Things to Do in Madrid with Kids (June 13 – June 21)

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Hey, parents!

In this edition we’ve got a forest walk, a bug workshop, a paper-cutting workshop, a circus workshop, a lullaby workshop, an immersive solar system experience, a talent show, some neighborhood fiestas, kid’s yoga, a roller dance masterclass (we’re going to this one!), a scavenger hunt, an experimental concert for families, an animated film about a dog and a robot, a multi-award-winning circus performance, a children’s play about self-esteem and courage, and a Renaissance festival, a livestock festival, and a cultural festival!

• 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+)
• Festival Renacentista Princesa de Éboli, a grand historical reenactment that transforms Pinto with a market, parades, street theater, food, and community participation, Pinto (3+, free)
• Fiestas de San Antonio de la Florida, a traditional Madrid celebration featuring a street party, music, folk activities, and rituals, Parque de la Bombilla (3+, free)
• Mercado de motores, a market, trains, a mini train, food, live music, Museo del Ferrocarril (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)

• Día del Niño, a big celebration for kids with activities, games, and sports, Pozuelo de Alarcón (0+, free)
• Arrullos, we’ve created a cozy space where a gentle, soft-hearted game, rooted in presence and care, unfolds amidst the lullabies, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 5)
• 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+)
  
• Mercado de motores, a market, trains, a mini train,, food, live music, Museo del Ferrocarril (3+)
• Fiestas de San Antonio de la Florida, a traditional Madrid celebration featuring a street party, music, folk activities, and rituals, Parque de la Bombilla (3+, free)
• Festival Renacentista Princesa de Éboli, a grand historical reenactment that transforms Pinto with a market, parades, street theater, food, and community participation, Pinto (3+, free)

• Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game into a theatrical and magical experience traversing three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• Viaje por el Universo, through immersive projections, the audience will discover the seasons, explore the solar system, and learn to identify constellations in the night sky, Parque Santa Eugenia (3+, free)
• Pasitos, a fun comedy featuring some of Lope de Rueda’s best-known “pasos” adapted for young children, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (3+, free)
• ¿Cómo se ve Jolgorio?, participants will decorate tablecloths, work with food, create arrangements, and build small elements to transform the communal table, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+)
• El gran banquete, a feast of sound, movement, and play to celebrate together the beginning of summer and the arrival of the longest night of the year, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+)
• Carnaval en la Selva, a fun puppet and live-action show full of color, music, and laughter, Teatros Luchana (3+)
• El pequeño rey, a children’s musical for the whole family, inspired by the journeys of The Little Prince, Pinocchio, and Alice, Teatros Luchana (3+)
  

• Arrullos, we’ve created a cozy space where a gentle, soft-hearted game, rooted in presence and care, unfolds amidst the lullabies, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 5)
• Investigactiva: imanes, dinosaurios y naturaleza, a science-oriented space designed to unleash children’s innate ability to ask questions, investigate, and discover, Casa del Lector (2 to 8)
• ¿A qué sabe la luna?, a show for families, Teatros Luchana (3+)
• Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game into a theatrical and magical experience traversing three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• Pasitos, a fun comedy featuring some of Lope de Rueda’s best-known “pasos” adapted for young children, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (3+, free)
• Andresillo y el dragón, a theatrical activity designed to introduce children to cultural heritage, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (3 to 8, 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+)
• Festival Renacentista Princesa de Éboli, a grand historical reenactment that transforms Pinto with a market, parades, street theater, food, and community participation, Pinto (3+, free)
• Fiestas de San Antonio de la Florida, a traditional Madrid celebration featuring a street party, music, folk activities, and rituals, Parque de la Bombilla (3+, free)
• Mercado de motores, a market, trains, a mini train, food, live music, Museo del Ferrocarril (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+)
• Cultuletras, a cultural festival with activities, concerts, and workshops, Barrio de las Letras (4+, free)
• Mercado de las Ranas, an urban market featuring open shops, art, design, food, and a cultural atmosphere in the streets, Barrio de las Letras (4+, free)
• 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)
• Infinit, award-winning circus show which reflects the blurred beginnings and endings of everything around us, Escuela de Circo Carampa (5+)
• 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+)

