Things to do in Madrid with Kids (October 10 – October 18, 2026)

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Hey, families!

In this edition, we’ve got several free activities in squares across the center as part of the Plazas Vivas festival, an environmentally-conscious puppet show, a group session to learn Spanish lullabies, a film about astronomy, another about paleontology, two bird banding activities, a collaborative fanzine workshop, the Mercado de Motores at the Railway Museum, a very special library filled with sounds and imagination, and lots more!

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a playful landscape inspired by gardens, irrigation ditches, shelters, and agricultural architecture, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 13, free)
• Buenos días, mundo, a puppet show that invites us to explore and care for our environment, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (6 months, free)
• Miniclásica: Descubriendo el jazz, a family concert to introduce young children to the world of jazz and its different sounds, Teatro Real del Retiro (1+)
• La Ratita Presumifasol, a children’s music and storytelling show based on the tale of The Vain Little Mouse, Imprenta Municipal (1 to 8, free)
• Taller de Zoolápices, create original animal-shaped pencil holders using paper rolls and other reused materials; reservations at [email protected], Centro de Educación Ambiental y Cultural Maris Stella (3+, free)
• Taller XarxaRed: sesión familiar, we invite families to join us in knitting a large blanket together, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+)
• El flautista de Hamelín, a performance that offers a profound exploration of the relationship between art and childhood and an invitation to reflect together, Teatro Alcázar (3+)
  

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a playful landscape inspired by gardens, irrigation ditches, shelters, and agricultural architecture, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 13, free)
• Buenos días, mundo, a puppet show that invites us to explore and care for our environment, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (6 months, free)
• ¿A qué sabe la luna? a play for babies in which animals want to find out what it tastes like, Teatros Luchana (1+)
• Miniclásica: Descubriendo el jazz, a family concert to introduce young children to the world of jazz and its different sounds, Teatro Real del Retiro (1+)
• Jugar a construir, we’ll combine pieces, test structures, solve challenges, and invent new ways to use, live in, and share spaces, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (2 to 9, free)
• El flautista de Hamelín, a performance that offers a profound exploration of the relationship between art and childhood and an invitation to reflect together, Teatro Alcázar (3+)

• La ardilla Lula y el tesoro del bosque, join Lula on an adventure through the forest as she discovers the value of friendship and caring for nature, Sala Bululú (0 to 5)
• El cielo de Cloe, a fulldome film session in which Cloe teaches a fun-filled class where kids learn amazing things about astronomy, Planetario Madrid (0 to 6)
• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a play landscape inspired by vegetable gardens, irrigation ditches, shelters, and agricultural structures, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 14, free)
• Nanando, a heartwarming experience for the youngest children that invites them to discover the world of dreams, imagination, and emotions, Sala Bululú (6 months to 8)
• Entre nanas y corros, sing, play, and discover lullabies, songs, nursery rhymes, and circle games from the Spanish oral tradition as a family, Imprenta Municipal (1 to 3, free)
• Jugar a construir, build, stack, fit pieces together, and experiment with all kinds of blocks to create huts, cities, landscapes, and little worlds, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (2 to 9, free)
• El cuerpo humano, experiment with anatomical models, microscopes, magnifying glasses, books, and creative activities to discover the human body, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Talleres infantiles de fin de semana, visit an exhibition related to dance, theater, and music, followed by a hands-on arts-and-crafts workshop, Museo del Traje (3 to 6, free)
  

• Rita la mariquita, join Rita on a heartwarming adventure filled with songs, games, and discoveries as she learns about friendship and nature, Sala Bululú (0 to 4)
• El cielo de Cloe, a fulldome film session in which Cloe teaches a fun-filled class where kids learn amazing things about astronomy, Planetario Madrid (0 to 6)
• El otoño se enciende, yhe courtyard will be transformed into an autumnal landscape of experimentation and discovery, La Casa Encendida (0 to 6, free)
• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a play landscape inspired by vegetable gardens, irrigation ditches, shelters, and agricultural structures, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 14, free)
• Jugar a construir, build, stack, fit pieces together, and experiment with all kinds of blocks to create huts, cities, landscapes, and little worlds, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (2 to 9, free)
• El cuerpo humano, experiment with anatomical models, microscopes, magnifying glasses, books, and creative activities to discover the human body, CaixaForum (3+, free)

