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Activities, clubs and services that run across all of Israel — from theatre companies to sports clubs and therapist directories.

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Highlights: Beit Guvrin Caves (Maresha) · Kibbutz Shefayim Water Park · Almond-blossom trails (Tu BiShvat) · Apollonia (Arsuf) National Park · Ayalon Institute Underground Bullet Factory

Latest listing check: 10 Aug 2026

Nature & Outdoors

Almond-blossom trails (Tu BiShvat)

Nationwide

Late-winter blossom walks around Tu BiShvat.

English-friendly
outdoor
Shabbat OK
Family / all ages

Attractions

Apollonia (Arsuf) National Park

Nationwide

Clifftop Crusader fortress ruins overlooking the sea near Herzliya.

English-friendly
outdoor
Family / all ages

Museums & Science

Ayalon Institute Underground Bullet Factory

Nationwide

Hidden underground bullet factory built beneath a kibbutz bakery before Israeli statehood — a fascinating piece of history.

English-friendly
indoor
8+

Amusement & Play

Azrieli Ayalon Mall Kids Playground — Ramat Gan

Nationwide

A free three-level indoor playground inside the Azrieli Ayalon Mall, alongside cinema and food options.

English-friendly
indoor
Ages 2-10

Attractions

Beit Guvrin bell caves

Nationwide

UNESCO bell caves you can climb through — adventure for older kids.

English-friendly
outdoor
Family / all ages

Parks & Outdoors

Beit Guvrin Caves (Maresha)

Nationwide

UNESCO site with hundreds of underground chalk caves to crawl and explore — kids absolutely love it.

English-friendly
Featured
mixed
Shabbat OK
4+

Attractions

Beit Guvrin-Maresha National Park

Nationwide

UNESCO site of bell caves and ancient tunnels you can climb through and explore.

English-friendly
outdoor
Family / all ages

Parks & Outdoors

Ben Shemen Forest

Nationwide

Big accessible forest with bike trails and picnic lawns near Modi'in.

English-friendly
outdoor
Shabbat OK
Family / all ages

Camps

Big Idea Camp

Nationwide

English-speaking international tech summer camp focusing on STEM, gaming and media arts.

English-friendly
outdoor
Kids 4-14

Camps

Big Idea FunZone Day Camp

Nationwide

Big Idea's STEM and arts day-camp program for younger kids.

English-friendly
outdoor
Kids 4-14

Nature & Outdoors

British Park (Park Britannia)

Nationwide

Sprawling forest park with bike routes, springs and spring-blossom trails.

English-friendly
outdoor
Shabbat OK
Family / all ages

Attractions

Caesarea harbour experience

Nationwide

Immersive history show plus Roman ruins right on the sea.

English-friendly
mixed
Family / all ages

Attractions

Caesarea National Park

Nationwide

Roman harbour, amphitheatre and seaside ruins with an immersive visitor experience.

English-friendly
outdoor
Family / all ages

Restaurants & Cafés

Café Landwer

Nationwide

An Israeli café chain (80+ branches) serving Israeli breakfasts, schnitzel, pasta and burgers, with a dedicated kids' menu and a small gift.

English-friendly
indoor
All ages

Kids' Activities

Center Stage Israel — English-Language Theatre

Nationwide

Israel's first dedicated English-language theatre venue, hosting drama, musicals, comedy and youth theatre programs.

English-friendly
indoor
Teens & families

Amusement Parks

City Bowling (Petah Tikva)

Nationwide

Ten-pin bowling in the city — an easy rainy-day or birthday-party plan.

English-friendly
indoor
Family / all ages

Museums & Science

Clore Garden of Science (Weizmann)

Nationwide

Outdoor hands-on science playground at the Weizmann Institute.

English-friendly
outdoor
Family / kids 4+

Kids' Activities

Cybot — Coding, Electronics & Robotics Chugim

Nationwide

After-school coding, electronics and robotics classes and camps for kids, running in Modi'in, Jerusalem, Ra'anana, Holon, Rishon LeZion and Tzur Hadassah.

English-friendly
indoor
Ages 6-16
Book Ahead

Nature & Outdoors

Efrat & Judean hills lookouts

Nationwide

Short scenic walks and lookouts near the Efrat community.

English-friendly
outdoor
Shabbat OK
Family / all ages

Kids' Activities

English On Stage — Children's Theatre Company

Nationwide

Israel's only touring English-language theatre company, performing original children's plays and family shows nationwide since 2005.

