Great ideas for school holidays

The school holidays are a great opportunity to get active, experience new things and spend quality time together – for families and groups of friends. Below you will find practical ideas for your holidays in Latvia, grouped by theme, so you can quickly plan your day. Choose one or 2-3 stops and create an itinerary that suits your age, weather and energy level.

⛷️ Active leisure and sports centres

Recess is the time to be active and let off steam – especially if your children have lots of energy and want to move around, not just stroke screens. Sports and leisure centres are very convenient because activities are usually in one place: you can combine climbing, games, pool or other sporting challenges. It is also a good option if the weather is unpredictable, as the activities are indoors. These holiday ideas are suitable for both younger children and teenagers, as everyone can find their own level of activity. If you are planning a day out, this section helps you to quickly choose places where you can spend 2-4 hours with an interesting activity.

• Climbing gym Top Climbing wall track where you can safely test your strength and improve your coordination. For active children who need a “real” challenge during their holidays. 📍 Riga, Duntes iela 19a, SKY & MORE 2nd floor
• Daugavpils Olympic Centre Asporty environment where you can choose activities according to your energy level – from games to training. Convenient during the holidays because everything is in one place and the weather doesn’t interfere. 📍 Stadiona iela 1, Daugavpils
• Gulbene Bowling Bowling as a classic – easy to plan, fun for both kids and adults. Suitable for a weekend evening when you want a competitive spirit without complicated preparation. 📍 Brīvības iela 76, Gulbene
• “KLIKK Centre – active leisure and entertainment centre for families Asporty environment where you can choose activities according to activity level – from games to training. Convenient during the holidays, because everything is in one place and the weather does not interfere. 📍 Brīvības iela 6, Smiltene
• Ventspils rodelis, Ventspils Adventure Park. is one of those places where time flies by. It is an ideal choice for a holiday, as the wide range of attractions allows children to run around and recharge their batteries. 📍 Saules iela 141, Ventspils
• Sigulda Sports Centre. Water amusement park. Water attractions and pools where you can move and relax at the same time. This is a safe choice if you want a “small water park” feeling. 📍 Ata Kronvalda iela 7A, Sigulda
• Ventspils Water Adventure Park Water fun and swimming – the perfect combination of active exercise and complete relaxation! 📍 Lauku iela 5, Ventspils
• Ventspils Adventure Park Outdoor activities and attractions where you can spend hours without rushing. Ideal during the holidays, as children can run around and parents can plan everything as one day’s itinerary. 📍 Saules iela 141, Ventspils

🔫 Laser tag and team games

If you want adventure and team spirit during your holidays, laser tag and tactical team games are one of the most popular choices in Latvia. They develop cooperation, reaction and decision-making skills – for children, it’s like “live computer gaming”, but in the real world. Perfect for birthday parties, class reunions or just a day off when you need to get moving. In several locations it is possible to combine the laser tag with other activities (e.g. pixel room, electric go-karts or lounge area). If you are looking for ideas for the school holidays, this is a quick way to guarantee a “wow” effect without a lot of planning.

• Laser tag park LASERDOG, Riga, Laser tag park LASERDOG, Jelgava Laser tag with different scenarios where teams can play a real “mission” and compete for points. Especially good during the holidays if you want active fun indoors or in a controlled environment. 📍 Ūdens iela 23k-1, Rīga
• Paintball and laser tag park in Marupe A choice between laser tag and paintball (depending on age and mood), with a greater sense of “outdoors” adventure. During your free time, you can enjoy a full-fledged trip with adrenaline and team spirit. 📍 Ieķi, Marupe novads
• laser3 Laser tag in a more natural environment, where the game often seems even more dynamic and interesting. For those who want a “tactical” adventure outside the city, not just the classic indoor format. 📍 “Anžiņi”, Ance, Ance municipality, Ventspils region
• “LaserTag Litene” Agood choice for a holiday in Vidzeme if you want a team game with movement and a competitive spirit. The game takes place over a wider area and each team has to think of its own plan. 📍 Litene, Litene municipality, Gulbene region
• Laser tag and paintball at GUNSnLASERS amusement parks A place where you can combine team play with other fun activities, so it’s easy to spend several hours here during your free time. Convenient even if you have different ages in your group – you can find the right intensity of activity. 📍 Daugavgrīvas iela 72 k-1, Rīga / Juglas iela 6, Rīga
• “Active Recreation Park Poligon 1 in Sigulda” Active recreation with a sense of “mission” in Sigulda – a good option during the holidays if you want to move and work as a team at the same time. Teenagers will also like it, because not only speed is important, but also smart tactics. 📍 Nītaures iela 16, Sigulda

