Where to find after-school and weekend activities for kids in Prague

Keeping kids moving is the main idea behind SportKids, with programs starting at age 3 and offered across Prague and several other Czech cities. Classes introduce children to cycling, inline skating, climbing, tennis, swimming, ball games and general movement, with coaches focusing on coordination and confidence along the way. Beyond regular sessions, there are sports camps and family holidays, including ski trips and active summer stays where kids follow a guided program while parents can join in or take some downtime.

Experience Czech history like never before! The immersive museum Back In Time Prague takes you on a journey through the past with unique interactive exhibits that bring key moments of Czech history to life. Discover everyday life during the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and other significant historical periods through cutting-edge technology and authentic scenes. Enjoy an exciting 5D cinema, too! Perfect for families, tourists, and school groups looking to explore Czech culture and history in a fun and educational way. Visit us and discover the magic of the past in the heart of Prague!

Class Acts offers courses and activities for ages 4–12+, including 90-minute Early School English, After School English and Pre-Teen English classes, plus the full-morning KINDY program for ages 5–6. Most of the courses take place in Žižkov. Weekend options include storytelling, bookmaking, reading and drama, with children ages 8–11 working on projects like their own version of Alice in Wonderland. Older kids can also join the Let’s Write! writing club or enter the nationwide creative writing competition with support from the program.

Turn a weekend outing into a trip through space at Planetum, with family programs at Planetarium Prague in Stromovka and Štefánik Observatory on Petřín. Younger audiences can follow adventures through the solar system, space and even beneath the ocean under the Planetarium's new 22-meter LED dome. Many shows are available in English, with headphones provided for the English audio. At the observatory, programs like The Adventures of Rosetta & Philae explore a real comet mission, with exhibitions and telescope viewing also available.

Prague was Mozart’s favorite city and now you can discover why at the Mozart Interactive Museum! Families can explore a brand-new exhibition that brings history and music to life through state-of-the-art technology, VR, immersive storytelling, and engaging activities. This hands-on experience invites visitors of all ages to conduct a virtual orchestra, explore Mozart’s music, and dive into the fascinating world of 18th-century Prague. With games, interactive exhibits, and playful stories, it’s the perfect family outing and an unforgettable journey into the life of a true prodigy.

Cooking together becomes a way to experience Czech culture at Good Mood Food, where families can get hands-on with traditional recipes in a relaxed setting. Based in Karlín, the experiences are open to families with children and can be booked as shared sessions or private events. Two signature options focus on Czech cuisine, combining cooking with tasting and a shared meal. Private experiences can also be tailored to the group, with menus and activities adjusted to suit different ages and interests.

Prague becomes the classroom in this series of 10 interactive walks for children, organized by Prague City Tourism. Suitable for ages 6–12 (and accompanied by an adult), each in-person session meets at a different spot in the city center and explores a new theme, with historic sites, gardens, castles and lesser-known corners on the itinerary. Kids pick up English vocabulary through puzzles, games and storytelling, while learning about the city around them. Sessions mix Czech and English, making the activities accessible for children building their English skills.

For older kids who are always asking one more question, CTM offers academic programs that go beyond the school curriculum. CTM Online Junior is for ages 11–14, with English-language courses covering subjects such as biology, psychology, mathematics and computer science. Students 14 and older can take English-language courses online, including Advanced Placement (AP) subjects, helping them prepare for exams. For younger children, Discovery Saturdays bring ages 5–14 together in person for experiments, programming, creative projects and other hands-on activities at different locations in Prague.

The stage is part of the experience at First International Ballet School Prague in the heart of Old Town, with students having opportunities to take part in full-scale productions and school performances. Younger children begin with Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet, developing coordination, musicality and confidence, while older dancers can explore Classical Ballet, Modern Dance, Repertoire and Pointe. Intensive classes, private coaching, workshops and holiday programs offer ways to advance training. All regular classes are taught in English, making the program accessible to international families.

Step into a world where art comes alive and nothing is quite as it seems! Located right in Old Town Square, the Illusion Art Museum Prague (IAM Prague) offers a hands-on journey through optical illusions, trick art, and 3D space. Spanning three floors of a historic building, this interactive museum brings Czech history, culture, and art to life using anamorphic installations, modern technology, and mind-bending visual puzzles. Perfect for visitors of all ages, it’s an engaging, photo-friendly experience where kids and adults alike can become an active part of the exhibits.

Looking for a space where art and imagination meet? National Gallery Prague’s ATLAS (Ateliér Tvorby a Laboratoř Asociativní Snění) offers a creative studio and interactive laboratory inside the architecturally striking mezzanine gallery of the Trade Fair Palace’s Small Hall. Designed by No Architects, ATLAS connects bespoke, child-friendly spaces, from quiet reading corners to active workshop zones, complemented by works from contemporary artists. Families can also explore regular playrooms across gallery locations, enjoy child-friendly gardens at St. Agnes Convent, or visit temporary interactive exhibitions like Eva Koťátková’s Echoes of the Venice Biennale free of charge.