This weekend, special events dedicated to Mother’s Day will be held in Tukuma region. There will be musical performances, a patriotic parade of Latvian national flags, wonderful shows, spring markets and other events. But the most important thing – don’t forget to pamper your mothers with your presence and love!
The little Mother’s Day punter
And finally, after the winter season, from May 7, the “hot heart” of the Olympic Center Rēzekne – the open-air swimming pool area – has resumed work.
Rēzekne city TIC
On Mother’s Day, May 12, the third Family Day will take place this year at Jaunmoku Palace. Its theme is “Different Head Ornaments”. Continuing to get to know the ongoing processes of the forest and its inhabitants, this Family Day will focus on animal head ornaments. From 11.00, families will have the opportunity to play the game “Forest Bingo”, and already at 12.30 families are invited to go on a guided tour of the “Latvian Hunting Trophy Exhibition”. On the other hand, at 1:30 p.m., everyone will have the opportunity to make their own jewelry or key ring from horns in the creative workshop. Participation in the Family Day event is included in the museum entrance ticket price. More information www.jaunmokupils.lv. Address: Jaunmoku castle, Riga – Ventspils highway 75km, Tumes parish, Tukuma district.
In honor of Mother’s Day, the Chocolate Museum in Pūre offers an excursion with a master class on May 12 at 12:00. In the program: a historical story about chocolate accompanied by a guide and a master class, where everyone will have the opportunity to decorate a chocolate heart, which can then be beautifully wrapped to take away. Application for participation by phone 22100042 or by writing to [email protected]. Prices: 9.00 EUR/adults, 7.00 EUR/schoolchildren, students, pensioners, 5.00 EUR/children 3-6 years old Address: Pūre – 9, Pūre, Tukuma district.
But on May 12, Zentene Palace invites you to a special Mother’s Day event for families “Pilna Maras istabina” from 13:00. By attending the event, you will have the opportunity to help in the restoration of Zentene Castle! At the event, it will be possible to “walk around” four rooms where music, art, handicrafts and knowledge live. Also, moms will have the opportunity to be inspired by conversations with beauty care experts, a PEP mom, and learn the first steps of bachata dance. There will also be pony rides, creative workshops for children, the nature class of the Ķemeri National Park Nature Center, as well as performances by the theater “Maija and Paija”, the children’s dance group “Ozoleni” from Sēme and Zentene, Engure Music and Art School, violinist Reinis Galenieks, “Come together” foundation and “Baltinos – Latino Band” group. The “Purva Varde” cafe and “Smart Coffee Service” will take care of the opportunity to buy delicious food and drinks. Entrance fee: family (2-5 persons) – 10 EUR; 6 or more persons – 15 EUR; per person – 5 EUR. Address: Zentene castle, Zentene parish, Tukuma county.
On the other hand, there will be a Mother’s Day concert with composer and singer Laila Ilzi Purmalieti on the Kandava promenade on May 12 at 2:00 p.m. Babies born in 2023 in the territory of the Kandava and parish association will be honored. Address: Kandava promenade, Kandava, Tukuma district.
Ride of the Flags
On May 12, the promotion “Latvian flag ride” is held throughout Latvia. The purpose of the flag journey is to remind that the unity of the Latvian people is still possible today. The event will take place in Tukuma – on May 12, with the meeting time at 12:00 in the Pauzera meadows. You can find out more about the trip route on the Facebook page: Flag Trip Tukuma. After the trip, there will also be a concert in which Samanta Tīna, Gatis Mūrnieks, the girl group “Stihija” will perform. There will also be activities for both children and adults.
Theater performances for young and old
On May 10 at 7:00 p.m., Rihards Cherkovskis’ stand-up show “My Exes” will be held in the Tume Culture House. Buy tickets at bezrindas.lv, entrance fee 12.50 EUR. Address: Tume Culture House, 1A Post Street, Tume, Tume Parish, Tukuma County.
We invite you to enjoy an evening of theater, poetry and cinema talks in Kandava as well! On May 10 at 19:00 at the Kandava Wine House, there will be an opportunity to meet the actor Kaspars Znotiņa. Join to share your feelings about art while enjoying wines and delicacies produced in Latvia. The participation fee is 7 EUR. Table reservation by phone 26593861. Address: Kandava wine house, Uedens iela 2, Kandava, Tukuma region.
On Saturday, May 11, from 12:00 p.m., the Slampes Palace of Culture will have the opportunity to enjoy the events of the Amateur Theater Festival “Unusual Leaps”. The Slampes Culture Palace amateur theater “Spārni” and their friends from other amateur theaters will participate in the festival. Free entrance. Address: Slampe Culture Palace, Slampe, Slampe Parish, Tukuma County.
But on May 11 at 18.00 at the Culture House of the city of Tukuma, there will be a benefit performance by Tukuma Theater actress Ilze Bindemanes “A woman on a train with a dark blue handbag”. The play is a story about burnout and routine in relationships, about midlife crisis and its anatomy. Ilze Bindemane in the main role. Free entrance. More information at www.tukumakn.lv. Address: Tukums City Culture House, Liela Street 1, Tukums.
On Tuesday, May 14, at 10:00 a.m., small and large audiences will meet three cute little piglets in Armand Ekštet’s show “Three Little Piglets” at the Kandava Culture House. Entrance fee 4 EUR. Address: Kandava Culture House, Liela iela 28, Kandava.
Music and dance in one place
On May 10, at 19:00, a special concert of the band “Galaktika” will be held in the Kandava Culture House. Entrance fee 10 EUR. Tickets can be purchased at Biļešu Paradīze ticket offices, www.bilesuparadize.lv or at the ticket office of the Kandava Culture House. Address: Kandava Culture House, Liela iela 28, Kandava.
It’s also a celebration again in the cultural center of Jaunpils Palace – this time it’s already 10 years for the dance collective “Pilskundziņi”! The anniversary event will take place on May 11 at 16.00 in the big hall of the castle, where the children will perform and present their prepared performances. Address: Jaunpils palace, Baznīcas iela, Jaunpils, Tukuma region.
But on May 12 at 17.00 in the Culture House of the city of Tukuma, the performances of the beginner and preparatory classes of the dance school “DEMO” will be shown in the concert “A Baby’s Diary”. Entry for donations. More information at www.tukumakn.lv. Address: Tukums City Culture House, Liela iela 1, Tukums.
Spring market season continues!
On May 11, from 10:00 a.m., there will be a Spring market of homemakers and craftsmen in the territory of the Džukste Culture House. Address: Džukste Association House, Džukste Parish, Tukuma County.
During the days of God, on May 11 and 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., there will be an angel “Kādam lieks, kalmas prieks” in the Lestenes Folk House. The participation fee for merchants is 10 EUR. Application, more information by phone 27841906. Address: Lestenes tautas nams, Lestene, Lestenes parish, Tukuma district.
You are also welcome to visit the lively Spring Fair in Jaunpils, which will be held in Jaunpils Castle Square on May 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. At the spring fair, buyers will have the opportunity to buy home-made products, plants, food products and not to be without the offer of industrial goods, while Rihards Saule will entertain in the cultural program from 11:00 a.m. More information at www.jaunpilspils.lv. Address: Jaunpils palace, Baznīcas iela, Jaunpils, Tukuma region.
Conjure special moments with your family this weekend!