🏎️ Speed, drifting and karting

For adrenaline junkies, the break is the perfect time to try drifting or karting – an activity that kids will remember long afterwards. The feeling of competition is what counts here: rides on the track, making time and friendly competition. Many venues are also suitable for beginners, so don’t be intimidated if it’s your first try. It’s a good option for teenagers who want something more ‘serious’ than just playing around. If you want to fit one big event into your holiday plan, speed activities are what make the day special.

• DRIFT ARENA Drifting and motorsport atmosphere where you can feel the real dynamics of the track and the spirit of competition. Especially good for teenagers who like speed and “power”. 📍 Krustpils iela 111, Riga
• Karting Hall in Jēkabpils Indoorkarting with rides where you can compare times and organise friendly competitions. It’s a safe plan during the off-weather, as the weather is not a problem and the excitement is guaranteed. 📍 Zīlānu iela 97, Jēkabpils
• Powerful electric karts from GUNSnLASERS Electric karts with a sporty feel that appeal to both beginners and those with a competitive spirit. A good choice for your holidays if you want an adventure of speed and other fun at the same time. 📍 Daugavgrīvas iela 72 k-1, Rīga

🎯 Indoor adventures and games

When you want to laugh, think and move together without a long drive, indoor adventures are the safest plan for your holiday. Quest rooms and escape rooms, interactive games rooms, mini-golf and mazes all fit the bill. These places help children to practise logic, communication and cooperation, and parents to simply enjoy time together. Another plus: it is available in all weathers and often easy to book at short notice. If you want different ideas for one day during your holidays, this section allows you to quickly plan your itinerary.

• Neon mini golf Abright mini golf experience with neon lights and a friendly competition atmosphere. Perfect for a day off when you want to get moving and have fun indoors. 📍 Daugavgrīvas iela 72, Riga, 2nd floor
• Pixel Room at GUNSnLASERS amusement parks A dynamic game with movement tasks, where you have to react quickly and work as a team. An ideal choice for active school holidays, as it combines a sporty element with the fun of the game. 📍 Šampētera iela 1; Galerija Centrs, 4th floor, Riga
• Interactive Pixel Room A space where digital gameplay turns into real movement – you have to jump, touch and plan tactics. Kids who need energetic and modern entertainment will love it. 📍 Ūdens iela 23k-1, Rīga
• The QUESTS Adventure Games Themed adventure games with puzzles and challenges where teamwork is important. The perfect choice for a logical challenge and an exciting storyline. 📍 Matīsa iela 8 and Bruņinieku iela 36, Rīga
• DOORdom quest rooms Quest rooms with different themes, where you have to search for clues and solve mysteries in a set time. This is a great activity for the family or a group of friends during the holidays. 📍 Tallinas iela 6, Rīga
• ESCAPE ROOM Harry Potter and the Locked Room Athemed adventure in a fantasy atmosphere, where secrets must be discovered and puzzles must be solved. Especially for younger students and book lovers. 📍 Stabu iela 18C, Rīga
• ESCAPE ROOM – House of Secrets, Bunker Anatmospheric game with tension and a sense of mystery, where you have to think quickly and accurately. A good choice for older students who like a challenge. 📍 Brīvības iela 168, Rīga
• ESCAPE ROOM – Secret Room A dynamic quest experience with surprises and different challenges. Suitable for small teams who want to test their ingenuity. 📍 Stabu iela 18C, Rīga
• EscapeTown – adventure game An urban game where tasks are solved in a real environment while moving around Riga. Ideal for active leisure with an element of exploration. 📍 Riga
• Labyrinth “Minotaur” Anorienteering adventure with challenges and strategy that will excite both children and adults. A good choice if you want to combine movement with excitement. 📍 Ropazu novads
• The Inverted House Anunusual place with optical illusions and creative photo corners where everything seems upside down. Ideal for a light and fun weekend stop. 📍 Pērnavas iela 74, Riga

