Things to Do in Madrid with Kids (May 2 – May 10, 2026)

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Hey, parents!

In this edition, we’ve got lots of special activities as part of the Dos de Mayo fiestas, a drone show, a fantastic Roman market, forest school with ReWild Child, berry picking on a local farm, a comic workshop, a mini concert where kids learn about coplas and zarzuelas, a French film using a unique animation technique, a family twerking workshop, a class on musical creativity, and much more!

(And a special shout out for Mother’s Day this Sunday to all the moms—organizing fun plans while someone complains about them the whole time. I see you!)

August Camp at Mi Pequeño Recreo is now open for bookings!

This summer, your little ones will be in the best hands.

What’s included?

– Flexible weekly booking options
– Extended hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
– Age-appropriate activities, playtime, and rest
– Professional care in a safe, nurturing environment
– A place where children can have fun, learn, and feel at home… while you enjoy peace of mind and balance during August.

Want more details about pricing and the program?
Feel free to reach out—no obligation at all!

And a little gift for you:

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Get 10% off when you book

• Baby Rock, original music with a rock twist and sensory experiences for all the senses, Artespacio Plot Point (0+)
  
• Madrid en el cielo, show with 1000 drones, Parque de la Cuña Verde de La Latina (0+, free)
• Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a play space that transforms like a landscape as we step on it, lift it, move it, and turn it, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0+, free)
• Una rana en la luna, a show about Nana the frog, who no longer wants to live in the lake; she wants to go to the moon, Teatros Luchana (0 to 4)
• La ardilla Lulu y el tesoro del bosque, an interactive theater experience where nature comes to life and conveys that caring for it is the greatest gift, Sala Bululú (6 months to 5)
• El cielo de Cloe, a fulldome film session in which Cloe gives a very fun class on astronomy, Madrid Planetarium (0 to 6)
• Espacios de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with reference books, games, and surprising materials to experiment, explore, and play, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• El árbol de las sombras, a puppet show about a community that joins forces with nature to defeat an evil man, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (3+, free)
• Berry Happy Days, farm activities such as fruit picking, outdoor games, a bouncy castle, face painting, crafts, and more, La Huerta de Aranjuez (3+)
• Recreacion historica del 2 de mayo, street performances recreating the Dos 2 Mayo Uprising that brings together hundreds of people, carriages, and cannons, various locations (3+, free)
• Lo nuestro, a performance that introduces the public to Madrid’s colorful folklore by the Asociación de Coros y Danzas Francisco de Goya, Parque Santander (3+, free)
• Arrabel, fifteen performers will bring us traditional melodies with an arrabel, Parque Santander y Explanada Puente del Rey (3+, free)
• Complutum Renacida, Roman market with activities for families, gastronomy, workshops, historical reenactments, and more, Alcala de Henares (3+, free)
• Anders Zorn. Recorrer el mundo, recordar la tierra, visit-workshop for families, Fundación Mapfre (3 to 6, free)

• Baby Rock, original music with a rock twist and sensory experiences for all the senses, Artespacio Plot Point (0+)
  
• Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a play space that transforms like a landscape as we step on it, lift it, move it, and turn it, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0+, free)
• Una rana en la luna, a show about Nana the frog, who no longer wants to live in the lake; she wants to go to the moon, Teatros Luchana (0 to 4)
• Rita la mariquita, during the story, children will be invited to actively search for lost polka dots, Sala Bululú (0 to 4)
• Binomios fantásticos, we’re opening up our collection of objects and books to children for free play, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 5)
• El cielo de Cloe, a fulldome film session in which Cloe gives a very fun class on astronomy, Madrid Planetarium (0 to 6)
• ReWild Family Forest School, a gentle outdoor session where children explore, build, create and connect with nature over time, returning to the same wild space each month, El Pardo (2 to 10)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with reference books, games, and surprising materials to experiment, explore, and play, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• El árbol de las sombras, a puppet show about a community that joins forces with nature to defeat an evil man, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (3+, free)
• Berry Happy Days, farm activities such as fruit picking, outdoor games, a bouncy castle, face painting, crafts, and more, La Huerta de Aranjuez (3+)
• Encuentro nacional de folclore, a celebration dedicated to the cultural richness and diversity of our country’s traditions, Explanada Puente del Rey (3+, free)
• Pasacalles de Rondalla Santa Eulalia de Mos, featuring string instruments, percussion, bagpipes, traditional Galician and Portuguese melodies, and folk and rock music, Explanada del Puente de Rey (3+, free)
• Complutum Renacida, Roman market with activities for families, gastronomy, workshops, historical reenactments, and more, Alcala de Henares (3+, free)

• Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a play space that, like a landscape, transforms as we walk on it, lift it, and move it, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0+, free)
  
• Canciones de cuna y nido, sessions where families with babies and pregnant people learn and share lullabies, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 6 months)
• Lullaby Project, special sessions to compose, deconstruct, and reconstruct lullabies, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 6 months)
• Una rana en la luna, a show about Nana the frog, who no longer wants to live in the lake; she wants to go to the moon, Teatros Luchana (0 to 4)
• La ardilla Lulu y el tesoro del bosque, a play about a squirrel and her explorer friend, Sala Bululú (0 to 5)
• Contamos y Cantamos, interactive storytelling for the little ones, Librería Vuala (9 months to 4, free)
• Berry Happy Days, farm activities such as fruit picking, outdoor games, a bouncy castle, face painting, crafts, and more, La Huerta de Aranjuez (3+)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with reference books, games, and surprising materials for experimenting and exploring, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• El Ratoncito Pérez, family play based on the classic children’s character, Teatro Sanpol (3+)
• Mercado de motores, market, trains, food, live music, Museo del Ferrocarril (3+)
• Criaturas Fabulosas, a workshop for kids where participants will build surprising and unique creatures, Casa del Lector (3 a 6)
• Anders Zorn. Recorrer el mundo, recordar la tierra, visit-workshop for families, Fundación Mapfre (3 to 6)
• Vístete, book presentation and storytelling session, Liberespacio (3 to 6, free)

• ReWild Family Adventures, a guided, leisurely-paced nature experience for families, where you explore, create with nature, and learn together in La Barranca, Navacerrada (0+)
  
• Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a play space that, like a landscape, transforms as we walk on it, lift it, and move it, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0+, free)
• Bebecuentos con Penguin Kids, storytelling session with a selection of the best stories, Casa del Lector (0 to 2)
• Binomios fantásticos, we open our collection of early childhood objects and books in pairs and let the children play, listening closely to the stories that emerge, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 5)
• Jugar el arte en familia, an art space designed for play with sensory materials, Casa del Lector (1 to 5)
• Bebecuentos con Penguin Kids, participatory storytelling session, Casa del Lector (2 to 4)
• El Ratoncito Pérez, family play based on the classic children’s character, Teatro Sanpol (3+)
• Mercado de motores, market, trains, food, live music, Museo del Ferrocarril (3+, free)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with reference books, games, and surprising materials for experimenting and exploring, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Mini Clásica: descubriendo la música de los abuelos, a mini-concert where the audience discovers the music of their grandparents, including copla and zarzuela, Real Teatro de Retiro (3+)
• Berry Happy Days, farm activities such as fruit picking, outdoor games, a bouncy castle, face painting, crafts, and more, La Huerta de Aranjuez (3+)
• Planting seeds, from seed to plant, a hands-on spring workshop to discover how plants begin their journey from a tiny seed, In Nature with Nina, Retiro (3 to 10)

• Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a play space that transforms like a landscape as we step on it, lift it, move it, and turn it, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molino (0+, free)
  