• Día del Niño, a big celebration for kids with activities, games, and sports, Pozuelo de Alarcón (0+, free)
• Arrullos, we’ve created a cozy space where a gentle, soft-hearted game, rooted in presence and care, unfolds amidst the lullabies, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 5)
• 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+)
• Mercado de motores, a market, trains, a mini train,, food, live music, Museo del Ferrocarril (3+)
• Fiestas de San Antonio de la Florida, a traditional Madrid celebration featuring a street party, music, folk activities, and rituals, Parque de la Bombilla (3+, free)
• Festival Renacentista Princesa de Éboli, a grand historical reenactment that transforms Pinto with a market, parades, street theater, food, and community participation, Pinto (3+, free)
• 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+)
• Torneo de ajedrez, a participatory tournament where players of all ages compete, Círculo de Bellas Artes (4+)
• Cultuletras, a cultural festival with activities, concerts, and workshops, Barrio de las Letras (4+, free)
• Aventura en el museo, a family scavenger hunt to discover Mexican folk art through clues, challenges, and games, Casa de México (5+, free)
• VI Festival del Medio Ambiente y la Solidaridad, a family-friendly event featuring tours and activities focused on nature, sustainability, and solidarity, Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales (5+, free)
• The Forest Wastes Nothing, child-paced 4 to 5 km family adventure through cool forests and alongside the river, Navacerrada (5+)
• Family Reading Time: Egg Drop, a storytelling session and activities in English inspired by the book Egg Drop, International Institute (5 to 7)
• Tiny Worlds: Bugs & Micro-Nature, children will investigate the world of insects and other tiny details in nature, Retiro (5 to 12)
• 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)
• 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+)

• Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game into a theatrical and magical experience traversing three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• Viaje por el Universo, through immersive projections, the audience will discover the seasons, explore the solar system, and learn to identify constellations in the night sky, Parque Santa Eugenia (3+, free)
• Pasitos, a fun comedy featuring some of Lope de Rueda’s best-known “pasos” adapted for young children, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (3+, free)
• ¿Cómo se ve Jolgorio?, participants will decorate tablecloths, work with food, create arrangements, and build small elements to transform the communal table, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+)
• El gran banquete, a feast of sound, movement, and play to celebrate together the beginning of summer and the arrival of the longest night of the year, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+)
• Carnaval en la Selva, a fun puppet and live-action show full of color, music, and laughter, Teatros Luchana (3+)
• El pequeño rey, a children’s musical for the whole family, inspired by the journeys of The Little Prince, Pinocchio, and Alice, Teatros Luchana (3+)
• Yo te cuento, an oral storytelling activity as part of the Storytelling Festival, Casa del Lector (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 cumpleaños de Moflete, storytelling with the authors to celebrate the book launch, Liberespacio (4+, free)
• La Letrería, a workshop entirely dedicated to symbols so you can create your own typefaces using all kinds of materials and media, 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+)
• Festival Hispanoamericano del Siglo de Oro, caricatures, workshops, shows, and music at this family-friendly festival, Alcala de Henares (4+, free)
• Somos lo que comemos, la dispensa de las Islas Filipinas, discover the stories and traditions linked to the food of a unique archipelago, Museo Nacional de Antropología (4 to 6 and 7 to 12, free)
• La pasarela de papel, taller de recortables, a paper-cutting workshop where we become real fashion designers for a day, Museo ABC (4 to 10, free)
• Quijote Kids, a children’s musical full of songs, humor, and adventures that introduces little ones to the world of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, OFF Latina Teatro (5+)
• Robot Dreams, screening of the award-winning animated film about the friendship between a dog and a robot, followed by a presentation and family discussion, CaixaForum (+5)
• La magia está en ti, a magic show for the whole family, Teatros Luchana (5+)
• Venciendo al Monstruo Miedo, a story about self-esteem, emotions, and courage, Teatros Luchana (5+)
• VI Feria del Ganado, a fair reviving the Sierra’s livestock traditions with animal exhibits, guided horse and pony rides, and local cuisine, El Escorial (5+, free)
• Concierto de la Agrupación Musical Inclusiva, a participatory concert performed by a group of musicians with and without disabilities celebrating inclusion through music, Teatro Real (5+)
• Los sonidos de la Antigüedad, a participatory activity with instruments and live music exploring the sounds of Prehistory, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (5 to 8, free)
• Eclipses y fases lunares, a family STEM activity plus a museum visit, Museo Lunar (5 to 14)
• Voces y ritmos del mundo, a workshop to explore body percussion and concepts such as rhythm, coordination, laterality, attention, and teamwork, CaixaForum (6+)
• Arte Urbano, de los orígenes a Banksy, an exhibition on the evolution of urban art through more than 60 original works by artists, Fundación Canal (6+)
• Música y sonido, a hands-on workshop to discover how sound works and build a musical instrument, Casa de México (6+)
• DEMM26, a concert night as part of the DEMM26 festival featuring some of the most prominent artists on today’s music scene, Matadero (6+)
• Make Me Roll, a party on wheels featuring a roller dance masterclass, choreography creation, and roller disco with 80s music to enjoy skating together,, Parque de Berlin (6+, free)
• Yoga infantil: ¡celebramos el solsticio de verano!, welcome summer with a fun kids’ yoga session at the library, Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas (6 to 10, free)
• Tras la pista del grabado, visit an exhibition with a scavenger hunt followed by a craft workshop, Galería de las Colecciones Reales (6 to 12)
• Aprende a observar el firmamento y prepárate para el eclipse, presentation and family astronomy workshop to learn how to recognize the wonders of the cosmos with the naked eye, Casa del Lector (7+, free)
• Anillamiento de aves, workshop to participate in a scientific activity whose objective is to obtain information about the biology and ecology of birds, Jardín Botánico (7+)

