Things to do in Madrid with Kids (October 24 – November 1, 2026)

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In this edition, we’ve got an exposition on fanged predators, a silent German horror/fantasy film accompanied by live music, a magic festival, a deer bellowing excursion, a board game session in English, an immersive theatrical experience at the Railway Museum, a butterfly workshop, an esparto grass weaving workshop, tons of free activities as part of the Somos Lectura festival, the MICE educational film festival, a theatrical journey about Greek mythology, and lots more!

Enjoy! Here’s hoping your kids love your plans almost as much as they love saying no.

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a playful landscape inspired by vegetable gardens, irrigation channels, and shelters, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 13, free)
• Colores Viajeros, a show that introduces little ones to the reality of cultural diversity through traveling colors, Sala Tarambana (8 months to 7)
• The Magic Colours, family theatre in English with music and color, Teatro Sanpol (2+)
• Somos Lectura, loads of activities for the whole family, from storytime to games and theater, Matadero (2+, free)
• Yo Soy Ratón, enjoy a family concert with songs everyone will want everyone to sing, Colegio Los Peñascales, Las Rozas (3+)
• Fiesta de la Trashumancia, watch hundreds of sheep pass through the streets of Madrid and discover this livestock farming tradition, along with other related activities (3+, free)
• El pirata Malos Pelos, enjoy an outdoor pirate adventure, Plaza de Guardias de Corps, part of the Festival Plaza Vivas (3+, free)
• El flautista de Hamelín, a performance that explores the relationship between art and childhood in depth and invites everyone to reflect together, Teatro Alcázar (3+)
• El cuerpo humano, experiment with anatomical models, microscopes, magnifying glasses, books and creative activities to discover the human body, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Xarxa/Red, families are invited to take part in creating a large textile, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+, free)
• Encontrados, explore an interactive exhibition of animals and imaginary creatures made from reclaimed wood and reused objects, part of Titirimadroño, Centro Cultural Lope de Vega (3+, free)
• Creación de títeres, take part in a creative workshop to make your own puppets, part of Titirimadroño, Parque Amós Acero (3+, free)
• Pon tu corazón, enjoy a tabletop puppet, hand puppet and clown performance, part of Titirimadroño, Parque Amós Acero (3+, free)
• Kay Robot, join Kay on a puppet adventure about robots, technology and the future of humanity, part of Titirimadroño, Anfiteatro del Parque Amós Acero (3+, free)
• Can I Play Too?, enjoy a story in English about friendship and playing together, followed by a craft, Instituto Internacional (3 to 4)
  

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a playful landscape inspired by vegetable gardens, irrigation channels, shelters and agricultural architecture, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 13, free)
• ¿A qué sabe la luna? theater for babies in which animals set out to discover what the moon tastes like, Teatros Luchana (1+)
• Somos Lectura, loads of activities for the whole family, from storytime to games and theater, Matadero (2+, free)
• Fiesta de la Trashumancia, watch hundreds of sheep pass through the streets of Madrid and discover this livestock farming tradition, along with other related activities (3+, free)
• El flautista de Hamelín, a performance that explores the relationship between art and childhood in depth and invites everyone to reflect together, Teatro Alcázar (3+)
• El cuerpo humano, experiment with anatomical models, microscopes, magnifying glasses, books and creative activities to discover the human body, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Xarxa/Red, families are invited to take part in creating a large textile, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+, free)
• Villa Zapatos, string puppets, mouth puppets and live music, part of Titirimadroño, Centro Cultural El Pozo del Tío Raimundo (3+, free)
• Deer bellowing activity, come observe and enjoy deer, fallow deer, wild boars, and whatever else crosses our path, El Pardo (3+)

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a landscape inspired by vegetable gardens, irrigation channels, and shelters, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 14, free)
• Festival de circo en Villaverde, juggling, slapstick, magic and comedy shows, parque varios (3+, free)
• El flautista de Hamelín, a show that explores the relationship between art and childhood in depth and invites us to reflect together, Teatro Alcázar (3+)
• El cuerpo humano, experiment with anatomical models, microscopes, magnifying glasses, books and creative activities to discover the human body, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Xarxa/Red, families are invited to join in creating a large fabric net, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+, free)
• Palabras de ida y vuelta, enjoy a theatrical storytelling show full of humor and warmth, Imprenta Municipal (3+, free)

