Things to Do with Kids in Lviv: 25 Ideas

Lviv isn't a city only for couples in love and coffee lovers. It's full of spots for family time with children of any age. From the puppet theater to interactive museums, from the zoo to trampoline parks — we've gathered 25 tried-and-tested ideas to make your child say "I want more!".

1. Lviv Puppet Theater

The Puppet Theater is a classic of children's leisure in Lviv. The repertoire includes both Ukrainian fairy tales and adaptations of world classics.

Address: Danyla Halytskoho Square, 1

Prices: tickets from 120 to 250 UAH depending on the show. Children under 3 enter free (without a separate seat).

Ages: from 3. Shows last 40-60 minutes — ideal for little ones who can't sit still for long.

Tip: buy tickets online in advance — popular weekend shows sell out a week ahead.

2. Lviv Circus

The circus on Horodotska Street is one of the oldest in Ukraine. After renovation it gained modern equipment while keeping its historic facade.

Address: Horodotska St, 83

Prices: 200-500 UAH depending on the seat and program. Family tickets (2+2) from 700 UAH.

Ages: from 4. Shows with clowns, acrobats, and illusionists last about 2 hours with an intermission.

3. Limpopo Zoo

A private zoo in the village of Medenychi, where you can feed and pet the animals. There's a petting zone with rabbits, goats, and ponies. Allow time for the drive — it's a full day trip from Lviv.

Address: Lvivska St, 21, Medenychi, Drohobych district, Lviv region (≈1 hr 20 min from Lviv)

Prices: adult — 180 UAH, child (3-12) — 120 UAH, under 3 — free. Animal feed — 50 UAH per cup.

Ages: from 2. There's a playground and a cafe on site.

4. Shevchenkivsky Hai (Museum of Folk Architecture)

Shevchenkivsky Hai is an open-air museum with authentic Ukrainian houses, churches, and windmills. Children love running between the buildings and playing in the fresh air.

Address: Chernecha Hora St, 1

Prices: adult — 100 UAH, child — 50 UAH. On weekends there are often workshops in pottery, weaving, and pysanka painting (from 150 UAH).

Ages: from 3. The grounds are large — bring comfortable shoes and water.

5. Lviv Science Museum

An interactive museum where everything can be touched: exhibits demonstrate the laws of physics, chemistry, and optics — all in a playful way.

Address: Stryiska St, 200a

Ages: from 5. Younger children may find it less engaging — many exhibits require understanding cause and effect.

Tip: allow at least 2 hours — kids get absorbed here for a long time.

6. Sky Park Trampoline Park

Over 800 m² of trampolines, foam pits, and a children's climbing wall — a dream for an active child. There's a separate safe zone for the youngest, plus a pizzeria and rooms for birthday parties.

Address: Stryiska St, 202

Hours: 12:00-21:00 (Mon-Thu), 10:00-21:00 (Fri-Sun)

Ages: for children of various ages; there's a separate zone for kids under 6.

Tip: jumping requires non-slip socks (sold on site). Check current prices on the website or by phone.

7. Khmelnytsky Park of Culture and Recreation (Stryisky Park)

Stryisky Park is one of Lviv's most beautiful parks, with lakes, alleys, playgrounds, and carousels.

Address: Parkova St (main entrance)

Prices: free entry. Carousel rides — 50-100 UAH, bike rental — from 100 UAH/hour.

Ages: all ages. There are stroller-friendly paths and space for older children.

8. Pharmacy Museum "Under the Black Eagle"

Lviv's oldest pharmacy (from 1735!) turned into a museum. Children are fascinated by the flasks, retorts, and ancient medicine recipes.

Address: Drukarska St, 2

Prices: 80 UAH adult, 40 UAH child. Workshops making soap or cream — from 200 UAH.

Ages: from 6. Younger children may not quite get it.

9. Znesinnya Park

A huge forest park on the edge of the center — an ideal place for walks with children. There's a rope park, bike paths, and lakes.

Address: Novoznesenska St, 32 (entrances from various sides)

Prices: free entry. Rope park — from 200 UAH per route.

Ages: from 2 for walks, from 7 for the rope park.

