Things to Do in Madrid with Kids (June 6 – June 14)

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Hey, parents!

In this edition we’ve got a body marbling workshop, a puppet show that pays homage to Jules Verne, another involving capoeira, a space rocket STEM activity, a journey to fantastical worlds inhabited by dragons, a few Japanese films, an immersive nature film featuring National Geographic images, a family acting workshop, a suminagashi workshop, a photography workshop, a rock and roll party in English, a performance featuring giant rats, and an Irish festival, complete with music, dancing, and gaelic classes!

LAE Kids is back for another year of its Spanish Immersion Summer Camp in Madrid and Malaga (ages 4-12)!

Running with the option of full or half days here in Madrid, the camp offers small groups and super creative activities; all with a solid pedagogical foundation that helps its campers improve their Spanish, whatever their level.

LAE Kids is accredited by the Instituto Cervantes and all the teachers are qualified primary/secondary teachers, as well as teachers of Spanish as a Foreign Language.

Each week has a different theme: science, art, theatre, etc. and the week ends with a visit by bus to put into practice what they’ve learned, be it the Prado, a flamenco class, the Retiro, or the natural history museum!

Final places available from now until the end of July. 

Find out more by visiting the website! 

• 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)
• Leer es jugar, storytelling with books featuring flaps, textures, and interactive elements to spark a love of reading from a very young age, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (1 to 5, 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+)
• Billy, a film, an adaptation of the books by Catharina Valckx, highlighting values such as friendship, solidarity, and camaraderie, CaixaForum (3+)
• Revive Golden City, an immersion in the world of the Wild West, with historical reenactments, camps, music, pony rides, and more, Hoyo de Manzanares (3+)
• ¡Bienvenidos a Kawailandia!, a presentation of The Kawai Sisters with the author and illustrator, featuring a coloring workshop on a cloth bag, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (3+, free)
• ¿Qué le ha pasado al monstruo Petorro?, animated presentation of Paco Cholbi’s book about a monster who learns to take care of himself, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (3+, free)
• ¡Ay, que risa!, a craft and creative writing workshop exploring humor through board games, stage sets, poems, and doggerel, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Comunidad de Madrid (3+, free)
• Poemas a la carta, a participatory poetry recital where the audience chooses topics via cards and the poet improvises verses with humor and theatrical flair, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Comunidad de Madrid (3+, free)
• Fiestas de Penagrande, face painting, music, Parcheesi tournaments, mechanical bull, inflatables, kids’ disco, and more, Parque Joaquin Lorenzo (3+, free)
• Fiestas de Aluche, bouncy castles, music, playground, foosball, basketball, VR goggles, hopscotch, arcade, giant games, and more, Recinto Ferial Parque de Aluche (3 to 16, 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)
• Luna Celta Community Day, storytelling, facepainting, classes de gaelic, Irish dancing, Irish music, a market and more, Luna Celta (3+, free)
• Revive Golden City, inmersión en el universo del western con recreaciones históricas, campamentos, música, paseos en poni y mas, Hoyo de Manzanares (3+)
• Ahora, an interactive reading of the book Ahora, followed by a workshop to make your own “moment-catcher,” with author Carmen Mateo, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (3+, free)
• Alitas de pollo: El raro de la clase, a storytelling session about friendship, inclusion, and the importance of standing up to bullying, with a musical surprise at the end, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (3+, free)
• Cuentacuentos Respira, Carmela, a dramatization of the book with a gift for attendees, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (3+, free)
• ¿De qué te ríes?: taller familiar, three mini-art workshops exploring different forms of comic expression through irony, the unusual, and the surreal, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Comunidad de Madrid (3+, free)
• Latido, presentation of a collective work featuring biographies, stories, and poems, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Comunidad de Madrid (3+, free)
• Fiestas de Penagrande, face painting, music, Parcheesi tournaments, mechanical bull, inflatables, kids’ disco, and more, Parque Joaquin Lorenzo (3+, free)
• Fiestas de Aluche, bouncy castles, music, playground, foosball, basketball, VR goggles, hopscotch, arcade, giant games, and more, Recinto Ferial Parque de Aluche (3 to 16, free)

