All the kid-friendly attractions for Election Day 2026

Knesset Election Day takes place on Tuesday, October 27. As a national day off, many families will be looking for engaging activities with their children after casting their votes. Shopping malls, entertainment complexes, national parks, and nature sites across Israel are hosting a variety of shows, plays, workshops, and guided tours for the occasion.

While some events offer free admission, others require paid entry. Below is a roundup of the activities announced so far, organized by region. This article will be updated daily as additional events are announced.

Ramat Hanadiv Gardens is hosting a family event on Election Day dubbed "Bechiroteva". Between 14:00 and 16:30, tree-focused guided tours will take place throughout the gardens, alongside a family ballot box where children and parents can vote for their favorite tree.

At 17:00, Agada Chaya (A Living Legend), a musical show by Shahar Even Tzur and his band, will take to the amphitheater stage. The performance highlights lesser-known species from Israeli nature, including the golden spiny mouse, nutria, Mount Hermon gecko, hedgehog, and Yarkon bleak fish. Even Tzur wrote and composed a song for each animal, assigning a unique musical style and voice to each one. The show has previously been presented at the Museum of Natural History, as well as in parks and festivals nationwide.

Every attendee aged two and older requires a ticket. Purchasing a ticket for the performance includes free parking. The event is fully accessible to individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have mobility impairments.

• Where: Ramat Hanadiv Gardens, between Zichron Ya’acov and Binyamina
• When: 14:00–16:30 (ballot box and tours), 17:00 (show)
• Cost: NIS 60 for the show, NIS 10 for the election activity only

At the Sha'ar Hatzafon Mall, two children's plays produced by Shelanu Theater - which typically tour halls across the country for a fee - will be staged free of charge on Election Day.

At 11:30, Bentzi Hapil Hatziv'oni (Elmer the Patchwork Elephant), based on the popular book by David McKee, takes the stage to tell the story of an elephant born different from his herd who tries to fit in. Later at 16:00, Dira Lehaskir - a musical adaptation of Leah Goldberg's classic tale about apartment residents searching for a new neighbor after Mr. Mouse moves out - will be performed. The program will be hosted by Ronen Goldfarb, creator and director of children's plays, also known from the show Saper Li Sipur (Tell Me a Story).

• Where: Sha'ar Hatzafon Mall, Kiryat Ata
• When: 11:30 and 16:00
• Cost: Free admission

Popular food stalls from Jerusalem's iconic Mahaneh Yehuda Market will set up shop at Arim Mall on Election Day, featuring Memulela, Tzidkiyahu, Kingdom of Halva, Asado, Empanado, Marzipan, and a knafeh stand.

Adjacent to the food court, an inflatable festival will offer bounce houses and game stations. Visitors can also participate in a hands-on juggling and circus workshop, a cupcake-decorating station, and an interactive circus show with audience participation. A roaming musical ensemble will perform throughout the complex between 12:00 and 16:00.

• Where: Arim Mall, Kfar Saba
• When: Oct 27, musical ensemble performing between 12:00 and 16:00
• Cost: Free admission

Ranim Mall is hosting two children's performances on Election Day. At 12:00, a Gabby's Dollhouse show based on the popular children's series and its characters will take the stage. Later in the afternoon at 17:30, children's star Meni Mamtera will perform live.

• Where: Renanim Mall, Ra'anana
• When: 12:00 and 17:30
• Cost: Free admission

At the meex Sharonim complex, beloved character Kofiko will perform at 11:00 in a show for the whole family, followed at 16:00 by Eyal Levi with a show designed for children and teens. Between 12:00 and 15:00, a clay arts-and-crafts workshop led by Tami will cater to children aged 2 to 7. Complex retail shops will also feature special deals and discounts throughout the day.

• Where: meex Sharonim, Hod Hasharon
• When: 11:00–11:45 (Kofiko), 12:00–15:00 (workshop), 16:00–16:45 (Eyal Levi)

The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens at Givat Ram will host a family-oriented event on Election Day. At the heart of the day's activities, a ballot box will be set up where visitors can vote for their favorite Israeli wildflower out of eight candidates. The winning flower will lead the garden's upcoming seed initiative, and voters will be entered into a prize raffle.

Throughout the day, guests can enjoy guided tours of the plant collections and plots, ride the Flower Train, and participate in family workshops on wildflowers and nature conservation. Spanning approximately 150 dunams (37 acres), the gardens feature over 7,400 species and plant varieties across six global regions: South Africa, Europe, North America, Australia, Southwest and Central Asia, and the Mediterranean.

• Where: The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens, 1 Zalman Shneur St., Givat Ram, Jerusalem
• When: 10:00–15:00
• Cost: Activities included with general admission; free for members

Dizengoff Center is offering behind-the-scenes tours of the complex for visitors aged 5 and up on Election Day.

During the Bat Tour, participants can observe the bat colonies residing inside the structure while learning how the center conserves energy, reduces emissions, and recycles waste. Meanwhile, the Family Tour includes a visit to Center Park on the rooftop, featuring beehives, butterfly gardens, a tree nursery, and a hydroponic greenhouse growing soil-free vegetables, alongside explanations of how organic waste is converted into a resource. Advance registration on the Center Park website is required.

• Where: Dizengoff Center, 50 Dizengoff St., Tel Aviv
• When: Family Tour at 11:30; Bat Tours at 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 17:00, 17:30, and 18:00
• Cost: NIS 35 per Bat Tour, NIS 45 per Family Tour; NIS 10 discount for DigiTel cardholders

The Israel Nature and Parks Authority is hosting family activities across numerous sites nationwide on Election Day. At 15 national parks and nature reserves, visitors can play Ta'alumot Bazman, an interactive puzzle game guided by a WhatsApp bot that shares the history of each location.

In the North, Belvoir National Park (Kokhav Hayarden) will offer guided tours tracking bird migration, alongside a kite-building and flying workshop. At the En Afek Nature Reserve, visitors can take guided tours, enjoy arts and crafts and face painting, vote for their favorite spot in the reserve at a designated ballot box, or walk the circular trail through the marshes and water pools.

At Beit She’an National Park, She’an Night will offer evening tours featuring audiovisual displays through the ancient city, passing the bathhouse, the Temple of Dionysus, and the Roman theater.

Branches of the Pealton soft-play network will remain open on Election Day. Facilities include slides, ball pits, climbing structures, obstacle courses, Ninja challenges, and dedicated toddler zones (attractions vary by location). All complexes are fully indoor and air-conditioned.

• Where: Pealton branches nationwide
• Ages: 0 to 11 (varies by branch)
• Cost: Prices vary by location; discounts available through consumer clubs

Gravity Park complexes offer active entertainment for children, teens, and adults, including trampolines, climbing walls, ball pits, arcade games, simulators, and virtual reality setups. The branch at Seven Stars Mall in Herzliya also features an electric go-kart track. Specific attractions vary by branch location.

• Where: Kfar Saba, Netanya, Jerusalem, Rishon Lezion, Yehud, Bat Yam, Holon, Karmiel, Acre, Hadera, and Herzliya
• Cost: Prices vary by branch