We’re thrilled to have settled into the new International Montessori School Albania villa! To celebrate and connect with the wider Tirana parent community, we’re hosting a series of regular events designed to bring people together and showcase our exceptional team and beautiful new facilities.

You can find out about our scheduled playdates below. If there are no events showing, we're busy planning our next session. In this instance, please get in touch via +355 69 60 56 125 or info@montessori.al to register your interest, and we'll contact you directly to let you know about our next planned event. Thank you for your interest in our playdates.

Upcoming Neighbourhood Playdates

Autumn Arts and Crafts: 25th October

You're Invited!

We’re excited to invite you to our Neighborhood Playdate as we settle into our beautiful new villa, just outside the heart of Tirana. We’re proud to be part of this vibrant city, and we’d love to share the IMSA experience with both our neighbors and the wider community.

Join us for Autumn Arts and Crafts
🗓 Saturday, 25th October 
🕙 10:00 AM

All playdates will start and finish at the IMSA villa:

Rruga Hasan Gjuzi, Mjull-Bathore, Tirana, Albania

Autumn Arts & Crafts Morning – For Families with Young Children (Ages 0–6)

Families with little ones aged 0 to 6 are warmly invited to join us for a fun-filled, seasonal session of Autumn Arts & Crafts!

As the weather turns cooler, our friendly team will be on hand to guide your children through creative, hands-on activities inspired by the beauty of autumn. It’s the perfect opportunity for your child to explore their imagination, make something special—and leave the mess to us!

While the kids get crafty, grown-ups are welcome to relax and connect over a warm coffee at the IMSA villa.

This is a lovely way to spend a unique morning together, meet new friends, and connect with both local and international families in a welcoming environment.

To join us:
Please register via the Microsoft Form linked below, or email us directly at info@montessori.al to reserve your spot.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Pumpkin Carving: October 31st

You're Invited!

We’re excited to invite you to our Neighborhood Playdate as we settle into our beautiful new villa, just outside the heart of Tirana. We’re proud to be part of this vibrant city, and we’d love to share the IMSA experience with both our neighbors and the wider community.

Join us for Pumpkin Carving
🗓 Friday, 31st October
🕙 10:30 AM

All playdates will start and finish at the IMSA villa:

Rruga Hasan Gjuzi, Mjull-Bathore, Tirana, Albania

Pumpkin Carving – For Families with Young Children (Ages 0–6)

Families with little ones aged 0 to 6 are warmly invited to join us for a fun-filled, seasonal pumpkin carving session.

Join us for a fun-filled Halloween activity, perfect for little ones in the Tirana community!

Your “little monsters” can dive into some messy pumpkin carving fun while you relax with a warm coffee—and best of all, we take care of the clean-up. Our friendly team will be on hand to guide the children through this  creative, hands-on experience.

To join us:
Please register via the Microsoft Form linked below, or email us directly at info@montessori.al to reserve your spot.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Learn Albanian traditional dances: November 8

You're Invited!

We’re excited to invite you to our Neighborhood Playdate as we settle into our beautiful new villa, just outside the heart of Tirana. We’re proud to be part of this vibrant city, and we’d love to share the IMSA experience with both our neighbors and the wider community.

Join us for Traditional Albanian Dancing 
🗓 Saturday 8th November
🕙 11:00 - 13:00

All playdates will start and finish at the IMSA villa:

Rruga Hasan Gjuzi, Mjull-Bathore, Tirana, Albania

Learn Traditional Albanian Dancing – For Families with Young Children (Ages 0–6)

Families with children aged 0 to 6 are warmly invited to a joyful family session where you and your little ones can learn traditional Albanian dances together!

Come dance, laugh, and connect with other families from our vibrant Albanian and international community. It’s a great way to get moving, have fun, and make new friends.

So put on your dancing shoes—it's time to step, spin, and smile.

To join us:
Please register via the Microsoft Form linked below, or email us directly at info@montessori.al to reserve your spot.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Christmas Ornaments Arts & Crafts: Saturday, December 13th

Neighborhood Holiday Playdate Invitation

We’re excited to invite you to our Neighborhood Holiday Playdate as we celebrate the festive season at our beautiful villa, just outside the heart of Tirana. We’re proud to be part of this vibrant city, and we’d love to share the IMSA experience with both our neighbors and the wider community.

