The most recommended summer events in Israel for July-August
By WALLA!Published: JULY 9, 2024 14:10Updated: JULY 10, 2024 21:38 Israelis shop at the Dizengoff Center shopping mall in Tel Aviv, August 09, 2023.(photo credit: MIRIAM ALSTER/FLASH90)
Hot summer across Israel: Discover the most worthwhile summer events and festivals - from film festivals to family fun in Yatir Forest. Don't miss out on these exciting experiences!
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Children's film festival for NIS 10
FRIENDS - a chain of cultural clubs from the Histadrut House presents: The Children's Film Festival for the End of the Great Holiday. As part of the festival, a repertoire of new and high-quality children's films dubbed into Hebrew will be presented with two screenings each day. Among the films: "The Princess Bride," "Kung Fu Panda 4," T"Vampires Suck," "Noah's Ark," Ma'ale Karahot," and more.
When: August 25-29 at 11:00 and 17:00
How much: NIS 10 per ticket
Where: various locations throughout the country: Nahariya, Dimona, Yehud, Hadera, Tel Aviv, Rishon Lezion, Drom Hasharon, Bat Yam, Haifa, Beersheba
For details: https://friends-hist.co.il
Summer in the national parks and nature reserves
In the summer days, diverse activities await you, especially during the pleasant hours of the day. The hours of activity in selected reserves and gardens have been extended, and this is an opportunity to go on a unique trip at sunrise and sunset: Barbel, Tzipori, Kochav Jordan, Tel Ashkelon, Masada, Ramon Crater and other spectacular sites. In the cool Gobrin Cave you can enjoy the exciting "Tahiru" exhibition. In Apollonia they joined a historical experience with ladies and knights, and in Migdal Zedek and Beit Shan they went on magical tours among the antiquities.
When: various dates in July-August
How much: depending on the activity
Where: national parks and nature reserves throughout the country
For details: https://www.parks.org.il
CIRCO CIRCO CIRCUS
CIRCO Circus CIRCO is an international circus whose participants are among the greatest acrobats in the world, endowed with unimaginable courage and abilities. They come straight from America to give a big hug to the Israeli audience and take you on an exciting, rhythmic, immersive, fascinating and full of surprises journey. The show is intended for the whole family and for all ages, without talking and without animals.
When: Various dates during the holiday season
How much: NIS 29-119 per ticket
Where: Holon, Kfar Saba, Netanya
For details: https://2207.kupat.co.il/show/circus
Bravo Circus presents: Crazy Night at the Museum
The visitors left, the guards locked the doors and one girl was left in the museum all alone. She is first exposed to the magic that awakens at night in the museum among the columns, pictures and sculptures. The museum comes to life... due to demand: "Crazy Night at the Museum" by Circus Bravo returns in July for only 8 performances. This is a virtuoso circus show with an immersive and breathtaking plot, featuring some of the best circus artists in the world. From the age of 3.Advertisement
When: July 18-22
How much: NIS 114 (discounts and benefits for the various clubs, starting at 39 NIS per ticket)
Where: Tel Aviv, Beersheba and Haifa
For details: https://www.circusbravo.co.il/hatavot
A summer of experiences in Azrieli malls
Azrieli Malls invite you to enjoy a fun and air-conditioned summer in any of the malls spread across the country. In the artistic program: plenty of fun activities for children and the whole family at no cost. For example: shows of the characters most loved by children Sport Kids, Molly and Tsumi, Adventure Bay, Michal Haktana in Azrieli Jerusalem, a variety of shows by the Sapir Kfat and Coco Melon family, sessions and many more surprises in Azrieli Holon, Kevin Robin, Liron the Airman, Dana Bandana and more.
When: July-August, hours vary
How much: Free
Where: Azrieli malls throughout the country
For more details: you can visit the Azrieli Malls application AZRIELIAPP
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A virtual experience at Medatech
The exhibition Behind the Screens at Medatech, the National Museum of Science, Technology and Space in Haifa, lifts a screen over the secrets of the digital. In this exhibition, screens are not turned off, but are turned on, with dozens of interactive representatives and giant screens, which present the virtual space from angles we did not know. The museum also has dozens of permanent exhibitions and interactive exhibits. Residents are evacuated according to the list on the website - entry is free of charge.
