What to do in Toulouse during the winter holidays?
A treasure hunt for the carnival, a visit among the dinosaurs, a half-marathon under an A380, a drone race, archaeological excavations… A multitude of activities and outings in Toulouse to liven up the winter holidays.
The Bazacle in carnival colors for the winter holidays
During all the winter holidays, the Bazacle is adorned with its most beautiful colors to celebrate, with you, the carnival. UN life-size treasure hunt is organized for the little ones, as well as for those who have retained their child’s soul. The objective is to unmask the disguised invitation that has stolen the keys to the plant’s engine room.
Visitors, who can investigate dressed in their best disguise, will have the task of finding the many costume elements hidden in the various rooms of the industrial building. Each object found, associated with a character, will clear him. Like the famous Cluedo, at the end of the party, only one culprit remains. Are you ready for the challenge?
At the end of the party, you will be able to contemplate, also at the EZF space, the “Ephemeral Sculptures” exhibition by amateur photographers Josette Cambolives and Rose-Marie Lescure. Their stunning shots capture the moment when drops of colored water bounce off a liquid surface. They form shards similar to blown glass. A phenomenon that is not visible to the naked eye, but offers a superb spectacle through a lens.
To continue the adventure, visitors could discover the aquatic world and hydroelectric systems, by participating in guided tours that take place every weekend with a mediator. Finally, throughout the duration of the holidays, the Bazacle will broadcast various animated films continuously in its projection room, located on level -1. Will be, for example, projected: “Colors“, which tells the story of a two-tone bird that does not find its place among the other birds, whose coat is of a single color, but also “From Planeta“, which recounts the birth, life and death of a small planet, to make children aware of ecology.
Practical information: 11 quai Saint-Pierre, Toulouse. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. More information here
Learn to fly a drone at the Aeroscopia Museum in Toulouse
Learn to fly a drone or improve your skills. This will soon be possible at the Aéroscopia museum since it will be organizing two piloting workshops on the side of Professor Mysther during the holidays. An activity open to children over the age of 7, but also to adults who dream of flying these intriguing and entertaining little machines. In addition, you will be given a mission: that of run through an obstacle course in the air.
In addition to the drone piloting workshops, the Aeroscopia museum provides a multitude of original activities for the holidays. If you wish, for example, to visit the exhibition “differently”, a theatrical guided tour is organized this Tuesday, March 1st in the company of Mr. “Pirouette Cacahuète”, a flying enthusiast who has taken you on a fabulous journey to discover the history of aviation.
For the little ones, the professional storyteller Céline Molinari, embodied “Mimi the little mouse” on Thursday March 3, to offer a reading of his favorite books on the subject of aviation. Finally, on Thursday 24 February, children will be invited to attend at Lisa’s show, mechanic, who dreams of building an airplane with her friend Vincenzo Velivolo. The opportunity to discover, through the characters, the different stages of manufacturing an aircraft.
Practical information: Aeroscopia Museum, allée André Turcat, Blagnac, from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Prices here. Programming here.
The dinosaurs are back in Toulouse
When you walk through the door of the Cépière racecourse in Toulouse, don’t be surprised. UN imposing spinosaurus you will welcome mouth wide open. Thus, you will dive directly into the terrifying and fascinating world of Jurassic Park.
At his side, about twenty other specimens, of different sizes, will be staged. Seven of them, robotic, will seem to you Truer than nature. Also, you will find information panels to learn a little more about these gigantic beasts that occupied the Earth more than 70 million years ago.
To liven up the visit, a quiz is given to the children at the entrance to the exhibition. Each question will relate to the dinosaurs present on the site. UN moment of discovery and games for the whole family, punctuated by fun activities, archaeological excavations and educational modules. At stake: a diploma from the little paleontologist.
Also, a documentary of about thirty minutes and workshops will be offered to the little ones. The latter will discover, for example, that the giant tyrannosaurus was herbivorous and that the pteranodon flew like a bird.
Practical information: 1 chemin des Courses, Toulouse. From February 26 to March 6, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Child rate 8 euros, adult rate 10 euros, reduced rate 6 euros
A race under the A380 to end the winter holidays in style
Trash? To verify. Gourd ? Agreed. Bib? To be collected before crossing the starting line of the 35th edition of the 21 kilometers of Blagnac organized the last weekend of the winter holidays.
To stretch your legs before the resumption, the Blagnac Sporting Club Athletics to propose two courses in the city. The first, of ten kilometers, you will walk along the Bois de Pinot before returning to the city center and heading towards the Parc du Grand Noble, crossing the Parc du Ritouret, then crossing the finish line in the parking lot of the large shopping centre, where a festive village will be set up. The second, from 21 kilometersyou will have to take the same route, but twice.
No matter what race you’re in, you’ll have the chance to pass by the Aeroscopia Museum, en current, under the wings of the impressive Concorde and the gigantic A380. Ready? 3,300 participants are expected and there are only a few days left to register.
Practical information: Registration here. Prices: 10 euros for the 10 kilometers and 15 euros for the 21 kilometers (5 euros more if registration on the day of the race)