English-friendly
indoor
4-12

Escape Room

Escape Room Israel — Kids' Rooms

Nationwide

Escape rooms specifically designed and paced for children and youth, with English-language options available.

English-friendly
indoor
Ages 7+
Book Ahead

Therapists

Get Help Israel — English-Speaking Therapist Directory

Nationwide

Verified directory of English-speaking mental health professionals in Israel, including therapists specialising in families and children.

English-friendly
Indoor
Family / all ages

Kids' Activities

Grape-harvest winery days

Nationwide

Family-friendly summer harvest events at boutique wineries.

English-friendly
outdoor
Kids 3-14

Nature & Outdoors

Gush Etzion family trails

Nationwide

Gentle springs-and-vineyard walks popular with local Anglo families.

English-friendly
outdoor
Shabbat OK
Family / all ages

Zoos & Animal Parks

Hai Kef (indoor play)

Nationwide

Indoor play-and-rides centre — a reliable hot-day plan in the centre.

English-friendly
indoor
Family / all ages

Nature & Outdoors

HaMoshava Park (Petah Tikva)

Nationwide

Large city park with playgrounds, picnic areas and open lawns for the kids to run.

English-friendly
outdoor
Shabbat OK
Family / all ages

Nature & Outdoors

Herzliya Beaches (Acadia/Zevulun)

Nationwide

Wide sandy beaches with shallow areas popular with families.

English-friendly
outdoor
Shabbat OK
Family / all ages

Nature & Outdoors

Herzliya marina & beach walk

Nationwide

Marina boardwalk, cafés and beach access for an easy family afternoon.

English-friendly
outdoor
Shabbat OK
Family / all ages

Museums & Science

Holon Design Museum

Nationwide

Striking design museum with family workshops on weekends.

English-friendly
indoor
Family / kids 4+

Indoor Play

iJump Trampoline Parks

Nationwide

Indoor trampoline centres nationwide — free-jump arenas, dodgeball and foam pits.

English-friendly
indoor
Family / all ages
Book Ahead

Sports Clubs

Israel Association of Baseball (IAB)

Nationwide

National governing body running youth and adult baseball leagues across Israel.

English-friendly
indoor
Kids 5+ / family

Attractions

Israel Children's Museum garden (Peres Center area)

Nationwide

Experiential exhibits and gardens for younger children.

English-friendly
mixed
Family / all ages

Sports Clubs

Israel Cricket Association

Nationwide

Governing body for cricket in Israel with an 18-team domestic league.

English-friendly
indoor
Kids 5+ / family

Sports Clubs

Israel Rugby Union

Nationwide

National rugby federation with member clubs in Tel Aviv, Ra'anana area, Jerusalem and more.

English-friendly
indoor
Kids 5+ / family

Attractions

Israeli Children's Museum (Holon)

Nationwide

Immersive guided experiences incl. Dialogue in the Dark; advance booking required.

English-friendly
indoor
Family / kids 4+

Indoor Play

Jumpix (Petah Tikva)

Nationwide

Interactive gaming-and-fitness play centre — energy-burning indoor fun for kids.

English-friendly
indoor
Family / all ages

Active Play

Karting Place — Rishon LeZion

Nationwide

An 800-metre go-kart track — the longest in Israel — with options from casual laps to full competitions.

English-friendly
outdoor
Family / all ages

Amusement Parks

Kibbutz Shefayim Water Park

Nationwide

One of Israel's best water parks on the coast north of Tel Aviv with slides, pools and family attractions.

English-friendly
Featured
outdoor
3+

Museums & Science

Latrun Tank Museum & Armoured Corps

Nationwide

Outdoor museum with over 100 tanks and military vehicles from Israel's battles — a hands-on hit with boys of all ages.

English-friendly
outdoor
5+

Restaurants & Cafés

Max Brenner — Chocolate Bar Restaurant

Nationwide

An Israeli chocolate-focused restaurant chain with branches nationwide, known for chocolate pizza, fondue and hot chocolate 'suckao'.

English-friendly
indoor
All ages

Camps

NCSY Chai — English-Speaking Teen Summer Program

Nationwide

Summer program launched in 2022 specifically for English-speaking teens living in Israel, run by NCSY.