When: The exhibition will open on July 13
How much: NIS 84 per person when ordering through the website (payment from age 5)
Where: Madatech, the National Museum of Science, Technology and Space in Haifa
For details: https://www.madatech.org.il
Summer at the tourist sites in the Golan
The tourist sites in the Golan offer a wide variety of summer activities for the whole family: jeep tours, culinary tours, craft workshops, bicycle tours, self-picking, and more.
A variety of activities and concepts during the month of July, when every week there will be different and varied shows. Starting with the summer shows of children's stars such as Haste and Care, parties with different themes such as a superhero party and an animal party, "multichef" workshops where they will learn to make delicious summer desserts, children's song shows, to DIY celebrations of bandana design, a frame for pictures from seashells and making aquariums.
The hit of the previous summer returns in a large and colorful exhibition from fairy tales - with Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood, Ami and Tammy, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Little Mermaid, Nemo, Aladdin, Alice in Wonderland and more. The favorite characters from children's fairy tales will be made up of balloons, colorful inflatables and air representatives in a huge exhibition that will be spread over an area of over 4,000 square meters.
When: July 17 to August 31. Sunday-Thursday 9:00-9:00 p.m., Friday 9:00-15:00
How much: Full price: NIS 139. Promotions at workers' committees and consumer clubs
The exhibition that won over 30 million visitors worldwide and broke Guinness records is coming to Israel. The most famous works in the world - all built of cubes! A huge happening of the world-famous cube for the whole family, which includes: a huge exhibition of amazing creations - all made of cubes including creations that broke Guinness records, play and activity areas for children, creative areas and an experience area with the smart cube that is driving the world crazy - GO CUBE, an Israeli development that is currently conquering the the world. This is part of what awaits visitors to the cube exhibition. The exhibition that will be hosted for the first time in Israel and will present a magnificent gallery of works built from about 80,000 cubes.Advertisement
When: from June 30
How much: full price NIS 99 There are promotions in all the committees - Isracard, Pays, etc.
Where: in a special complex inside the Golden Mall, Rishon Lezion
Additional details: on the exhibition website: www.cube-art.co.il or at https://www.eventim.co.il/ 9066
Comic exhibition in the streets
The exhibition "How to Draw a Diary" presents the process of making a comic book of 'El Self', the classic book by Galila Ron-Feder-Amit, and the various incarnations and adaptations that have been done to the book over the years.
The meex Sharon complex invites the whole family during the upcoming summer vacation to a special attraction park with more than ten facilities inspired by the great parks around the world, which includes a fear maze, a jungle room, a photogenic ice cream room, colliding cars and more.
When: 17.7-30.8.2024
How much: The ticket that grants entry to all facilities at a cost of NIS 59
The children who love to bake and cook will be able to learn to prepare easy dishes tailored to them such as summer fruit salad, healthy sandwiches and personal pizzas and more - just like professional chefs. The children who love art can join various creative workshops. For the active among them, there are interactive workshops such as an African drumming workshop and a sea animal design balloon workshop. And the icing on the cake - the playground complex. Towards the end of July, we return to tradition - free blockbuster movie screenings in an open park (Sundays, 8:00 p.m.).
When: July 8-31, Monday-Thursday 19:00-13:00
How much: Free entry
Where: Ir Yamim Mall, 2 Beni Berman St., Netanya
For details: https://www.iryamim-mall.co.il
A variety of activities and workshops in Herzliya
Each week, three different activities are offered suitable for children of all ages. We start with the "Chef Talmad" workshop on Mondays, where the children will learn how to become young chefs (17:00). We continue with a creative workshop on Tuesdays, where the children will create original items such as a flying saucer, a kite, and even a magnetic fisherman (5:30 p.m.). On Thursdays, there will be a "plasticine workshop" where the children will sculpt colorful sculptures, from imaginary ice cream to the beloved figure of Nemo (5:30 p.m.).