10. Leopark Children's Entertainment Center

A play center with mazes, slides, ball pits, and animators.

Address: Khutorivka St, 4B (Shuvar Market), 3rd floor, Lviv

Prices: 1 hour — 200 UAH (weekdays), 250 UAH (weekends). Unlimited day — 450 UAH.

Ages: from 1 to 12. There's a separate zone for kids under 3.

Tip: perfect for rainy days — kids can play for hours while parents have coffee nearby.

11. High Castle (Vysokyi Zamok)

High Castle is a climb to the highest point of old Lviv. For children it's a real adventure: trails, ruins, and a panorama of the city.

Address: Vysokyi Zamok St (entrance from Vynnychenka St)

Prices: free. The climb takes 15-20 minutes.

Ages: from 4 (if the child is used to walking). You can't get up with a stroller.

12. Karamelka Caramel Workshop

An interactive tour where children see how caramel is made and even help in the process. At the end — tasting and a gift.

Address: Krakivska St, 18

Prices: 250 UAH per child (includes the tour and a set of sweets). Adults — 150 UAH.

Ages: from 4.

13. Planeta Kino IMAX Cinema

The IMAX hall in the King Cross Leopolis Mall — the largest screen in Western Ukraine. Cartoons in 3D here are an unforgettable experience.

Address: Stryiska St, 30, Sokilnyky (King Cross Leopolis Mall)

Prices: from 180 UAH (regular hall) to 350 UAH (IMAX 3D).

Ages: from 3. Booster seats are available for little ones.

14. Toy Museum

A collection of toys from the 18th century to the present. Children see what their great-great-grandmothers played with.

Address: Torhova St, 15

Prices: 80 UAH adult, 50 UAH child.

Ages: from 3.

15. Children's Railway

A miniature railway in Stryisky Park, where teenagers work as engineers. The route is 1.2 km through the park.

Address: Stryisky Park (near the lake)

Prices: 60 UAH per ride.

Ages: from 2. Runs from May to September.

16. The Wall Climbing Gym

For active children — walls of varying difficulty, professional instructors, full safety.

Address: Heroiv UPA St, 72, building 40, Lviv

Prices: 200 UAH/hour with an instructor, gear rental — 100 UAH.

Ages: from 6.

17. Aquapark Pliazh (Beach)

Pools with slides and a children's zone, warm water. There's also an adult zone with a sauna.

Address: Knyahyni Olhy St, 114

Ages: from 3 (with parents in the water).

Tip: check current prices and schedule on the aquapark's website.

18. Ceramics Painting at an Art Studio

A child picks a ceramic blank (a cup, plate, or figurine) and paints it, then takes home the finished, fired piece. Ceramics and modeling workshops for children are run by Lviv art studios — among them "Likhtaryk" and the "Veselka" art studio at the Pivdennyi shopping complex.

Ages: from 4.

Tip: check locations and class schedules on the studios' websites or in the events section.

19. Dovkillia Eco-Naturalist Center for Children

A mini-zoo right in the city: over 250 species of animals, birds, reptiles, and plants. Among the children's favorites are Cheeta the monkey, a chameleon, a boa, a llama, and a ram. Eco clubs run here, and on weekends you can simply come to walk around and feed the animals.

Address: Kubanska St, 12, Lviv

Hours: guided tours Mon-Fri 14:00-18:00, self-guided visits Sat-Sun 12:00-15:00.

Prices: free entry.

Ages: from 2.

20. Kids' Quest Show

Team quests and quest shows for children — riddles, physical challenges, and mysteries; great for a birthday or an active weekend. In Lviv they're run by, among others, the "Gooda-boom" quest corporation.

Address: Ozarkevycha St, 4

Ages: roughly 6-14 (depending on the program).

Tip: check the program and book your time in advance.

21. Ururu Amusement Park

A spacious open-air park out of town: over 40 attractions, the highlight being life-size animated dinosaurs. There's a huge treetop net park, a water town, slides of various sizes, and tubing. It shares the site with the Viking Bay rope park.