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a playful landscape inspired by gardens, irrigation ditches, shelters, and agricultural architecture, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 13, free)
• Buenos días, mundo, a puppet show that invites us to explore and care for our environment, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (6 months, free)
• Miniclásica: Descubriendo el jazz, a family concert to introduce young children to the world of jazz and its different sounds, Teatro Real del Retiro (1+)
• La Ratita Presumifasol, a children’s music and storytelling show based on the tale of The Vain Little Mouse, Imprenta Municipal (1 to 8, free)
• Taller de Zoolápices, create original animal-shaped pencil holders using paper rolls and other reused materials; reservations at [email protected], Centro de Educación Ambiental y Cultural Maris Stella (3+, free)
• Taller XarxaRed: sesión familiar, we invite families to join us in knitting a large blanket together, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+)
• El flautista de Hamelín, a performance that offers a profound exploration of the relationship between art and childhood and an invitation to reflect together, Teatro Alcázar (3+)
• Mercado de Motores, explore this unique market featuring design booths, food, music, and activities for the whole family, Museo del Ferrocarril (4+, free)
• Biblioteca de ruidos y sonidos, step into a very special library where sounds, music, and imagination take center stage in a theatrical experience designed for discovery and listening, Teatro Valle-Inclán (4+)
• Yoga infantil, a yoga session tailored for children to move, relax, and discover different poses, Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas (4+, free)
• Artefacto: Todos los cuerpos forman el paisaje, a workshop that invites participants to imagine and create shared landscapes using their own bodies, CaixaForum (4+)
• Actividades familiares de la Semana de la Arquitectura, various activities and workshops for children to discover architecture in a fun and interactive way, various locations (4+, free)
• Ciudades, a workshop to collectively build an imaginary city using small pieces, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (4+)
• Pequeños Hortelanos, an activity to discover the world of gardening and learn about plants and cultivation in a hands-on way, Aula ambiental La Cabaña del Retiro (4 to 7, free)
• Animek2: Retrospectiva Miyazaki, a film series dedicated to the cinematic universe of Hayao Miyazaki; this time featuring Ponyo, Cine Paz (5+)
• El cuento de la princesa Kaguya, a screening of the beautiful film by Isao Takahata from Studio Ghibli, based on a traditional Japanese folktale, La Casa Encendida (5+)
• Galas Circo Atayde, a Mexican circus show featuring acrobats, jugglers, and international performers for the whole family to enjoy, Teatro Circo Price (5+)
• Cuaderno de otoño 26/27, create an exploration notebook to draw, jot down notes, and collect little observations from the park, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (6+)
• Rodrigo’s Really Cool Cinema Club, movie screenings in English designed especially for families, followed by a workshop, Madrid (6+)
• Un viaje al interior de la materia, discover how science allows us to study mummies and ancient artifacts, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (6 to 10)
• Taller Identificación de las aves migratorias, Discover how to identify migratory birds and the fascinating facts about their incredibly long journeys; reservations at [email protected], Centro de Educación Ambiental y Cultural Maris Stella (7+, free)
  

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a playful landscape inspired by gardens, irrigation ditches, shelters, and agricultural architecture, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 13, free)
• Buenos días, mundo, a puppet show that invites us to explore and care for our environment, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (6 months, free)
• ¿A qué sabe la luna? a play for babies in which animals want to find out what it tastes like, Teatros Luchana (1+)
• Miniclásica: Descubriendo el jazz, a family concert to introduce young children to the world of jazz and its different sounds, Teatro Real del Retiro (1+)
• Jugar a construir, we’ll combine pieces, test structures, solve challenges, and invent new ways to use, live in, and share spaces, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (2 to 9, free)
• El flautista de Hamelín, a performance that offers a profound exploration of the relationship between art and childhood and an invitation to reflect together, Teatro Alcázar (3+)
• Mercado de Motores, explore this unique market featuring design booths, food, music, and activities for the whole family, Museo del Ferrocarril (4+, free)
• Biblioteca de ruidos y sonidos, step into a very special library where sounds, music, and imagination take center stage in a theatrical experience designed for discovery and listening, Teatro Valle-Inclán (4+)
• Artefacto: Todos los cuerpos forman el paisaje, a workshop that invites participants to imagine and create shared landscapes using their own bodies, CaixaForum (4+)
• Actividades familiares de la Semana de la Arquitectura, various activities and workshops for children to discover architecture in a fun and interactive way, various locations (4+, free)
• Cortometrajes profesionales de animación y ficción, selección de cortometrajes nacionales e internacionales de animación y ficción para disfrutar de historias diferentes en pantalla grande, Cineteca (5+)
• Animek2: Retrospectiva Miyazaki, a film series dedicated to the cinematic universe of Hayao Miyazaki; this time featuring Ponyo, Cine Paz (5+)
• Galas Circo Atayde, a Mexican circus show featuring acrobats, jugglers, and international performers for the whole family to enjoy, Teatro Circo Price (5+)
• Cuaderno de otoño 26/27, create an exploration notebook to draw, jot down notes, and collect little observations from the park, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (6+)
• Día Internacional de la Niña, a theatrical performance and an educational workshop where children can reflect on values such as equality, respect, and inclusion, Paseo Federico Garcia Lorca (6+, free)

