10 children entertainment spots in Kaunas

Kaunas is a friendly city for families with children. There are plenty of activities to do, and you won’t be able to do them all in a day or a week. 10 children entertainment spots in Kaunas – our favorite places to have fun with kids.

If you’re planning a trip to Kaunas with kids, you’ll find this list of the 10 children entertainment spots in Kaunas really useful. Kaunas is full of educational, active and fun activities for the whole family. Many of these spaces are also suitable for birthdays and often have educational activities, so make sure you check them out before you arrive!

TOP activities for children in Kaunas

Zoo

Located in one of the largest oak forests in Europe, Kaunas Zoo is the largest zoo in Lithuania. It protects endangered animals and is home to many of the world’s wildlife. The Zoo, which will be renovated in 2023, features new, modern spaces. In this vast area, you will discover 149 species of animals. You’ll see zebras, turtles, colourful birds, rhinos, otters, cheetahs, foxes, wolves, monkeys and bats. There are aquariums with fish, terrariums with snakes, lizards, frogs and spiders. There are also playgrounds, picnic areas, dining areas and even an observation tower! There are activities for a whole half day, as you can have fun, eat and relax without leaving the zoo. The zoo also organises exciting remote and live education sessions. These can also be booked for birthdays, and you can eat the cake you brought with your family in a space where cheetahs roam outside the window.

Girstutis swimming pool

For those who like water activities, a day at the Girstutis swimming pool is the perfect choice. This pool is one of the largest sports complexes in Lithuania. It has 3 swimming pools, a children’s slide, jacuzzis and various spa treatments for parents. There is also the only indoor wakeboard park in Lithuania. Here, children will learn to swim and stay active. For parents with children aged 7 months to 3 years, there are also exercise classes in the warm pool. Birthday parties are also welcome here.

We visited the Girstutis swimming pool in Kaunas with our kids and we really liked it – our pool review about the Best swimming pool with kids in Kaunas. There are also swimming camps for children.

CurioCity

This CurioCity Educational Entertainment Centre is truly unique. It has activities for children from one to 13 years old. When you come here with your family, you will find as many as 13 learning spaces. All of them are organised by theme. Science lovers will love the Natural Forces learning space, the Human Body learning space, the Earth and Space learning space and the CurioCity Lab. Younger children can play with their parents in the baby area. Creative children will enjoy the sound Learning space and the colour learning space. And children who like to help their parents prepare the week’s menu and make dinner will love the food exploration space and the culinary studio.

All these and more CurioCity spaces are designed not only to have fun but also to gain valuable knowledge. In the Emotion Space, children will learn what emotions are, the types of emotions people can experience, how emotions affect people and how to recognise and manage them. An afternoon in this educational centre will stimulate a child’s curiosity. And the questions that will arise will lead to great discussions that will bring family members closer together and help children learn more about the adult world.

On the second floor of the entertainment centre, there are 5 spaces dedicated to children’s birthday, graduation or other celebrations. There are 20 different birthday party scenarios to choose from, so every party can be tailored to your child’s interests. During the school year, there are educational activities and during the summer, children’s camps. For the exact location and contact details, see the Travel4kids Places to visit with children map.

Courtyard Gallery

For a short visit and to take photos, you should visit the Courtyard Gallery (E.Ožeškienės str. 21A, courtyard). This house was decorated with portraits of its neighbours by the artist V. Jakas, who lived here. Young artists are still filling this place with new objects and drawings.

Zoopark

The Zoopark in Kaunas, which has been open for almost 6 years, is the first contact zoo in Lithuania. Here you will not only be able to observe the animals from a distance, but also interact with them, touch, pet and feed them. You’ll see domestic, farm and exotic animals from guinea pigs and turkeys to the exotic bird, the multi-coloured lorikeet. The zoo is home to 17 species and more than 100 animals. Children’s birthdays can also be celebrated here in a joyful way, and you can take part in various educational activities. You can read more about the educational activities on the Zoopark website.

