The bad news: half of this year's summer vacation is already over. The good news: there are still more than 20 days off ahead for Saxony's schoolchildren.

If you've mainly been relaxing and devoting yourself to other favorite activities, you're probably looking for a change now at the latest. No problem, there are plenty of activities for the whole family in Dresden. Here are a few suggestions to make the vacation season exciting and varied:

Holiday tour of the Rudolf Harbig Stadium

Location: Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion Dresden
Costs: Children / concessions €7, adults €10, family ticket €26
Date: Tue and Thu during the Saxon summer holidays 
More info here 

The tour offers a look behind the scenes of the legendary soccer stadium. Children and parents can see the changing rooms, the press room and the pitch up close. A must for soccer fans young and old!

Kinderbiennale: Planet Utopia

Location: Japanisches Palais Dresden
Cost: Admission free
Date: until 30.03.2025, Tue to Sun
More info here 

The Children's Biennale takes young visitors into a colorful and imaginative world. Here they can not only marvel at works of art, but also get creative themselves. Various workshops and interactive installations invite them to develop their own creativity and discover new perspectives. 

Children's fire department tour at the airport

Location: Dresden Airport
Cost: children €10, adults €12
Date: selected dates (see link)
More info here 

The children's fire station tour at Dresden Airport is an exciting experience for young explorers. Here, the children can visit the fire station, marvel at the special fire engines and even lend a hand themselves. The firemen and women answer all questions with patience and empathy. 

Beekeeping at Palais Sommer

Location: Hygienemuseum Dresden
Costs: free admission, donation requested
Date: 03, 04 and 10.08.2024
More information here 

The bee collective explains how a beehive is constructed, the tasks of a beekeeper and why bees are so important for our ecosystem. There is also a honey tasting where you can sample the sweet nectar. A great opportunity to learn more about these useful insects.

Family Circus Festival at Palais Sommer

Location: Ostra-Dome Dresden
Costs: Admission free, donation requested
Date: 18.08.2024
More information here 

The children and young people of Sport- und Jugend Dresden e.V. present impressive acrobatics, while magician Oliver Mehl enchants the audience with his tricks. The day will end with a concert by indie pop band DEEP IN MOON, where everyone can dance and party together.

Summer vacations at the Manufaktur

Location: Gläserne Maufaktur Dresden
Costs: family ticket €20, adults €9, reduced €6, vacation pass holders free  
Date: Mon to Sat during the Saxon summer holidays  
More info here 

Families can experience first-hand how modern vehicles are created and get hands-on in the process. After the tour, there are various games and challenges where visitors can put their knowledge and skills to the test 

"Water, Soap, Air" in the Technische Sammlungen  

Location: Technische Sammlungen Dresden
Cost: child 3 €, with vacation pass 1 €  
Date: 16., 18., 23. and 25.07.2024
More info here 

In this workshop, children can playfully explore the properties of water and air. The children can try things out for themselves and marvel at how much fun science can be. Behind this link you will find the extensive range of other vacation activities offered by the Technical Collections.

PIRATES! im Verkehrsmuseum

Location: Verkehrsmuseeum Dresden
Costs: Admission + €5 participation fee per child  
Date: Wed and Thu during summer vacation  
More info here 

The special exhibition offers an insight into the world of pirates, who have been making the seas unsafe since time immemorial. It shows the different motivations and lifestyles of these buccaneers and introduces well-known and lesser-known personalities. Visitors can embark on a journey through time through different eras and take part in interactive activities to learn more about life at sea and the search for treasure.

Five more ideas 

- 3-D trick art exhibition in the Centrum Galerie 
- Ice skating in the Joynext Arena
- Visit to the Kinderbauernhof Eselnest 
- Trip to the amusement park Oskarshausen 
- libraries visit (test books, games and consoles)