• La ardilla Lula y el tesoro del bosque, join Lula on an adventure through the forest as she discovers the value of friendship and caring for nature, Sala Bululú (0 to 5)
• El cielo de Cloe, a fulldome film session in which Cloe teaches a fun-filled class where kids learn amazing things about astronomy, Planetario Madrid (0 to 6)
• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a play landscape inspired by vegetable gardens, irrigation ditches, shelters, and agricultural structures, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 14, free)
• Nanando, a heartwarming experience for the youngest children that invites them to discover the world of dreams, imagination, and emotions, Sala Bululú (6 months to 8)
• Jugar a construir, build, stack, fit pieces together, and experiment with all kinds of blocks to create huts, cities, landscapes, and little worlds, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (2 to 9, free)
• El cuerpo humano, experiment with anatomical models, microscopes, magnifying glasses, books, and creative activities to discover the human body, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Talleres infantiles de fin de semana, visit an exhibition related to dance, theater, and music, followed by a hands-on arts-and-crafts workshop, Museo del Traje (3 to 6, free)
• Planeta Tierra, a fun puppet show that explores how life began, the creatures that inhabit the planet, and what we can do to protect it, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (4+, free)
• Family Fun Fest, enjoy a morning full of activities and events for the whole family at Retiro Park (4+, free)
• Fiesta de la calabaza, live music, farmers’ market, pumpkin contest, CEA El Retiro (4+, free)
• Artefacto: todos los cuerpos forman el paisaje, play, build, and experiment with your body and sculptural elements to create shared landscapes, CaixaForum (4+)
• Acampada en el museo, spend the afternoon at the museum on a scavenger hunt, then sleep among the exhibits and animals, Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales (4+)
• Intro a la clásica: diver clásica, discover classical music in a fun and engaging way during an outdoor activity, Plaza Turno de Oficio (4+, free)
• La fábrica musical, activity for families, Plaza de las Comendadoras (4+, free)
• Los Meñiques de la Casa y Saritah Bebé: Baila a lo Loco, a children’s show full of music, dance, and popular songs with an energetic production, Gran Teatro CaixaBank Príncipe Pío (4+)
• Mitos griegos para niños, a fun theatrical journey through the most fascinating stories of Greek mythology, adapted for the whole family, Teatros Luchana (4+)
• Galas Circo Atayde, a Mexican circus show featuring acrobats, jugglers, and international performers, a show for the whole family, Teatro Circo Price (5+)
• Misión Eco-Héroes, become a guardian of nature and have fun learning how to care for and protect the park and the environment, Centro de Educación Ambiental y Cultural Maris Stella (5+, free)
• Clownania, a clown show full of humor, games, and zany situations for the whole family to enjoy, Teatro Tarambana (5+)
• El Principito, travel with the Little Prince across different planets in a theatrical adaptation of Saint-Exupéry’s classic tale, Teatro Sanpol (5+)
• Crea una corona de otoño, storytime followed by a creative workshop to make a decorative wreath inspired by autumn, Librería Rafael Alberti (5+)
• Elias Aguirre, a performance as part of Cuerpo Romo – 11th Contemporary Dance Festival, Matadero (5+)
• Cocinando vanguardia, step into the shoes of a designer to reimagine the world of objects through an avant-garde lens, Museo de Artes Decorativas (5 to 8, 9 to 13, free)
• Ingenieros espaciales, family STEM activity plus a museum tour, Museo Lunar (5 to 12)
• Sesión de experimentación de los colores de las avecinas, explore the colors of the birds by combining nature observation, science, and creative activities, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (6+, free)
• Mirando al techo, mirando al suelo, after visiting the palace, we’ll create a floor design using geometric patterns, Museo Cerralbo (6 to 12, free)
• Sonidos de la Antigüedad, discover what music sounded like in prehistoric times, among the Iberians, and the Celts through instruments and live music, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (6 to 12, free)
• Anillamiento científico, become a scientist for a day and see up close how birds are banded and how this helps in the study of species, SEO Birdlife (7+)
• Taller de anillamiento de aves, observe birds up close and participate in a citizen science activity to learn about their behavior and ecology, Real Jardín Botánico (7+)
• Estructuras infinitas, build triangles, squares, and other shapes using thousands of pieces to create a geometric landscape that changes every day, CaixaForum (7+, free)
• Polaris, a film about James, a tourist penguin from the South Pole, and Vladimir, a funny bear from the North Pole, Planetario Madrid (7+)

