Things to Do in Madrid with Kids (May 30 to June 7)

👧👦 Family-Friendly Plans You Can’t Miss: May 30th to June 7th


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In this week’s edition, we’ve got shadow and puppet theater, a concert in the park with songs in English, a storytelling session for babies, a movie about a hamster cowboy, a sun observation workshop with an expert, a body percussion activity, a flamenco and urban dance performance, an improv workshop for pre-teens, an excavation workshop, a scavenger hunt, and an Irish festival with dancing, music, and gaelic classes, and much more.

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Where science meets art

This performance transports the audience back to the the time that our universe came into being, using a fictional world created by repurposing electronic devices.

Not your average concert

This unique activity, in which the audience will participate heavily, features a piano performance and incorporates other art forms, such as painting and dance.

A gentle and beautiful film

This is one of Studio Ghibli’s less known films, about a Japanese woman who recounts her childhood when she returns to her hometown in the countryside.

Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a play space that, like a landscape, transforms as we step on it, lift it, move it, and turn it, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0+, free)
Como pez en el agua, a storytelling session with an aquatic theme where you can find someone to listen, accompany, and empower you, Casa del Lector (0 to 3)
La ardilla Lula y el tesoro del bosque, an interactive and magical experience about a squirrel and a forrest, Sala Bululú (0 to 5)
El arboreto en primavera, guided visit, Arboreto Luis Ceballos (3+, free)
Los ratones y la lluvia, more than just a children’s show, it’s a live sound lab where kids take control, Sala Tarambana (3+)
El último tren, a puppet show telling the story of Don Pablo, guardian of an abandoned station, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (3+, free)
Fiestas de la Primavera de Hortaleza, celebration with cultural, sports, religious, and children’s activities, including children’s musical performances, Parque Pinar del Rey (3+, free)
Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with books, games, and surprising materials to experiment, explore, play, and learn about archaeology and the oldest civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
Tarde Deportiva: Balonmano y Tchoukball, an afternoon full of movement, cooperation, and fun, organized by Xusera, at various schools in the Usera neighborhood (3+, free)
Cuentacuentos en familia, storytelling session of the English-language book We’re Better Together: A Book About Community, followed by a related craft activity and various interactive games, Instituto Internacional (3 and 4)
Andresillo y el dragón, a theatrical activity designed to introduce young children to cultural heritage, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (3 to 8, free)

Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a play space that, like a landscape, transforms as we step on it, lift it, move it, and turn it, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0+, free)
Lorea, a musical theater for babies where they can discover the different elements of nature through hands-on and interactive objects, Sala Bululú (0 to 4)
Binomios fantásticos, we’ll open up 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)
Imanes, Dinosaurios y Naturaleza, a space for scientific experimentation where little ones investigate and discover through exploration, Casa del Lector (2 to 8)
Fiestas de la Primavera de Hortaleza, celebration with cultural, sports, religious, and children’s activities, including children’s musical performances, Parque Pinar del Rey (3+, free)
Los ratones y la lluvia, more than just a children’s show, it’s a live sound lab where kids take control, Sala Tarambana (3+)
El último tren, a puppet show telling the story of Don Pablo, guardian of an abandoned station, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (3+, free)
Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with books, games, and surprising materials to experiment, explore, play, and learn about archaeology and the oldest civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
La llave secreta, a storytelling session about Leonor, who travels with her parents to her family’s old mansion. What does she discover there? Museo de Artes Decorativas (3+, free)
La Toilette: La moda del cuidado y la higiene a través del tiempo, creative activities related to clothing and design for families, Museo del Traje (3 to 6, free)

Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a play space that, like a landscape, transforms as we step on it, lift it, move it, and turn it. Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0+, free)
Party in the park, concert in English with AmyJo, Retiro (0+)
Concierto para niños y niñas a los que les gusta pintar y bailar, a participatory musical experience to move, create, and enjoy as a family, Sala Mirador (0 to 12)
En marcha, a storytelling session for babies where we’ll meet fun
characters getting ready to go on vacation, Casa del Lector (1 to 3, free)
Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with books, games, and materials to experiment, explore, and learn about archaeology and the world’s oldest civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
Soñando magia, a show where elegance and the absurd come together in a poetic journey full of magic and laughter, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms rock, paper, scissors into a theatrical and magical experience traversing three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
Luna Celta Community Day, storytelling, facepainting, classes de gaelic, Irish dancing, Irish music, a market and more, Luna Celta (3+, free)
Billy, a film, an adaptation of the books by Catharina Valckx, highlighting values such as friendship, solidarity, and camaraderie, CaixaForum (3+)

Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a play space that, like a landscape, transforms as we step on it, lift it, move it, and turn it. Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0+, free)
Concierto para niños y niñas a los que les gusta pintar y bailar, a participatory musical experience to move, create, and enjoy as a family, Sala Mirador (0 to 12)
El pequeño conejo blanco, a play about the adventures of a little rabbit who wants to get his home back, Teatro Sanpol (2+)
Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms rock, paper, scissors into a theatrical and magical experience traversing three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
Soñando magia, a show where elegance and the absurd come together in a poetic journey full of magic and laughter, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
Billy, a film, an adaptation of the books by Catharina Valckx, highlighting values such as friendship, solidarity, and camaraderie, CaixaForum (3+)
Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with books, games, and materials to experiment, explore, and learn about archaeology and the world’s oldest civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)

Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a play space that, like a landscape, transforms as we step on it, lift it, move it, and turn it, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0+, free)
La ardilla Lula y el tesoro del bosque, an interactive and magical experience about a squirrel and a forrest, Sala Bululú (0 to 5)
El arboreto en primavera, guided visit, Arboreto Luis Ceballos (3+, free)
Los ratones y la lluvia, more than just a children’s show, it’s a live sound lab where kids take control, Sala Tarambana (3+)
El último tren, a puppet show telling the story of Don Pablo, guardian of an abandoned station, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (3+, free)
Fiestas de la Primavera de Hortaleza, celebration with cultural, sports, religious, and children’s activities, including children’s musical performances, Parque Pinar del Rey (3+, free)
Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with books, games, and surprising materials to experiment, explore, play, and learn about archaeology and the oldest civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
Tarde Deportiva: Balonmano y Tchoukball, an afternoon full of movement, cooperation, and fun, organized by Xusera, at various schools in the Usera neighborhood (3+, free)
Cuentacuentos en familia, storytelling session of the English-language book We’re Better Together: A Book About Community, followed by a related craft activity and various interactive games, Instituto Internacional (3 and 4)
Andresillo y el dragón, a theatrical activity designed to introduce young children to cultural heritage, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (3 to 8, free)
Concierto de Piano, un concierto diferente, Lucas will perform solo on the piano without a host in a fun concert designed especially for families with young children (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)
Artefacto, el secreto de las cosas, a space for exploring and playing with the poetics of everyday objects through their symbolic associations and “staging,” CaixaForum (4+, free)
¿Quién quiere ser ferroviario?, children’s musical theater, Museo del Ferrocarril (4 to 12)
Viaje por el sistema solar, STEM activity for the whole family and a entry to the museum, Museo Lunar (4 to 14)
The Big Bang, this show’s mission is to combine puppet theater and cinema: during the performance, miniature puppets are filmed and the image is projected directly onto a screen, Centro Cultural Conde Duque (5+)
Rebeldias Vanguardistas del Siglo XX, dramatized guided tour and activity, Casa de Mexico (5+, free)
Exploradores de lo invisible, kids create maps of imaginary worlds where geography blends with the symbolic, the emotional, and the cultural, Casa de México (5+)
Greenhouse, a workshop exploring decorative tastes throughout history and how ornamentalists and decorators took the plant kingdom as their model, Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas (5+ and 9+, free)
El primer ferrocarril de Madrid cumple ¡175 años!, family workshop, free activity with museum admission, Museo de Ferrocarril (5 to 12)
El chico + Caspervek Orquesta, screening of the Chaplin classic accompanied live by an orchestra, raising funds for a foster care association, Capitol Gran Vía (6+)
La Madriguera, a puppet and shadows show about a little rabbit left alone in its burrow while its mother goes out to find food, Teatros del Canal (6+)
Ihé y los sonidos del Nilo, the evocative tale of Ihé, the singer of Amun, transports us to Ancient Egypt, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (6 to 10, free)
Cuentos con sabor a guayaba, folk tales from the other side of the world with the flavor and aroma of Colombia, Centro Cultural Mercado de Ibiza (6 to 10, free)

Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a play space that, like a landscape, transforms as we step on it, lift it, move it, and turn it, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0+, free)
Lorea, a musical theater for babies where they can discover the different elements of nature through hands-on and interactive objects, Sala Bululú (0 to 4)
Binomios fantásticos, we’ll open up 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)
Imanes, Dinosaurios y Naturaleza, a space for scientific experimentation where little ones investigate and discover through exploration, Casa del Lector (2 to 8)
La llave secreta, a storytelling session about Leonor, who travels with her parents to her family’s old mansion. What does she discover there? Museo de Artes Decorativas (3+, free)
Fiestas de la Primavera de Hortaleza, celebration with cultural, sports, religious, and children’s activities, including children’s musical performances, Parque Pinar del Rey (3+, free)
Los ratones y la lluvia, more than just a children’s show, it’s a live sound lab where kids take control, Sala Tarambana (3+)
El último tren, a puppet show telling the story of Don Pablo, guardian of an abandoned station, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (3+, free)
Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with books, games, and surprising materials to experiment, explore, play, and learn about archaeology and the oldest civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
La Toilette: La moda del cuidado y la higiene a través del tiempo, creative activities related to clothing and design for families, Museo del Traje (3 to 6, 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)
Artefacto, el secreto de las cosas, a space for exploring and playing with the poetics of everyday objects through their symbolic associations and “staging,” CaixaForum (4+, free)
Pantomi, a character straight out of a pop art comic, magically captivates the audience through pantomime, magic, and circus acts, Jardín del Bulevar de Peña Gorbea (4+, free)
Las Guerreras K-POP, an explosion of music, dance, and color in this tribute to K-Pop, Teatro Gran Vía (4+)
El hada parlanchina, a show about a minstrel who is enchanted by a wizard and can’t say a single word that doesn’t make sense, Sala de Teatro La Usina (4 to 8)
Viaje por el sistema solar, STEM activity for the whole family and a entry to the museum, Museo Lunar (4 to 14)
¿Quién quiere ser ferroviario?, children’s musical theater, Museo del Ferrocarril (4 to 12)
The Big Bang, this show’s mission is to combine puppet theater and cinema: during the performance, miniature puppets are filmed and the image is projected directly onto a screen, Centro Cultural Conde Duque (5+)
El primer ferrocarril de Madrid cumple ¡175 años!, family workshop, free activity with museum admission, Museo de Ferrocarril (5 to 12)
Teatro de papel, a creative activity to explore kamishibai, the Japanese paper theater, Centro de Educación Ambiental y Cultural Maris Stella (6+)
La Madriguera, a puppet and shadows show about a little rabbit left alone in its burrow while its mother goes out to find food, Teatros del Canal (6+)
Diccionario estrafalario, a riddles and poetry workshop, Casa del Lector (6 to 8)
El secreto de las plantas, discover the plants hidden in paintings, tapestries, furniture, and porcelain, and then create a booklet featuring your own plants, Galería de las Colecciones Reales (6 to 12)
¿Quién ha inventado esto?, a visit-workshop to learn the stories of the people who made, make, and will make telecommunications possible, Espacio Fundación Telefónica (6 to 12, free)
Maratón de fanzines (edición colectiva), a collaborative session focused on organizing, editing, and developing a shared fanzine, serving as an intensive space for shared creation, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (7 to 18)

Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a play space that, like a landscape, transforms as we step on it, lift it, move it, and turn it. Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0+, free)
Party in the park, concert in English with AmyJo, Retiro (0+)
Concierto para niños y niñas a los que les gusta pintar y bailar, a participatory musical experience to move, create, and enjoy as a family, Sala Mirador (0 to 12)
Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with books, games, and materials to experiment, explore, and learn about archaeology and the world’s oldest civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
Soñando magia, a show where elegance and the absurd come together in a poetic journey full of magic and laughter, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms rock, paper, scissors into a theatrical and magical experience traversing three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
Luna Celta Community Day, storytelling, face painting, classes de gaelic, Irish dancing, Irish music, a market and more, Luna Celta (3+, free)
Billy, a film, an adaptation of the books by Catharina Valckx, highlighting values such as friendship, solidarity, and camaraderie, CaixaForum (3+)
La Letrería, a workshop entirely dedicated to symbols, where you can create your own typefaces using all kinds of materials and surfaces, CaixaForum (4+, free)
Artefacto, el secreto de las cosas, a space for exploring and playing with the poetics of everyday objects through their symbolic associations and “staging,” CaixaForum (4+, free)
Los sonidos de la Antigüedad, a participatory activity with instruments and live music that explores the sounds of Prehistory, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (5 to 8, free)
Cohetes espaciales, a museum tour and family STEM activity, Museo Lunar (5 to 12)
El misterio Picasso, a workshop where participants will paint on transparent sheets to transform the drawn images into a completely new work, Museo Picasso-CEA (6, free)
Mary Anning y la playa de los dinosaurios, a fun animated film about fossils, dinosaurs, and science, La Casa Encendida (6+)
Las Guerreras K-Pop: el show en vivo, a performance full of music, dance, and energy inspired by the K-Pop universe, Sala Tarambana (6+)
Laboratorio Sónico de Relatos Urbanos, a workshop offering a creative experience through play, observation, and sound creation, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (6+)
Observación solar, explore sunspots or coronal mass ejections with an expert, then capture what you’ve seen through drawing, Bosque Urbana de Barajas (6+, free)
Voces y ritmos del mundo, a workshop to explore body percussion and concepts such as rhythm, coordination, lateralization, attention, and teamwork, CaixaForum (6+)
Hipólita, una reina de armas tomar, a storytelling session where children learn about the values and traditions of Ancient Greece, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (6 to 10, free)
Taller de ilustración: Criaturas curiosas, invent, draw, and create your own illustrated notebook, Casa del Lector (6 to 11, free)
El misterio del sol devorado, a tour-workshop to learn how ancient peoples, such as the Maya, explored the cosmos and read the sky, Museo de América (6 to 12, free)
Los símbolos que nos unen, monedas y modelos, a workshop to learn about the importance of numismatics as a symbol of identity and culture throughout history, Museo Casa de la Moneda (6 to 12, free)
Dioramas iridiscentes, a workshop to experiment with acetate, cardstock, and textured materials to shape silhouettes inspired by the plant world, Espacio Sociocultural Marta Escudera Diaz-Tejeiro (7+, free)
Cuerpo, danza flamenco joven y ritmos urbanos, a show that has established itself as one of the finest examples of contemporary choreographic talent, Teatro Real de Retiro (7+)
Misión: entender el mundo, in this session, we’ll travel to fantastical worlds inhabited by dragons, extraordinary creatures, and places that exist only in the imagination, Casa del Lector (7 to 10, free)
Somos lo que comemos. La despensa de… las Islas Filipinas, a family workshop to discover the cultural richness of the islands by exploring ingredients, techniques, and customs, Museo Nacional de Antropología (7 to 12, free)

Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a play space that, like a landscape, transforms as we step on it, lift it, move it, and turn it. Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0+, free)
Concierto para niños y niñas a los que les gusta pintar y bailar, a participatory musical experience to move, create, and enjoy as a family, Sala Mirador (0 to 12)
El pequeño conejo blanco, a play about the adventures of a little rabbit who wants to get his home back, Teatro Sanpol (2+)
Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms rock, paper, scissors into a theatrical and magical experience traversing three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
Soñando magia, a show where elegance and the absurd come together in a poetic journey full of magic and laughter, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
Billy, a film, an adaptation of the books by Catharina Valckx, highlighting values such as friendship, solidarity, and camaraderie, CaixaForum (3+)
Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with books, games, and materials to experiment, explore, and learn about archaeology and the world’s oldest civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
Tormentas y fractales, a workshop to observe the shapes of lightning in the sky and reflect on its structure, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (4+, free)
Criaturas y aventuras, selección canina, a family movie screening full of adventures and lovable animals, Casa de México (4+, free)
La Letrería, a workshop entirely dedicated to symbols, where you can create your own typefaces using all kinds of materials and surfaces, CaixaForum (4+, free)
Artefacto, el secreto de las cosas, a space for exploring and playing with the poetics of everyday objects through their symbolic associations and “staging,” CaixaForum (4+, free)
Recuerdos del ayer, a tender Japanese animated film about childhood and memories, Cineteca (4+)
El hada parlanchina, a show about a minstrel who is enchanted by a wizard and can’t say a single word that doesn’t make sense, Sala de Teatro La Usina (4 to 8)
Cohetes espaciales, a museum tour and family STEM activity, Museo Lunar (5 to 12)
Mary Anning y la playa de los dinosaurios, a fun animated film about fossils, dinosaurs, and science, La Casa Encendida (6+)
Voces y ritmos del mundo, a workshop to explore body percussion and concepts such as rhythm, coordination, lateralization, attention, and teamwork, CaixaForum (6+)
Las Guerreras K-Pop: el show en vivo, a performance full of music, dance, and energy inspired by the K-Pop universe, Sala Tarambana (6+)
Los símbolos que nos unen, monedas y modelos, a workshop to learn about the importance of numismatics as a symbol of identity and culture throughout history, Museo Casa de la Moneda (6 to 12, free)
El secreto de las plantas, discover the plants hidden in paintings, tapestries, furniture, and porcelain, and then create a booklet featuring your own plants, Galería de las Colecciones Reales (6 a 12)
Cuerpo, danza flamenco joven y ritmos urbanos, a show that has established itself as one of the finest examples of contemporary choreographic talent, Teatro Real de Retiro (7+)

