Join this complimentary (free of charge), peaceful guided walking tour where you will experience the spirit of Vodice history and learn the secrets of its longevity. With a magnificent panoramic view and the story of the miracles of Okit Hill, taste local delicacies and bring home a souvenir.
Start: The Okit hill can be reached on your own (3 km from the center of Vodice). The walking tour starts from the foot of Okit Hill, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Carmel, to the top and back, a total of 1600 m.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes. The pace of the tour is suitable for all ages.
Organizer: Fjok
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FIREFIGHTERS (MEN/WOMEN) – Required equipment: sportswear and trail-appropriate footwear, firefighter helmet, and a backpack (provided and filled with water at the start: 3L for women, 5L for men).
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OPEN – For all recreational runners and supporters of firefighting – Required equipment: sportswear and trail-appropriate footwear.
Organizer: DVD Vodice (Volunteer Fire Department Vodice)
The aim of this themed tour is to present the way of life in this area from the earliest settlements to the present day, and to share with visitors a glimpse of our culture and rich traditions.
The cycling tour includes bike and helmet rental, water, a wine tasting at Birin Winery, expert guidance, technical support, and insurance. Group sizes are limited, so make sure to book your date in advance with Karika Vodice.
The tour starts in front of the Tourist Information Center in Vodice.
For the fifth consecutive year, the Scientific Colloquium dedicated to Ivo Brešan, the writer born in Vodice on May 27, 1936, is being held at the Vodice City Library.
This year’s Colloquium will feature university professors Ivana Renić, Marko Vučetić, and Jure Zovko speaking about Professor Brešan. Particularly interesting will be the reflections of his son Vinko and longtime friend (and former student) Zoran Petković.
The Colloquium is organized in cooperation with the Vodice Center for Art and Culture, with the support of the City of Vodice, the Vodice Tourist Board, the Šibenik-Knin County, and the Ministry of Culture and Media.
The event begins at 10 a.m.
AKTIVNA HRVATSKA RETURNS TO VODICE!
REGISTER NOW FOR THE TRADITIONAL WORKOUT ON TRG HRVATSKIH MUČENIKA
Aktivna Hrvatska, one of the longest-running national programs promoting healthy living and physical activity, is coming back to Vodice – a city proud of its active and sporty spirit.
The training is organized in cooperation with the City of Vodice and the Vodice Tourist Board.
The traditional public workout will take place at Trg Hrvatskih Mučenika on Saturday, May 24th, starting at 6:00 PM.
A large number of participants of all ages is expected to join together in a powerful message about the importance of movement and taking care of our health.
We invite everyone to join this big public event, move your body, and be a part of a community that celebrates a healthy, active, and positive lifestyle.
Register at: www.aktivnahrvatska.hr
The Center for Arts and Culture presents the hit play by Teatar Planet Art, Tere and Luce, based on a script by S. Evans.
The adaptation and direction are by Marko Torjanac, with Anja Šovagović-Despot and Nataša Janjić Medančić in the leading roles.
Ticket price: €6
For students and pensioners: €3
The "Friend of the Theatre 2025" card entitles you to a free ticket.
Box office hours:
Monday, March 19 to Friday, March 23, from 11 AM to 1 PM.
On the day of the performance, tickets at the regular price (€6) can be purchased from 7 PM.
Please note: Discounted tickets and tickets with the "Friend of the Theatre" card cannot be collected or purchased one hour before the performance.
The Ukrainian artist Kseniya Noryk has already exhibited at the Vodice Public Library – both solo and alongside fellow artists from the art association "More".
This Friday, she will present several of her new works, as well as showcase pieces created by participants of the painting course she leads in her gallery.
The opening of the exhibition, titled "One Year – A Hundred Impressions", will take place at 7 PM.
The 65th Festival of Croatian Amateur Theatres will once again take place this year—its eleventh consecutive year—at the Cultural Centre Vodice. The event is organized by the Croatian Cultural Association and the Vodice Centre for Arts and Culture. During the six festival days, from Thursday, April 24 to Sunday, April 27, and from Saturday, May 3 to Sunday, May 4, a total of twenty-two performances will be staged, representing the best Croatian amateur theatre productions of the year.
ADMISSION TO ALL PERFORMANCES IS FREE!