• Rita la mariquita, join Rita on a heartwarming adventure filled with songs, games, and discoveries as she learns about friendship and nature, Sala Bululú (0 to 4)
• El cielo de Cloe, a fulldome film session in which Cloe teaches a fun-filled class where kids learn amazing things about astronomy, Planetario Madrid (0 to 6)
• El otoño se enciende, the courtyard will be transformed into an autumnal landscape of experimentation and discovery, La Casa Encendida (0 to 6, free)
• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a play landscape inspired by vegetable gardens, irrigation ditches, shelters, and agricultural structures, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 14, free)
• Jugar a construir, build, stack, fit pieces together, and experiment with all kinds of blocks to create huts, cities, landscapes, and little worlds, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (2 to 9, free)
• El cuerpo humano, experiment with anatomical models, microscopes, magnifying glasses, books, and creative activities to discover the human body, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Zumikids, en la plaza de la Corrala, a musical and playful activity designed for little ones, featuring an hour of outdoor fun, Plaza de la Corrala (4+, free)
• Mary Anning y la playa de los dinosaurios, discover the story of Mary Anning, one of the great pioneers of paleontology, Cineteca (4+)
• HOP, a circus show featuring movement and acrobatics that plays with balance, humor, and imagination, Teatro Circo Price (4+)
• Planeta Tierra, a fun puppet show that explores how life began, the creatures that inhabit the planet, and what we can do to protect it, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (4+, free)
• Artefacto: todos los cuerpos forman el paisaje, play, build, and experiment with your body and sculptural elements to create shared landscapes, CaixaForum (4+)
• ¿Te suena Manon Lescaut, de G. Puccini?, discover the world of opera in a family music workshop featuring stories, songs, mini-concerts, and unusual instruments, Real Teatro de Retiro (4+)
• Mitos griegos para niños, a fun theatrical journey through the most fascinating stories of Greek mythology, adapted for the whole family, Teatros Luchana (4+)
• Tejer la memoria. Danzar los tejidos, a tour of the exhibition followed by a biodance workshop featuring music, movement, and games, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (4 to 9)
• Laboratorio espacial, a family STEM activity plus a museum tour, Museo Lunar (4 to 12)
• Líneas de narrativa, a workshop to explore the languages of fanzines and comics through autobiographical, collaborative, and/or experimental graphic stories, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (5+)
• Galas Circo Atayde, a Mexican circus show featuring acrobats, jugglers, and international performers, a show for the whole family, Teatro Circo Price (5+)
• Papel: experimentación, workshop to explore materials and work with photocopying, monochrome art, collage, stamps, and accessible printmaking techniques, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (5+, free)
• Infierno de Dante, discover the exhibition through a participatory tour and round out the experience with a creative workshop, Fundación Canal (6 to 9 and 10 to 12)
• Historias fotográficas. Imaginar en familia, discover how Robert Frank told stories through his photographs, and then create a short visual narrative inspired by your own surroundings, Espacio Fundación Telefónica (6 to 12, free)
• Estructuras infinitas, build triangles, squares, and other shapes using thousands of pieces to create a geometric landscape that changes every day, CaixaForum (7+, free)
• Polaris, a film about James, a tourist penguin from the South Pole, and Vladimir, a funny bear from the North Pole, Planetario Madrid (7+)
• Maratón de fanzines. Edición colectiva, a collaborative workshop to organize, edit, and develop a shared fanzine, serving as an intensive space for shared creation, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (7 to 18)
  