When: different dates during the holiday season
How much: Free entry
Where: The 7 Stars Mall, Herzliya
For details: https://7star.co.il
Summertime TLV JazzFest Edition #3
The Israeli jazz community in partnership with GRAY are proud to present Summertime TLV JazzFest Edition #3. The festival will include an extensive international and Israeli artistic program, which includes a selection of the best and most fascinating musicians and shows in the world. This year's festival will be spread over four days for the first time and will include original productions and unique tribute shows.
When: August 27-30
How much: from NIS 79
Where: GRAY Tel Aviv
For details: https://grayclub.co.il
A summer experience at the Museum of Illusions
The museum offers visitors dozens of different and diverse attractions that will activate the mind and stimulate the imagination: illusions of height, illusions of inversion, illusions of distortion created by mirrors, illusion of infinity, optical illusions, holograms, illusion of levitation simulating the absence of gravity, kaleidoscope, accessories with a certain "twist" and more.
When: during the month of July, Sunday-Thursday 9:00-19:00, Friday 9:00-16:00, Saturday 9:00-9:00
How much: NIS 99 per card. Promotions at credit companies, workers' councils and consumer clubs
Where: Tel Aviv Port, North Complex, Pavilion 26
For details: http://www.musueumofillusions.co.il
A scientific experience in the science garden
The Keller Science Garden at the Weizmann Institute, located under the dome of the sky, offers different perspectives on nature through science and play activities. Visitors are invited to touch, experiment, play and enjoy the many experiential facilities and lots of greenery. The garden covers an area of about 13 dunams, And in it nine complexes that integrate in experience and content, flow and connect with each other. The facilities invite us to play, experience, enjoy and learn through permanent exhibits and changing science activities.
When: different dates during the holiday season
How much: NIS 78 at the cash register, 68 NIS on the website
Where: The Science Garden at the Weizmann Institute, Rehovot
For details: https://gan-hamada.davidson.org.il
Animix, the international festival for cartoon and comic animation
Animix returns to the Tel Aviv Cinematheque with dozens of events - celebrating the 25th anniversary of SpongeBob in collaboration with the Nickelodeon channel, screenings of features and short films (including an international competition for animated films for children), special programs for children, teenagers and adults, comic workshops with the best creators including Uri Fink ( Zebang) Michelle Kishka, Ilana Zafaran and more, a huge comic book market, a special program on gaming, dubbing workshops, the "Comic Artist is Born" competition, tribute events and exhibitions built especially for the festival.
When: August 6-10
How much: NIS 28-48 depending on the selected event
my little pony, the beloved and iconic children's brand that became a successful children's series, is coming to Dizengoff Center for six weeks only and launching my little pony café - the place where fantasy and sweet food meet. The cafe will take you into the wonderland of the world famous ponies, inspired by the magical world of the kingdom of Equestria. Besides the varied and shiny menu, there are displays of characters from the series, designed selfie stations, rich coloring stations, interactive activities and more.
When: July 21 to August 30. Sunday-Thursday 20:00-10:00, Friday, 15:00-9:00
How much: Free entrance to the cafe.
Dish prices: NIS 22-72
Where: Dizengoff Center
For details: you can reserve a place in advance through Ontopo.
Great freedom at the Israel Museum of Caricature and Comics
The Israel Museum of Caricature and Comics will hold a variety of activities for children and the whole family during July and August: character drawing workshop for beginners, Zebang for the Great Vacation - a workshop led by the creator of the comic "Zbeng" Uri Fink, a comics and animals camp, a youth marathon led by the best comic creators in Israel, a tour led by cartoonist Yotam Fishbein and more. In addition, the museum offers the opportunity to visit the running exhibitions.