Cinnamon

When you get bored of all the activities, it’s always a good idea to watch a fun movie with the family. Cinamon cinema is located in Mega Shopping Centre. There are always plenty of films suitable for children, and buying a family ticket also saves money.

This cinema also has a CINAMON KIDS Hall for children. This hall is exclusive and one of its kind in the whole Baltic States. Its interior is colourful and bright. Children can play interactive games in the laser space before the film. It is also available for birthday celebrations and private screenings.

Dziaugsmoteka

This children’s entertainment centre, located in the Akropolis, is full of fun and educational activities. There’s a magnetic staircase wall, a pool of glow balls, a zip line slide, Just Dance game, a separate safe space for the little ones and a playful café where children can become chefs and bakers.

There is also a library with books for children and their parents. Educational and entertainment events are often organised at the Dziaugsmoteka, as well as birthday parties tailored to each child’s needs and interests.

Kartland

The most fun activity for the whole family, with friendly racing and lots of laughs. Kartlandas has the largest indoor karting track in Kaunas. Before you start driving, an instructor will provide you with all the necessary protective clothing, tell you about the rules and answer any questions you may have. Karting is available for children from 4 years of age, as there are specially adapted karts for the little ones. And toddlers from 2 years old can ride with an adult in a two-seater kart.

Children’s birthdays can also be celebrated here. And the biggest karting enthusiasts can attend the Kartland Kart School. Students from this school will not only try to improve records and take part in competitions. Here, children will learn about the principles of safe driving and driving culture. They will also learn how to control a vehicle and how to drive properly. They will also gain experience in handling situations of emergency by practicing on the karting track.

Tadas Ivanauskas Zoo Museum

Another place in Kaunas for lovers of natural sciences and animals. Here you can see exhibitions of invertebrates, insects, reptiles, fish, amphibians, birds, animal skeletons, mammals and hunting trophies. This huge collection includes taxidermy, skeletons and specimens from all over the world. Each exhibit has its own guided tours, where experts will tell you more about the collection and its animals. You can also take part in overview tours or wander around the museum on your own. For larger groups of children, there are also educational activities for different age groups. For more museums in Lithuania, see the article “TOP 150 museums for children in Lithuania”.

Sensory Space for Families SENSO NAMAI (House of senses)

Another great place for families with young children to have fun is SENSO NAMAI. Here, with the help of sensory tools, children play and learn to understand the world around them. The 4 senses – hearing, sight, touch and smell – are developed here. All activities take place in a dark room with illuminated multisensory tools. With soothing music playing in the background, children will feel safe and relaxed while exploring in this environment. The sensory room is equipped with a variety of devices: a bubble tube, light beams, a dark house, an infinity tunnel, a ball pool, a light cube and a table.

Everyone is welcome in this House of the Senses. Children and adults with healthy development, as well as those with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, visual impairment or dementia. Sessions at the SENSO NAMAI are run in small groups, but you can also book a private session where you and your family can get together without being disturbed.

Free places in Kaunas that the whole family will enjoy

Unity Square

On hot days, children love to run between the dancing fountains or down the cascading river. Older ones try their hand at scooters/bikes/skateboards – the terrain is specially designed for this (more serious skateboarders usually choose a separate area near the amphitheatre of Santaka/Vytautas Church). There are several restaurants and cafés in Vienybės Square.

For more information with the exact coordinates of the Vienybės Square, visit the “Travel 4 kids®” map of KAUNAS attractions.

Panemune Silas

We usually park the car in Šančiai at the Panemune Bridge and then go down it on foot or on bikes/scooters (only children need to be slowed down as the slope is quite steep) and then take the forest paths or the Panemune. There is a children’s playground and a basketball court on the Smetona Avenue side. People swim both at the bridge and at the playground. In winter we go there to see swans.

More information with exact coordinates on the “Travel 4 kids®” map of KAUNAS attractions.

If you enjoyed this article, we recommend you read “Weekend with children in Kaunas”. We also have a separate article for free entertainment in Kaunas called “Free entertainment for kids in Kaunas”.

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