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a playful landscape inspired by gardens, irrigation ditches, shelters, and agricultural architecture, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 13, free)
• La Ratita Presumifasol, a children’s music and storytelling show based on the tale of The Vain Little Mouse, Imprenta Municipal (1 to 8, free)
• Taller XarxaRed: sesión familiar, we invite families to join us in knitting a large blanket together, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+)
• El flautista de Hamelín, a performance that offers a profound exploration of the relationship between art and childhood and an invitation to reflect together, Teatro Alcázar (3+)
• Mercado de Motores, explore this unique market featuring design booths, food, music, and activities for the whole family, Museo del Ferrocarril (4+, free)
• Biblioteca de ruidos y sonidos, step into a very special library where sounds, music, and imagination take center stage in a theatrical experience designed for discovery and listening, Teatro Valle-Inclán (4+)
• Yoga infantil, a yoga session tailored for children to move, relax, and discover different poses, Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas (4+, free)
• Artefacto: Todos los cuerpos forman el paisaje, a workshop that invites participants to imagine and create shared landscapes using their own bodies, CaixaForum (4+)
• Actividades familiares de la Semana de la Arquitectura, various activities and workshops for children to discover architecture in a fun and interactive way, various locations (4+, free)
• Ciudades, a workshop to collectively build an imaginary city using small pieces, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (4+)
• Animek2: Retrospectiva Miyazaki, a film series dedicated to the cinematic universe of Hayao Miyazaki; this time featuring Ponyo, Cine Paz (5+)
• El cuento de la princesa Kaguya, a screening of the beautiful film by Isao Takahata from Studio Ghibli, based on a traditional Japanese folktale, La Casa Encendida (5+)
• Galas Circo Atayde, a Mexican circus show featuring acrobats, jugglers, and international performers for the whole family to enjoy, Teatro Circo Price (5+)
• Cuaderno de otoño 26/27, create an exploration notebook to draw, jot down notes, and collect little observations from the park, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (6+)
• Rodrigo’s Really Cool Cinema Club, movie screenings in English designed especially for families, followed by a workshop, Madrid (6+)
• Un viaje al interior de la materia, discover how science allows us to study mummies and ancient artifacts, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (6 to 10)
• Taller Identificación de las aves migratorias, Discover how to identify migratory birds and the fascinating facts about their incredibly long journeys; reservations at [email protected], Centro de Educación Ambiental y Cultural Maris Stella (7+, free)
• Taller de iniciación a la programación de videojuegos, discover the basics of programming while creating your first video games, Espacio Fundación Telefónica (9 to 18, free)
  

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a playful landscape inspired by gardens, irrigation ditches, shelters, and agricultural architecture, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 13, free)
• Jugar a construir, we’ll combine pieces, test structures, solve challenges, and invent new ways to use, live in, and share spaces, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (2 to 9, free)
• El flautista de Hamelín, a performance that offers a profound exploration of the relationship between art and childhood and an invitation to reflect together, Teatro Alcázar (3+)
• Mercado de Motores, explore this unique market featuring design booths, food, music, and activities for the whole family, Museo del Ferrocarril (4+, free)
• Biblioteca de ruidos y sonidos, step into a very special library where sounds, music, and imagination take center stage in a theatrical experience designed for discovery and listening, Teatro Valle-Inclán (4+)
• Artefacto: Todos los cuerpos forman el paisaje, a workshop that invites participants to imagine and create shared landscapes using their own bodies, CaixaForum (4+)
• Actividades familiares de la Semana de la Arquitectura, various activities and workshops for children to discover architecture in a fun and interactive way, various locations (4+, free)
• Cortometrajes profesionales de animación y ficción, selección de cortometrajes nacionales e internacionales de animación y ficción para disfrutar de historias diferentes en pantalla grande, Cineteca (5+)
• Animek2: Retrospectiva Miyazaki, a film series dedicated to the cinematic universe of Hayao Miyazaki; this time featuring Ponyo, Cine Paz (5+)
• Galas Circo Atayde, a Mexican circus show featuring acrobats, jugglers, and international performers for the whole family to enjoy, Teatro Circo Price (5+)
• Cuaderno de otoño 26/27, create an exploration notebook to draw, jot down notes, and collect little observations from the park, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (6+)
• Día Internacional de la Niña, a theatrical performance and an educational workshop where children can reflect on values such as equality, respect, and inclusion, Paseo Federico Garcia Lorca (6+, free)
• Luz y color, experiment with light, colors, reflection, refraction, and other fascinating optical phenomena, CaixaForum (8+)
• Los árboles de La Cabaña y taller herbario, an activity and workshop to create a small herbarium, Aula Ambiental La Cabaña del Retiro (8+, free)
• La Perspectiva a escena, discover the secrets of perspective and learn to view the urban environment through the eyes of an artist, Centro de Educación Ambiental y Cultural Maris Stella (8+, free)
  