El arboreto en primavera, guided visit, Arboreto Luis Ceballos (3+, free)
Fiestas de la Primavera de Hortaleza, celebration with cultural, sports, religious, and children’s activities, including children’s musical performances, Parque Pinar del Rey (3+, free)
Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with books, games, and surprising materials to experiment, explore, play, and learn about archaeology and the oldest civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
Tarde Deportiva: Balonmano y Tchoukball, an afternoon full of movement, cooperation, and fun, organized by Xusera, at various schools in the Usera neighborhood (3+, free)
Andresillo y el dragón, a theatrical activity designed to introduce young children to cultural heritage, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (3 to 8, free)
Concierto de Piano, un concierto diferente, Lucas will perform solo on the piano without a host in a fun concert designed especially for families with young children (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)
Artefacto, el secreto de las cosas, a space for exploring and playing with the poetics of everyday objects through their symbolic associations and “staging,” CaixaForum (4+, free)
¿Quién quiere ser ferroviario?, children’s musical theater, Museo del Ferrocarril (4 a 12)
Viaje por el sistema solar, STEM activity for the whole family and a entry to the museum, Museo Lunar (4 to 14)
The Big Bang, this show’s mission is to combine puppet theater and cinema: during the performance, miniature puppets are filmed and the image is projected directly onto a screen, Centro Cultural Conde Duque (5+)
Rebeldias Vanguardistas del Siglo XX, dramatized guided tour and activity, Casa de Mexico (5+, free)
Exploradores de lo invisible, kids create maps of imaginary worlds where geography blends with the symbolic, the emotional, and the cultural, Casa de México (5+)
Greenhouse, a workshop exploring decorative tastes throughout history and how ornamentalists and decorators took the plant kingdom as their model, Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas (5+ and 9+, free)
El primer ferrocarril de Madrid cumple ¡175 años!, family workshop, free activity with museum admission, Museo de Ferrocarril (5 to 12)
El chico + Caspervek Orquesta, screening of the Chaplin classic accompanied live by an orchestra, raising funds for a foster care association, Capitol Gran Vía (6+)
Ihé y los sonidos del Nilo, the evocative tale of Ihé, the singer of Amun, transports us to Ancient Egypt, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (6 to 10, free)
Cuentos con sabor a guayaba, folk tales from the other side of the world with the flavor and aroma of Colombia, Centro Cultural Mercado de Ibiza (6 to 10, free)
Circus Baobab, a visually stunning circus and dance show where Guinean acrobats and dancers create impressive human pyramids and perform aerial stunts at heights of over six meters, Teatro Price (8+)
Por la Herrería con tu perro, a family-friendly dog trail, Arboreto Luis Ceballos (8+, free)
Talleres en el yacimiento arqueológico de La Cabilda, a tour and excavation workshop at a 7th-century Visigothic village where kids label, document, photograph, and draw the archaeological remains, Hoyo de Manzanares (8 to 14, free)
Jugar lo común: ocio, creación y pausa necesaria, an invitation to reconnect with play, Museo de América (15+, free)

Imanes, Dinosaurios y Naturaleza, a space for scientific experimentation where little ones investigate and discover through exploration, Casa del Lector (2 to 8)
Pantomi, a character straight out of a pop art comic, magically captivates the audience through pantomime, magic, and circus acts, Jardín del Bulevar de Peña Gorbea (4+, free)
Las Guerreras K-POP, an explosion of music, dance, and color in this tribute to K-Pop, Teatro Gran Vía (4+)
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)
Artefacto, el secreto de las cosas, a space for exploring and playing with the poetics of everyday objects through their symbolic associations and “staging,” CaixaForum (4+, free)
El hada parlanchina, a show about a minstrel who is enchanted by a wizard and can’t say a single word that doesn’t make sense, Sala de Teatro La Usina (4 to 8)
Viaje por el sistema solar, STEM activity for the whole family and a entry to the museum, Museo Lunar (4 to 14)
¿Quién quiere ser ferroviario?, children’s musical theater, Museo del Ferrocarril (4 to 12)
The Big Bang, this show’s mission is to combine puppet theater and cinema: during the performance, miniature puppets are filmed and the image is projected directly onto a screen, Centro Cultural Conde Duque (5+)
El primer ferrocarril de Madrid cumple ¡175 años!, family workshop, free activity with museum admission, Museo de Ferrocarril (5 to 12)
Teatro de papel, a creative activity to explore kamishibai, the Japanese paper theater, Centro de Educación Ambiental y Cultural Maris Stella (6+)
Diccionario estrafalario, a riddles and poetry workshop, Casa del Lector (6 to 8)
El secreto de las plantas, discover the plants hidden in paintings, tapestries, furniture, and porcelain, and then create a booklet featuring your own plants, Galería de las Colecciones Reales (6 to 12)
¿Quién ha inventado esto?, a visit-workshop to learn the stories of the people who made, make, and will make telecommunications possible, Espacio Fundación Telefónica (6 to 12, free)
Maratón de fanzines (edición colectiva), a collaborative session focused on organizing, editing, and developing a shared fanzine, serving as an intensive space for shared creation, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (7 to 18)
Circus Baobab, a visually stunning circus and dance show where Guinean acrobats and dancers create impressive human pyramids and perform aerial stunts at heights of over six meters, Teatro Price (8+)
El reto de los anfibios, amphibian-inspired family workshop, Arboreto Luis Ceballos (8+, free)
Refugio para mariquitas, family eco-craft workshop to make homes for ladybugs, Arboreto Luis Ceballos (8+, free)
Talleres en el yacimiento arqueológico de La Cabilda, a tour and excavation workshop at a 7th-century Visigothic village where kids label, document, photograph, and draw the archaeological remains, Hoyo de Manzanares (8 to 14, free)