• Madrid en el cielo, show with 1000 drones, Parque de la Cuña Verde de La Latina (0+, free)
• Una rana en la luna, a show about Nana the frog, who no longer wants to live in the lake; she wants to go to the moon, Teatros Luchana (0 to 4)
• La ardilla Lulu y el tesoro del bosque, an interactive theater experience where nature comes to life and conveys that caring for it is the greatest gift, Sala Bululú (6 months to 5)
• El cielo de Cloe, a fulldome film session in which Cloe gives a very fun class on astronomy, Madrid Planetarium (0 to 6)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with reference books, games, and surprising materials to experiment, explore, and play, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• El árbol de las sombras, a puppet show about a community that joins forces with nature to defeat an evil man, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (3+, free)
• Berry Happy Days, farm activities such as fruit picking, outdoor games, a bouncy castle, face painting, crafts, and more, La Huerta de Aranjuez (3+)
• Recreacion historica del 2 de mayo, street performances recreating the Dos 2 Mayo Uprising that brings together hundreds of people, carriages, and cannons, various locations (3+, free)
• Lo nuestro, a performance that introduces the public to Madrid’s colorful folklore by the Asociación de Coros y Danzas Francisco de Goya, Parque Santander (3+, free)
• Arrabel, fifteen performers will bring us traditional melodies with an arrabel, Parque Santander y Explanada Puente del Rey (3+, free)
• Complutum Renacida, Roman market with activities for families, gastronomy, workshops, historical reenactments, and more, Alcala de Henares (3+, free)
• Anders Zorn. Recorrer el mundo, recordar la tierra, visit-workshop for families, Fundación Mapfre (3 to 6, free)
• Artefacto: el secreto de las cosas, a workshop offering a space for exploration and play with the poetry of everyday objects, CaixaForum (4+, free)
• La Letrería, a workshop entirely dedicated to symbols, where you can create your own typefaces using all kinds of materials and media, CaixaForum (4+, free)
• La Tempestad, a fun theatrical adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, Teatro Lagrada (4+)
• Circo y libro – Cenicienta, a family show where the story we all know comes to life through the language of contemporary circus, Teatro Circo Price (4+)
• Taller infantil de improvisación, improvisation workshop where unique, one-of-a-kind stories come to life, Sala Bululú (4 to 10)
• Viaje por el sistema solar, STEM activity for families + a museum visit, Museo Lunar (4 to 14)
• Aliens vs. Robots, a special exhibition in the Wonder Space section featuring figures, comics, and other science fiction-inspired items, Museo de Cera (5+)
• El secreto del herrerillo, French film for kids created using a unique animation technique, CaixaForum (6+)

• Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a play space that transforms like a landscape as we step on it, lift it, move it, and turn it, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0+, free)
  
• Una rana en la luna, a show about Nana the frog, who no longer wants to live in the lake; she wants to go to the moon, Teatros Luchana (0 to 4)
• Rita la mariquita, during the story, children will be invited to actively search for lost polka dots, Sala Bululú (0 to 4)
• Binomios fantásticos, we’re opening up our collection of objects and books to children for free play, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 5)
• El cielo de Cloe, a fulldome film session in which Cloe gives a very fun class on astronomy, Madrid Planetarium (0 to 6)
• ReWild Family Forest School, a gentle outdoor session where children explore, build, create and connect with nature over time, returning to the same wild space each month, El Pardo (2 to 10)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with reference books, games, and surprising materials to experiment, explore, and play, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• El árbol de las sombras, a puppet show about a community that joins forces with nature to defeat an evil man, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (3+, free)
• Berry Happy Days, farm activities such as fruit picking, outdoor games, a bouncy castle, face painting, crafts, and more, La Huerta de Aranjuez (3+)
• Encuentro nacional de folclore, a celebration dedicated to the cultural richness and diversity of our country’s traditions, Explanada Puente del Rey (3+, free)
• Pasacalles de Rondalla Santa Eulalia de Mos, featuring string instruments, percussion, bagpipes, traditional Galician and Portuguese melodies, and folk and rock music, Explanada del Puente de Rey (3+, free)
• Complutum Renacida, Roman market with activities for families, gastronomy, workshops, historical reenactments, and more, Alcala de Henares (3+, free)
• Artefacto: el secreto de las cosas, a workshop offering a space for exploration and play with the poetry of everyday objects, CaixaForum (4+, free)
• La Letrería, a workshop entirely dedicated to symbols, where you can create your own typefaces using all kinds of materials and media, CaixaForum (4+, free)
• La Tempestad, a fun theatrical adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, Teatro Lagrada (4+)
• Circo y libro – Cenicienta, a family show where the story we all know comes to life through the language of contemporary circus, Teatro Circo Price (4+)
• Taller infantil de improvisación, improvisation workshop where unique, one-of-a-kind stories come to life, Sala Bululú (4 to 10)
• Viaje por el sistema solar, STEM activity for families + a museum visit, Museo Lunar (4 to 14)
• Aliens vs. Robots, a special exhibition in the Wonder Space section featuring figures, comics, and other science fiction-inspired items, Museo de Cera (5+)
• El secreto del herrerillo, French film for kids created using a unique animation technique, CaixaForum (6+)
• 3-2-1 Despegamos, a full-dome film session about the space adventure of Elon the hamster, Madrid Planetarium (6+)
• El secreto de las plantas, discover the plants hidden in paintings, tapestries, furniture, and porcelain, and then make a little garland with your own plants, Galería de las Colecciones Reales (6 to 12)
• Polaris, a film screening about James, a tourist penguin from the South Pole, and Vladimir, a funny bear from the North Pole, Planetario Madrid (7+)
• Cuaderno de primavera, we celebrate the change of seasons and explore through research, observation, reflection, and mindful recording, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (7+, free)
• Anders Zorn. Recorrer el mundo, recordar la tierra, visit-workshop for families, Fundación Mapfre (7 to 12, free)

• Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a play space that, like a landscape, transforms as we walk on it, lift it, and move it, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0+, free)
  
• Una rana en la luna, a show about Nana the frog, who no longer wants to live in the lake; she wants to go to the moon, Teatros Luchana (0 to 4)
• La ardilla Lulu y el tesoro del bosque, a play about a squirrel and her explorer friend, Sala Bululú (0 to 5)
• Contamos y Cantamos, interactive storytelling for the little ones, Librería Vuala (9 months to 4, free)
• Berry Happy Days, farm activities such as fruit picking, outdoor games, a bouncy castle, face painting, crafts, and more, La Huerta de Aranjuez (3+)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with reference books, games, and surprising materials for experimenting and exploring, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• El Ratoncito Pérez, family play based on the classic children’s character, Teatro Sanpol (3+)
• Mercado de motores, market, trains, food, live music, Museo del Ferrocarril (3+)
• Criaturas Fabulosas, a workshop for kids where participants will build surprising and unique creatures, Casa del Lector (3 a 6)
• Anders Zorn. Recorrer el mundo, recordar la tierra, visit-workshop for families, Fundación Mapfre (3 to 6)
• Vístete, book presentation and storytelling session, Liberespacio (3 to 6, free)
• Polichinela, an Elizabethan-style puppet theater where the adventures and misadventures of Polichinela will unfold, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (4+, free)
• La Letrería, a family workshop entirely dedicated to symbols, where you can create your own typefaces using all kinds of materials and media, CaixaForum (4+, free)
• Cuentos al lado del rock, we’ll discover the sounds of a drum set and various percussion instruments, and how we can use them to play a rock rhythm, CaixaForum (4+)
• Artefacto: el secreto de las cosas, a workshop offering a space for exploration and play with the poetry of everyday objects, CaixaForum (4+, free)
• La Tempestad, a fun theatrical adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, Teatro Lagrada (4+)
• Cuentacuentos y taller con Nerea Pérez, a storytelling session followed by an illustration workshop with a guest artist, Librería Alberti (5+)
• Junia, una romana en apuros, a storytelling session to enjoy a journey to the ancient Hispanic city of Baelo Claudia, Museo Arqueológico (5+, free)
• Baila el Caribe, family dance workshop with Caribbean rhythms and lots of energy, La Casa Encendida (6+)
• Atlantis, family screening of Walt Disney’s first science fiction film, CaixaForum (6+)
• Blanco sobre blanco, a workshop to experiment with all the senses to sharpen our perception of the world around us, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza (6+)
• Anillamiento de aves, a scientific activity aimed at gathering information on bird biology and ecology, Jardín Botánico (7+)
• Creación musical con tecnología, a musical creativity workshop where we’ll create music, sounds, or rhythms and compose a song from scratch through group collaboration, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (7 to 16)
• Cianotipia experimental, a hands-on session in which participants learn the cyanotype process step by step, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (7 to 16)