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a play landscape inspired by vegetable gardens, irrigation ditches, shelters, and agricultural structures, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 14, free)
• Nanando, a heartwarming experience for the youngest children that invites them to discover the world of dreams, imagination, and emotions, Sala Bululú (6 months to 8)
• Jugar a construir, build, stack, fit pieces together, and experiment with all kinds of blocks to create huts, cities, landscapes, and little worlds, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (2 to 9, free)
• El cuerpo humano, experiment with anatomical models, microscopes, magnifying glasses, books, and creative activities to discover the human body, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Fiesta de la calabaza, live music, farmers’ market, pumpkin contest, CEA El Retiro (4+, free)
• Family Fun Fest, enjoy a morning full of activities and events for the whole family at Retiro Park (4+, free)
• Artefacto: todos los cuerpos forman el paisaje, play, build, and experiment with your body and sculptural elements to create shared landscapes, CaixaForum (4+)
• Acampada en el museo, spend the afternoon at the museum on a scavenger hunt, then sleep among the exhibits and animals, Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales (4+)
• Intro a la clásica: diver clásica, discover classical music in a fun and engaging way during an outdoor activity, Plaza Turno de Oficio (4+, free)
• La fábrica musical, activity for families, Plaza de las Comendadoras (4+, free)
• Mitos griegos para niños, a fun theatrical journey through the most fascinating stories of Greek mythology, adapted for the whole family, Teatros Luchana (4+)
• Galas Circo Atayde, a Mexican circus show featuring acrobats, jugglers, and international performers, a show for the whole family, Teatro Circo Price (5+)
• Misión Eco-Héroes, become a guardian of nature and have fun learning how to care for and protect the park and the environment, Centro de Educación Ambiental y Cultural Maris Stella (5+, free)
• Clownania, a clown show full of humor, games, and zany situations for the whole family to enjoy, Teatro Tarambana (5+)
• El Principito, travel with the Little Prince across different planets in a theatrical adaptation of Saint-Exupéry’s classic tale, Teatro Sanpol (5+)
• Crea una corona de otoño, storytime followed by a creative workshop to make a decorative wreath inspired by autumn, Librería Rafael Alberti (5+)
• Elias Aguirre, a performance as part of Cuerpo Romo – 11th Contemporary Dance Festival, Matadero (5+)
• Cocinando vanguardia, step into the shoes of a designer to reimagine the world of objects through an avant-garde lens, Museo de Artes Decorativas (5 to 8, 9 to 13, free)
• Ingenieros espaciales, family STEM activity plus a museum tour, Museo Lunar (5 to 12)
• Sesión de experimentación de los colores de las avecinas, explore the colors of the birds by combining nature observation, science, and creative activities, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (6+, free)
• Mirando al techo, mirando al suelo, after visiting the palace, we’ll create a floor design using geometric patterns, Museo Cerralbo (6 to 12, free)
• Sonidos de la Antigüedad, discover what music sounded like in prehistoric times, among the Iberians, and the Celts through instruments and live music, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (6 to 12, free)
• Anillamiento científico, become a scientist for a day and see up close how birds are banded and how this helps in the study of species, SEO Birdlife (7+)
• Taller de anillamiento de aves, observe birds up close and participate in a citizen science activity to learn about their behavior and ecology, Real Jardín Botánico (7+)
• Estructuras infinitas, build triangles, squares, and other shapes using thousands of pieces to create a geometric landscape that changes every day, CaixaForum (7+, free)
• Polaris, a film about James, a tourist penguin from the South Pole, and Vladimir, a funny bear from the North Pole, Planetario Madrid (7+)
• ¡Manos a la tierra! Excava y restaura el pasado, discover how archaeologists and conservators work with a museum tour, archaeological dig, and conservation workshop, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (8 to 12)
• Introducción al videomapping, discover how projections work on three-dimensional surfaces and create your own video mapping design, Espacio Fundación Telefónica (9 to 18, free)
• Animek2: Retrospectiva Miyazaki, a film series dedicated to the cinematic universe of Hayao Miyazaki; this time featuring Kaze Tachinu, Cine Paz (12+)
• Empaque, a show that blends circus, flamenco, and humor through contemporary storytelling that brings together movement, rhythm, and poetry, multiple venues (12+, free)
  