🧪 Science, technology and cognition

Recess can also be educational, but without the “school feeling” – that’s why Science and Technology Centres are so valuable for families and class groups. Interactive exhibitions allow you to try everything out for yourself: physics, technology, space, transport or digital skills. Children love it because learning is through experiment and play, not theory. These places are also ideal for rainy days during the holidays when you want a warm but meaningful activity.

• RTU Curiosity Centre Futurimo Riga Amodern centre with hands-on activities and experiments, where you can learn about technology and science by doing. Perfect for a day off when you want to discover something new and inspiring. 📍 Meža iela 1 k-6, Rīga
• Space Education Centre Anexciting opportunity to explore the world of space, planets and astronautics in an interactive environment. This is one of the most spectacular places to experience the “space feeling” during school holidays. 📍 Rūpniecības iela 2, Cēsis
• VIZIUM Science Centre Alarge exhibition with hands-on activities and digital installations that allow you to discover science through play. Suitable for younger students and teenagers. 📍 Rūpniecības iela 2, Ventspils
• Educational and interactive centre “Railways and Steam” In a place where technology and history meet in one story, you can learn about the development of railways in Latvia. Especially interesting for children interested in trains and mechanics. 📍 Dzelzceļa iela 21, Gulbene
• Latgale Central Library Family Digital Activity Centre A place where digital skills combine with creativity and learning through technology. A good choice if you want a calm but developmental activity during your free time. 📍 Rīgas iela 22a, Daugavpils

🐴 Animals and country feeling

After an intense school day, sometimes you need a break with peace, nature and animals – and that’s exactly what communication with horses gives you. Places like this help children to “switch off” from the pace of the city, to feel the rhythm and to get in touch with the animals. Often, they can combine a walk, a ride or an educational story about everyday life in the countryside. It’s also a great holiday option for families who want quality time outdoors and less rushing around. If you want a gentle, emotionally warm atmosphere for your day off, this section will be a hit.

• Equine Therapy Centre A chance to get to know horses and take part in activities that help develop balance and confidence. During the holidays, this is a particularly valuable experience for children who love animals and nature. 📍 Vites iela 20, Mālpils
• Farm “Purenes” Farm environment with the opportunity to get to know the animals and daily chores. Here you can understand how food is made and how life is outside the city. 📍 “Purenes”, Ozolnieku parish, Jelgavas novads
• Horse farm CLOSES Alarge territory and the presence of horses create a real feeling of nature and freedom. Perfect for a family holiday for those who want peace and an authentic rural atmosphere. 📍 “Klejumi”, Krāslava region
• Horse riding in the picturesque park ofthe manor combines a historical atmosphere with peaceful relaxation in nature. During the school holidays, it is a great opportunity to experience both the closeness of the horses and the romantic surroundings of the castle in one ride. 📍 Bīriņu pils, Vidrižu parish, Limbaži novads

✅ How to plan a day

To make the school holidays a success, it is enough to combine different experiences in one day – for example, an active activity with an educational or creative stop. If the weather is inclement, choose indoor activities, while on a sunny day you may prefer nature, adventure parks or outdoor activities. The most important thing is to balance exercise with rest and leave room for spontaneous moments. If this list isn’t enough, use the School Excursion Finder – with over 900 locations across Latvia – to find even more ideas for family outings, school holidays and active holidays.