• Family Rock and Roll Party, concert in English with AmyJo, El Bosque de Acacias (0+)
• Jugar el arte en familia, a free-play art installation featuring sensory materials where children and adults explore together without limits, Casa del Lector (1 to 5)
• Hierba fresca, a story set to music with violin and Orff instruments, in which the audience sings, claps along, and plays instruments, Casa del Lector (1 to 8)
• Paso a paso, a screening of six European animated short films featuring different techniques and styles, CaixaForum (2+)
• Gran Convoy, cars loaded with buckets, wooden sticks, chalk, logs, ropes, and fabric arrive to create a shared play space, Matadero (2+, free)
• Evripidis and His Tragedies, a confessional and self-deprecating pop concert in Greek, Spanish, and English that dances on the fine line between tragedy and the joy of living, La Casa Encendida (3+)
• Body Marbling al aire libre, a workshop on the marbling technique applied to the body, held as part of Vallecas Children’s and Youth Day, Calle del Payaso Fofó, Puente de Vallecas (3+, free)
• Cuenteando risas, a storytelling session with zany tales and unexpected endings to celebrate laughter as a family, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (3+, free)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, family-friendly space with books, games, and materials for experimenting, exploring, and learning about archaeology and ancient civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Cosquillas en las orejas, storytelling and poetry with objects, where words and play combine to tickle the ears, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (3+, free)
• Presentación de Érase una vez… los Récords de cuento, a lively gala where the EUVUR agency honors the most epic records set by characters from classic fairy tales, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (3+, free)
• Verne (Titerescena), a visual and object theater performance that pays tribute to Jules Verne’s adventure novels through the poetic language of puppetry, Teatro Valle-Inclán (3+)
• Soñando magia, a show where elegance and absurdity come together in a poetic journey filled with magic and laughter, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game of rock, paper, scissors into a theatrical and magical experience, traversing three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• Story Time for Little Ones: The Watermelon Seed, an interactive session featuring storytelling, movement, and creative expression in English based on a story, Instituto Internacional (3 and 4)
• Criaturas fabulosas: El Tótem mágico, an art workshop inspired by traditions in which animals symbolize values, where participants create their own totem using simple materials, Casa del Lector (3 to 6)

• Paso a paso, a screening of six European animated short films featuring different techniques and styles, CaixaForum (2+)
• Taller de collage, art activity for little kids, Espositivo Academy (2 and 3, free)
• La llave secreta, a storytelling session about Leonor, who travels with her parents to her family’s old mansion, Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas (3+, free)
• Soñando magia, a show where elegance and absurdity come together in a poetic journey filled with magic and laughter, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, family-friendly space with books, games, and materials for experimenting, exploring, and learning about archaeology and ancient civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Verne (Titerescena), a visual and object theater performance that pays tribute to Jules Verne’s adventure novels through the poetic language of puppetry, Teatro Valle-Inclán (3+)
• La fantástica banda, a musical show that invites you to journey to the Land of Forgotten Toys alongside characters and songs for the whole family, Casa de México (3+)
• Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game of rock, paper, scissors into a theatrical and magical experience, traversing three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob (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)
• 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)
• Leer es jugar, storytelling with books featuring flaps, textures, and interactive elements to spark a love of reading from a very young age, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (1 to 5, 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+)
• Billy, a film, an adaptation of the books by Catharina Valckx, highlighting values such as friendship, solidarity, and camaraderie, CaixaForum (3+)
• Revive Golden City, an immersion in the world of the Wild West, with historical reenactments, camps, music, pony rides, and more, Hoyo de Manzanares (3+)
• ¡Bienvenidos a Kawailandia!, a presentation of The Kawai Sisters with the author and illustrator, featuring a coloring workshop on a cloth bag, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (3+, free)
• ¿Qué le ha pasado al monstruo Petorro?, animated presentation of Paco Cholbi’s book about a monster who learns to take care of himself, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (3+, free)
• ¡Ay, que risa!, a craft and creative writing workshop exploring humor through board games, stage sets, poems, and doggerel, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Comunidad de Madrid (3+, free)
• Poemas a la carta, a participatory poetry recital where the audience chooses topics via cards and the poet improvises verses with humor and theatrical flair, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Comunidad de Madrid (3+, free)
• Fiestas de Penagrande, face painting, music, Parcheesi tournaments, mechanical bull, inflatables, kids’ disco, and more, Parque Joaquin Lorenzo (3+, free)
• Fiestas de Aluche, bouncy castles, music, playground, foosball, basketball, VR goggles, hopscotch, arcade, giant games, and more, Recinto Ferial Parque de Aluche (3 to 16, 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)
• Taller de ilustración de Steve Smallman, the author of The Little Sheep Who Came to Dinner will demonstrate his creative process and draw alongside the kids, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (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+)
• Lorax, screening of the movie The Lorax followed by an outdoor activity in the garden focusing on the environment and biodiversity, Real Jardín Botánico (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)
• Orquesta para un banquete, a workshop where participants identify sounds from a banquet, build instruments, and together create a collective choral and instrumental score, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (6 to 16)
• 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)
• El diario de Wiska con Harriet Muncaster, book presentation and workshop to build a 3D Wiskling house using natural materials and interior lighting, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (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)
• Luna Celta Community Day, storytelling, facepainting, classes de gaelic, Irish dancing, Irish music, a market and more, Luna Celta (3+, free)
• Revive Golden City, inmersión en el universo del western con recreaciones históricas, campamentos, música, paseos en poni y mas, Hoyo de Manzanares (3+)
• Ahora, an interactive reading of the book Ahora, followed by a workshop to make your own “moment-catcher,” with author Carmen Mateo, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (3+, free)
• Alitas de pollo: El raro de la clase, a storytelling session about friendship, inclusion, and the importance of standing up to bullying, with a musical surprise at the end, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (3+, free)
• Cuentacuentos Respira, Carmela, a dramatization of the book with a gift for attendees, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (3+, free)
• ¿De qué te ríes?: taller familiar, three mini-art workshops exploring different forms of comic expression through irony, the unusual, and the surreal, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Comunidad de Madrid (3+, free)
• Latido, presentation of a collective work featuring biographies, stories, and poems, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Comunidad de Madrid (3+, free)
• Fiestas de Penagrande, face painting, music, Parcheesi tournaments, mechanical bull, inflatables, kids’ disco, and more, Parque Joaquin Lorenzo (3+, free)
• Fiestas de Aluche, bouncy castles, music, playground, foosball, basketball, VR goggles, hopscotch, arcade, giant games, and more, Recinto Ferial Parque de Aluche (3 to 16, 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)
• Abremente: circuito de retos y preguntas, a team-based question-and-answer game where you advance based on correct answers, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (5 to 10, free)
• 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+)

