. \nTickets available at Fienta: https://fienta.com/et/perepaev-tallinna-loomaaias-130577 \nSee you soon! \nEstonian Association of Large Families 
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/estonia-family-day-2025-at-tallinn-zoo/
LOCATION:zoo tallinn\, Tallinna Loomaaed\, Tallinn\, 13522\, Estonia
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SUMMARY:Better future festival in Bacau (Romania): Inclusive Growth and families
DESCRIPTION:The Festival for a Better Future is a project led by ELFAC\, within its European Network of Family Friendly Municipalities\, and funded by the European Commission’s CERV (Citizens\, Equality\, Rights and Values) program. The aim is to highlight the role of the family in tackling Europe’s main challenges. Themes such as “The Europe we want”\, “Welcoming cities for a caring EU”\, “Greener cities\, greener EU” and “Inclusive growth” are the central themes of each of the four events\, one for each partner municipality of the project: Alghero (Italy)\, Bacau (Romania)\, Creixell (Spain) and Gdynia (Poland). \nEach event consists in a conference with experts in the topic\, a workshop of good practices of municipalities\, and a discussion of young people with a final manifesto. Also includes a “feast” event\, like a concert\, activitities for families and children\, workshops in museums or cultural centers\, excursions\, etc… \nOur 4th event in Bacau wants to discuss on “Inclusive growth” by engaging citizens and municipalities in a greater reflection and action for the constructions of inclusive cities. By facilitating dialogue\, sharing best practices\, and exchanging ideas and good practices\, we empower municipalities\, families and citizens to prioritize the inclusion of all ages and situations\, for the well-being in all of our communities. \n \nGeneral Logistics – Better Future Festival Bacau \nTransfer of Delegations: The Bacău City Hall can provide car transfers for delegations arriving at or departing from Bucharest and Iași airports. \nAccommodation: Hotel Dumbrava \n  \nPROGRAM\nBETTER FUTURE FESTIVAL – INCLUSIVE GROWTH\n30 May – 1 June\, 2025\, Bacau – Romania\nFriday\, May 30 \nArrival of Participants \nSaturday\, May 31 \nConference & Cultural Program \nConference (ends no later than 6:00 PM) \n\nModeration: Representative of the Bacău City Hall\nRO – ENG translation provided\nInvited participants:\n\nFamily-friendly companies from Bacău:\n\nMoncler – clothing production\, has an in-house kindergarten https://www.moncler.com/en-ro/\nDedeman – DIY & home improvement retailer\, founded by  2 brothers form a large family with 9 children https://www.dedeman.ro\nAgricola – chicken products producer\, has its own kindergarten https://www.agricola.ro\n\n\nInvited NGOs:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFoundation for Community Support – Bacău https://fsc.ro/\nBetania Association https://www.asociatiabetania.ro/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther guests suggested by ASFANU: Municipalities potentially interested in joining the european family network\n\n\n\nAfter the Conference: \n\n6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: City walk and visit of family-focused activities; open-air disco\n8:30 PM: Traditional dinner offered by the City Hall with artistic program (at the hotel where guests are accommodated)\n\nSunday\, June 1 \nFamily Day \n\n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: ASFANU Stand (TBC)\n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Flashmob – synchronized dance world record attempt\nEvening: Concert\n\nACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES FROM 30 MAY TO 1ST JUNE \n\nOn the International Children’s Day\, Bacău becomes the capital of joy! Between May 30 – June 1\, 2025\, we invite you to the Children and Family Festival – Better Future Festival\, a spectacular event dedicated to the little ones and families!\n\n\nWhat’s next:\n\n\n* Creative workshops\, performances and live concerts for children\n* Interactive games\, mascots\, parades.\n* Specially designed areas for educational and recreational activities\n\n\n  All activities are free and thought to bring smiles\, color and positive energy to the hearts of children!\n\n\nWe are waiting for you in large numbers\, with a good mood and a mood to play! Let’s celebrate childhood together\, in a great style\, in Bacău! \n\n\n\nFriday\, May 30\, 2025 – in the Passage of the Revolution\n“Talented Child\, Child at the Palace 2025” light music\, modern dance\, theater\, English culture and civilization\, popular music. Karting and bicycle circuit\, street in front of the Administrative Palace\n\n\nFriday\, May 30\, 2025 – in the Tricolorului Square on the stage at the Culture House\n\n\n14:00 – 21:00 Performance on stage\, kids from local clubs\, dance academies.\n\n\nDJ Adrian Șaguna\n\n\n Saturday\, May 31\, between 10:00 – 13:00 Cross Olympic. Athletics competition for age groups\n\n\n 13:00 – 19:00 learning routes for cyclists on Nicolae Bălcescu street – Mară esti\n\n\n Workshops and street demonstrations – in the Tricolorului Square and on the way to Mară ereesti;\n► Workshops of: face-painting\, molded balloons\, colored balloons\, painting\, drawing\, etc.\n► Street theater\, characters on feet\, characters in costumes\, children’s animators\, etc.\n► SPORTS ZONE\n► 5 Inflatable castles for kids\, free access 10-19;\n DRUMMERS BARBAROSA SAMBA GROUP – super street concert dedicated to children\n\n\nSaturday\, May 31\, 2025 – on the stage at the Culture House\n10am – 6pm Performance on stage\, kids from local clubs\, dance academies\, etc.\nPercussion ensemble Spirit\nDRUMMERS BARBAROSA SAMBA GROUP\nLary (artist local)\nDJ Yaang KissFM\nDJ DARK\nDJ JUST2\n\n\n1 JUNE – activities on stage – Tricolorului Square – Culture House\n10:00 – 18:00 Art show on stage\, kids from local clubs\, dance academies.\nFEELINGS BAND and Adamas synchro dance\nFELI &(Band)\nADDA & (Band)\n\n\n 1 JUNE – outdoor activities (with road traffic closure)\n\n\nPlacing a soccer field for children\, in front of the Decebal Hotel\, on the street. I S Sturza – Atletico Bacău Academy\n\n\n13:00 – 19:00 learning routes for cyclists on Nicolae Bălcescu – Mără Nicesti street\n\n\nWorkshops and street demonstrations – in the Tricolorului Square and on the way to Mară șiesti;\n\n\n► Workshops of: face-painting\, molded balloons\, colored balloons\, painting\, drawing\, etc.\n► Street theater\, characters on feet\, characters in costumes\, children’s animators\, etc.\n► SPORTS ZONE\n► 5 Inflatable castles for children\, free access 10-19;\n16:00 – 17:00 Synchronous dance – invitation addressed for 4000 people who will create a moment of dancing in the Tricolorului Square and the adjacent streets (Erou Gh. Rusu\, Luminii\, Mără \,esti\, Nicolae Bălcescu\, I. S. Crash. )\n\n\n22:00 Outdoor cinema at the Leisure Island – made by the Student League of “Vasile Alecsandri” University in Bacău
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/better-future-festival-in-bacau-romania-inclusive-growth-and-families/
LOCATION:Bacau\, Bacau\, Romania
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