Winter holidays: from an immersive Alice to a reading party at Malba

Buenos Aires officially kicks off its winter school holidays this weekend, a period usually filled with cultural activities for children. However, this year's recess begins under the shadow of the World Cup final, with Argentina set to play Spain on Sunday.

This significant national event has caused many cultural institutions to reschedule activities. While some programs for children started today and run until August 2, numerous events originally planned for Saturday have been moved to later dates. The country is expected to be largely paralyzed during the World Cup final, prompting families to check official websites and social media for last-minute changes.

The cultural offerings for the winter break are diverse, featuring workshops, participatory visits, author encounters, readings, and immersive family experiences. Most events are free, though some require prior online registration, and others have paid admission fees that vary by institution.

The Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes is hosting daily workshops for children and teenagers, including "Instantes a todo color," inspired by Impressionist painters like Monet and Pissarro, and "Circo geométrico," a creative workshop based on artworks featuring harlequins and acrobats. These educational activities are free and do not require advance booking.

The Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires presents "Sueños del mar: vacaciones fantásticas," a program of free activities for all ages. Inspired by the "Habitando el futuro" exhibition, these events encourage exploration of art, imagination, and nature through play and collective creation. The "Movimiento invención: Tiempo de jugar" workshop, part of the museum's 70th-anniversary cycle, uses collage and assemblage techniques.