• ReWild Family Adventures, a guided, leisurely-paced nature experience for families, where you explore, create with nature, and learn together in La Barranca, Navacerrada (0+)
  
• Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a play space that, like a landscape, transforms as we walk on it, lift it, and move it, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0+, free)
• Binomios fantásticos, we open our collection of early childhood objects and books in pairs and let the children play, listening closely to the stories that emerge, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 5)
• Jugar el arte en familia, an art space designed for play with sensory materials, Casa del Lector (1 to 5)
• Bebecuentos con Penguin Kids, participatory storytelling session, Casa del Lector (2 to 4)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with reference books, games, and surprising materials for experimenting and exploring, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Mini Clásica: descubriendo la música de los abuelos, a mini-concert where the audience discovers the music of their grandparents, including copla and zarzuela, Real Teatro de Retiro (3+)
• Berry Happy Days, farm activities such as fruit picking, outdoor games, a bouncy castle, face painting, crafts, and more, La Huerta de Aranjuez (3+)
• El Ratoncito Pérez, family play based on the classic children’s character, Teatro Sanpol (3+)
• Mercado de motores, market, trains, food, live music, Museo del Ferrocarril (3+, free)
• Planting seeds, from seed to plant, a hands-on spring workshop to discover how plants begin their journey from a tiny seed, In Nature with Nina, Retiro (3 to 10)
• La Letrería, a family workshop entirely dedicated to symbols, where you can create your own typefaces using all kinds of materials and media, CaixaForum (4+, free)
• Cuentos al lado del rock, we’ll discover the sounds of a drum set and various percussion instruments, and how we can use them to play a rock rhythm, CaixaForum (4+)
• Artefacto: el secreto de las cosas, a workshop offering a space for exploration and play with the poetry of everyday objects, CaixaForum (4+, free)
• La Tempestad, a fun theatrical adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, Teatro Lagrada (4+)
• Pequeñas fábulas, a puppet show featuring cartoon animals, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres del Retiro (6+, free)
• Atlantis, family screening of Walt Disney’s first science fiction film, CaixaForum (6+)
• Héroes anónimos y no tan anónimos, an interactive activity to discover key figures in the history of telecommunications, Espacio Fundación Telefónica (6+, free)
• El pequeño Mozart, a theatrical concert where kids can interact with the orchestra musicians and have fun while learning, Teatro Lara (6+)
• Maestros de la tinta, comic workshop, Casa del Lector (6 to 12)
• El secreto de las plantas, discover plants hidden in paintings, tapestries, furniture, and porcelain, then make a little garland with your own plants, Galería de las Colecciones Reales (6 to 12)
• Cuaderno de primavera, celebrate the changing of the seasons and explore through research, observation, reflection, and mindful recording, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (7+, free)
• Anders Zorn. Recorrer el mundo, recordar la tierra, visit-workshop for families, Fundación Mapfre (7 to 12)

• Madrid en el cielo, show with 1000 drones, Parque de la Cuña Verde de La Latina (0+, free)
• Berry Happy Days, farm activities such as fruit picking, outdoor games, a bouncy castle, face painting, crafts, and more, La Huerta de Aranjuez (3+)
• Recreacion historica del 2 de mayo, street performances recreating the Dos 2 Mayo Uprising that brings together hundreds of people, carriages, and cannons, various locations (3+, free)
• Lo nuestro, a performance that introduces the public to Madrid’s colorful folklore by the Asociación de Coros y Danzas Francisco de Goya, Parque Santander (3+, free)
• Arrabel, fifteen performers will bring us traditional melodies with an arrabel, Parque Santander y Explanada Puente del Rey (3+, free)
• Complutum Renacida, Roman market with activities for families, gastronomy, workshops, historical reenactments, and more, Alcala de Henares (3+, free)
• Artefacto: el secreto de las cosas, a workshop offering a space for exploration and play with the poetry of everyday objects, CaixaForum (4+, free)
  
• La Letrería, a workshop entirely dedicated to symbols, where you can create your own typefaces using all kinds of materials and media, CaixaForum (4+, free)
• La Tempestad, a fun theatrical adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, Teatro Lagrada (4+)
• Circo y libro – Cenicienta, a family show where the story we all know comes to life through the language of contemporary circus, Teatro Circo Price (4+)
  
