Children's shows, sports activities, creative workshops, exhibitions, meetings with beloved characters, and surprises that encourage play, curiosity, and artistic expression will be organized over the weekend by the City Hall of Bucharest through ARCUB – the Cultural Center of the Municipality.

On May 31, children are invited to create textile puppets at a workshop coordinated by Brândușa Oancă, in Piața Revoluției. In the evening, sewing and embroidery workshops will also take place in the same location, open to the general public. In front of the Museum of Art Collections, visitors can watch live painting demonstrations, while on the Esplanade of the Military Circle, a contemporary dance workshop coordinated by Ștefan Lupu from Teatrul Mic will be held.

Near Kretzulescu Church, Țăndărică Puppet Theater presents a visual performance – Freestyle Puppetry, and at CEC Palace, the evening ends with a dance show by the Challenge Arts Dance School. Car enthusiasts can enjoy a display of vintage vehicles in an exhibition organized by the Retromobil Club Romania, located between Dem. I. Dobrescu Street and Ion Câmpineanu Street.

On Children’s Day, June 1, Calea Victoriei fills with Paw Patrol characters, balloons, and joyful energy brought by Disney Club. The Romanian Game Developers Association offers interactive games inspired by the digital world, and children can watch the educational show Cioful cel Viclean. Greek Dance Romania presents traditional dances, while characters Tzitzi and Poc host a vibrant performance-workshop. The day ends with another animation show by Țăndărică Theater.

Bârcă Street – Play, Music, and Dance in Sector 5

In Sector 5, on Bârcă Street, the “Open Streets” program organized by PROEDUS is specially designed for children. Over two days, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, the area transforms into a space for movement and creativity, offering sports activities like mini-basketball, ping-pong, football, team games, and oversized board games.

On Saturday, children can embark on a “Musical Journey” with Ion Creangă Theater, followed in the afternoon by folk and pop music concerts, live portrait sketching, and a dance show performed by students from the Bucharest School of Arts. On Sunday, the program continues with a theater games workshop by Teatrul Mic and more artistic energy from the School of Arts.

“Abracadabra – The Secrets of Magic” at 1UNIFEST (IOR Park) and Hanul Gabroveni

On June 1, magic also arrives in Alexandru Ioan Cuza Park (IOR), where ARCUB joins the 1UNIFEST festival with an interactive area featuring the “Abracadabra – The Secrets of Magic” exhibition. Children will step into the shoes of real magicians and try one of the most amusing attractions of the exhibit – “The Head Without a Body” – displayed for the first time outside its usual location at Hanul Gabroveni.

The “Abracadabra – The Secrets of Magic” exhibition includes over 20 interactive attractions and a live magic show, and it can be visited in Bucharest’s Old Town, at ARCUB-Hanul Gabroveni. Until June 19, all visitors benefit from a 50% discount on all ticket categories. The exhibition is open Friday through Sunday.

Participation in all activities is free of charge.

Written by de News.ro | 30 mai 2025, 09:00