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Panevėžys is a vibrant, green, and engaging city where everyone can find a wide range of activities. From quiet rest surrounded by nature, fun activities for the whole family to active entertainment and cultural exploration. To make it even easier to explore Panevėžys, the five suggested ideas will help you plan activities not only for a single day but for the entire weekend. 

A trip along the paths of the green city 

The city, filled with greenery, is characterized by the peace of nature, so you can enjoy it in any corner. Everyone can indulge in not only walks along the coast of the lagoon, but also bike or scooter rides along the Nevėžis river, Senvagė or the renewed paths of the culture and recreation park. An active exploration of the city will allow you to admire natural landscapes and see unique places of the city: the green Skaistakalnis Park and its creativity centre "Pragiedruliai", the Berčiūnai district and with the famous telephone tree, the observation tower in the Krekenava regional park, a visit to the Bistrampolis Manor and animal farm, relaxing at the “Etno spa”. 

Tracing history and art in the Museum and Art Gallery 

Panevėžys is full of history, culture and art. Those who want to get to know the rich past of the city and the region, the Panevėžys Local Lore Museum will captivate with its extensive exhibition, taking you back to the ancient times of the city and the region, including the shadows of the times of both independent Lithuania and the occupations of Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. With its variety of exhibitions, works of art and education, the City Art Gallery will invite you to the world of art. You will be able to see compositions of ceramics, fine arts, photography and art glass - everyone will find the inspiration here. 

Diverse active leisure 

Due to the many opportunities for active leisure, the city is perfect for family vacations and fun with friends, as well as group activities and team building events. Riding water bikes in the park "Wake Panevėžys", "drift" karting, escape rooms, a virtual reality arena are just a little part of the entertainment in a city full of activities. Sports facilities, children's playgrounds, picnic and swimming areas are located on the coast of “Ekranas” Lagoon, where fun time is always guaranteed. 

Plenty of events 

Throughout the summer, enjoy varied cultural and entertainment activities. "Let's meet on Friday" events in the city centre on every Friday in summertime will delight you with musical and entertainment programs. Not only residents of Panevėžys, but also guests come to admire the unique Senvagė fountain show. During the summer season, on Fridays and Saturdays, a 30 minute dance of water, light and music provide unforgettable experiences. 

Exploring life at the Nature school 

Summer is the perfect time to observe and learn about nature at the Nature School of Panevėžys, which awaits families with young explorers and all curious visitors. The school nurtures the ideas of harmony between humans and nature. There are exclusive educational spaces and mini-zoo where you can get to know more than 50 animal species and see the most dangerous animal in the world. This is the former lawyer Č. Petraškevičius villa, the only two-story wooden building in Lithuania with a mezzanine and a tower became the school, which is open to all visitors today. 

The list of entertainment really does not end with these activities. Panevėžys invites you to visit for the whole weekend and try the range of activities. Families with children, nature lovers and adventure seekers will have unforgettable experience. Let’s the adventure begin!