• Taller infantil de improvisación, improvisation workshop where unique, one-of-a-kind stories come to life, Sala Bululu (4 to 10)
• Viaje por el sistema solar, STEM activity for families + a museum visit, Museo Lunar (4 to 14)
• Aliens vs. Robots, a special exhibition in the Wonder Space section featuring figures, comics, and other science fiction-inspired items, Museo de Cera (5+)
• El secreto del herrerillo, French film for kids created using a unique animation technique, CaixaForum (6+)
• 3-2-1 Despegamos, a full-dome film session about the space adventure of Elon the hamster, Madrid Planetarium (6+)
• Blanco sobre blanco, a workshop to experiment with all the senses to sharpen our perception of the world around us, Museo Thyssen (7+)
• Polaris, a film screening about James, a tourist penguin from the South Pole, and Vladimir, a funny bear from the North Pole, Planetario Madrid (7+)
• Dinki Donki: una odisea en la Luna, an immersive film that blends science and fiction as it follows two astronauts, Planetario de Madrid (8+)

• ReWild Family Forest School, a gentle outdoor session where children explore, build, create and connect with nature over time, returning to the same wild space each month, El Pardo (2 to 10)
• Berry Happy Days, farm activities such as fruit picking, outdoor games, a bouncy castle, face painting, crafts, and more, La Huerta de Aranjuez (3+)
• Encuentro nacional de folclore, a celebration dedicated to the cultural richness and diversity of our country’s traditions, Explanada Puente del Rey (3+, free)
• Pasacalles de Rondalla Santa Eulalia de Mos, featuring string instruments, percussion, bagpipes, traditional Galician and Portuguese melodies, and folk and rock music, Explanada del Puente de Rey (3+, free)
• Complutum Renacida, Roman market with activities for families, gastronomy, workshops, historical reenactments, and more, Alcala de Henares (3+, free)
• La Tempestad, a fun theatrical adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, Teatro Lagrada (4+)
  
• Circo y libro – Cenicienta, a family show where the story we all know comes to life through the language of contemporary circus, Teatro Circo Price (4+)
• Artefacto: el secreto de las cosas, a workshop offering a space for exploration and play with the poetry of everyday objects, CaixaForum (4+, free)
• La Letrería, a workshop entirely dedicated to symbols, where you can create your own typefaces using all kinds of materials and media, CaixaForum (4+, free)
• Taller infantil de improvisación, improvisation workshop where unique, one-of-a-kind stories come to life, Sala Bululú (4 to 10)
• Viaje por el sistema solar, STEM activity for families + a museum visit, Museo Lunar (4 to 14)
• Aliens vs. Robots, a special exhibition in the Wonder Space section featuring figures, comics, and other science fiction-inspired items, Museo de Cera (5+)
• El secreto del herrerillo, French film for kids created using a unique animation technique, CaixaForum (6+)
• 3-2-1 Despegamos, a full-dome film session about the space adventure of Elon the hamster, Madrid Planetarium (6+)
• El secreto de las plantas, discover the plants hidden in paintings, tapestries, furniture, and porcelain, and then make a little garland with your own plants, Galería de las Colecciones Reales (6 to 12)
• Polaris, a film screening about James, a tourist penguin from the South Pole, and Vladimir, a funny bear from the North Pole, Planetario Madrid (7+)
• Cuaderno de primavera, we celebrate the change of seasons and explore through research, observation, reflection, and mindful recording, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (7+, free)
• Anders Zorn. Recorrer el mundo, recordar la tierra, visit-workshop for families, Fundación Mapfre (7 to 12, free)
• Dinki Donki: una odisea en la Luna, fulldome film about 2 astronauts that combines science and fiction, Planetario de Madrid (8+)

• Berry Happy Days, farm activities such as fruit picking, outdoor games, a bouncy castle, face painting, crafts, and more, La Huerta de Aranjuez (3+)
  
