Things to do with kids in Thessaloniki

“Tzitzimitzichotziria” – the State Theatre’s new show for children Royal Theatre, White Tower Square · Premiere Fri 23 at 20:00 · then Sundays 11:00 · €12

A fresh staging of Stella Michailidou’s much-loved fairy tale by the children’s stage of the State Theatre of Northern Greece, part of this year’s Dimitria. It opens on Friday evening and then plays every Sunday morning at the Royal Theatre next to the White Tower (in Greek).

“Pinocchio and the Wishing Star” – puppet theatre Mikri Skini, Eptalofou 14, Kato Toumba · Sat 24 & 31 Oct · 17:00 · €10

The Jinx puppet company tells Pinocchio’s story with handmade puppets and classical music, on Saturday afternoons.

“Sporakos” – black-light theatre for kids In Situ Stage, Kassandrou 42 · Sundays 11:30 · €10

A little squirrel lost in a storm finds its way home through a glowing forest, told with black-light theatre where objects appear and vanish like magic. For ages 4 and up, one hour.

“The Magic Journey of Little Red Riding Hood” Technokosmos Theatre, Androutsou 14, Evosmos · Sundays 12:00 · €12

An interactive new take on the classic fairy tale with live music, made for the youngest theatre-goers (from 2 years old).