• Desfile de Día de Muertos, an initiative that aims to turn the city’s streets into a cultural meeting place and share one of Mexico’s most iconic traditions with the people of Madrid, city center (0+, free)
• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a landscape inspired by vegetable gardens, irrigation channels, and shelters, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 14, free)
• Xarxa/Red, families are invited to join in creating a large fabric net, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+, free)
• El flautista de Hamelín, a show that explores the relationship between art and childhood in depth and invites us to reflect together, Teatro Alcázar (3+)
• El cuerpo humano, experiment with anatomical models, microscopes, magnifying glasses, books and creative activities to discover the human body, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Sombras tenebrosas, invent and build spooky characters and bring them to life with lights, silhouettes and shadows in this creative family workshop, Casa del Lector (3 to 4 and 5 to 7)

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a playful landscape inspired by vegetable gardens, irrigation channels, and agricultural architecture, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 13, free)
• Colores Viajeros, a show that introduces little ones to the reality of cultural diversity through traveling colors, Sala Tarambana (8 months to 7)
• The Magic Colours, family theatre in English with music and color, Teatro Sanpol (2+)
• Somos Lectura, loads of activities for the whole family, from storytime to games and theater, Matadero (2+, free)
• Yo Soy Ratón, enjoy a family concert with songs everyone will want everyone to sing, Colegio Los Peñascales, Las Rozas (3+)
• Fiesta de la Trashumancia, watch hundreds of sheep pass through the streets of Madrid and discover this livestock farming tradition, along with other related activities (3+, free)
• El pirata Malos Pelos, enjoy an outdoor pirate adventure, Plaza de Guardias de Corps, part of the Festival Plaza Vivas (3+, free)
• El flautista de Hamelín, a performance that explores the relationship between art and childhood in depth and invites everyone to reflect together, Teatro Alcázar (3+)
• El cuerpo humano, experiment with anatomical models, microscopes, magnifying glasses, books and creative activities to discover the human body, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Xarxa/Red, families are invited to take part in creating a large textile, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+, free)
• Encontrados, explore an interactive exhibition of animals and imaginary creatures made from reclaimed wood and reused objects, part of Titirimadroño, Centro Cultural Lope de Vega (3+, free)
• Creación de títeres, take part in a creative workshop to make your own puppets, part of Titirimadroño, Parque Amós Acero (3+, free)
• Pon tu corazón, enjoy a tabletop puppet, hand puppet and clown performance, part of Titirimadroño, Parque Amós Acero (3+, free)
• Kay Robot, join Kay on a puppet adventure about robots, technology and the future of humanity, part of Titirimadroño, Anfiteatro del Parque Amós Acero (3+, free)
• Can I Play Too?, enjoy a story in English about friendship and playing together, followed by a craft, Instituto Internacional (3 to 4)
• Títeres a cielo abierto 2026, enjoy a variety show featuring puppets, surprising characters, humor and audience interaction, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (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+)
• Mitos griegos para niños, an entertaining theatrical journey through the most fascinating stories of Greek mythology, adapted for the whole family, Teatros Luchana (4+)
• Mira y siente los insectos, get up close and personal with live tropical insects, including leaf insects, stick insects, spiny stick insects and many other fascinating species, Insect Park (4+)
• Viaje por el sistema solar, discover the planets and secrets of the solar system through a family-friendly STEM experience, followed by a museum visit, Museo Lunar (4 to 14)
• Cortometrajes de animación y ficción realizados por menores de 12 años – Festival MICE, enjoy animated and live-action short films created by children, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (5+, free)
• Proyección cortos – Festival MICE, discover a selection of professional animated and live-action short films to enjoy with the family, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (5+, free)
• Historia de una muñeca abandonada, a puppet and live music performance about caring for things, reusing them and recognizing their value, part of Titirimadroño, Centro Cultural Lope de Vega (5+, free)
• La danza del metal, an interactive installation featuring a carousel and games made from recycled materials, part of Titirimadroño, Parque Amos Acero (5+, free)
• Someone just like you, enjoy a shared reading in English and take part in an activity related to the story, Instituto Internacional (5 to 7)
• Cuaderno de otoño 26/27, create an exploration notebook to draw, take notes and collect little observations about the park, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (6+)
• Visitas mediadas Arias-Picasso, discover the friendship between Pablo Picasso and his barber, Eugenio Arias, through an interactive guided visit, Museo Picasso-Colección Eugenio Arias, Buitrago del Lozoya (6+, free)
• Safari de criaturas invisibles, become an explorer and investigate the invisible creatures that inhabit works of art, Museo Reina Sofía (6 to 12)
• Estructuras infinitas, build triangles, squares and other shapes using thousands of pieces to create a geometric landscape that changes every day, CaixaForum (7+, free)
• Crea tus propios libros, discover how books have evolved and learn about some of the formats used by different cultures, Imprenta Municipal de Madrid (7 to 10, free)