• Arrullos, we’ve created a cozy space where a gentle, soft-hearted game, rooted in presence and care, unfolds amidst the lullabies, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 5)
• Investigactiva: imanes, dinosaurios y naturaleza, a science-oriented space designed to unleash children’s innate ability to ask questions, investigate, and discover, Casa del Lector (2 to 8)
• ¿A qué sabe la luna?, a show for families, Teatros Luchana (3+)
• Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game into a theatrical and magical experience traversing three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• Pasitos, a fun comedy featuring some of Lope de Rueda’s best-known “pasos” adapted for young children, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (3+, free)
• Andresillo y el dragón, a theatrical activity designed to introduce children to cultural heritage, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (3 to 8, free)
• Aprendiz de golondrina, a metaphor for the transition from childhood to adulthood and a tribute to all those who always find their way back home, Teatros Luchana (4+)
• DEMM26, a special performance for all ages that will highlight risk-taking and experimentation, Matadero (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)
• La Letrería, a workshop entirely dedicated to symbols so you can create your own typefaces using all kinds of materials and media, 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+)
• Festival Hispanoamericano del Siglo de Oro, caricatures, workshops, shows, and music at this family-friendly festival, Alcalá de Henares (4+, free)
• La magia está en ti, a magic show for the whole family, Teatros Luchana (5+)
• VI Feria del Ganado, a fair reviving the Sierra’s livestock traditions with animal exhibits, guided horse and pony rides, and local cuisine, El Escorial (5+, free)
• Robot Dreams, screening of the award-winning animated film about the friendship between a dog and a robot, followed by a presentation and family discussion, CaixaForum (+5
• Eclipses y fases lunares, a family STEM activity plus a museum visit, Museo Lunar (5 to 14)
• Boom, Zas, Cuidado, we’ll learn to draw letters that have fire, ice, or even vibrate, Casa del Lector (6+)
• Arte Urbano, de los orígenes a Banksy, an exhibition on the evolution of urban art through more than 60 original works by artists, Fundación Canal (6+)
• Escuela de circo, juggling, aerial, and balance workshops, Centro Deportivo Municipal Palomeras (6+)
• Mitos Griegos, Greek mythology told for families in the Homeric style, through live narration, gestures, and a few props, Teatros Luchana (6+)
• Laboratorio de texturas, a workshop to discover surprising objects from the daily lives of kings and queens, followed by a craft activity, Galería de las Colecciones Reales (6 to 12)
  