Vodice Tourist Board is organizing a picnic in Rakitnica for all citizens and guests of Vodice. The picnic is held by the church of St. John, with participation of the music ensemble and the Cultural Association Vodiške perlice, which will show the traditional customs of preparing wild greens and polenta. At 11:15 a guided walking tour starts from the picnic location to the Liburnian-Roman site on Velika Mrdakovica. The picnic starts at 10:00 with transportation from the Vodice bus station organized for all visitors from 8:30, every half hour.
One of the most attractive mountain bike tracks and race in Croatia, besides demanding climbs and steep descents, offers an unforgettable view of Vodice and the surrounding islands. Mastering this track is the true adrenaline experience you will never forget!
The 65th Festival of Croatian Amateur Theatres will once again take place this year—its eleventh consecutive year—at the Cultural Centre Vodice. The event is organized by the Croatian Cultural Association and the Vodice Centre for Arts and Culture. During the six festival days, from Thursday, April 24 to Sunday, April 27, and from Saturday, May 3 to Sunday, May 4, a total of twenty-two performances will be staged, representing the best Croatian amateur theatre productions of the year.
ADMISSION TO ALL PERFORMANCES IS FREE!
An exhibition of storytelling objects and a presentation of the continuation of the journey through the Archipelago of Dreams
If you’ve ever dreamed, as a lover of stories, of actually stepping into the scenarios you've only read about, this event might be just for you. You'll discover: what the Archipelago of Dreams is and how it connects with the local region in real life; why using storytelling props enhances narration; what’s inside the guide called “Return to the Vanished City” and how it can be useful to true lovers of heritage themes here and now.
As this festival event at the Vodice City Library aligns with the host’s Book Night program themed “Humans and Animals”, you’ll also find out why the theme BACK TO THE FUTURE ON A BLACK STALLION is of vital importance to all of us.
With event hosts Sanja Mrša Vukman and Antonija Škugor, surprise guests are also expected.
The traditional Easter Breakfast will be held on Easter Monday in Vodice on Kneza Branimira Square starting at 9:45 am. In addition to the festive table that will offer visitors local specialties, an entertainment program and a fair of local products have been prepared.
17/04/2025 - Holy Thursday
7:00 PM - Mass of the Lord’s Supper
18/04/2025 - Good Friday
11:00 AM - Stations of the Cross in the church
2:00 PM - Our Lady’s Lament
7:00 PM - Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion: Liturgy of the Word, Veneration of the Cross, Communion, procession through the town
19/04/2025 - Holy Saturday
8:00 PM - Easter Vigil Liturgy: Blessing of the fire, Liturgy of the Light, “Guards fall,” Eucharist and blessing of food
20/04/2025 - Easter
Masses at 9:00 AM (blessing of food), 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM
21/04/2025 - Easter Monday
8:00 AM - Promenade by Vodice Brass Band
9:45 AM - 35th Easter Breakfast with special program (Knez Branimir Square)
8:00 PM - Concert at the parish church - Choir “Lira” (Vodice) and Male Choir “St. Michael” (Šibenik)
The Bokon Youth Association from Vodice is organizing the first-ever skate competition in Vodice – "Bokon Jam"! To celebrate the first event in the new skatepark, they are bringing the best of Croatian skateboarding. The competition features three different disciplines, along with a skate market showcasing local skate brands, as well as the Bokon bar and a rich gastronomic offer.
The Vodice Center for Art and Culture, in collaboration with the City of Vodice, the Institute of History in Zagreb, and the Šibenik City Museum, is organizing the scientific conference "Vodice Through History II." which will take place on Saturday, April 12, at the Cultural Center Vodice.
Following the first scientific conference held in 2019, after which a collection of papers was published, the exploration of Vodice's forgotten past continues. On Saturday morning, attendees will have the opportunity to listen to ten new scientific lectures on the history of Vodice and its surroundings.
As part of the Second Scientific Conference "Vodice Through History", which will be held on April 12 at the Vodice Cultural Center, a day earlier the Vodice City Library will host the opening of a study exhibition by Tončika Cukrov. The exhibition is dedicated to the painting work of Ignjat Job and brothers Ive and Mate Čače during the interwar period in Vodice. The exhibition will be open until May 7.
The Vodice City Library is pleased to announce a visit by the renowned writer Julijana Matanović. Julijana will talk to us about her novels and will surely touch upon her connection with our region — Vodice, where she spends her summers, and the island of Prvić, where she loves to recharge her batteries.