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a playful landscape inspired by vegetable gardens, irrigation channels, and agricultural architecture, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 13, free)
• ¿A qué sabe la luna? theater for babies in which animals set out to discover what the moon tastes like, Teatros Luchana (1+)
• Somos Lectura, loads of activities for the whole family, from storytime to games and theater, Matadero (2+, free)
• Fiesta de la Trashumancia, watch hundreds of sheep pass through the streets of Madrid and discover this livestock farming tradition, along with other related activities (3+, free)
• El flautista de Hamelín, a performance that explores the relationship between art and childhood in depth and invites everyone to reflect together, Teatro Alcázar (3+)
• El cuerpo humano, experiment with anatomical models, microscopes, magnifying glasses, books and creative activities to discover the human body, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Xarxa/Red, families are invited to take part in creating a large textile, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+, free)
• Villa Zapatos, string puppets, mouth puppets and live music, part of Titirimadroño, Centro Cultural El Pozo del Tío Raimundo (3+, free)
• Deer bellowing activity, come observe and enjoy deer, fallow deer, wild boars, and whatever else crosses our path, El Pardo (3+)
• Mitos y leyendas, discover the myths and legends surrounding the animals featured in the workshop, accompanied by expert animal behaviorists, Insect Park (4+)
• Mitos griegos para niños, an entertaining theatrical journey through the most fascinating stories of Greek mythology, adapted for the whole family, Teatros Luchana (4+)
• Títeres a cielo abierto 2026, enjoy a variety show featuring puppets, surprising characters, humor and audience interaction, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (4+, free)
• Viaje por el sistema solar, discover the planets and secrets of the solar system through a family-friendly STEM experience, followed by a museum visit, Museo Lunar (4 to 14)
• Artefacto: todos los cuerpos forman el paisaje, a workshop that invites participants to imagine and create shared landscapes using their own bodies, CaixaForum (4+)
• Cortometrajes de animación y ficción realizados por menores de 12 años – Festival MICE, enjoy animated and live-action short films created by children, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (5+, free)
• Proyección cortos – Festival MICE, discover a selection of professional animated and live-action short films to enjoy with the family, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (5+, free)
• Durmiendo con lobos, discover a cinematic experience exploring the world of wolves, nature and coexistence between humans and animals, Cineteca (5+)
• La danza del metal, an interactive installation featuring a carousel and games made from recycled materials, part of Titirimadroño, Parque Amos Acero (5+, free)
• Esa calabaza me está mirando, a fun workshop all about pumpkins in the garden, Real Jardín Botánico (5+)
• Cuaderno de otoño 26/27, create an exploration notebook to draw, take notes and collect little observations about the park, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (6+)
• Historias fotográficas: imaginar en familia, visit the Robert Frank & The Americans exhibition, followed by a workshop, Espacio Fundación Telefónica (6 to 12, free)
• Mariposas del jardín, discover the fascinating world of butterflies, learn how to observe and identify them, and find out about their important role as pollinators, 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)
• Anillamiento científico de aves, discover alongside expert ornithologists how birds are ringed and how this technique helps researchers study their movements, SEO/BirdLife (7+)