When: different dates in July and August
How much: depending on the activity
Where: The Israeli Museum of Caricature and Comics: 61 Weizman St., Holon
For details: https://cartoon.org.il
Family summer in Tel Aviv port
The Port of Tel Aviv invites you to a variety of events that will take place during the holiday season: children's shows from the creators of the leading theaters in the port's amphitheater, screenings of new blockbuster films on a huge screen under the sky in the main deck square, every Friday there will be musical Sabbath events with an Israeli prayer house and guest artists. On July 24-25 there will be a wet event for the whole family with water facilities, street slide, foam party, dance party, entertainment team and more.
During the summer holidays, the Azrieli roof will turn into the minions park, with exciting experiences for children and the whole family. The park will have diverse complexes in a combination of rich and original decor where you can meet the minions and spend the summer days in a dry and wet amusement park. The event includes a whole complex of experiences, crazy attractions for children including a water slide park, ropes park, logo box, photo booths, a huge Tiktok complex and many other surprises.
When: July 21 to August 31
How much: NIS 129 or NIS 99 per ticket with advance purchase. Discounts and benefits in credit committees and clubs
Where: Azrieli roof, Tel Aviv
For details: tickets, https://tm.ticketmaster.co.il/s/minions
Summer at Holon Ice Peaks Ice Hall
Summer at the Ice Hall Holon Ice Peaks: "Shoe of Surprises" - every day three pairs of skating shoes will be hidden in a double entry ticket and a voucher for two pizza triangles as a gift. Also: During the month of July, whoever takes the coolest/most exciting photo in the complex and tags ten friends will be able to win ten free tickets to spend time with their friends. Visitors to the complex who purchase a ticket to climb the ice and take a picture and tag the hall will enjoy a free activity. In addition, during the month there will be spectacular figure skating shows at no additional charge.
When: During the month of July
How much: depending on the activity
Where: Mifratz Shlomo 1, Holon
For details: https://icepeaks.co.il
A magical summer at the Israel Children's Museum
During July-August, the Israel Children's Museum in Holon will offer visitors valuable, educational and exciting experiences through a variety of summer activities. The special attractions and itineraries of the museum are intended for all ages, starting at the age of two and a half and offer experiences of learning and self-knowledge. "Dialogue in the Dark" will include activities to identify summer smells (in the month of August), in "Invitation to Silence" there will be a variety of activities suitable for summer including learning "summer" words in sign language and more.
When: during July-August
How much: NIS 72 per ticket. There are discounts in a variety of organizations and customer clubs
Where: The Children's Museum, Holon
For details: tickets in advance, https://www.childrensmuseum.org.il
The magic show Ibra Kadbra
A magic exhibition that reveals the secrets behind the well-known magics and will reveal a whole world to children in collaboration with the artist of the senses Nimrod Harel. At the exhibition, beyond huge displays and the revelation of magic, there will be a magic workshop that will teach the children how to be magicians. At the end of the exhibition, there will be a 25-minute show by a magician who will summarize the experience and also demonstrate some of the magic. Suitable for ages 3-12
When: various dates starting on July 18, Sunday-Thursday 18:30-10:00, Friday 15:30-9:00, Saturday 18:30-9:00.
How much: from NIS 119 per ticket. There are promotions in all employee committees, credit companies and consumer clubs
Where: Holon Toto Hall
For details: tickets, https://cadabraholon.co.il
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Jerusalem and the surrounding area
The creator's outdoor festival in Jerusalem
"Creator's Streets", Israel's largest and oldest international festival of art and music, preserves the Israeli spirit and culture even in these challenging days and is starting for the 48th year at the initiative of the Jerusalem Municipality and the Ariel Company, with the sign "We must keep playing"!. Expect 11 days of a magical and breathtaking Jerusalem experience, which is all about Israeli art, an experiential route consisting of advanced technologies that create 3D illusions, varied music and fine cuisine.
