A good sized playground with lots of visitors, esp if the weather is right. Try going in the early hours. Expect many grown ups accompanying one kid. Take a walk, play ball or skate in the park around
Have some ice cream after a walk in Bebek. Huge scoops! Ask for half scoop for kids.
A good sized activity center in the outer skirts of İstanbul. Plan ahead for a visit. You can drop of older kids and have a stroll through the mall in the meantime Read more.
Nice restaurant for a weekend brunch. A small playground is available, but might get crowded. Always keep an eye on the younger kids. Sometimes an animator is available to fold baloons or paint faces Read more.
Not so much for shopping but going to the movies, have lunch or some ice cream. This mall is a well known and visited place by all kind of ppl. Look out for free ateliers for kids on weekends. Read more.
8 large trampolines are waiting for some jumping action in the parking lot. Combine your weekly grocery shopping with some fun with the kids. Attention: go between 10 AM - 4 PM to avoid traffic.
Hiking in the woods. Beware of stray dogs in the parking lot. Many bikers, runners and sport enthusiasts prefer these woods. As everywere prefer early hours. Fun walks by almost all weather
You can BBQ and enjoy fresh air by good weather. Kids can run and play ball or on the playground. Very kid (and pet) friendly. Prefer lunchtime on saturdays to avoid mainstream... Read more.
1 of many beaches in and around İstanbul. Even nicer in spring or autumn to go driftwood collecting or building sandcastles. Very crowded in summer esp on WE. Attention for privately managed sections
Actually a fish restaurant turned into brunch highlight. Call ahead for reservations. Go early. Bring extra clothing and outdoor toys. It is also ok to bring extra food for your family breakfast. Read more.
Very nice long walk through the main shopping street on the asian side of Ist. Lots of things to look at, many lunch or dinner opportunities. Much action on WE & good weather. Lots of traffic anytime.
A park stretched out over km's. You can walk, run, ride a bike, skate or just hang out. Some small beach pockets available. Go early in summer or play w sand in the cooler days.
Art Museum for the interested parent. With a workshop for kids. Call ahead or check out online information. Read more.
Lots Of Lovely Art for kids. It's a welcoming space devoted to the creative and literary education and fun of children (and their parents!), a multicultural environment Read more.
Craft workshop for young and old... give them a call for detailed information Read more.
Lots of baking classes throughout the month. Baking for closed kids groups... Read more.
Indoor ice skating. Not the best of the best, but nice to have and to do esp in winter. Beware of ice hockey practices early on week ends and evenings Read more.
Small village in the outer skirts of Istanbul. You can have a walk through the village or in the woods near by. Enjoy good food in one of the many restaurants and let the kids play in the park.