Concierto para niños y niñas a los que les gusta pintar y bailar, a participatory musical experience to move, create, and enjoy as a family, Sala Mirador (0 to 12)
Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with books, games, and materials to experiment, explore, and learn about archaeology and the world’s oldest civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
Soñando magia, a show where elegance and the absurd come together in a poetic journey full of magic and laughter, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms rock, paper, scissors into a theatrical and magical experience traversing three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
Luna Celta Community Day, storytelling, face painting, classes de gaelic, Irish dancing, Irish music, a market and more, Luna Celta (3+, free)
Billy, a film, an adaptation of the books by Catharina Valckx, highlighting values such as friendship, solidarity, and camaraderie, CaixaForum (3+)
La Letrería, a workshop entirely dedicated to symbols, where you can create your own typefaces using all kinds of materials and surfaces, CaixaForum (4+, free)
Artefacto, el secreto de las cosas, a space for exploring and playing with the poetics of everyday objects through their symbolic associations and “staging,” CaixaForum (4+, free)
Los sonidos de la Antigüedad, a participatory activity with instruments and live music that explores the sounds of Prehistory, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (5 to 8, free)
Cohetes espaciales, a museum tour and family STEM activity, Museo Lunar (5 to 12)
El misterio Picasso, a workshop where participants will paint on transparent sheets to transform the drawn images into a completely new work, Museo Picasso-CEA (6, free)
Mary Anning y la playa de los dinosaurios, a fun animated film about fossils, dinosaurs, and science, La Casa Encendida (6+)
Las Guerreras K-Pop: el show en vivo, a performance full of music, dance, and energy inspired by the K-Pop universe, Sala Tarambana (6+)
Laboratorio Sónico de Relatos Urbanos, a workshop offering a creative experience through play, observation, and sound creation, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (6+)
Observación solar, explore sunspots or coronal mass ejections with an expert, then capture what you’ve seen through drawing, Bosque Urbana de Barajas (6+, free)
Voces y ritmos del mundo, a workshop to explore body percussion and concepts such as rhythm, coordination, lateralization, attention, and teamwork, CaixaForum (6+)
Hipólita, una reina de armas tomar, a storytelling session where children learn about the values and traditions of Ancient Greece, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (6 to 10, free)
Taller de ilustración: Criaturas curiosas, invent, draw, and create your own illustrated notebook, Casa del Lector (6 to 11, free)
El misterio del sol devorado, a tour-workshop to learn how ancient peoples, such as the Maya, explored the cosmos and read the sky, Museo de América (6 to 12, free)
Los símbolos que nos unen, monedas y modelos, a workshop to learn about the importance of numismatics as a symbol of identity and culture throughout history, Museo Casa de la Moneda (6 to 12, free)
Dioramas iridiscentes, a workshop to experiment with acetate, cardstock, and textured materials to shape silhouettes inspired by the plant world, Espacio Sociocultural Marta Escudera Diaz-Tejeiro (7+, free)
Cuerpo, danza flamenco joven y ritmos urbanos, a show that has established itself as one of the finest examples of contemporary choreographic talent, Teatro Real de Retiro (7+)
Misión: entender el mundo, in this session, we’ll travel to fantastical worlds inhabited by dragons, extraordinary creatures, and places that exist only in the imagination, Casa del Lector (7 to 10, free)
Somos lo que comemos. La despensa de… las Islas Filipinas, a family workshop to discover the cultural richness of the islands by exploring ingredients, techniques, and customs, Museo Nacional de Antropología (7 to 12, free)
Fenómenos eléctricos, an interactive workshop to experiment with electricity and science, CaixaForum Madrid (8+)
OFF/ON: Escena sin filtros, a theatrical improvisation workshop designed for preteens, Casa del Lector (8+, free)
Breakdance/hip hop workshop, dance class with a professional dance instructor, Danza Alarde (8 to 12)
Juego de tronos, a scavenger hunt full of challenges and adventures to promote inclusion, equity, and cooperation in diverse teams, public schools in Usera (8 to 14, free)
Talleres en el yacimiento arqueológico de La Cabilda, a tour and excavation workshop at a 7th-century Visigothic village where kids label, document, photograph, and draw the archaeological remains, Hoyo de Manzanares (8 a 14, gratis)

