New Year celebrations for the whole family at VDNH: schedule of events
A lot of interesting events await guests of the exposition. Performances of artists, masterclasses, magic shows and scientific experiments. All that remains is to choose a "yolka" (a name for a children's New Year party derived from Russian name of a Christmas tree) to your liking and enjoy.
Project New Year Trees of Russia. Pavilion No. 75 (Hall A, Cultural Projects Zone)
January 3 - Khokhloma Day.
11:00-13:00. Masterclass on Khokhloma painting.
January 6 - Semyonovskaya Matryoshka Day.
11:00-13:00. Matryoshka doll painting masterclass.
15:00-16:00. Creative meeting with the artist.
17:00-19:00. Masterclass on painting wooden items.
New Year's Yolka. Pavilion No. 57 Education/Decade of Science and Technology
Beautiful decorations, lively dances and cheerful songs are waiting for the guests. In addition, interesting masterclasses and New Year's performances are planned, which will allow children to show their talents and meet new people.
January 3-8, 12:30-16:00.
Historical Yolka. Pavilion No. 57
This is a unique opportunity to plunge into the New Year's atmosphere and get a lot of positive emotions. At the event you will be able to enjoy a masterclass on stained glass art and learn more about the history of this craft. In addition, we have prepared a New Year immersive show for you. Don't miss the chance to spend the New Year brightly.
January 4, 5, 7, 8, 12:30-13:30.
Cartoon-Yolka. Interactive masterclass on creating a cartoon. Pavilion No. 2
Participants will have to create their own characters: mold from plasticine, draw or assemble from lego. Then, together with the presenter, the children will be able to bring the characters to life on a special cartoon station.
January 4-8, 13:30-14:30.
Science Yolka. Interactive show with demonstration of experiments. Pavilion 19 Atom
What is the Universe? Where do birds fly to? What are clouds made of? Real scientists will answer the most popular children's questions with the help of exciting experiments. It will be fun, interesting and informative.
January 6-7, 11:30-14:30.
The survey will give active young people an opportunity to contribute to shaping the global future.
A special series of nevalyashkas (roly-poly toys) in the form of Cheburashka was created specially for the International Festival of Youth — 2026 in Yekaterinburg.
Guests are already discovering Russian brands, trying their hand at making items themselves and becoming part of the large-scale "Nevalyashki" installation.