When: August 14-26
How much: from NIS 79
Where: The Sultan's Pool, Jerusalem
For details: https://www.artfair-jer.com
A magical summer at the biblical zoo
The Biblical Zoo is launching a program of activities this summer, specifically in the late hours of the day, when the animals are more active and the weather is more pleasant for a walk in the garden. Among the activities: music and musical workshops (Mondays and Thursdays), activities for building games and enrichment for the bear, For peccaries and lemurs, workshops for getting to know insects and reptiles, etc. Each day, there will be guided feedings and tastings at over 15 of the garden's displays.
How much: NIS 71 for an adult, NIS 54 for a child (payment from age of 3)
Where: The Biblical Zoo, Jerusalem
For details: https://www.jerusalemzoo.org.il
The skating complex JERUSALEM ON ICE
JERUSALEM ON ICE is launched: a new and well-invested complex of ice skating, which spreads over about 1,000 square meters and offers an attractive experience for the whole family. This is one of the largest and most advanced ice complexes in Israel, made of real ice built in a modern, huge and closed building and of an extremely high standard. Suitable skating shoes will be provided, and for the benefit of the children there will be aids for skating with different figures.
When: from July 4th
How much: NIS 65 per ticket. 45 NIS for "Yerushalmi" card holders
A first look at the National Archeology Museum of the Land of Israel
This summer, families and individuals are invited for a unique and first glimpse "before everyone else" into the wonderful world of archeology in Israel, at a beautiful visitor center that is growing in strength these days in Jerusalem: the Antiquities Authority is opening to the public the gates of the building of the National Library of Archeology of the Land of Israel Yi and Gini Schottenstein, located in front of the Israel Museum and next to the Museum of the Bible. In the program: tours of the new and impressive building that tells the story of archeology in Israel, explanations of the activities of the conservation laboratories, exposure to the discovery of the oldest ship in the deep sea and more.
When: various times in the summer months, 10:00-16:30. Duration of each tour: about an hour
How much: NIS 20 for an adult, NIS 15 for a child
Where: Israel's National Archeology Kiryat, Museum Kiryat, Jerusalem
For details: when registering, https://www.iaa.org.il/page/tour
"The freedom to create": the summer event of the Jerusalem Science Museum
Have you seen a Coke bottle printed in sand? How about Nefertiti's head coming out of a 3D printer or ballerina shoes made by AI? You are invited to a fascinating journey into the world of digital production, at the "Freedom to Create" exhibition, where you can experience the magic actively and experientially. The exhibition will be accompanied by an event full of activities: a workshop to build spectacular 3D fruits, a digital foam show, a puzzle game and finding hidden clues and Thursday parties. In addition, a huge complex of water canals, construction of dams and boat competition with solar and wind power (the activity gets wet and you must have a change of clothes).
When: July 1 to August 31
How much: NIS 65 per ticket (payment from age 5). You can purchase a family ticket for NIS 235. Free entry for residents of the evacuated settlements upon presentation of an ID card and reservation of a place in advance.
Where: Science Museum, Jerusalem
For details: https://bit.ly/3KyDhYq
Summer at the Israel Aquarium
At the Israel Aquarium, where the temperature is perfect for a visit in any season, they are launching a feeding schedule and guided dives for the summer, so you can see up close how the fish are fed in the bulltooth shark display and see how the trigons are trained. Every day, starting at 1:00 p.m., creative workshops will await you, as well as a visit to the biodiversity display and the butterfly house - a spectacular experience where you will be able to walk through the display alongside tropical butterflies flying around the display freely.
The End of Summer Festival at the Jerusalem Theater
In three days of plays and sunset shows for children, and after the sun goes down special shows for adults. Original, innovative and joyful shows, alongside special video art works produced especially for the festival, and everything happens in the open-air theater square. Every day at 17:00 there will be a special show for children following the most exciting stories that everyone knows and loves.
"Ashdodance", the largest international dance festival in Israel, is starting for the seventh year with the sign "We will not stop dancing": four days of intoxicating sensations with the top of dance from Israel and abroad. The festival will combine over 2,000 male and female dancers and leading dance groups, dance groups Folk songs with first-rate artists in an unprecedented mosaic of original productions.
