Family fun escapes
What better way to explore Monaco than in an escape game, while arousing your curiosity? Visit Monaco Oceanographic Museumboard the Princess Alice II for an immersive mission in the footsteps of Prince Albert I. At Museum of Prehistoric Anthropologytake on the role of budding archaeologist on an educational trail in the footsteps of our ancestors. In the Fontvieille district, the Captain'Game is an open-air event with life-size puzzles for the whole family to solve. And in Fontvieille, the brand new Box 98 temple of leisure offers 4,700 m² of adventure, with an indoor karting circuit, driving simulators, bowling alley, arcade and karaoke room... The promise of all kinds of thrills. Finally, the largest open-air cinema screen in Europe, the Monaco Open Air Cinema awaits you below the Oceanographic Museum from mid-June to mid-September for unforgettable screenings under the stars.
Creative workshops for the curious
Monaco also knows how to stimulate creative talent. At theHôtel Métropole Monte-Carlothe Little Green Chefs workshops introduce children to the art of sustainable and tasty pastry-making. On the menu: zero waste and gourmet delights! During the summer, the Kids Club at the Le Méridien Beach Plaza Kids Club offers fun initiations - orienteering race, musical quiz, pebble painting... - while older children enjoy wine and mixology workshops. Another ideal holiday destination for families, theHôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo organises its famous "little connoisseurs" workshops as part of its VIK ( Very Important Kids) programme. The programme includes painting, collage, sculpture and pastry-making. Or perhaps you'd prefer to delve into the melt-in-your-mouth world of chocolate or the crunchier world of baking at Monte-Carlo Catering's gourmet workshops . As for the exhibitions at the New National Museum of Monaco(Villa Paloma and Villa Sauber), there are specially designed tours for children, combining visual arts, sensory discovery and imagination.
Tailor-made culture for children
When culture meets the very young... At the Théâtre Princesse Grace, shows and plays open wide the doors of the imagination. Throughout the year, the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra invites young and old alike to enjoy concerts for young audiences at the Auditorium Rainier III, before taking over the majestic courtyard of the Prince's Palace in summer for a series of exceptional concerts. As for the Théâtre du Fort Antoine, every summer its open stage " Les Talents du Fort " becomes a place of artistic expression accessible to all: theatre, music, dance... An eclectic and free programme to discover the talents of tomorrow.
From fair to carnival
Throughout the year, Monaco lives to the rhythm of warm and festive events. In summer, U Sciaratu, the carnival organised on the Rock, brings the streets alive with colourful costumes, brass bands and good humour. In autumn, the Attractions Fair turns Port Hercule into a huge playground with rides, delicacies and a variety of entertainment. In winter, the La Condamine Market Carnival features workshops, music and merry parades.
Sport, a place for sharing
In Monaco, sport is a passion... and a family affair! Come and enjoyAS Monaco matches at the legendary Stade Louis II. On the basketball side, theAS Monaco Basket team, the formidable Roca Team, welcomes its Betclic Élite opponents to a brand new Salle Gaston Médecin . Guaranteed entertainment on the pitch and in the stands!
Music for all
In Monaco, music brings all generations together throughout the seasons. In spring, the Monte-Carlo Spring Festival of the Arts, presided over by H.R.H. The Princess of Hanover, combines classical music, modernity and eclecticism. On 21 June, the whole Principality comes alive to the rhythm of the Fête de la Musique. It's the start of summer! In July, the Monte-Carlo Summer Festival takes over, bringing together pop stars at the Salle des Étoiles, theOpéra Garnier Monte-Carlo and the Place du Casino. And in the autumn, the Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival offers a showcase for the great voices of jazz as well as inventive up-and-comers.