• Family Rock and Roll Party, concert in English with AmyJo, El Bosque de Acacias (0+)
• Jugar el arte en familia, a free-play art installation featuring sensory materials where children and adults explore together without limits, Casa del Lector (1 to 5)
• Hierba fresca, a story set to music with violin and Orff instruments, in which the audience sings, claps along, and plays instruments, Casa del Lector (1 to 8)
• Paso a paso, a screening of six European animated short films featuring different techniques and styles, CaixaForum (2+)
• Gran Convoy, cars loaded with buckets, wooden sticks, chalk, logs, ropes, and fabric arrive to create a shared play space, Matadero (2+, free)
• Evripidis and His Tragedies, a confessional and self-deprecating pop concert in Greek, Spanish, and English that dances on the fine line between tragedy and the joy of living, La Casa Encendida (3+)
• Body Marbling al aire libre, a workshop on the marbling technique applied to the body, held as part of Vallecas Children’s and Youth Day, Calle del Payaso Fofó, Puente de Vallecas (3+, free)
• Cuenteando risas, a storytelling session with zany tales and unexpected endings to celebrate laughter as a family, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (3+, free)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, family-friendly space with books, games, and materials for experimenting, exploring, and learning about archaeology and ancient civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Cosquillas en las orejas, storytelling and poetry with objects, where words and play combine to tickle the ears, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (3+, free)
• Presentación de Érase una vez… los Récords de cuento, a lively gala where the EUVUR agency honors the most epic records set by characters from classic fairy tales, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (3+, free)
• Verne (Titerescena), a visual and object theater performance that pays tribute to Jules Verne’s adventure novels through the poetic language of puppetry, Teatro Valle-Inclán (3+)
• Soñando magia, a show where elegance and absurdity come together in a poetic journey filled with magic and laughter, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game of rock, paper, scissors into a theatrical and magical experience, traversing three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• Story Time for Little Ones: The Watermelon Seed, an interactive session featuring storytelling, movement, and creative expression in English based on a story, Instituto Internacional (3 and 4)
• Criaturas fabulosas: El Tótem mágico, an art workshop inspired by traditions in which animals symbolize values, where participants create their own totem using simple materials, Casa del Lector (3 to 6)
• La Niña Jaguar, a show featuring puppets, capoeira, and Latin American folk culture inspired by the true story of a girl who loses her family and must work in the fields, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres del Retiro (4+, free)
• La Letrería, a workshop entirely dedicated to typography, 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)
• Somos Naturaleza, an immersive audiovisual experience featuring images from National Geographic and generative digital art that invites you to reconnect with the planet’s ecosystems, CaixaForum (4+)
• Taller de ideas para un verano divertido, summer-themed arts and crafts workshop, Librería Liberespacio (5+)
• ¡Luces, Cámara, Emoción!, a family acting workshop where parents and children step into the shoes of characters from Coco, Casa de México (5+, free)
• Estampando carcajadas, a stamping workshop to explore laughter as a visual language, turning gestures and emotions into unique images, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (5+, free)
• Suminagashi, a workshop on a Japanese technique that seems like quiet magic and invites us to embrace chance as part of the creative act, Museo de Artes Decorativas (6+, free)
• RATS, a dynamic visual theater performance by the Campi qui pugui company, Parque de la Vaguada (6+, free)
• Crea tu propio fanzine, a workshop to create a complete fanzine inspired by the characters from the comic Los Morfis, including tips from the author, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (6+, free)
• Voces y ritmos del mundo, a workshop to explore body percussion and concepts such as rhythm, coordination, laterality, attention, and teamwork, CaixaForum (6+)
• Diseña tu personaje del bosque, a workshop for kids to create their own creature from the magical forest by combining elements of different animals, with the author guiding the process, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (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+)