Address: Lisova St, 14, Stare Selo village (≈12 km from Lviv toward Bibrka)

Hours: warm season, daily (confirm dates and times on the park's website).

Prices: entry ~800 UAH, children under 90 cm tall — free. Confirm current prices before visiting.

Ages: from 2. There's a pizzeria on site.

22. Kraina Mriy (Land of Dreams) Kids' Center

An indoor entertainment center for active fun in bad weather: a trampoline arena, ninja course, a labyrinth with a ball pit and tubing, a gaming zone with Xbox and VR, plus animators and workshops. Two locations in the city.

Address: Stryiska St, 45 and Antonovycha St, 122

Hours: Mon-Fri 15:00-21:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-21:00

Ages: from the youngest to school age. There's a childcare service and a children's menu in the cafe.

23. Dragon Park Family Center

A big family entertainment center with 12 themed zones: VR attractions, electric karting, Ukraine's largest net park (650 m²), a five-story labyrinth, tubing, and a ninja course. It's in the same complex on Stryiska St, 202 as the Sky Park trampoline park (#6), but it's a separate, larger venue.

Address: Stryiska St, 202

Ages: from 1-2 to teenagers (attractions are split by age group).

Tip: check current prices, hours, and birthday bookings on the venue's website or by phone.

24. «Dzherelo» Zoological-Botanical Park (Obroshyne)

A private out-of-town park with a real petting zoo: over 80 animals and birds — alpacas, raccoons, coatis, deer, turtles — that you can feed and watch up close. The grounds also have a botanical park with trails, a playground and a food court.

Address: Obroshyne village, Lviv district (≈15 km west of Lviv)

Hours: daily (check current hours on the website).

Prices: paid entry (roughly 150–350 UAH depending on season and age); children under 3 free.

Ages: from 2 years. Allow time for travel — it's a full day trip out of the city.

25. «Alpakio» Alpaca Farm (Dobrostany)

An intimate family farm out of town that's home to eight fluffy alpacas brought from Europe. You can feed the animals, walk alongside them and simply spend time together — the owners focus on calm and animal therapy (stress relief for kids and adults). It's not a classic zoo with mass excursions but a cozy spot by appointment only; the grounds also have cabins for an overnight stay beside the alpacas.

Address: Dobrostany village, Yavoriv district (≈30 km west of Lviv)

Hours: by prior appointment only (details and booking via Instagram @alpakio.house); spontaneous visits aren't practiced.

Prices: check when booking (cabins for an overnight stay with private alpaca time are also available).

Ages: for families with children of any age. It's a full day trip out of the city — plan ahead.

Tips for Parents

What to bring: comfortable shoes, water, light snacks, wet wipes, a change of clothes for little ones.

Best days to visit: weekdays — fewer people and lower prices. Saturday mornings are a compromise.

Getting around: Lviv's center is compact and most spots are within walking distance. For the farther ones — Bolt or Uklon (80-120 UAH per trip on average).

Daily budget: plan for 1000-2000 UAH for a family with two children (activities + food).

Also Interesting

Planning to catch Lviv's festivals? Many of them have programs for children. And for active recreation outside the city, there are even more adventures for the whole family.

Check the current events on our site — we regularly add kids' activities and shows!

1. Lviv Puppet Theater

The Puppet Theater is a classic of children's leisure in Lviv. The repertoire includes both Ukrainian fairy tales and adaptations of world classics.

Address: Danyla Halytskoho Square, 1

Prices: tickets from 120 to 250 UAH depending on the show. Children under 3 enter free (without a separate seat).

Ages: from 3. Shows last 40-60 minutes — ideal for little ones who can't sit still for long.

Tip: buy tickets online in advance — popular weekend shows sell out a week ahead.

2. Lviv Circus

The circus on Horodotska Street is one of the oldest in Ukraine. After renovation it gained modern equipment while keeping its historic facade.

Address: Horodotska St, 83

Prices: 200-500 UAH depending on the seat and program. Family tickets (2+2) from 700 UAH.

Ages: from 4. Shows with clowns, acrobats, and illusionists last about 2 hours with an intermission.

