Sukkot Celebrations at the Birya Fortress
A KKL-JNF activity for the entire family. In the program: a short guided tour in the Fortress and in the area of the observatory, activity stations on the holidays of Tishrei and creating from nature, a magic and juggling workshop, a drummers' circle with "To Jam for Heaven" – world music, the play "That's Not How to Build the Sukkah", from the Schilman Theater – An Environmental Theater (at 11:00).
When? Chol HaMoed Sukkot, Wednesday, 16 Tishrei 5786, October 8, 2025, at 10:00-14:00.
Where? Birya Fortress Camping Park, Birya Forest.
Waze: Birya Fortress.
The event is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. On site: Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms.
A Green Festival at Nahal HaMe'ara
This year we celebrate Sukkot in nature. In the program: guided tours for the entire family, activities for children, green creations, extreme sports, information stations, food stands and surprises. The event is in cooperation with the Mateh Yehuda Regional Council, the Society for the Protection of Nature and the Nature and Parks Authority.
When? Chol HaMoed Sukkot, Wednesday, 16 Tishrei 5786, October 8, 2025, at 10:00-15:00.
Where? Nahal HaMe'ara.
Waze: Route 3855 Green – Nahal HaMe'ara, the entrance is across Moshav Zano'ah.
The event is not accessible to wheelchairs.
Sukkot at the Ilanot Arboretum
A Sukkot celebration in a unique forest, with no other like it in Israel, in which 350 species of trees from around the world grow side by side. The public is invited to visit the Ilanot Visitor Center, go on guided tours in the Arboretum, among which the Four Species are represented, enjoy workshops and activity stations for the entire family, to play "Otzar BaSukkah" and "Havayaar Ilanot" using smartphones and to watch a fun juggling show.
When? Chol HaMoed Sukkot, Wednesday to Thursday, 16-17 Tishrei 5786, October 8-9, 2025, at 10:00-17:00.
Where? The Ilanot Arboretum.
Waze: The Ilanot Arboretum (listed below as Pardesiya).
The event is accessible to wheelchairs. On site: Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms. For additional information regarding accessibility at the Arboretum,
click here.
Celebration in Horshim Forest
Sukkot for the entire Family in Horshim Forest, enjoy a variety of creative and artistic workshops, musical activities and a familiarization tour of the nearby surroundings.
When? Chol HaMoed Sukkot, Thursday, 17 Tishrei 5786, October 9, 2025, at 09:00-16:00.
Where? Horshim Forest (Hasusim Camping Park)
Waze: Horshim Forest, entrance from Horshim (Hasusim Camping Park).
From main entrance to the forest drive down the partially paved road, after about 600 meters you reach an intersection. Hasusim Camping Park Is located to the left of the intersection in the shade of eucalyptus trees.
The event is not accessible to wheelchairs.
A Sukkot Celebration in Hulda Forest
A magical journey among the trees that includes diverse workshops, a sound and movement experience art the heart of the forest, a nature playroom and creative areas.
When? Chol HaMoed Sukkot, Thursday, 17 Tishrei 5786, October 9, 2025, at 10:00-16:00.
Where? Herzl House at Hulda Forest.
Waze: Herzl House – Seasonal Cultural House at Hulda Forest, Hulda.
Registration and payment at the
Council website.
The event is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. On site: Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms.
Activities at Beer Sheva River Park
When? Chol HaMoed Sukkot, Thursday, 17 Tishrei 5786, October 9, 2025, at 16:00-20:00.
Where? Beer Sheva River Park.
Waze: Beer Sheva River Park.
The event is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. On site: Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms.
Autumn of Handicrafts at Zippori Stream
The public is invited to an ancient handicrafts fair at Zippori Stream. A magical experience for the entire family: ancient handicrafts, creative workshops, an artists' fair, living music, local food and tours on the Zippori Stream trails. In addition, unique in-depth workshops for a token payment and upon advance registration: Weaving wicker benches, weaving reeds, a fermentation workshop, a natural pharmaceutical workshop, wood carving.
When? Chol HaMoed Sukkot, Friday, 18 Tishrei 5786, October 10, 2025, at 10:00-15:00.
Where? Shimshit Entrance, Zippori Stream Trail.
For additional information
click here.
Sukkot in Emek HaTkhelet Park
An Israeli Sukkot celebration in the spirit of the holiday, which includes guided tours, creative stations, a drummers' circle and more.
When? Chol HaMoed Sukkot, Sunday, 20 Tishrei 5786, October 12, 2025, at 10:00-14:00.
Where? Emek HaTkhelet Park.
Waze: Emek HaTkhelet Park.
The event is not accessible.