The February holidays are here and you are lacking ideas for activities and outings to share with your children? Midi Libre has prepared a selection, obviously not exhaustive, of proposals to choose from at the pace of your desires. Festivals, manual workshops, treasure hunts, exhibitions, theatre… Fifteen days of vacation, fifteen ideas, it’s up to you to choose, get inspired and above all, enjoy!
Sunday February 19: carnival
To get straight into the festive spirit, let’s start with a little trip to the funfair in Mauguio. Until March 12, take advantage of many family activities: bumper cars, rifle shooting, inflatable games park… Not to mention the giant mascots on weekends. Meet at Espace Morastel, 531, avenue du 8-mai-1945, in Mauguio, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Rides from 2 to 5 €. Reduced prices on Wednesdays.
The funfair is open throughout the February 2023 holidays.
Monday, February 20: pottery workshop
The Lattara archaeological site, Henri-Prades museum, offers a rich entertainment program from Monday February 20, 2023 to Friday March 3, 2023. Monday 20, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., initiation workshop in Neolithic pottery. Each child makes a pottery out of clay using the technique of coil mounting. Registration required within the limits of available places. Starting from 7 years old. Full price: €3; reduced price / Metropolis Pass: €2.30. 04 99 54 78 20.
Each child will make clay pottery during an initiation workshop offered by the Lattara Museum.
Tuesday, February 21: basketball camp
A free basketball course has been launched by the new Center Génération Basket and GRDF at La Mosson, from February 20 to 24. The mornings, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., will be reserved for 5-13 year olds and the afternoons, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., for teenagers aged 14 to 17. Registrations are made on the club website Montpellier basket Mosson and are completely free. Be careful not to delay in registering, the number of places is limited. The course takes place at the Jean-Bouin gymnasium, 125, avenue du Bitterois.
From the age of 5, children can learn basketball.
Wednesday February 22: the astronaut’s dive
L’aquarium Planet Ocean, at Odysseum, has surprises in store for its little visitors during the holidays. Among them, “The Astronaut’s dive”, right in the middle of rays and sharks on Wednesday February 22 and March 1, at 2.30 p.m. Included with the visit, without reservation. Free for children under 3, from €6.50 to €19.50 for older children.
The Astronaut’s dive, right in the middle of rays and sharks.
Thursday February 23: special football
The MHSC organizes a training session in Grammont followed by a signing session in the presence of the whole team. Public welcome at 9 a.m., free entry. Open grandstand, direct access to players, shop truck for last-minute products to be signed, competition games with prizes to be won.
Children and their families will be able to meet MHSC players.
Friday 24 February: a visit to the museum
The Fabre museum adapts to the youngest with family visits, at 10:30 am, for 2-5 year olds, on the theme Bodies in motion. At 10:30 a.m., visit for 6-10 year olds, on the theme of Silhouettes and Figures. €7 per participant. Other dates during the February holidays. 04 67 14 83 00.
Visits accessible to children are offered at the Fabre Museum for each age group.
Saturday February 25: at the festival
Closing of the Cella’Marmaille festival, organized by the Odette Louise association. At 4:45 p.m., follow the Fanfare Zykatok through the streets of Celleneuve to the Marie Curie House for All, for a snack. Departure from Place Renaudel in front of the Nestor Burma cinema. Free access.
Fanfare Zykatok will set the mood for the closing of the Cella’Marmaille festival.
Sunday February 26: eat well
The Mauguio Carnon tourist office offers workshops for children on the theme of well-being. The game “The unbalanced snack”, by the Pic’plate association, is intended to teach you to eat a variety of foods and to become aware of hidden sugars. 10 a.m.: parent/child workshop from 6 to 12 years old (26 participants maximum), registration required. “Smoothie party” workshop at 2 p.m. for children aged 8 to 12 (15 participants maximum). Rosa Parks Hall. Price: €3. Information and registration at the Mauguio Carnon Tourist Office on 04 67 50 51 15.
Through play, children will learn to eat a variety of foods and become aware of hidden sugars.
Monday, February 27: at the theater
The Comédie du Mas offers “The Big Red Riding Hood and the Little Wolf”, by the Cie Scénofolies, at the Comédie du Mas. A modern, humorous and much more optimistic version of Charles Perrault’s tale. Once upon a time there was a shy and mischievous little wolf who loved flowers. Once upon a time there was also a tall, angry and not very clever Red Riding Hood. The two meet in the forest… February 27, 28, March 1, 2, 3, at 3:30 p.m.
Big Red Riding Hood and Little Wolf at the Comédie du Mas.
Tuesday, February 28: on the ice
With its playful track, the Vegapolis ice rink, at Odysseum, offers a great opportunity to discover skating with family or friends. Drops, ice slide, light tunnel, music, Vegapolis is suitable for all ages, with skates from sizes 24 to 50. Online admission + rental: €7.35.
In Vegapolis, the fun track is ideal for skating and having fun during the holidays (and all year round for that matter).
Wednesday March 1: treasure hunt
Let’s go for a treasure hunt to discover Montpellier, from 10 a.m. to noon, with the tourist office. For children 7-11 years old. Package €14 for one or two children and an accompanying adult. A fun way to (re)discover the city!
The guides from the tourist office offer children a different view of the city.
Thursday, March 2: mini chefs
On the occasion of the foodism festival, the children take over the kitchens of the Café Tropisme, from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. And the challenge is daunting: to provide a real lunch service for 100 people with a complete culinary offer. From the age of 8. Free on registration at ldemarcillac@illusion-macadam.fr
On the occasion of the foodism festival, children take over the kitchens of Café Tropisme.
Friday March 3: in the mountains
Pierresvives presents the exhibition The pioneers of Caroux, around the practice of climbing and caving on the Caroux mountains, from the beginnings to the present day. Until April 15, Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. free entry, in pierrevives.
Pierresvives presents the exhibition The pioneers of Caroux until April 15th.
Saturday 4: at the zoo
After months of work, the paths of the Lunaret zoo are reopened for walks. A great opportunity to go there to greet giraffes, zebras, rhinos, cheetahs and other animals. 50 Agropolis Avenue, free admission. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Sunday during school holidays.
Walking routes have reopened at the Lunaret zoo.
Sunday 5: a croc’expo
At the Domaine de Restinclières, Croc’Expo is a unique exhibition in France on fruits and vegetables, dedicated to gourmets from 3 to 103 years old. An exhibition that gives the banana, open on weekends from 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. and Monday to Friday, 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., 1.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Closed on public holidays.
Croc’Expo is a unique exhibition in France on fruits and vegetables, dedicated to all gourmets from 3 to 103 years old.