Concierto para niños y niñas a los que les gusta pintar y bailar, a participatory musical experience to move, create, and enjoy as a family, Sala Mirador (0 to 12)
Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms rock, paper, scissors into a theatrical and magical experience traversing three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
Soñando magia, a show where elegance and the absurd come together in a poetic journey full of magic and laughter, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
Billy, a film, an adaptation of the books by Catharina Valckx, highlighting values such as friendship, solidarity, and camaraderie, CaixaForum (3+)
Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with books, games, and materials to experiment, explore, and learn about archaeology and the world’s oldest civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
Tormentas y fractales, a workshop to observe the shapes of lightning in the sky and reflect on its structure, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (4+, free)
Criaturas y aventuras, selección canina, a family movie screening full of adventures and lovable animals, Casa de México (4+, free)
La Letrería, a workshop entirely dedicated to symbols, where you can create your own typefaces using all kinds of materials and surfaces, CaixaForum (4+, free)
Artefacto, el secreto de las cosas, a space for exploring and playing with the poetics of everyday objects through their symbolic associations and “staging,” CaixaForum (4+, free)
Recuerdos del ayer, a tender Japanese animated film about childhood and memories, Cineteca (4+)
El hada parlanchina, a show about a minstrel who is enchanted by a wizard and can’t say a single word that doesn’t make sense, Sala de Teatro La Usina (4 to 8)
Cohetes espaciales, a museum tour and family STEM activity, Museo Lunar (5 to 12)
Mary Anning y la playa de los dinosaurios, a fun animated film about fossils, dinosaurs, and science, La Casa Encendida (6+)
Voces y ritmos del mundo, a workshop to explore body percussion and concepts such as rhythm, coordination, lateralization, attention, and teamwork, CaixaForum (6+
Las Guerreras K-Pop: el show en vivo, a performance full of music, dance, and energy inspired by the K-Pop universe, Sala Tarambana (6+)
Los símbolos que nos unen, monedas y modelos, a workshop to learn about the importance of numismatics as a symbol of identity and culture throughout history, Museo Casa de la Moneda (6 to 12, free)
El secreto de las plantas, discover the plants hidden in paintings, tapestries, furniture, and porcelain, and then create a booklet featuring your own plants, Galería de las Colecciones Reales (6 a 12)
Cuerpo, danza flamenco joven y ritmos urbanos, a show that has established itself as one of the finest examples of contemporary choreographic talent, Teatro Real de Retiro (7+)
Fenómenos eléctricos, an interactive workshop to experiment with electricity and science, CaixaForum Madrid (8+)
Talleres en el yacimiento arqueológico de La Cabilda, a tour and excavation workshop at a 7th-century Visigothic village where kids label, document, photograph, and draw the archaeological remains, Hoyo de Manzanares (8 a 14, gratis)

Get offline with your family

The Offline Club is hosting a Reading Rave this weekend! Grab your kids, grab their favorite books, and head to Retiro for a giant gathering of people… reading together. Put your phone away and spend some quality time with the people you love, outside, reading books!

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A market you won’t want to miss

Travel back to the 19th century at this market, a period event featuring tons of entertainment, children’s games, and a curated selection of craft and food stalls inspired by the Goya era. There will be tributes, reenactments, parades, performances, and much more for the whole family!