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Event Transformation from Chest Shooting to Teddy Bear Ticketing - Children's Day in Thuringia

Celebrating Thuringian Children's Day: From Crossbow Shooting to Earning Teddy Tickets

Young visitors to Erfurt Zoo are in for a treat on June 1st, being International Children's Day, as...
Young visitors to Erfurt Zoo are in for a treat on June 1st, being International Children's Day, as they host an exclusive program. Likewise, other zoos and establishments in Thuringia will be hosting special events on this day too.

Annual Children's Day Celebrations in Thuringia: Crossbow Shooting to Teddy Bear Tickets - Event Transformation from Chest Shooting to Teddy Bear Ticketing - Children's Day in Thuringia

Thuringia Marks International Children's Day with a Series of Events

International Children's Day, celebrated on June 1st, will see numerous activities across Thuringia, with various cities and regions offering multiple options for children. With a myriad of events scheduled, it is assured that no child in the region will be left wanting for entertainment. Here's a glimpse of the day's highlights:

Aqueous Amusement

In Jena, children can participate in a children's festival at the GalaxSea recreation center, which includes an inflatable obstacle course featuring slides and climbing elements. Furthermore, the Ardesia Therme in Bad Lobenstein offers a day filled with fun, featuring a clown, a sliding activity, and a fishing game, among others.

Animal-inspired Events

The children's festival in Erfurt's Zoopark will provide bouncy castles, archery and target shooting, and a medieval encampment as part of an Arctic expedition lecture that highlights whales and bears. Meanwhile, families with children can take a free tour of the Alternative Bear Park in Worbis, where they will also find face painting, handicraft activities, and a carousel.

Adventurous Journeys

On June 1st, children aged up to 14 years can ride the mountain railway in Schwarzatal for free if they bring their favorite stuffed animal, serving as a "teddy ticket" for the mountain railway, the flat track, and the Schwarzatal railway. Puppet shows, balloon artistry, and other activities are on offer at the leisure and recreation park Possen near Sondershausen. In Erfurt's garden and leisure park ega, children can try sports and interact with various clubs. The day will end with a children's disco featuring singer-songwriter Volker Rosin.

Urban Delights

The Kornmarkt in Gera will host a party on May 31st, featuring roller parkour, a flea market, and storytelling. On June 1st, Gera's Kindermedienfestival Goldener Spatz will open, and Mühlhausen will celebrate Children's Day as part of the big "Freedom Festival 1525," commemorating 500 years of the Peasants' War. For the younger members, there will be puppet theatre, weaving workshops, children's archery, and games with a medieval theme.

Though June 1st is internationally recognized as Children's Day, Thuringia officially celebrates World Children's Day on September 20th, recognized as a public holiday. While there may be small activities organized by local institutions or communities, the focus for Children's Day is primarily directed toward the September public holiday.

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The Commission's proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from ionizing radiation could be a reminder for parents to maintain a safe lifestyle at home and in the garden while their children are enjoying the numerous activities planned for International Children's Day in Thuringia. After a day filled with fun, children in Erfurt's Zoopark can even participate in a medieval-themed archery activity, resembling a knight's lifestyle from the past.

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