3. Limpopo Zoo

A private zoo in the village of Medenychi, where you can feed and pet the animals. There's a petting zone with rabbits, goats, and ponies. Allow time for the drive — it's a full day trip from Lviv.

Address: Lvivska St, 21, Medenychi, Drohobych district, Lviv region (≈1 hr 20 min from Lviv)

Prices: adult — 180 UAH, child (3-12) — 120 UAH, under 3 — free. Animal feed — 50 UAH per cup.

Ages: from 2. There's a playground and a cafe on site.

4. Shevchenkivsky Hai (Museum of Folk Architecture)

Shevchenkivsky Hai is an open-air museum with authentic Ukrainian houses, churches, and windmills. Children love running between the buildings and playing in the fresh air.

Address: Chernecha Hora St, 1

Prices: adult — 100 UAH, child — 50 UAH. On weekends there are often workshops in pottery, weaving, and pysanka painting (from 150 UAH).

Ages: from 3. The grounds are large — bring comfortable shoes and water.

5. Lviv Science Museum

An interactive museum where everything can be touched: exhibits demonstrate the laws of physics, chemistry, and optics — all in a playful way.

Address: Stryiska St, 200a

Ages: from 5. Younger children may find it less engaging — many exhibits require understanding cause and effect.

Tip: allow at least 2 hours — kids get absorbed here for a long time.

6. Sky Park Trampoline Park

Over 800 m² of trampolines, foam pits, and a children's climbing wall — a dream for an active child. There's a separate safe zone for the youngest, plus a pizzeria and rooms for birthday parties.

Address: Stryiska St, 202

Hours: 12:00-21:00 (Mon-Thu), 10:00-21:00 (Fri-Sun)

Ages: for children of various ages; there's a separate zone for kids under 6.

Tip: jumping requires non-slip socks (sold on site). Check current prices on the website or by phone.

7. Khmelnytsky Park of Culture and Recreation (Stryisky Park)

Stryisky Park is one of Lviv's most beautiful parks, with lakes, alleys, playgrounds, and carousels.

Address: Parkova St (main entrance)

Prices: free entry. Carousel rides — 50-100 UAH, bike rental — from 100 UAH/hour.

Ages: all ages. There are stroller-friendly paths and space for older children.

8. Pharmacy Museum "Under the Black Eagle"

Lviv's oldest pharmacy (from 1735!) turned into a museum. Children are fascinated by the flasks, retorts, and ancient medicine recipes.

Address: Drukarska St, 2

Prices: 80 UAH adult, 40 UAH child. Workshops making soap or cream — from 200 UAH.

Ages: from 6. Younger children may not quite get it.

9. Znesinnya Park

A huge forest park on the edge of the center — an ideal place for walks with children. There's a rope park, bike paths, and lakes.

Address: Novoznesenska St, 32 (entrances from various sides)

Prices: free entry. Rope park — from 200 UAH per route.

Ages: from 2 for walks, from 7 for the rope park.

10. Leopark Children's Entertainment Center

A play center with mazes, slides, ball pits, and animators.

Address: Khutorivka St, 4B (Shuvar Market), 3rd floor, Lviv

Prices: 1 hour — 200 UAH (weekdays), 250 UAH (weekends). Unlimited day — 450 UAH.

Ages: from 1 to 12. There's a separate zone for kids under 3.

Tip: perfect for rainy days — kids can play for hours while parents have coffee nearby.

11. High Castle (Vysokyi Zamok)

High Castle is a climb to the highest point of old Lviv. For children it's a real adventure: trails, ruins, and a panorama of the city.

Address: Vysokyi Zamok St (entrance from Vynnychenka St)

Prices: free. The climb takes 15-20 minutes.

Ages: from 4 (if the child is used to walking). You can't get up with a stroller.

12. Karamelka Caramel Workshop

An interactive tour where children see how caramel is made and even help in the process. At the end — tasting and a gift.

Address: Krakivska St, 18

Prices: 250 UAH per child (includes the tour and a set of sweets). Adults — 150 UAH.

Ages: from 4.

13. Planeta Kino IMAX Cinema

The IMAX hall in the King Cross Leopolis Mall — the largest screen in Western Ukraine. Cartoons in 3D here are an unforgettable experience.