• Paso a paso, a screening of six European animated short films featuring different techniques and styles, CaixaForum (2+)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, family-friendly space with books, games, and materials for experimenting, exploring, and learning about archaeology and ancient civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• La llave secreta, a storytelling session about Leonor, who travels with her parents to her family’s old mansion, Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas (3+, free)
• Soñando magia, a show where elegance and absurdity come together in a poetic journey filled with magic and laughter, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• Verne (Titerescena), a visual and object theater performance that pays tribute to Jules Verne’s adventure novels through the poetic language of puppetry, Teatro Valle-Inclán (3+)
• La fantástica banda, a musical show that invites you to journey to the Land of Forgotten Toys alongside characters and songs for the whole family, Casa de México (3+)
• Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game of rock, paper, scissors into a theatrical and magical experience, traversing three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• La Niña Jaguar, a show featuring puppets, capoeira, and Latin American folk culture inspired by the true story of a girl who loses her family and must work in the fields, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres del Retiro (4+, free)
• HOP!, a contemporary circus show featuring acrobatics, humor, and creativity, Teatro Circo Price (4+)
• La Letrería, a workshop entirely dedicated to typography, 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)
• Somos Naturaleza, an immersive audiovisual experience featuring images from National Geographic and generative digital art that invites you to reconnect with the planet’s ecosystems, CaixaForum (4+)
• Aventura en el museo, a family scavenger hunt to discover Mexican folk art through clues, challenges, and games, Casa de México (5+, free)
• Family Reading Time: Egg Drop, a storytelling session and activities in English inspired by the book Egg Drop, International Institute (5 to 7)
• RATS, a dynamic visual theater performance by the Campi qui pugui company, Parque de la Vaguada (6+, free)
• Voces y ritmos del mundo, a workshop to explore body percussion and concepts such as rhythm, coordination, laterality, attention, and teamwork, CaixaForum (6+)
• Boni vs Mono, a workshop to create a bookmark featuring the characters from Boni vs. Mono, Feria del Libro de Madrid – Pabellón Infantil (6+, free)
• Haz tu propia varita mágica, creative workshop to design a wand inspired by fantasy worlds, Feria del Libro de Madrid – Pabellón Infantil (6 to 9, free)
• Caligramas: arqueólogos más allá de las palabras, creative workshop to explore archaeology and writing through calligrams, Museo de América (6 to 12, free)
• Panópolis. Ficciones de pan y monstruos, workshop to explore bread as a creative material, using loaves, rolls, and buns to build a city on the table, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (6 to 16)
• 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+)