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a landscape inspired by vegetable gardens, irrigation channels, and shelters, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 14, free)
• Festival de circo en Villaverde, juggling, slapstick, magic and comedy shows, parque varios (3+, free)
• El flautista de Hamelín, a show that explores the relationship between art and childhood in depth and invites us to reflect together, Teatro Alcázar (3+)
• El cuerpo humano, experiment with anatomical models, microscopes, magnifying glasses, books and creative activities to discover the human body, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Xarxa/Red, families are invited to join in creating a large fabric net, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+, free)
• Palabras de ida y vuelta, enjoy a theatrical storytelling show full of humor and warmth, Imprenta Municipal (3+, free)
• Artefacto: todos los cuerpos forman el paisaje, play, build, and experiment with your body and sculptural elements to create shared landscapes, CaixaForum (4+)
• ¿Quién quiere ser ferroviario?, a musical performance, included with the museum entry ticket, Museo Ferrocarril (4+)
• ¡Manualidades monstruosas de Halloween!, enjoy spooky stories and create monstrous figures and masks in a creative Halloween workshop, Librería Rafael Alberti (4+)
• Divertiplaza, magic, workshops and games at the market, Mercado Municipal Guillermo de Osma (4+, free)
• Mis queridos monstruos, laugh along with Dracula, Frankenstein and the Werewolf in this wacky comedy with special Halloween surprises, Sala Tarambana (5+)
• Varieté Halloween, celebrate Halloween with a puppet show full of humor, surprises and spooky characters, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (5+, free)
• Esa calabaza me está mirando, a fun workshop all about pumpkins in the garden, Real Jardín Botánico (5+)
• Museo Encantado, an immersive theatrical experience featuring a journey through historic trains, platforms and fantastical characters, Museo del Ferrocarril (5+)
• Madrid-Aranjuez: el primer ferrocarril de Madrid, family workshop, Museo del Ferrocarril (5 to 12)
• The Little Apothecary: Nature Potions and Baking, children will make magical potions, awaken their senses and unleash their creativity, in English, Pastelle Kitchen (6+)
• Cuaderno de otoño 26/27, create an exploration notebook to draw, take notes and collect little observations about the park, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (6+)
• Board Game Time at the Library, enjoy a board game session in English using games from the library, Instituto Internacional (6 a 9)
• 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)
• 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)
• Salvajes, join Keria, her cousin and a baby orangutan on an animated adventure about protecting the rainforest and defending nature, CaixaForum (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)
• Sonidos del parque, transform sounds from the park, water and everyday objects into rhythms and melodies to create a collective musical piece, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (7 to 16)
  

• Desfile de Día de Muertos, an initiative that aims to turn the city’s streets into a cultural meeting place and share one of Mexico’s most iconic traditions with the people of Madrid, city center (0+, free)
• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a landscape inspired by vegetable gardens, irrigation channels, and shelters, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 14, free)
• Xarxa/Red, families are invited to join in creating a large fabric net, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+, free)
• El flautista de Hamelín, a show that explores the relationship between art and childhood in depth and invites us to reflect together, Teatro Alcázar (3+)
• El cuerpo humano, experiment with anatomical models, microscopes, magnifying glasses, books and creative activities to discover the human body, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Sombras tenebrosas, invent and build spooky characters and bring them to life with lights, silhouettes and shadows in this creative family workshop, Casa del Lector (3 to 4 and 5 to 7)
• Artefacto: todos los cuerpos forman el paisaje, play, build, and experiment with your body and sculptural elements to create shared landscapes, CaixaForum (4+)
• Dientes de sable, discover the great predators with giant fangs through fossils, replicas and illustrations, Museo Arqueológico y Paleontológico de la Comunidad de Madrid, Alcalá de Henares (4+, free)
• Historias fotográficas: imaginar en familia, visit the Robert Frank & The Americans exhibition, followed by a workshop, 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)
• Salvajes, join Keria, her cousin and a baby orangutan on an animated adventure about protecting the rainforest and defending nature, CaixaForum (7+)

