Activities

All the kid-friendly attractions for Election Day 2026

Shows by Kofiko and Meni Mamtera, free plays, bat tours at Dizengoff Center, and tree voting at Ramat Hanadiv: All family events for the day off, free and paid.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI
Ramat Hanadiv.
Binyamina Festival.

From desert nights to northern festivals: The best family activities for Sukkot in Israel

From Hol Hamoed in the desert to northern festivals: We gathered special events, trips, nature, and activities for the entire family this Sukkot.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI
David Waterfall.

Floodwaters erased the trail – now it returns: Ein Gedi prepares for Sukkot

More than a year after flood damage, the lower Nahal David trail to David Waterfall reopens for Sukkot following a NIS 7 million restoration project.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI
Kite Festival of the Be’eri and Hatzerim Communities.

Kite festival tradition from Kfar Aza returns to Tel Aviv skies for Sukkot

The event, held in memory of the Kutz family who were murdered on October 7, will feature family activities, workshops, performances, and kite flying at Tzuk Beach.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI

Israeli Tourism Month returns with nationwide activities

The Tourism Ministry initiative will take place in November with around 1,000 guided tours, hundreds of attractions and experiences at discounts of 25% and up, and discounted accommodation packages.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2026ByMEITAL SHARABI
Blue and white trail marker painted on a stone shows the direction of travel along a hiking trail.

An hour from the center: A weekend destination with art, music, and culture

Pardes Hana-Karkur turns into a big gallery: 120 artists open their studios, alongside live shows, talks, and unique gifts for Rosh Hashanah. Free entry.

AUGUST 31, 2026ByMEITAL SHARABI
Art Festival in Pardes Hanna-Karkur.

The best end-of-summer events across Israel

With one week left of summer break, explore the best free and budget-friendly events, parks, and outdoor screenings across Israel for the final stretch.

AUGUST 25, 2026ByLEE SAADON
A Summer Camp for One Family.

Summer returns to the Gaza Border Region with dozens of agricultural activities

Touch the Land will run August 6–22, offering families subsidized agricultural activities, tours, navigation, cycling, and desert night experiences.

JULY 29, 2026ByMEITAL SHARABI
Koch Farm – the Touch the Land initiative.

Jerusalem highlights: July 3-9

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

JULY 3, 2026ByHAGAY HACOHEN
‘Menashe Kapra’ (see Thursday).

From Frozen to Cinderella: Ice spectaculars arrive across Israel this summer

London's acclaimed Imperial Ice Stars will transform the Tel Aviv Opera into a full-size ice rink this September with Cinderella on Ice, while Musical on Ice tours Israel throughout the summer.

JULY 1, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Olga Sharutenko performs as Cinderella (L) with Andrey Penkin as Lord Mayor's Son during a photocall for Cinderella on Ice at the Royal Albert Hall in London, on February 24, 2010.

Beyond the Headlines: What is your mission in the world? - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

JUNE 9, 2026BySIVAN RAHAV MEIR
Apple Maps

Jerusalem highlights: April 3 – April 9

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

APRIL 2, 2026ByHAGAY HACOHEN
Fruit-bearing tree with Hebrew blessing (see Friday)

The Passover playbook: Jerusalem activities the whole family can rally around during war

This year, everything will be operating according to the instructions from the Home Front Command. Things may be subject to last-minute changes.

APRIL 1, 2026ByRONIT ANSBACHER, JOANNA SHEBSON
Kol HaOt Passover Festival.

Jerusalem highlights: March 27-April 2

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

MARCH 27, 2026ByHAGAY HACOHEN
‘A Ma’apilim Ship,’ painting by Marcel Janco (see Friday).