From February 24 to March 2, children and young people in Tallinn will have a variety of opportunities to engage in activities related to science, technology, arts, and nature during the school holiday.

Tallinn’s Deputy Mayor, Aleksei Jašin, emphasized the growing interest of young people in science and technology. “Young people have grown up in a digital world where technology is an integral part of daily life, making it natural and familiar to them. However, they must learn to use technology purposefully to support their development and future success. Today’s educational and youth work opportunities provide the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving job market. Tallinn also supports this through its school holiday camp and event program, helping families find activities that match their children's interests,” said Jašin.

In the Energy Discovery Center and Planetarium’s day camp "Spaceship Sirius 8," taking place from February 25-27, children aged 8-14 will become part of the crew of the spaceship Sirius 8 and embark on an intergalactic adventure. During the three-day journey, participants will explore the universe in Tallinn’s only full-dome planetarium, design and build spaceship prototypes, take part in a space-themed LEGO competition, film short sci-fi movies, complete a cosmic photo hunt, and engage in the strategic game Among Us.

At the PROTO Invention Factory’s day camp "Galactic Rescue Mission – Save the World Like an Inventor!" from February 25-28, children aged 7-10 will take on the roles of inventors and explorers, developing new technologies, mapping stars, and collecting fragments of galactic stability energy.

At the Tallinn Nõmme Hobby School’s day camp "Safely," running from February 26-28, children aged 7 and up will learn to recognize misinformation, create secure passwords, discuss online gaming safety, and develop digital awareness. Meanwhile, Meedia.teater.ee invites children aged 7-17 on March 2-3 to attend a TUUM Theatre performance that explores the visible and hidden layers of the digital world, covering topics such as social media, online communication, cyberbullying, and the impact of the internet on self-esteem and worldview.

The Kanutiaia Hobby School invites children aged 7-12 from February 26-28 to explore the world of theater arts, participate in fun drama games, and dive into fashion illustration and vintage style history. At the Tallinn Kopli Hobby School, children aged 8-11 can engage in creative open sessions on February 25-26, including arts and crafts, Estonian language learning, theater games, dancing, and a movie night.

The Põhja-Tallinn Youth Center invites book lovers aged 8 and up to join the Reading Nook book club, where participants will select and discuss books together. A book-themed bingo event will take place on February 20. The Kesklinn Youth Center will host a hackathon on February 28 and March 1 for young people aged 13-18 to encourage youth initiatives and entrepreneurship. Participants will work in teams of 3-5 to generate innovative solutions to everyday challenges or organize one-time events such as theme days, workshops, seminars, exhibitions, training sessions, or discussions.

At the Valdeku Youth Center, children can explore the cultures of Germany, Italy, France, and Spain from February 25-28, and play board games with international volunteers. Meanwhile, the Kristiine Youth Center will kick off the school holiday week with a sex education lecture, followed by a visit to the PlayTallinn entertainment center, where participants can enjoy laser tag, air hockey, and basketball. Midweek, there will be billiards, table football, and table tennis tournaments, with the holiday week wrapping up with a board game night.
The full holiday program and registration details for activities (in Estonian) can be found here.