• 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)
• Festival Renacentista Princesa de Éboli, a grand historical reenactment that transforms Pinto with a market, parades, street theater, food, and community participation, Pinto (3+, free)
• Fiestas de San Antonio de la Florida, a traditional Madrid celebration featuring a street party, music, folk activities, and rituals, Parque de la Bombilla (3+, free)
• Mercado de motores, a market, trains, a mini train, food, live music, Museo del Ferrocarril (3+)
• 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+)
• Cultuletras, a cultural festival with activities, concerts, and workshops, Barrio de las Letras (4+, free)
• Mercado de las Ranas, an urban market featuring open shops, art, design, food, and a cultural atmosphere in the streets, Barrio de las Letras (4+, free)
• 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)
• Infinit, award-winning circus show which reflects the blurred beginnings and endings of everything around us, Escuela de Circo Carampa (5+)
• 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)
• Experimentarea Oceanográfica, come dive into the secrets of the ocean to discover its depths, with an incredible, almost-real experience, Museo de Ciencias Naturales (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)
• 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)

• Día del Niño, a big celebration for kids with activities, games, and sports, Pozuelo de Alarcón (0+, 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+)
• Mercado de motores, a market, trains, a mini train,, food, live music, Museo del Ferrocarril (3+)
• Fiestas de San Antonio de la Florida, a traditional Madrid celebration featuring a street party, music, folk activities, and rituals, Parque de la Bombilla (3+, free)
• Festival Renacentista Princesa de Éboli, a grand historical reenactment that transforms Pinto with a market, parades, street theater, food, and community participation, Pinto (3+, free)
• 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+)
• Torneo de ajedrez, a participatory tournament where players of all ages compete, Círculo de Bellas Artes (4+)
• Cultuletras, a cultural festival with activities, concerts, and workshops, Barrio de las Letras (4+, free)
• Aventura en el museo, a family scavenger hunt to discover Mexican folk art through clues, challenges, and games, Casa de México (5+, free)
• VI Festival del Medio Ambiente y la Solidaridad, a family-friendly event featuring tours and activities focused on nature, sustainability, and solidarity, Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales (5+, free)
• The Forest Wastes Nothing, child-paced 4 to 5 km family adventure through cool forests and alongside the river, Navacerrada (5+)
• Tiny Worlds: Bugs & Micro-Nature, children will investigate the world of insects and other tiny details in nature, Retiro (5 to 12)
• 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)
• 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+)

• Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game into a theatrical and magical experience traversing three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• Viaje por el Universo, through immersive projections, the audience will discover the seasons, explore the solar system, and learn to identify constellations in the night sky, Parque Santa Eugenia (3+, free)
• ¿Cómo se ve Jolgorio?, participants will decorate tablecloths, work with food, create arrangements, and build small elements to transform the communal table, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+)
• El gran banquete, a feast of sound, movement, and play to celebrate together the beginning of summer and the arrival of the longest night of the year, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+)
• Yo te cuento, an oral storytelling activity as part of the Storytelling Festival, Casa del Lector (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)
• La Letrería, a workshop entirely dedicated to symbols so you can create your own typefaces using all kinds of materials and media, 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+)
• Festival Hispanoamericano del Siglo de Oro, caricatures, workshops, shows, and music at this family-friendly festival, Alcalá de Henares (4+, free)
• Somos lo que comemos, la dispensa de las Islas Filipinas, discover the stories and traditions linked to the food of a unique archipelago, Museo Nacional de Antropología (4 to 6 and 7 to 12, free)
• La pasarela de papel, taller de recortables, a paper-cutting workshop where we become real fashion designers for a day, Museo ABC (4 to 10, free)
• Quijote Kids, a children’s musical full of songs, humor, and adventures that introduces little ones to the world of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, OFF Latina Teatro (5+)
• Robot Dreams, screening of the award-winning animated film about the friendship between a dog and a robot, followed by a presentation and family discussion, CaixaForum (+5)
• La magia está en ti, a magic show for the whole family, Teatros Luchana (5+)
• Venciendo al Monstruo Miedo, a story about self-esteem, emotions, and courage, Teatros Luchana (5+)
• VI Feria del Ganado, a fair reviving the Sierra’s livestock traditions with animal exhibits, guided horse and pony rides, and local cuisine, El Escorial (5+, free)
• Concierto de la Agrupación Musical Inclusiva, a participatory concert performed by a group of musicians with and without disabilities celebrating inclusion through music, Teatro Real (5+)
• Los sonidos de la Antigüedad, a participatory activity with instruments and live music exploring the sounds of Prehistory, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (5 to 8, free)
• Eclipses y fases lunares, a family STEM activity plus a museum visit, Museo Lunar (5 to 14)
• Voces y ritmos del mundo, a workshop to explore body percussion and concepts such as rhythm, coordination, laterality, attention, and teamwork, CaixaForum (6+)
• Arte Urbano, de los orígenes a Banksy, an exhibition on the evolution of urban art through more than 60 original works by artists, Fundación Canal (6+)
• Música y sonido, a hands-on workshop to discover how sound works and build a musical instrument, Casa de México (6+)
• DEMM26, a concert night as part of the DEMM26 festival featuring some of the most prominent artists on today’s music scene, Matadero (6+)
• Make Me Roll, a party on wheels featuring a roller dance masterclass, choreography creation, and roller disco with 80s music to enjoy skating together,, Parque de Berlin (6+, free)
• Yoga infantil: ¡celebramos el solsticio de verano!, welcome summer with a fun kids’ yoga session at the library, Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas (6 to 10, free)
• Tras la pista del grabado, visit an exhibition with a scavenger hunt followed by a craft workshop, Galería de las Colecciones Reales (6 to 12)
• Aprende a observar el firmamento y prepárate para el eclipse, presentation and family astronomy workshop to learn how to recognize the wonders of the cosmos with the naked eye, Casa del Lector (7+, free)
• Circus Ronaldo, a show that blends acrobatics, visual humor, live music, and physical theater into a true celebration of the most human and festive circus, Teatro Circo Price (+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 sketch the archaeological remains, Hoyo de Manzanares (8 to 14, free)
• Talent show, an afternoon to showcase talents, express, and celebrate each participant’s creativity, organized by Xusera, various public schools in Usera (8 to 14, free)
• Fábrica de historias: el arte de improvisar, a workshop where we’ll become true story hunters. Here we’re not looking for books with predetermined endings, because you decide the plot’s direction, Casa del Lector (9 to 12, free)

• Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game into a theatrical and magical experience traversing three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• Andresillo y el dragón, a theatrical activity designed to introduce children to cultural heritage, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (3 to 8, free)
• DEMM26, a special performance for all ages that will highlight risk-taking and experimentation, Matadero (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)
• La Letrería, a workshop entirely dedicated to symbols so you can create your own typefaces using all kinds of materials and media, 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+)
• Festival Hispanoamericano del Siglo de Oro, caricatures, workshops, shows, and music at this family-friendly festival, Alcala de Henares (4+, free)
• La magia está en ti, a magic show for the whole family, Teatros Luchana (5+
• VI Feria del Ganado, a fair reviving the Sierra’s livestock traditions with animal exhibits, guided horse and pony rides, and local cuisine, El Escorial (5+, free)
• Robot Dreams, screening of the award-winning animated film about the friendship between a dog and a robot, followed by a presentation and family discussion, CaixaForum (+5)
• Eclipses y fases lunares, a family STEM activity plus a museum visit, Museo Lunar (5 to 14)
• Boom, Zas, Cuidado, we’ll learn to draw letters that have fire, ice, or even vibrate, Casa del Lector (6+)
• Arte Urbano, de los orígenes a Banksy, an exhibition on the evolution of urban art through more than 60 original works by artists, Fundación Canal (6+)
• Escuela de circo, juggling, aerial, and balance workshops, Centro Deportivo Municipal Palomeras (6+)
• Mitos Griegos, Greek mythology told for families in the Homeric style, through live narration, gestures, and a few props, Teatros Luchana (6+)
• Laboratorio de texturas, a workshop to discover surprising objects from the daily lives of kings and queens, followed by a craft activity, Galería de las Colecciones Reales (6 to 12)
• Circus Ronaldo, a show that blends acrobatics, visual humor, live music, and physical theater into a true celebration of the most human and festive circus, Teatro Circo Price (+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 sketch the archaeological remains, Hoyo de Manzanares (8 to 14, free)
• Sin banquillo, this forum theater production aims to raise awareness about epilepsy and help eliminate the stigma surrounding it, Casa del Lector (9+, free)
• El caballero del cisne, immerse yourself in one of his most famous adventures, where love, honor, and bravery come together… but so do cowardice and evil, Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas (10+, free)

Wishing you a weekend full of family fun and surprisingly cooperative children.

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