• 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+)
• Billy, a film, an adaptation of the books by Catharina Valckx, highlighting values such as friendship, solidarity, and camaraderie, CaixaForum (3+)
• Revive Golden City, an immersion in the world of the Wild West, with historical reenactments, camps, music, pony rides, and more, Hoyo de Manzanares (3+)
• ¡Bienvenidos a Kawailandia!, a presentation of The Kawai Sisters with the author and illustrator, featuring a coloring workshop on a cloth bag, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (3+, free)
• ¡Ay, que risa!, a craft and creative writing workshop exploring humor through board games, stage sets, poems, and doggerel, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Comunidad de Madrid (3+, free)
• Poemas a la carta, a participatory poetry recital where the audience chooses topics via cards and the poet improvises verses with humor and theatrical flair, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Comunidad de Madrid (3+, free)
• Fiestas de Penagrande, face painting, music, Parcheesi tournaments, mechanical bull, inflatables, kids’ disco, and more, Parque Joaquin Lorenzo (3+, free)
• Fiestas de Aluche, bouncy castles, music, playground, foosball, basketball, VR goggles, hopscotch, arcade, giant games, and more, Recinto Ferial Parque de Aluche (3 to 16, 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)
• 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+)
• Lorax, screening of the movie The Lorax followed by an outdoor activity in the garden focusing on the environment and biodiversity, Real Jardín Botánico (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)
• Orquesta para un banquete, a workshop where participants identify sounds from a banquet, build instruments, and together create a collective choral and instrumental score, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (6 to 16)
• 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)
• El diario de Wiska con Harriet Muncaster, book presentation and workshop to build a 3D Wiskling house using natural materials and interior lighting, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (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, 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)
• 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)
• Luna Celta Community Day, storytelling, facepainting, classes de gaelic, Irish dancing, Irish music, a market and more, Luna Celta (3+, free)
• Revive Golden City, inmersión en el universo del western con recreaciones históricas, campamentos, música, paseos en poni y mas, Hoyo de Manzanares (3+)
• Ahora, an interactive reading of the book Ahora, followed by a workshop to make your own “moment-catcher,” with author Carmen Mateo, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (3+, free)
• Alitas de pollo: El raro de la clase, a storytelling session about friendship, inclusion, and the importance of standing up to bullying, with a musical surprise at the end, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (3+, free)
• ¿De qué te ríes?: taller familiar, three mini-art workshops exploring different forms of comic expression through irony, the unusual, and the surreal, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Comunidad de Madrid (3+, free)
• Latido, presentation of a collective work featuring biographies, stories, and poems , Feria del Libro – Pabellón Comunidad de Madrid (3+, free)
• Fiestas de Penagrande, face painting, music, Parcheesi tournaments, mechanical bull, inflatables, kids’ disco, and more, Parque Joaquin Lorenzo (3+, free)
• Fiestas de Aluche, bouncy castles, music, playground, foosball, basketball, VR goggles, hopscotch, arcade, giant games, and more, Recinto Ferial Parque de Aluche (3 to 16, 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)
• Abremente: circuito de retos y preguntas, a team-based question-and-answer game where you advance based on correct answers, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (5 to 10, free)
• 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 to 14, free)

