Family & Active Experiences
At Hotel Garden Istra, family time becomes something more – a collection of moments filled with laughter, discovery and shared experiences you’ll remember long after your holiday ends. Here, children dive into a world of creativity, science, music and play, while parents enjoy the perfect balance of relaxation and quality time together.
From inspiring kids programmes and active learning experiences to evening entertainment and family-friendly activities, every day brings something new to explore. Spend your mornings by the pool or at the beach, your afternoons discovering new skills and adventures, and your evenings enjoying shows, music and magical moments under the open sky.
Because the best family holidays are not just about staying together – they’re about experiencing more, together.
Yamaha Music Adventure
by official Yamaha Music School
Imagine your child's face when they perform a song they built themselves.
Yamaha Music Adventure is a five-day music programme in partnership with Yamaha Music School, designed for children aged 8 to 13. Each day they unlock a new piece of a musical puzzle – and by the end of the week, they stand in front of an audience with something they created from scratch.
Available for hotel guests: Monday – Friday
Duration: ~1 hour
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Yamaha Guitar Lessons
by official Yamaha Music School
A guitar, the sea and five days – everything you need to fall in love with music.
Yamaha Guitar Lessons is a beginner guitar course for all ages from 8 and up, in partnership with Yamaha Music School. A new song every day, a relaxed atmosphere and a professional approach that makes learning feel effortless. Perfect for teenagers looking for something of their own – or for adults who always meant to learn.
Available for hotel guests: Monday – Friday
Duration: ~1 hour
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Little Scientists Day
While you unwind, your kids become little scientists.
Little Scientists Day are weekly STEM workshops where children explore the wonders of science through play – making slime, experimenting with dry ice and liquid nitrogen, and building the kind of curiosity that no classroom can replicate.
Led by trained animators and specialist instructors in English – fun, safe and genuinely inspiring.Available for hotel guests: every Monday
Duration: ~1 hour
Location: Pepi Club
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Astronomy Day
Touch the universe. Then watch it come alive.
Astronomy Day blends hands-on workshops with real telescope observation – day and night – guided by professional astronomers. Children build a 4D model of the Solar System, craft a sundial and learn about the universe in a way that actually excites them. For parents, it's the perfect excuse for a night out under the stars – together.
Available for hotel guests: every Friday
Duration: 3–4 hours
Age group: 6–16 years
Location: Observatory area
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Pepi Club Workshops
A new creative adventure every single day – because a great holiday starts with happy kids.
As part of the hotel's animation programme, Pepi Club Workshops offer children a daily dose of imagination, making and socialising.
A new theme, a new project, a new story every day – while you enjoy your well-deserved time off, worry-free.
Available for hotel guests: every day
Duration: ~1 hour
Age group: 5–12 years
Location: Pepi Club
Swimming School
Make this the holiday your child learned to swim.
Our Swimming School is a five-day programme led by qualified coaches in small groups, designed for non-swimmers and beginners. Steady progress, plenty of encouragement and a newfound confidence that lasts long after you've packed your bags – the ultimate holiday souvenir.
Available for hotel guests: Monday – Friday
Duration: ~1 hour
Location: Activity pool
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Cinema Under The Stars
Some movie nights stay with you forever – and this one happens under the open sky.
Cinema Under the Stars is a weekly open-air screening of carefully chosen animated and family films, set in the magical atmosphere of the hotel's Istrian Village. Find your spot, settle in and let the evening take care of itself.
Available for hotel guests: every Sunday
Duration: ~2 hours
Location: Istrian Village
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Evening Shows
Because a great day deserves a spectacular ending.
Every evening, our Evening Shows bring a brand-new performance to the stage – fire and silk spectacle, breathtaking acrobatics, magic, Latin rhythms or a dazzling cabaret of young dancers and singers. A programme for the whole family that turns every night into a moment worth remembering.
Line-up: Latino Dance Show · Dance & Singing Show · Silk & Fire Show · Acrobatic Show · Magic Show
Available for hotel guests: every evening
Show time: 21:00–23:00
Location: Istrian Village
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