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Summary for: St. Nicholas Eve in Prague: Best weekend events for Dec. 5–7BEST ART
Grand opening of the Museum of Prague’s Main Building
This weekend, the Museum of Prague’s main building reopens at its Florenc address with free admission. Inside awaits a new, high-tech, immersive exhibition, including a giant-scale 'immersive hall' with projections, and a revamped display of the beloved Langweil Model of Prague (over 2,000 historical buildings in miniature). But that’s not all: the museum has gone full festive mode, turning the reopening into a winter-holiday family celebration with a nod to Saint Nicholas Day. Take a look at the origins and historical depictions of St. Nicholas and his companions. Kids will also have a chance to meet St. Nicholas.
Date: Dec. 6–7
Location: Museum of Prague
Admission: Free
Tickets/info: www.muzeumprahy.cz
Best eats
Breakfast with Santa
If you’re looking for a way to add a bit of Christmas spirit to your Sunday brunch, head to the Hard Rock Cafe this week. After brunch, kids can participate in face painting and other activities, and of course visit with Santa Claus.
Date: Dec. 7
Location: Hard Rock Cafe Prague
Admission: Kids’ main course free with the purchase of any main course from the a la carte menu
Tickets/info: www.cafe.hardrock.com
BEST BEATS
Mikulášská Show
If you’re going to be in Old Town Square for Mikuláš this week, check out this concert- performed by angels and devils. For two hours, the band Myš a Maš will be performing various genres while dressed up for the holiday. You can also check out the rest of Old Town Square for more information on the holiday and its traditions.
Date: Dec. 5
Location: Old Town Square
Admission: Free
Tickets/info: www.prague.eu
BEST SEATS
Santa Claus in the Old Wastewater Treatment Plant
What better way to celebrate Mikuláš than an immersive performance? Set in the industrial ambience of the old wastewater treatment plant, enjoy a dance performance from St. Nicholas, angels, and devils.
Date: Dec. 5–6
Location: Old Wastewater Treatment Plant, Bubeneč
Admission: CZK 515
Tickets/info: www.facebook.com
BEST FILM
St. Nicholas Day & Zootopia 2
Check out Zootopia 2 this weekend at Royal Theatre & Club Chic. But it’s not just any screening, kids will get to meet St. Nicholas after the show. Add in free candy, and it’s sure to be an enjoyable night for kids of all ages.
Date: Dec. 7
Location: Royal Theatre & Club Chic
Admission: CZK 300
Tickets/info: www.leroyal.cz
BEST FOR FAMILIES
Mikuláš at Kafkoff
Maybe parades aren’t exactly what your child is looking for this Mikuláš? Enjoy a calmer and warmer evening inside Kafkoff’s gallery. St. Nicholas, an angel, and a devil will still be in attendance, but your kids can also enjoy face painting, gingerbread decorating and crafts.
Date: Dec. 5
Location: Kafkoff restaurant and gallery
Admission: CZK 200
Tickets/info: www.kafkoff.cz
Best of the rest: More St. Nicholas celebrations in Prague
Dec 5: St. Nicholas on Kampa - Annual festive tree lighting with Santa’s visit and gifts for children.
Dec. 5: St. Nicholas at Manifesto Market - A program for kids and cocktails and good eats for parents.
Dec. 5: St. Nicholas at Great Fürstenberg Garden - Meet St. Nicholas, the devil, and the angel in the Great Fürstenberg Garden by the old castle stairs with fun, refreshments, and small gifts for children.
Dec. 5: St. Nicholas Devil Boat Cruises - Family cruises on wooden boats with devils’ fiery stories and a visit from Santa and the angel.
Dec. 5: St. Nicholas at Prague Zoo - Santa rewards songs and poems, plus a guided encounter with “bear devils” in Darwin Crater.
Dec. 5: St. Nicholas at Náměstí Republiky - Santa and his entourage visit Náměstí Republiky to hand out sweet holiday packages.
Dec. 5: St. Nicholas in the Ethnographic Museum
Dec. 5: Lesser Town St. Nicholas Procession & Tree Lighting - Procession, choir, tree lighting, gifts, and evening music in Malá Strana.
Dec. 6: St. Nicholas rides Metro Line A - Meet Santa and his crew handing out gifts on a historic Ečs metro train between Želivského and Dejvická.
Dec. 6: Museum of Prague Reopening (Florenc) - Grand reopening with family program, workshops, theater, Santa, and a cutting-edge immersive projection hall.
Dec 6: St. Nicholas Afternoon, Střešovice Depot: Historic transport museum hosts St. Nicholas, angel, devil, and gifts for children.
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