When: July 15-18
How much: NIS 10-259 (depending on the activity)
Where: various centers in the city of Ashdod
For details: https://ashdodance.co.il
Smilansky Festival in Be'er Sheva
The oldest festival for independent Israeli creativity celebrates 19 years with music, dance, theater, street art and visual art performances. As every year, the Beer Sheva festival, which has become a pilgrimage center for music and art lovers from all over the country, will expose the audience to the hottest names in the alternative scene. The festival premises are located among the unique streets and buildings of the old city and create an exciting combination of current content in the landscape of Ottoman architecture.
When: August 20-22, 23:00-18:00
How much: Free entry
Where: The Old City, Beersheba
For details: on Facebook: Smilansky Festival SmilanskyFest
Summer nights on the prairie
The "Summer Nights in Arava" events will take place throughout the month of August and will offer the general public dozens of activities and events from sunset to sunrise during all days of the week. Among the activities: a sunset and sunrise safari in the desert, a party at the Porat beehive with a live performance by Carolina followed by a DJ set into the night, scorpion tours, a nighttime artists' village in the cliffs, "Stars in the Sky of Timna" events, moonlight movie screenings and of course stargazing and the Perseid shower events throughout the area .
When: starting August 1
How much: depending on the activity
Where: various centers in the middle and southern Arava
For details: https://aravanights.co.il
Hamshosh in the town - summer in Yoruham
In the months of July and August, and every "Hamshosh", there will be summer activities for the whole family in the desert town of Yeruham. Among the activities: a night of meteors in Lake Yeruham Park, craft and art workshops, stargazing in the Yeruham Crater, night safaris in Lake Yeruham, bicycle tours, walking tours, mindfulness workshops in nature, culinary tours and more. The peak event of the summer: the Night of the Stars festival at Lake Yeruham (8.8, 11:00-7:00 p.m.).
When: weekends in July and August
How much: depending on the activity
Where: Yeruham and the surrounding area
For details: on Facebook - Yeruham Tourism
International Fringe Festival in Be'er Sheva
The international multidisciplinary cultural event for the whole family will take place for five days in the old city of Be'er Sheva, and will include new original productions that will be shown for the first time, children's shows, music performances, dance performances and fringe shows from Israel and the world starring leading artists, including Assaf Amdorsky, Shlomi Shevan, Yael Kraus, Kobi Oz, Roni Shinkman, Eyal Schechter, Yonatan Razel, Jimbo J, "Tsipurla" ensemble, "Fresco" dance troupe and more.
When: July 14-18
How much: depending on the activity
Where: Fringe Beer Sheva, Old City Beersheba
For details: https://www.thefringe.co.il
Stars festival
The long-standing and sought-after meteor festival of Kfar Hunkodim returns for the eighth time and will take place during the first four weekends of August. In the program: a spectacular meteor shower, a desert experience for the whole family, craft stalls, an animal corner and camels, a colorful sunset market, food stalls, a market of local artists, the upgraded water complex "Nokad and Taharananim", quality music shows, a party with DJ Makpitz, tutorials Stars of the "Meteor" company, tours following the nocturnal animals and more.
When: August 1-3, 8-10, 15-17 and 22-24 August
How much: NIS 70 per ticket. Accommodation can be booked for an additional fee
Where: the village of the dots, near Arad
For details: https://www.kfarhanokdim.co.il/meteors
Mount Amasa Festival
The Tamar Regional Council produces the Mount Amasa Festival, which will be held in the Yatir Forest, near the settlement of Mount Amasa. You are invited to two days of an enchanted experience for the whole family in the fairytale forest, with a variety of shows and content by the residents of Mount Amasa and the Tamar Regional Council, alongside music, movement, culinary, extreme activities and tours for the whole family.
When: July 18-19
How much: Thursday admission: NIS 60 for an adult, NIS 40 for a child.
On Friday: tour in a safari vehicle/private vehicle: NIS 15-30