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a playful landscape inspired by vegetable gardens, irrigation channels, and agricultural architecture, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 13, free)
• Somos Lectura, loads of activities for the whole family, from storytime to games and theater, Matadero (2+, free)
• Fiesta de la Trashumancia, watch hundreds of sheep pass through the streets of Madrid and discover this livestock farming tradition, along with other related activities (3+, free)
• El cuerpo humano, experiment with anatomical models, microscopes, magnifying glasses, books and creative activities to discover the human body, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Xarxa/Red, families are invited to take part in creating a large textile, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+, free)
• Encontrados, explore an interactive exhibition of animals and imaginary creatures made from reclaimed wood and reused objects, part of Titirimadroño, Centro Cultural Lope de Vega (3+, free)
• Creación de títeres, take part in a creative workshop to make your own puppets, part of Titirimadroño, Parque Amós Acero (3+, free)
• Pon tu corazón, enjoy a tabletop puppet, hand puppet and clown performance, part of Titirimadroño, Parque Amós Acero (3+, free)
• Kay Robot, join Kay on a puppet adventure about robots, technology and the future of humanity, part of Titirimadroño, Anfiteatro del Parque Amós Acero (3+, 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+)
• Mitos griegos para niños, an entertaining theatrical journey through the most fascinating stories of Greek mythology, adapted for the whole family, Teatros Luchana (4+)
• Mira y siente los insectos, get up close and personal with live tropical insects, including leaf insects, stick insects, spiny stick insects and many other fascinating species, Insect Park (4+)
• Viaje por el sistema solar, discover the planets and secrets of the solar system through a family-friendly STEM experience, followed by a museum visit, Museo Lunar (4 a 14)
• Cortometrajes de animación y ficción realizados por menores de 12 años – Festival MICE, enjoy animated and live-action short films created by children, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (5+, free)
• Proyección cortos – Festival MICE, discover a selection of professional animated and live-action short films to enjoy with the family, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (5+, free)
• Historia de una muñeca abandonada, a puppet and live music performance about caring for things, reusing them and recognizing their value, part of Titirimadroño, Centro Cultural Lope de Vega (5+, free)
• La danza del metal, an interactive installation featuring a carousel and games made from recycled materials, part of Titirimadroño, Parque Amos Acero (5+, free)
• Cuaderno de otoño 26/27, create an exploration notebook to draw, take notes and collect little observations about the park, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (6+)
• Visitas mediadas Arias-Picasso, discover the friendship between Pablo Picasso and his barber, Eugenio Arias, through an interactive guided visit, Museo Picasso-Colección Eugenio Arias, Buitrago del Lozoya (6+, free)
• Safari de criaturas invisibles, become an explorer and investigate the invisible creatures that inhabit works of art, Museo Reina Sofía (6 to 12)
• Estructuras infinitas, build triangles, squares and other shapes using thousands of pieces to create a geometric landscape that changes every day, CaixaForum (7+, free)
• Crea tus propios libros, discover how books have evolved and learn about some of the formats used by different cultures, Imprenta Municipal de Madrid (7 to 10, free)
• Lê Quan Ninh, discover an experimental musical performance focused on sound exploration and listening, CentroCentro (8+)
• Hilando espartos, discover traditional esparto grass weaving techniques and learn about this craft through a hands-on activity, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (8 to 12)
• Una película, una imagen: sesión familiar, explore film and images through a creative family activity, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (8 to 12)
• De mayor quiero ser…mosaista, discover and admire Roman mosaics, learn about the techniques used to make them and the images used to decorate them, then create your own mosaic, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (9 to 11)
• Gravity & other myths: The Mirror, be amazed by a contemporary circus performance featuring spectacular acrobatics, music and humor, Teatro Circo Price (15+)

