Showing posts with label chol hamoed. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chol hamoed. Show all posts

Thursday, March 27, 2025

FREE on Pesach 2025


I just HAD to take a break from Pesach cleaning to share this with you all!

Here's the list of Bank Hapoalim's free attractions for Pesach 2025. I have linked to websites in English, whenever possible. I hope you find this list helpful, and that you get to have some super-frugal fun over Pesach!

*Please note that I put a lot of effort into this post, tracking down websites in English for your convenience. I know the Bank Hapoalim info and other info is available to the public in Hebrew, but this blog post has added benefits for the English-speaking community. Because it was so much work, I request that you link back to this post if you share this information. Thank you!*

Please leave a comment with your favorite place to visit!

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The following are free to the public (April 14-18) courtesy of Bank HaPoalim. Pre-registration is required, and will open on Sunday, April 9. Click here to register

North:

Ancient Katzrin Park
























Other venues that are also FREE:

April 15-16, 10:00AM - 3:00PM: Register in advance

Israel Parks and Nature: free guided tours at various sites. Register HERE 

More coming soon, as I find them!
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Have a great time!

Please share this with your friends, so everyone can plan a fun and frugal Pesach!


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Sunday, April 21, 2024

Guide to Free activities on Pesach


I just HAD to take a break from Pesach cleaning to share this:
Here's the list of Bank Hapoalim's free attractions for Pesach 2024. I have linked to websites in English, whenever possible. I hope you find this list helpful, and that you get to have some super-frugal fun over Pesach!

*Please note that I put a lot of effort into this post, tracking down websites in English for your convenience. I know the Bank Hapoalim info and other info is available to the public in Hebrew, but this blog post has added benefits for the English-speaking community. Because it was so much work, I request that you link back to this post if you share this information. Thank you!*

Please leave a comment with your favorite place to visit!

If you haven't already, go ahead and like my Facebook page so you don't miss out on deals and great info all year round!

The following are free to the public (April 24-28) courtesy of Bank HaPoalim. Pre-registration is required, and will open on Sunday, April 21. Click here to register

North:




















South:

Ba'Ofen (Bike Rides)

Meshek 77 (Strawberry picking and more)


















Other venues that are also FREE:

The Gush Katif Museum, Nitzan - free to the public on April 24-25, 10am - 4pm. *8947

Tower of David Museum, Jerusalem has special programming for Pesach. Free for kids under 18, Miluimnikim and their families, and evacuees from the North and South. April 24-25, 10am - 6pm

Namal Tel Aviv has several free activities over Pesach. Different activities are available on different dates, check the schedule for more info

Tiyul around the Kinneret, Thursday, April 25. Registration is required. Click here to register for the short one at 9 am or the long on at 11am.

Ramat Hanadiv, Zichron Yaakov. April 24-25, from 10am - 2pm. Outdoor fun - Click here for details. The event is free but the parking lot is not.

First Aliyah Museum, Zichron Yaakov. April 24-25, 9am - 4pm, April 26, 9am - 2pm

Spring Festival at JNF (Keren Kayemet LaYisrael) parks. Specific locations - details and registration links HERE 

Mapah U'Matzah events at National Heritage Sites:
April 24: Golani Memorial Site, Kfar Sava Museum, Mikve Israel Visitors Center
April 25: ICA Museum Farmers Courtyards Kfar Tavor, The Emek Train Site in Kfar Yehoshua, the Khan Museum Hadera, 
April 24 & 25: Atlit Detention Camp, Herzl Center at Har Herzl, Gush Katif Museum, The Future of the Desert in Yerucham, My City Eilat Museum

Israel Parks and Nature: free guided tours at various sites. Register HERE 

Eco-Park Hadera, Spring Festival April 25, 10am - 4pm



More coming soon, as I find them!
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Have a great time!

Please share this with your friends, so everyone can plan a fun and frugal Pesach!

Sunday, March 25, 2018

UPDATED - Discount Pesach Fun!

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I love being able to bring you the best of Groupon's deals - this post is all about Entertainment and Attractions, specifically over Pesach!

Planning your Pesach activities? Check out these deals for discount admission to various attractions all around the country -- they should all be valid for Pesach fun (though terms and conditions can change at any time)! Vouchers vary from slight discounts to 50% off or more:

*NEW* Strawberry Picking (Meshek Ariel, Kadima)

*NEW* 
Strawberry Picking (Kadima)


*NEW* Strawberry Picking (Meshek Shabtai, Tel Yitzchak)

*NEW* Strawberry Picking (Meshek 77, Moshav Tekuma)

*NEW* Chof Gai Water Park (Teverya)

*NEW* Mini-Cars (several locations)

*NEW* Neanderthal Museum

*NEW* Zanzibar (Moshav Batzra)

*NEW* Chai-Kef in Rishon

*NEW* Sailing in Eilat

*NEW* Paragliding (Sharon Region)

*NEW* Mayoumana Show (various locations)

*NEW* Top Rope Park and/or Kayaking in Kfar Blum

*NEW* Neot Kedumim Park

*NEW* Water Sports Combo tickets (Eilat)

*NEW* Karaoke Room (Kfar Saba) (check if the food is acceptable for Pesach)

*NEW* Funtasy Goal + 7D movie in Eilat

*NEW* Bravo Circus

*NEW* Wipark (Jerusalem)

*NEW* Donkey-drawn Carriages (Eilat)

*NEW* Dag-al-HaDan Kayaking

*NEW* The Olympic Experience

*NEW* Agam Chai Yiron

*NEW* Giv'a Farm Experience (includes strawberry picking, tractor rides, and more!)

