Join us for a joyful Maslenitsa celebration filled with games, performances, crafts, and, of course, delicious blini. This traditional festival will unfold as an interactive journey through seven exciting stations, where children and parents will rotate in groups, guided by our beloved teachers and parents. This is a perfect opportunity for families to immerse themselves in Slavic traditions, enjoy a variety of fun activities, and experience the warmth of community celebration.
Date: Sunday, March 2, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM Duration: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes Location: Inner playground of St. Michael's Church (open-air, with an indoor backup plan in case of bad weather) Format: fair, activities by stations Age group: all ages are welcome (parents are expected to help the little ones with difficult tasks) Minimum required adult-to-child ratio: 1:3 (outdoor event with access to the street)
Children will take part in seven 20-min long engaging activities, each hosted by our dedicated teachers and parents:
Puppet Show – Tanya Kolosova and Dmitry Serebrianik
Fun Games – Masha Dudnik
Maslenitsa Facts & Traditions – Masha Bernshteyn
Creative Crafts – Rita Shopina
Active Games – Yulia Smirnova and Aleksei Shopin
Face Painting – Luba Borochin
Crepes & Beverages – Yulia Levine and Evan Madden-Peister