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a playful landscape inspired by vegetable gardens, irrigation channels, and shelters, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 13, free)
• Somos Lectura, loads of activities for the whole family, from storytime to games and theater, Matadero (2+, free)
• Fiesta de la Trashumancia, watch hundreds of sheep pass through the streets of Madrid and discover this livestock farming tradition, along with other related activities (3+, free)
• El cuerpo humano, experiment with anatomical models, microscopes, magnifying glasses, books and creative activities to discover the human body, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Xarxa/Red, families are invited to take part in creating a large textile, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+, free)
• Deer bellowing activity, come observe and enjoy deer, fallow deer, wild boars, and whatever else crosses our path, El Pardo (3+)
• Mitos y leyendas, discover the myths and legends surrounding the animals featured in the workshop, accompanied by expert animal behaviorists, Insect Park (4+)
• Mitos griegos para niños, an entertaining theatrical journey through the most fascinating stories of Greek mythology, adapted for the whole family, Teatros Luchana (4+)
• Viaje por el sistema solar, discover the planets and secrets of the solar system through a family-friendly STEM experience, followed by a museum visit, Museo Lunar (4 to 14)
• Artefacto: todos los cuerpos forman el paisaje, a workshop that invites participants to imagine and create shared landscapes using their own bodies, CaixaForum (4+)
• Cortometrajes de animación y ficción realizados por menores de 12 años – Festival MICE, enjoy animated and live-action short films created by children, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (5+, free)
• Proyección cortos – Festival MICE, discover a selection of professional animated and live-action short films to enjoy with the family, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (5+, free)
• Durmiendo con lobos, discover a cinematic experience exploring the world of wolves, nature and coexistence between humans and animals, Cineteca (5+)
• La danza del metal, an interactive installation featuring a carousel and games made from recycled materials, part of Titirimadroño, Parque Amos Acero (5+, free)
• Esa calabaza me está mirando, a fun workshop all about pumpkins in the garden, Real Jardín Botánico (5+)
• Cuaderno de otoño 26/27, create an exploration notebook to draw, take notes and collect little observations about the park, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (6+)
• Historias fotográficas: imaginar en familia, visit the Robert Frank & The Americans exhibition, followed by a workshop, Espacio Fundación Telefónica (6 to 12, free)
• Mariposas del jardín, discover the fascinating world of butterflies, learn how to observe and identify them, and find out about their important role as pollinators, 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)
• Anillamiento científico de aves, discover alongside expert ornithologists how birds are ringed and how this technique helps researchers study their movements, SEO/BirdLife (7+)
• Deer bellowing activity, come observe and enjoy deer, fallow deer, wild boars, and whatever else crosses our path, El Pardo (7+)
• Reciclaje, a family scavenger hunt, La Cabaña de Retiro (8+, free)
• Taller de papiroflexia, learn to create paper figures using simple folding techniques in this workshop, Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas (8 to 10, free)
• Gravity & other myths: The Mirror, be amazed by a contemporary circus performance featuring spectacular acrobatics, music and humor, Teatro Circo Price (15+)