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with reference books, games, and surprising materials for experimenting and exploring, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Mercado de motores, market, trains, food, live music, Museo del Ferrocarril (3+)
• La Letrería, a family workshop entirely dedicated to symbols, where you can create your own typefaces using all kinds of materials and media, CaixaForum (4+, free)
• Cuentos al lado del rock, we’ll discover the sounds of a drum set and various percussion instruments, and how we can use them to play a rock rhythm, CaixaForum (4+)
• Artefacto: el secreto de las cosas, a workshop offering a space for exploration and play with the poetry of everyday objects, CaixaForum (4+, free)
• La Tempestad, a fun theatrical adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, Teatro Lagrada (4+)
• Junia, una romana en apuros, a storytelling session to enjoy a journey to the ancient Hispanic city of Baelo Claudia, Museo Arqueológico (5+, free)
• Baila el Caribe, family dance workshop with Caribbean rhythms and lots of energy, La Casa Encendida (6+)
• Atlantis, family screening of Walt Disney’s first science fiction film, CaixaForum (6+)
• Blanco sobre blanco, a workshop to experiment with all the senses to sharpen our perception of the world around us, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza (6+)
• Anillamiento de aves, a scientific activity aimed at gathering information on bird biology and ecology, Jardín Botánico (7+)
• Creación musical con tecnología, a musical creativity workshop where we’ll create music, sounds, or rhythms and compose a song from scratch through group collaboration, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (7 to 16)
• Cianotipia experimental, a hands-on session in which participants learn the cyanotype process step by step, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (7 to 16)
• Programación de videojuegos, a workshop to learn how to program a video game from scratch, Espacio Fundación Telefónica (8 to 18, free)
• Sonido y acústica, a family activity to explore what sound is, how it travels, and concepts such as wavelength, ultrasound, frequency, timbre, and resonance, CaixaForum (10+)
  

• ReWild Family Adventures, a guided, leisurely-paced nature experience for families, where you explore, create with nature, and learn together in La Barranca, Navacerrada (0+)
  
• Mercado de motores, market, trains, food, live music, Museo del Ferrocarril (3+, free)
• Planting seeds, from seed to plant, a hands-on spring workshop to discover how plants begin their journey from a tiny seed, In Nature with Nina, Retiro (3 to 10)
• La Letrería, a family workshop entirely dedicated to symbols, where you can create your own typefaces using all kinds of materials and media, CaixaForum (4+, free)
• Cuentos al lado del rock, we’ll discover the sounds of a drum set and various percussion instruments, and how we can use them to play a rock rhythm, CaixaForum (4+)
• Artefacto: el secreto de las cosas, a workshop offering a space for exploration and play with the poetry of everyday objects, CaixaForum (4+, free)
• La Tempestad, a fun theatrical adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, Teatro Lagrada (4+)
• Atlantis, family screening of Walt Disney’s first science fiction film, CaixaForum (6+)
• Héroes anónimos y no tan anónimos, an interactive activity to discover key figures in the history of telecommunications, Espacio Fundación Telefónica (6+, free)
• El pequeño Mozart, a theatrical concert where kids can interact with the orchestra musicians and have fun while learning, Teatro Lara (6+)
• Maestros de la tinta, comic workshop, Casa del Lector (6 to 12)
• El secreto de las plantas, discover plants hidden in paintings, tapestries, furniture, and porcelain, then make a little garland with your own plants, Galería de las Colecciones Reales (6 to 12)
• Cuaderno de primavera, celebrate the changing of the seasons and explore through research, observation, reflection, and mindful recording, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (7+, free)
• Anders Zorn. Recorrer el mundo, recordar la tierra, visit-workshop for families, Fundación Mapfre (7 to 12)
• Close encounters of the third kind, showing of the classic science fiction film, Cineteca (8+)
• Sonido y acústica, a family activity to explore what sound is, how it travels, and concepts such as wavelength, ultrasound, frequency, timbre, and resonance, CaixaForum (10+)

I hope this week’s newsletter saved you from at least one “what do we do now?” moment with your kids.

If it did—even a tiny bit—do me a solid and pass it along to another family. Think of it as spreading the chaos… but in a fun, well-planned way.

See you next week… same time, same inbox.