English-friendly
outdoor
Teens

Nature & Outdoors

Palmachim Beach

Nationwide

Natural sandy beach with a national-park area and dunes.

English-friendly
outdoor
Shabbat OK
Family / all ages

Museums & Science

Petach Tikva Museum of Art

Nationwide

Israel's first art museum (1964) — contemporary art with kids' workshops and family programmes.

English-friendly
indoor
Family / kids 4+

Zoos & Animal Parks

Petah Tikva Zoo (Gan Hai)

Nationwide

City-centre zoo with petting corners, a waterfowl lake and waterfalls — great for young kids.

English-friendly
outdoor
Shabbat OK
Family / all ages

Kids' Activities

Pick-your-own fruit farms (PYO)

Nationwide

Seasonal pick-your-own cherries, strawberries and apples on farms.

English-friendly
outdoor
Kids 3-14

Zoos & Animal Parks

Ramat Gan Safari

Nationwide

Drive-through safari plus zoo with the Middle East's largest animal collection across 250 acres.

English-friendly
outdoor
Shabbat OK
Family / all ages

Parks & Outdoors

Ramat Hanadiv Gardens

Nationwide

Beautiful formal gardens and nature trails above Zichron Ya'akov.

English-friendly
outdoor
Shabbat OK
Family / all ages

Zoos & Animal Parks

Rehovot Agrotop Farm Experience

Nationwide

Hands-on farm experience for kids near Rehovot with animals, crops and an educational agricultural tour.

English-friendly
outdoor
Shabbat OK
2+
Rishon LeZion Museum (children's wing)

Museums & Science

Rishon LeZion Museum (children's wing)

Nationwide

Interactive children's section ages 2.5-11

English-friendly
indoor
Family / all ages

Zoos & Animal Parks

Safari Night Tours (Ramat Gan)

Nationwide

Special evening tours of the Ramat Gan Safari where you can spot nocturnal animals — a unique family experience.

English-friendly
outdoor
Shabbat OK
5+

Sports & Activity

Sea kayak & SUP rentals (TLV/Herzliya)

Nationwide

Stand-up paddle and kayak rentals along the central coast.

English-friendly
outdoor
Kids 8+ / family

Water Parks

Shfayim Water Park

Nationwide

Big summer water park with slides and shaded lawns north of TLV.

English-friendly
outdoor
Family / all ages

Active Play

Space Run VR — Rishon LeZion

Nationwide

An 11-room virtual reality arcade with over 100 experiences, from space races to obstacle courses.

English-friendly
indoor
Ages 8+
Book Ahead

Bowling & Arcades

Sportech Ice Skating (Rishon LeZion)

Nationwide

Indoor ice skating rink in the Sportech complex in Rishon LeZion — great for a fun family afternoon.

English-friendly
indoor
4+

Bowling & Arcades

Sportech Sports Centre

Nationwide

Large indoor and outdoor sports and entertainment complex near Tel Aviv with trampolines, climbing, karting and more.

English-friendly
mixed
3+

Amusement Parks

Superland

Nationwide

Large amusement park in Rishon LeZion with 50+ rides and attractions.

English-friendly
outdoor
Family / all ages

Nature & Outdoors

Tel Afek (Yarkon Sources) National Park

Nationwide

Springs, a Turkish fortress and big lawns at the source of the Yarkon.

English-friendly
outdoor
Shabbat OK
Family / all ages

Parks & Outdoors

Utopia Orchid Park

Nationwide

Tropical greenhouse, musical fountain and small animal corners in the Sharon.

English-friendly
mixed
Shabbat OK
Family / all ages

Museums

Yad LaShiryon Armored Corps Museum

Nationwide

Vast tank museum at Latrun with climb-on exhibits and views.

English-friendly
outdoor
Family / kids 4+

Nature & Outdoors

Yad LeBanim Park (Petah Tikva)

Nationwide

One of the city's oldest parks — ornamental gardens, ponds, a shaded playground and a small zoo.

English-friendly
outdoor
Shabbat OK
Family / all ages

Water Parks

Yamit 2000 Water Park

Nationwide

Year-round indoor/outdoor water park in Holon with slides and pools.

English-friendly
outdoor
Family / all ages

Attractions

Zichron Ya'akov midrachov

Nationwide

Charming pedestrian street with cafés near Ramat Hanadiv.

English-friendly
outdoor
Shabbat OK
Family / all ages

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