Join us for Christmas Ornaments Arts & Crafts!

🗓 Saturday, 13th December 🕥 10:30 AM

All playdates will start and finish at the IMSA villa: Rruga Hasan Gjuzi, Mjull-Bathore, Tirana, Albania

Christmas Ornaments Arts & Crafts Morning – For Families with Young Children (Ages 2–6)

Families with little ones aged 0 to 6 are warmly invited to join us for a fun-filled, seasonal session of Christmas Ornaments Arts & Crafts!

To get into the holiday spirit, our friendly team will be on hand to guide your children through creative, hands-on activities. They will be crafting unique and beautiful ornaments to hang on the tree, inspired by the magic of Christmas. It’s the perfect opportunity for your child to explore their imagination, make something special to cherish—and leave the mess to us!

While the kids get crafty, grown-ups are welcome to relax and connect over a warm coffee and some holiday treats at the IMSA villa.

This is a lovely way to spend a unique morning together, meet new friends, and connect with both local and international families in a welcoming environment before the holidays begin.

How to Join Us:

Please register via the Microsoft Form linked below, or email us directly at info@montessori.al to reserve your spot.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Socatots - play-based physical activity program for our community

Dear Montessori Families and Neighbors,

We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming Neighborhood Playdate! This is a wonderful opportunity for our children to connect outside of the classroom and for families to meet and mingle in our beautiful school environment.

Join us for a Socatots session 

🗓Saturday 24th January

🕙 10:30 - 12:00

Special Feature: Socatots! We are excited to announce that during the playdate, we will be hosting a Socatots session! This is a specially designed "football for early years" program that focuses on movement, balance, and coordination in a fun, non-competitive way. It’s a fantastic way for the little ones to burn off some energy while learning new skills.

Whether your child is a budding athlete or just wants to explore the outdoor/ indoor space with friends, we would love to see you there.

Please feel free to bring a healthy snack to share if you wish. We look forward to seeing our community come together!

To join us:
Please register via the Microsoft Form linked below, or email us directly at info@montessori.al to reserve your spot.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Socatots - second session - play-based physical activity program for our community


Dear Montessori Families and Neighbors,

We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming Neighborhood Playdate! This is a wonderful opportunity for our children to connect outside of the classroom and for families to meet and mingle in our beautiful school environment.

Join us for our second Socatots session

🗓Saturday 28th February

🕙 10:30 - 11:30

Socatots! We are excited to announce that our first Socatots session was filled with laughter and good energy. Socatots is a specially designed "football for early years" program that focuses on movement, balance, and coordination in a fun, non-competitive way. It’s a fantastic way for the little ones to burn off some energy while learning new skills.

Whether your child is a budding athlete or just wants to explore the outdoor/ indoor space with friends, we would love to see you there.

Please feel free to bring a healthy snack to share if you wish. We look forward to seeing our community come together!

To join us:
Please register via the Microsoft Form linked below, or email us directly at info@montessori.al to reserve your spot.

We look forward to welcoming you!

🌿 Little Gardeners, Big Dreams! Playdate on April 25, 2026

Let’s get our hands dirty! We are thrilled to invite our students, families, teachers, neighbors and friends from outside our community to a morning of growth and community at our school garden. This playdate is designed to embrace the Montessori spirit of purposeful work and connection to nature. Whether you have a green thumb or have never touched a trowel, there is a place for you in our garden.

🗓️ Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, April 25th
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Location: The School Garden & Outdoor Classroom
  • Who: Families, Teachers, and Local Neighbors!

🧺 What to Bring? To make this a comfortable and sustainable event, please consider bringing:

  • Garden Gloves: We have some spares, but your favorites are best!
  • Sun Protection: Hats and sunscreen are a must.
  • Water Bottles: Help us stay plastic-free by bringing your own refillable bottle.
  • A Snack to Share: (Optional) If you’d like to contribute to our "Garden Picnic," nut-free snacks are greatly appreciated.

💚 Why Gardening?

In the Montessori tradition, gardening isn't just about plants, it's about:

"The child who has felt a strong love for his surroundings and for all living creatures, who has discovered joy and enthusiasm in work, gives us reason to hope... that humanity can develop in a new direction." Maria Montessori 

We can't wait to grow with you!

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