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a play landscape inspired by vegetable gardens, irrigation ditches, shelters, and agricultural structures, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 14, free)
• Jugar a construir, build, stack, fit pieces together, and experiment with all kinds of blocks to create huts, cities, landscapes, and little worlds, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (2 to 9, free)
• El cuerpo humano, experiment with anatomical models, microscopes, magnifying glasses, books, and creative activities to discover the human body, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Mary Anning y la playa de los dinosaurios, discover the story of Mary Anning, one of the great pioneers of paleontology, Cineteca (4+)
• HOP, a circus show featuring movement and acrobatics that plays with balance, humor, and imagination, Teatro Circo Price (4+)
• Artefacto: todos los cuerpos forman el paisaje, play, build, and experiment with your body and sculptural elements to create shared landscapes, CaixaForum (4+)
• ¿Te suena Manon Lescaut, de G. Puccini?, discover the world of opera in a family music workshop featuring stories, songs, mini-concerts, and unusual instruments, Real Teatro de Retiro (4+)
• Mitos griegos para niños, a fun theatrical journey through the most fascinating stories of Greek mythology, adapted for the whole family, Teatros Luchana (4+)
• Tejer la memoria. Danzar los tejidos, a tour of the exhibition followed by a biodance workshop featuring music, movement, and games, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (4 to 9)
• Laboratorio espacial, a family STEM activity plus a museum tour, Museo Lunar (4 to 12)
• Líneas de narrativa, a workshop to explore the languages of fanzines and comics through autobiographical, collaborative, and/or experimental graphic stories, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (5+)
• Galas Circo Atayde, a Mexican circus show featuring acrobats, jugglers, and international performers, a show for the whole family, Teatro Circo Price (5+)
• Papel: experimentación, workshop to explore materials and work with photocopying, monochrome art, collage, stamps, and accessible printmaking techniques, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (5+, free)
• Infierno de Dante, discover the exhibition through a participatory tour and round out the experience with a creative workshop, Fundación Canal (6 to 9 and 10 to 12)
• Historias fotográficas. Imaginar en familia, discover how Robert Frank told stories through his photographs, and then create a short visual narrative inspired by your own surroundings, Espacio Fundación Telefónica (6 to 12, free)
• Estructuras infinitas, build triangles, squares, and other shapes using thousands of pieces to create a geometric landscape that changes every day, CaixaForum (7+, free)
• Polaris, a film about James, a tourist penguin from the South Pole, and Vladimir, a funny bear from the North Pole, Planetario Madrid (7+)
• Maratón de fanzines. Edición colectiva, a collaborative workshop to organize, edit, and develop a shared fanzine, serving as an intensive space for shared creation, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (7 to 18)
• Conociendo a Retiro, family scavenger hunt as part of Madrid Otra Mirada, Cabana de Retiro (8+, free)
• Compromisos del no ver, a zarzuela that combines music, theater, and research to bring the operatic genre to today’s audience, Centro Cultural Paco de Lucia (10+, free)
• Empaque, a show that blends circus, flamenco, and humor through contemporary storytelling that brings together movement, rhythm, and poetry, multiple venues (12+, free)
• Animek2: Retrospectiva Miyazaki, a film series dedicated to the cinematic universe of Hayao Miyazaki; this time featuring Kaze Tachinu, Cine Paz (12+)
• Cosmética natural, discover the plants traditionally used to make cosmetic products and create your own natural formulations, Real Jardín Botánico (14+)

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