As always, parents with young children are more than welcome at the OFF Festival, both in front of the stages (don’t forget to protect your tots’ sensitive ears!) and at our recreation and education area, which we like to call the Piaskoffnica.

Our Piaskoffnica is run by Dorota Nowicka of Kokka Studio and the photographer Anna Gołębiewska. Both hail from Silesia, are passionate about design and photography, are natural-born educators, and are experienced in working with children and young adults in a workshop setting. Under Dorota and Anna’s supervision, your kids won’t just have fun at the Piaskoffnica — they’ll learn something, too.

Program:

Friday, August 2

3:30 to 9:00 pm

1. Physical games, tire obstacle course, skinny legs toss, Chinese jump rope
2. Sandbox: kids make sand castles and dig for treasure (candy, etc.)
3. 80’s rock-style face and hair painting
4. Books reading
5. 5:30 to 7:30 pm: Musical instrument workshop. Kids make colorful castanets and maracas.

Saturday, August 3

3:30 to 9:00 pm

1. Fun with sensory bags: bag tosses, hopscotch, treasure hunts, balance games, throwing contests, etc.
2. Big OFF-themed coloring sheets
3. Painting music, or a feast for the imagination: Kids listen to snippets of OFF Festival tracks and create their own music-inspired paintings.
4. 80’s rock-style face and hair painting
5. Book reading
6. 5:30 to 7:30 pm: Musical belt and bracelet workshop. Kids create their own sound-making belts and bracelets — the perfect accessories for a crazy afternoon of dancing!

Sunday, August 4

3:30 to 9:00 pm

1. Sandbox: Kids make sand castles, play tug-of-war and dig for treasure (candy, etc.).
2. Fun and games: Chinese jump rope, gymnastics, skipping rope, long jump
3. 80’s rock-style face and hair painting
4. Painting music, or a feast for the imagination: Kids listen to snippets of OFF Festival tracks and create their own music-inspired paintings
5. 5:30 to 7:30 pm: Wind chime workshop. Kids create their own instruments using sticks, tubes, buttons, string, and tape.

As a refreshment for visitors, fresh apples will be provided in the children’s area.
Important notice for parents:

Children at the Piaskoffnica must remain under adult supervision. Feel free to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee, but you can’t drop your kids off and head out to catch a show.

A baby changing station and food warmer will be provided.

A special kids’ menu will available for older children at the Food Court.

For protective ear muffs, head over to the OFF Merch stand.

Children aged ten and under receive free admittance.