• Hierba fresca, a story set to music with violin and Orff instruments, in which the audience sings, claps along, and plays instruments, Casa del Lector (1 to 8)
• Presentación de Érase una vez… los Récords de cuento, a lively gala where the EUVUR agency honors the most epic records set by characters from classic fairy tales, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (3+, free)
• Verne (Titerescena), a visual and object theater performance that pays tribute to Jules Verne’s adventure novels through the poetic language of puppetry, Teatro Valle-Inclán (3+)
• Soñando magia, a show where elegance and absurdity come together in a poetic journey filled with magic and laughter, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game of rock, paper, scissors into a theatrical and magical experience, traversing three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• Cuenteando risas, a storytelling session with zany tales and unexpected endings to celebrate laughter as a family, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (3+, free)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, family-friendly space with books, games, and materials for experimenting, exploring, and learning about archaeology and ancient civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• La Letrería, a workshop entirely dedicated to typography, 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)
• Somos Naturaleza, an immersive audiovisual experience featuring images from National Geographic and generative digital art that invites you to reconnect with the planet’s ecosystems, CaixaForum (4+)
• Taller de ideas para un verano divertido, summer-themed arts and crafts workshop, Librería Liberespacio (5+)
• ¡Luces, Cámara, Emoción!, a family acting workshop where parents and children step into the shoes of characters from Coco, Casa de México (5+, free)
• Estampando carcajadas, a stamping workshop to explore laughter as a visual language, turning gestures and emotions into unique images, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (5+, free)
• Suminagashi, a workshop on a Japanese technique that seems like quiet magic and invites us to embrace chance as part of the creative act, Museo de Artes Decorativas (6+, free)
• RATS, a dynamic visual theater performance by the Campi qui pugui company, Parque de la Vaguada (6+, free)
• Crea tu propio fanzine, a workshop to create a complete fanzine inspired by the characters from the comic Los Morfis, including tips from the author, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (6+, free)
• Voces y ritmos del mundo, a workshop to explore body percussion and concepts such as rhythm, coordination, laterality, attention, and teamwork, CaixaForum (6+)
• Diseña tu personaje del bosque, a workshop for kids to create their own creature from the magical forest by combining elements of different animals, with the author guiding the process, Feria del Libro – Pabellón Infantil (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+)
• Fenómenos eléctricos, an interactive workshop to experiment with electricity and science, CaixaForum (8+)
• La gran fiesta de Telmo Lobo, a presentation of the third book in the series featuring a musical reading by the author, surprises, and a scavenger hunt for the whole family, Casa del Lector (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)
• Dia del Mundialito Usera, a tournament full of play, cooperation, and movement to promote physical and emotional well-being, local public schools (8 to 14, free)
• Taller de introducción al videomapping, taller to learn to create light projections adapted to three-dimensional surfaces using free tools, Espacio Fundación Telefónica (9 to 13 and 14 to 18, free)
• El arte de mirar, a photography workshop to learn how to train the eye, explore light and composition, and transform everyday life into small visual stories, Casa del Lector (10 to 12, free)
• Tú diriges la orquesta, interactive musical experience where attendees actually lead an orquesta, Parque de Berlin (12+, free)

• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, family-friendly space with books, games, and materials for experimenting, exploring, and learning about archaeology and ancient civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Verne (Titerescena), a visual and object theater performance that pays tribute to Jules Verne’s adventure novels through the poetic language of puppetry, Teatro Valle-Inclán (3+)
• La fantástica banda, a musical show that invites you to journey to the Land of Forgotten Toys alongside characters and songs for the whole family, Casa de México (3+)
• Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game of rock, paper, scissors into a theatrical and magical experience, traversing three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• La Niña Jaguar, a show featuring puppets, capoeira, and Latin American folk culture inspired by the true story of a girl who loses her family and must work in the fields, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres del Retiro (4+, free)
• HOP!, a contemporary circus show featuring acrobatics, humor, and creativity, Teatro Circo Price (4+)
• La Letrería, a workshop entirely dedicated to typography, 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)
• Somos Naturaleza, an immersive audiovisual experience featuring images from National Geographic and generative digital art that invites you to reconnect with the planet’s ecosystems, CaixaForum (4+)
• Aventura en el museo, a family scavenger hunt to discover Mexican folk art through clues, challenges, and games, Casa de México (5+, free)
• RATS, a dynamic visual theater performance by the Campi qui pugui company, Parque de la Vaguada (6+, free)
• Voces y ritmos del mundo, a workshop to explore body percussion and concepts such as rhythm, coordination, laterality, attention, and teamwork, CaixaForum (6+)
• Boni vs Mono, a workshop to create a bookmark featuring the characters from Boni vs. Mono, Feria del Libro de Madrid – Pabellón Infantil (6+, free)
• Haz tu propia varita mágica, creative workshop to design a wand inspired by fantasy worlds, Feria del Libro de Madrid – Pabellón Infantil (6 to 9, free)
• Caligramas: arqueólogos más allá de las palabras, creative workshop to explore archaeology and writing through calligrams, Museo de América (6 to 12, free)
• Panópolis. Ficciones de pan y monstruos, workshop to explore bread as a creative material, using loaves, rolls, and buns to build a city on the table, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (6 to 16)
• 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 (8+)
• Mariposas en el jardín en primavera, a workshop on identifying butterflies while learning about their role in biodiversity, Jardín Botánico (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 to 14, free)
• Tú diriges la orquesta, interactive musical experience where attendees actually lead an orquesta, Parque de Berlin (12+, free)
• Summer Wars, screening of the acclaimed Japanese animated film about family, friendship, and virtual worlds, Cineteca (12+)

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