The 5 best activities for families in Prague this week: December 23–29

With the kids off school this week here are some tips for activities leading up to and after the Christmas holiday

Written by Katrina Modrá Published on 23.12.2019 09:48:27 (updated on 23.12.2019) Reading time: 1 minute

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A newly opened Prague exhibit voyages into outer space (photo via Facebook @CosmosDisoceryPraha)

Bethlehem Light
Through December 24, multiple places
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The Bethlehem Light, one of the sacred symbols of the Christmas season, arrived in Prague on Saturday, December 21, and is currently being distributed by the Scouts at various points around the city. Read more in our article here.

Christmas Day Brunch with Santa
December 25, Atrium Restaurant at Hilton Prague
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Kids get their own buffet, kid’s corner, and a special visit from Santa at this Christmas Day Brunch while adults will appreciate cocktails and live music. Brunch is free for children under 6 years, children aged 6-12 years receive a 50% discount.

Free Week of Sports
December 25-31, Multiple venues
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The Free Week of Sports (Týden sportu zdarma) is an annual Prague event that sees athletic clubs, pools, and sports hall open their doors to the public for free during the last week of the calendar year. The week-long public work-out session is sponsored by Prague City Hall as a part of its Sporty Prague initiative. Try a variety of get-fit activities including swimming, skating, climbing, spinning, squash, softball, floorball, and tennis, free of charge.

Cosmos Discovery Exhibit
Opens December 27, Výstaviště Praha Holešovice
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Newly opened exhibition will guide visitors through the history of manned spaceflight from its beginnings to current and planned missions. This spectacular exhibition was created in cooperation with NASA, The Cosmosphere Museum and Educational Center and Czech experts. See a unique collection of spacesuits and real models of spaceships, shuttles, and rockets.