*NEW* Ice Skating (Maalot)


The Monkey Shelter

Agri-Circus

Ice Skating in Eilat 

Park Eretz Hatzvi

Graffiti Workshops in Florentin, Tel Aviv

Pesach "Happening" at the Kiryat Ono Pool - 25 shekels for an adult, 40 shekels for a kid, for all day pool and fun!

Discount games at Laser Tag Planet, Haifa!

MadaTech in Haifa

Derech Ha'Etz Park

Beit Oren "Fun Day" (Horseback Riding, "Tomcar" ride) (there is an additional fee at the gate for Pesach and other special days)

Extreme Park at Montfort Lake (Maalot)

Jimbolee in Hadera

Reptile Center, Katzrin

Flyboard Experience on the Kinneret

Kinneret Water Sports

Speedboating on the Kinneret

Maimonides Puzzle Room (book with code Kosherfrugal for 10% off)

Havat Gan Eden, Be'er Yaakov

Funky Monkey (playplace) in Ashdod

JumpPark in Netanya

JumpPark in Rishon

Shachmatipus -- Climbing Wall in Kiryat Malachi

Strawberry Picking in Ramot Hashavim

Strawberry Picking in Hod Hasharon


Technoda

Bowling in Eilat

Ein Gedi Botanical Gardens

Agam Nitzanim (Ashdod)


Urban Climbing in Rechovot (does not include rental fee for climbing shoes)

Igudan Water Treatment Facility, Rishon (includes the "green circus" show) for 10 shekels

If you're planning a vacation, check out these tips before you get started!

Be sure to check eLuna for discount restaurant vouchers AND click here for Groupon restaurant deals!

If you're looking for free activities for Pesach, be sure to follow my blog on Facebook to get all the updates. You can check out what's already been published in these posts:

Enjoy!







Tuesday, April 11, 2017

More Free Pesach Activities (Part 4)



from tourgolan.co.il
Find the list of Free Sites Sponsored by Bank Hapoalim HERE

Are you up north for Pesach? Here are some more free things for you to do over Chol Hamoed (April 12-14) - Tiyulim sponsored by the Golan Regional Council. 

Departure points are: Wasset Tourist Area, Tzomet Yehudiya, and the Golan Ampitheater Park.  

Leaving from Wasset:  

3 hr excursion that will cover the various places where Israeli Spy, Eli Cohen, is memorialized, as well as a visit to Avital Volcanic Park, the Wind Turbines, and a dip in a local spring. The excursion will last about 3 hrs, and is family friendly.  Leave from Wasset at 11:00, 12:00, and 2:00.  

3-4 hour excursion that will go to Mt. Bental, Alonim Forest, and Kibbutz Ein Zivan. This excursion involves a lot of walking. Leave from Wasset at 11:00

Throughout Chol Hamoed, there will be free family fun (play areas, crafting, and more) from 11:00-4:00 at the Wasset Tourist Area  

Excursions starting at Tzomet Yehudiya:  

Visit the Beit Tseida Lookout Point (see the Kinneret and Galilee Mountains), the ancient Synagogue in Dir Aziz, and a dip in the pools. This excursion is family friendly, and will last about 3 hours. Leave from Tzomet Yehudiya at 11:00, 12:00, and 2:00  

Visit the Golan Vineyards, the agricultural water pump, and the Beit Tseida Lookout Point (see the Kinneret and Galilee Mountains), the ancient Synagogue in Dir Aziz, and a dip in the pools. This excursion involves a lot of walking, and will last about 3-4 hours. Leave from Tzomet Yehudiya at 11:00   

Visit the "Stonehenge of the Golan" (Rujm el-Hiri), Golan fields, The Shaabaniya Reservior, and the small spring at Ein Faras (? probably not the correct translation but I'm having trouble finding עין פארס anywhere).This excursion involves a lot of walking, and will last about 3-4 hours. Leave from Tzomet Yehudiya at 11:00   

Leaving from the Golan Ampitheater Park:  

Visit Lookout points over the Kinneret and Galilee Mountains, visit fields of the Golan to get to know the local agriculture, 2 points on the Eli Cohen Trail, and will end with a visit to the Spring at Ein Taufik. This excursion is family friendly and will last about 3 hours. Leave from the Golan Ampitheater Park at 11:00, 12:00, and 2:00  

Visit 2 points on the Eli Cohen Trail, fields of the Golan to get to know the local agriculture, visit Tel Saki and learn more about the battles of the Yom Kippur War. End at the Ancient Synagogue in Ein Kashtot.This excursion involves a lot of walking, and will last about 3-4 hours. Leave at 11:00

Guided tours in honor of 50 years since the Six Day War will take place at Tel Fachr, Gadot Lookout Point, and the Qunetra Lookout point, every hour on the hour between 11:00 and 4:00.

More information at 04-667-8800

For other free things to do, please see these pages:


Free Attractions for Pesach (Part 1)
Free Attractions for Pesach (Part 2)
 
Free Attractions for Pesach (part 3) 

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