Foster Family Festival “Children Are Children”

“Embrace Childhood!”
PROGRAMME

June 27, 2026 | 12:00–4:00 p.m.
Šiauliai Central City Park (entrance from Aušros Avenue)

12:00 p.m. – Festival Opening

Programme includes: a parade performance by the Šiauliai Wind Orchestra (Conductor G. Brūzga) and the Šiauliai Cultural Center choreography studio Aušrelė (Art Directors M. Kosaitis and V. Adomėnaitė-Butnorienė). The Anthem of Šiauliai will be performed by Rolandas Janušas, vocalist of the band Vairas.

12:45 p.m. – Concert by Laura Remeikienė and “Laura’s Studio”
1:35 p.m. – Concert by the Band “Vairas” and Laura Remeikienė
2:20 p.m. – Attempt to Set the Official Record “The Largest Group Hug”
2:45 p.m. – Concert by Performer Rokas Yan and Band
3:35 p.m. – Festival Closing Ceremony

Programme includes: a performance by the percussion ensemble Rhythm Differently (Director A. Banys) featuring pyrotechnic elements, the ceremonial handover of the Foster Care Day symbol “The Great Kindness of the Heart” to Kaišiadorys District Municipality, and a performance of the anthem “Hold Me” by Laura Remeikienė, Rolandas Janušas, and the Foster Care Centres Choir (conducted by R. Vikė, Director of the mixed choir Žemaičiai of the Telšiai Cultural Center).

4:00 p.m. – End of the Festival
ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE EVENT
Foster Care Centre Pavilions

A variety of activities for children and adults, including:

Bubble making
Mask making
Balloon twisting
Popcorn making
Caricature drawing
Interactive photo mirror with instant photo printing
Drawing on a light table
Mini lottery with prizes
And more
Entertainment Zone
Kakė Makė inflatable park
Eliminator challenge
Water balls
Foam show
And other attractions
Active Entertainment and Sports Activities
Disc golf
Laser rifle target shooting
Obstacle-orientation course
Electric treadmill running
Basketball challenges
Football relay races
Rugby ball target throwing
Introduction to the basic techniques of field hockey, table tennis, volleyball, tennis, and rowing
And more
Creative and Family Activities
Face painting
Temporary tattoos
Entertainers and animation activities
Special Demonstrations and Educational Activities
Dog handlers’ club performance
Experiential activities by the Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union
Police and Fire Service educational programmes
Civil safety and first-aid training by the Lithuanian Red Cross
“Delicacies Alley” of the City of the Sun

Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase:

Ice cream
Snacks
Hot meals
Sweets and desserts
Other treats

Admission is free.

Organizers: State Child Rights Protection and Adoption Service under the Ministry of Social Security and Labour, Šiauliai City Municipality, Šiauliai Cultural Center, Šiauliai City Municipal Social Services Centre, and Šiauliai City Family Centre.

Funded by: the 2021–2027 EU Investment Programme, the State Budget of the Republic of Lithuania, and the Budget of Šiauliai City Municipality.

Photography and filming will take place during the event.

Photographs and video recordings may be used for publicity purposes on social media, websites, in print publications, and other communication channels.