So it seems that all the capital's events are "sharpened" for adults, and there's nowhere to go with kids? We will prove that a family vacation with a small child can be exciting and budget-friendly at the same time. Here are the top interesting places to go and things to see in Kyiv with kids.
Landscape Alley
The most affordable option for a summer stroll for a vacation with kids in Kyiv is Peizazhazhka, located near Andriyivsky Descent. A place with colorful whimsical sculptures, slides, and playgrounds, where it will be interesting to go not only for children: adults are happy to take pictures with kittens and giraffes, remembering their childhood.
Cost: free.
Cultural Decree at the Museum
The joint project of the Facebook community "Kyiv Friendly to Mothers and Mothers in Kyiv" and Kyiv museums will suit moms and dads who are thinking about where to go and where to relax with a small child in Kyiv from 0 to 3 years old on the weekend.
The Shevchenko and Khanenko museums and the Sofia Kyivskaya Reserve offer art lectures, souvenir-making workshops, and jazz concerts. Entertainment for children is also provided.
Contacts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/KyivBabyParentFriendlyPlaces/
Cost: 80 UAH (there are also free meetings).
VDNKh
"Expocenter of Ukraine" near the metro station "VDNKh" has long been a concentration of children's entertainment in Kyiv, including New Year's entertainment. In winter and summer, it hosts cooking master classes, scientific experiments, quests. Here you can arrange a fascinating vacation for children and rent bicycles, ride on swings in a special park, see tropical butterflies, and have a snack in a cafe. VDNKh has a lot of interesting places where you can go with your child, whether he or she is 2 or 10 years old.
Website: https://vdng.ua/
Children's Railroad
Where to take your child on a weekend in Kyiv? Located near Dorogozhichi metro station, the Children's Railway is a favorite place for Kyivans with children. Renovated in 2019, the railway is located in the cozy Syretsk Park and now boasts its own railway station, a reduced copy of the capital's one. Such entertainment will be especially interesting for teenagers and children from 7 years old.
Contacts: (044) 4584834.
Address: 4 Parkovo-Syretskaya Street.
Cost: 30-50 UAH.
Oceanarium and Jellyfish Museum
A great option where to go and where to rest with a child in winter in Kyiv, when you can't walk outside for a long time. The largest in the capital collection of fish, rays, turtles is on the Left Bank. In the glass tunnel of the oceanarium, you can look at the inhabitants of the sea and ocean depths. You can go to the museum on Khreshchatyk to admire live jellyfish.
Contacts: http://jellyfishmuseum.com.ua/ and http://oceanarium.kiev.ua/.
Address: 3 Andriy Malyshko St. (oceanarium); 7 Khreshchatyk St. (jellyfish museum).
Price: 100-180 UAH.
Museum of Steam Locomotives
The unusual exhibition of cars and trains at the capital's train station is a must-see place to visit with a child in Kyiv on the weekend. All the exhibits can be touched with your hands and climb inside, so the active vacation for kids will be a success.
Address: Privokzalna street, 1.
Open hours: daily 8-20 (lunch 12-13).
Cost: 50 UAH.
Aviation Museum
Located near Kyiv's airport, this museum features an impressive collection of about 80 airplanes and helicopters. If you're wondering where to take your children in Kyiv for a weekend adventure and want to watch airplanes take off and land, a visit to the Aviation Museum is a great choice, even with small children.
Address: Medovaya St., 1.
Website: http://aviamuseum.com.ua/ru.
Price: 80-100 UAH.
Parks
For family-friendly attractions in Kyiv, you can explore the city's parks, offering a variety of entertainment options suitable for all ages and tastes. Syretsky Park offers rope rides and train rides, Goloseevsky Park is perfect for rollerblading, Feofania Park is a great place to enjoy nature on the weekends, and Pecherskoye Pole hosts flower exhibitions that your child can enjoy.
Cities of Professions
Kidswill and Kidlandia in Kyiv provide the perfect answer for parents wondering where to take their children during both winter and summer, when outdoor activities might be limited. In these interactive cities of professions, children can explore the idea that "all professions are important" through hands-on experiences. They can try their hand at various professions, from being a doctor to a cashier and even earn their first "money." It's an excellent choice for children aged 7 and above.
Address and website of Kidswill: ArtMoll shopping mall, 37 Akademika Zabolotnaya St., http://kidswill.com.ua/.
Kidlandia's address and contacts: Stepana Bandera Ave, 34B, website.
Zoo
A family outing with kids in Kyiv becomes an exciting adventure at the renovated zoo. Here, you can not only learn about your favorite four-legged animals but also interact with them by petting a pig or enjoying various rides. This captivating destination in Kyiv offers something for children of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers.
Address: Pobedy Avenue, 32.
Website: https://zoo.kiev.ua/.
Cost: 50-100 UAH.