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a landscape inspired by vegetable gardens, irrigation channels, and shelters, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 14, free)
• Festival de circo en Villaverde, juggling, slapstick, magic and comedy shows, parque varios (3+, free)
• El flautista de Hamelín, a show that explores the relationship between art and childhood in depth and invites us to reflect together, Teatro Alcázar (3+)
• El cuerpo humano, experiment with anatomical models, microscopes, magnifying glasses, books and creative activities to discover the human body, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Xarxa/Red, families are invited to join in creating a large fabric net, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+, free)
• Artefacto: todos los cuerpos forman el paisaje, play, build, and experiment with your body and sculptural elements to create shared landscapes, CaixaForum (4+)
• ¿Quién quiere ser ferroviario?, a musical performance, included with the museum entry ticket, Museo Ferrocarril (4+)
• Divertiplaza, magic, workshops and games at the market, Mercado Municipal Guillermo de Osma (4+, free)
• Mis queridos monstruos, laugh along with Dracula, Frankenstein and the Werewolf in this wacky comedy with special Halloween surprises, Sala Tarambana (5+)
• Varieté Halloween, celebrate Halloween with a puppet show full of humor, surprises and spooky characters, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (5+, free)
• Esa calabaza me está mirando, a fun workshop all about pumpkins in the garden, Real Jardín Botánico (5+)
• Museo Encantado, an immersive theatrical experience featuring a journey through historic trains, platforms and fantastical characters, Museo del Ferrocarril (5+)
• Madrid-Aranjuez: el primer ferrocarril de Madrid, family workshop, Museo del Ferrocarril (5 to 12)
• The Little Apothecary: Nature Potions and Baking, children will make magical potions, awaken their senses and unleash their creativity, In Nature with Nina (6+)
• Cuaderno de otoño 26/27, create an exploration notebook to draw, take notes and collect little observations about the park, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (6+)
• Board Game Time at the Library, enjoy a board game session in English using games from the library, Instituto Internacional (6 a 9)
• 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)
• 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)
• Salvajes, join Keria, her cousin and a baby orangutan on an animated adventure about protecting the rainforest and defending nature, CaixaForum (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)
• Sonidos del parque, transform sounds from the park, water and everyday objects into rhythms and melodies to create a collective musical piece, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (7 to 16)
• Descubriendo los frutos del otoño, gymkhana for the whole family, Cabana de Retiro (8+, free)
• Especial Halloween en el Museo del Prado, discover monsters, skeletons and ghosts hidden in the museum’s artworks through games, clues and mysterious stories, Museo del Prado (8+)
• Pasaje del terror, dare to make your way through a terrifying experience full of mystery, surprises and scares, Explanada del Ensanche de Vallecas (8+, free)
• De mayor quiero ser… alfarer@, a workshop where children can shape and decorate prehistoric objects just as ancient potters did, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (8 to 9)
• Taller de elaboración de jabones artesanales, learn how to make homemade soap step by step by reusing used cooking oil, Centro de Educación Ambiental y Cultural Maris Stella (12+, free)
• El gabinete del doctor Caligari, enjoy this German Expressionist cinema classic in a special Halloween screening, Teatro Real (12+)
• Gravity & other myths: The Mirror, be amazed by a contemporary circus performance featuring spectacular acrobatics, music and humor, Teatro Circo Price (15+)
• ULTIMATUM – Led Silhouette, a contemporary dance performance combining movement, theater and cinema to reflect on social, political and ecological collapse, Centro Danza Matadero (16+)
  

• Desfile de Día de Muertos, an initiative that aims to turn the city’s streets into a cultural meeting place and share one of Mexico’s most iconic traditions with the people of Madrid, city center (0+, free)
• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a landscape inspired by vegetable gardens, irrigation channels, and shelters, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 14, free)
• Xarxa/Red, families are invited to join in creating a large fabric net, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+, free)
• El flautista de Hamelín, a show that explores the relationship between art and childhood in depth and invites us to reflect together, Teatro Alcázar (3+)
• El cuerpo humano, experiment with anatomical models, microscopes, magnifying glasses, books and creative activities to discover the human body, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Artefacto: todos los cuerpos forman el paisaje, play, build, and experiment with your body and sculptural elements to create shared landscapes, CaixaForum (4+)
• Dientes de sable, discover the great predators with giant fangs through fossils, replicas and illustrations, Museo Arqueológico y Paleontológico de la Comunidad de Madrid, Alcalá de Henares (4+, free)
• Historias fotográficas: imaginar en familia, visit the Robert Frank & The Americans exhibition, followed by a workshop, 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)
• Salvajes, join Keria, her cousin and a baby orangutan on an animated adventure about protecting the rainforest and defending nature, CaixaForum (7+)
• Aprende a crear monstruos, learn to draw classic monsters, vampires, werewolves and fantastical creatures in a special Halloween comic workshop, Casa del Lector (8 to 12)
• Las plantas de las brujas, discover plants associated with witches’ legends and their traditional uses on a botanical tour full of fascinating facts, Real Jardín Botánico (10+)
• El gabinete del doctor Caligari, enjoy this German Expressionist cinema classic in a special Halloween screening, Teatro Real (12+)

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