Address: Stryiska St, 30, Sokilnyky (King Cross Leopolis Mall)

Prices: from 180 UAH (regular hall) to 350 UAH (IMAX 3D).

Ages: from 3. Booster seats are available for little ones.

14. Toy Museum

A collection of toys from the 18th century to the present. Children see what their great-great-grandmothers played with.

Address: Torhova St, 15

Prices: 80 UAH adult, 50 UAH child.

Ages: from 3.

15. Children's Railway

A miniature railway in Stryisky Park, where teenagers work as engineers. The route is 1.2 km through the park.

Address: Stryisky Park (near the lake)

Prices: 60 UAH per ride.

Ages: from 2. Runs from May to September.

16. The Wall Climbing Gym

For active children — walls of varying difficulty, professional instructors, full safety.

Address: Heroiv UPA St, 72, building 40, Lviv

Prices: 200 UAH/hour with an instructor, gear rental — 100 UAH.

Ages: from 6.

17. Aquapark Pliazh (Beach)

Pools with slides and a children's zone, warm water. There's also an adult zone with a sauna.

Address: Knyahyni Olhy St, 114

Ages: from 3 (with parents in the water).

Tip: check current prices and schedule on the aquapark's website.

18. Ceramics Painting at an Art Studio

Ages: from 4.

Tip: check locations and class schedules on the studios' websites or in the events section.

19. Dovkillia Eco-Naturalist Center for Children

Address: Kubanska St, 12, Lviv

Hours: guided tours Mon-Fri 14:00-18:00, self-guided visits Sat-Sun 12:00-15:00.

Prices: free entry.

Ages: from 2.

20. Kids' Quest Show

Address: Ozarkevycha St, 4

Ages: roughly 6-14 (depending on the program).

Tip: check the program and book your time in advance.

21. Ururu Amusement Park

Address: Lisova St, 14, Stare Selo village (≈12 km from Lviv toward Bibrka)

Hours: warm season, daily (confirm dates and times on the park's website).

Prices: entry ~800 UAH, children under 90 cm tall — free. Confirm current prices before visiting.

Ages: from 2. There's a pizzeria on site.

22. Kraina Mriy (Land of Dreams) Kids' Center

Address: Stryiska St, 45 and Antonovycha St, 122

Hours: Mon-Fri 15:00-21:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-21:00

Ages: from the youngest to school age. There's a childcare service and a children's menu in the cafe.

23. Dragon Park Family Center

Address: Stryiska St, 202

Ages: from 1-2 to teenagers (attractions are split by age group).

Tip: check current prices, hours, and birthday bookings on the venue's website or by phone.

24. «Dzherelo» Zoological-Botanical Park (Obroshyne)

Address: Obroshyne village, Lviv district (≈15 km west of Lviv)

Hours: daily (check current hours on the website).

Prices: paid entry (roughly 150–350 UAH depending on season and age); children under 3 free.

Ages: from 2 years. Allow time for travel — it's a full day trip out of the city.

25. «Alpakio» Alpaca Farm (Dobrostany)

Address: Dobrostany village, Yavoriv district (≈30 km west of Lviv)

Hours: by prior appointment only (details and booking via Instagram @alpakio.house); spontaneous visits aren't practiced.

Prices: check when booking (cabins for an overnight stay with private alpaca time are also available).

Ages: for families with children of any age. It's a full day trip out of the city — plan ahead.

Tips for Parents

What to bring: comfortable shoes, water, light snacks, wet wipes, a change of clothes for little ones.

Best days to visit: weekdays — fewer people and lower prices. Saturday mornings are a compromise.

Getting around: Lviv's center is compact and most spots are within walking distance. For the farther ones — Bolt or Uklon (80-120 UAH per trip on average).

Daily budget: plan for 1000-2000 UAH for a family with two children (activities + food).

Also Interesting

Planning to catch Lviv's festivals? Many of them have programs for children. And for active recreation outside the city, there are even more adventures for the whole family.

Check the current events on our site — we regularly add kids' activities and shows!