Community

Family events

Letter workshop “Grandfather Christmas’s post” (29 November)

Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja, Jelgava Jelgavas reģionālais tūrisma centrs

On the first Sunday of Advent the Jelgava Old Town House holds a free letter workshop where young and old can write to Grandfather Christmas…

Family events

Winter solstice in Jelgava Old Town (19 December)

Vecpilsētas ielas kvartāls, Jelgava Jelgavas reģionālais tūrisma centrs

The traditional winter solstice celebration in the Vecpilsētas iela quarter follows Latvian traditions: songs and dances with the folklore g…

Community

Advent and pre-Christmas fair (29 November)

Hercoga Jēkaba laukums, Jelgava Jelgavas kultūras nams

On the first Sunday of Advent an Advent and pre-Christmas fair with traders and attractions takes place on Hercoga Jēkaba laukums, organised…

Family events

Sports event for families with preschool and primary-school children “Heijā, heijā, pulkā nāc!” (29 November)

Jelgavas sporta halle, Jelgava Jelgavas Sporta servisa centrs

The Jelgava Sports Service Centre invites families with preschool and primary-school children to a two-hour sports event at Jelgava Sports H…

Community

Local history Thursday “It happened in Jelgava”

Jelgavas Pilsētas bibliotēka, Jelgava Jelgavas pilsētas bibliotēka

A local history series about notable people and events in Jelgava and the region; November's topic is stories about sugar.

Community

Youth centre “Špaktele”

Jauniešu centrs „Špaktele”, Jelgava Jaunrades nams „Junda”

A youth centre for studying, meeting friends and spending free time well: a study room with computers for homework, a kitchen for workshops,…

Community

Youth centre “Pakāpiens”

Jauniešu centrs „Pakāpiens”, Jelgava Jaunrades nams „Junda”

A youth centre in Pārlielupe with a workshop for learning to use tools and fix bikes or scooters, a kitchen for workshops, a conference room…

Community

Youth centre “Pietura”

Jauniešu centrs „Pietura”, Jelgava Jaunrades nams „Junda”

A youth initiatives centre helping young people plan and run projects, with advice on Erasmus+, the European Solidarity Corps and Eurodesk,…

Community

Financial literacy – Junda Creativity House

Jaunrades nams „Junda”, Jelgava Jaunrades nams „Junda”

New for 2026/2027: through games, practical tasks and projects children learn the value of money, how to plan spending, make sound financial…

Community

Games club “SasPĒLēsimiES” – Junda Creativity House

Jaunrades nams „Junda”, Jelgava Jaunrades nams „Junda”

A games club: outdoor, strategy, puzzle, drawing and many other kinds of games. Materials are provided.

Community

European Parliament Ambassador School

Jelgavas Spīdolas Valsts ģimnāzija, Jelgava Jelgavas Spīdolas Valsts ģimnāzija

A programme on European parliamentary democracy, the role of the European Parliament and European values, encouraging participation in EU de…

Senior Citizens' Club

Pensioners’ association “Kaija”

Mērsraga Tautas nams, Mērsrags Mērsraga Tautas nams

“Kaija” is the pensioners’ interest club of Mērsrags, based at the Mērsrags Community House; in 2025 it had about 25 members. The club is le…

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