Egg exhibition and lamprey tasting on Dole Island
on March 31 from From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Easter celebrations will take place in the Daugava Museum Park, during which you will have the opportunity to paint and roll eggs, participate in traditional Easter games, create an egg exhibition, go on an egg hunt, as well as taste salak and lampreys together with Dole fishermen. A folklore ensemble will provide music and Easter traditions at the event. During the event, it will also be possible to view the story of the Daugava in the main exposition of the museum. You need to bring stationery and the most beautiful egg with which to participate in the Easter egg exhibition.
Egg coloring marathon in the world of fairy tales in Tervete
In the Latvian State Forest Nature Park in Tērvete, you will be able to participate in an egg-dying marathon, learn about spring solstice traditions with a folklore group, participate in games and be creative. The event will take place on March 31 from 12.00 to 16.00. It should be noted that for participation it is necessary to purchase entrance tickets to the nature park.
Easter hike in Jelgava region
If you want to actively welcome the holiday, on Good Friday, March 29, you can go on a 3 km long hike from Ložmetējkalna in Jelgava county. At the end of the walk, you will have the opportunity to warm yourself by the fire, drink delicious tea, swing, look for and roll eggs, as well as paint them using natural materials. The walk will take place from 12.00 to 15.00 Bring water, snacks and egg whites for coloring.
Easter Run in Valka for one painted egg
Go to the Latvian-Estonian border to participate in the Easter Bunny Run. on April 1 from At 10 a.m., various activities for children will be available at the Valka City Culture House, while from 11 to 12 registration for the run. Participation fee – one painted egg. Take advantage of the unique opportunity to be in two countries at the same time in the city center and combine Easter activities with sightseeing.
Easter swing and rabbit parade in Riga
on March 30 from From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., children will be welcomed by a rabbit parade at the Imanta market – an opportunity to see and pet the Easter bunnies from the “Rabbit Manor”. Like bunnies, swings are an important Easter symbol and tradition. On March 31 and April 1, special “Sun swings” will be placed, where from From 11.00 to 20.00 there will be an opportunity to swing and follow folk traditions and beliefs. The swings will be located in Doma Square, Rātslaukus, Livu Square, Bastejkalna, Ziemeblāzma Park and near the cultural centers “Imanta” and “Iļguciems”.
The information was prepared by the car rental and full-service leasing service provider “Avis”.
