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👧👦 Family-Friendly Plans You Can’t Miss: January 24th to February 1st
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Hey, families!

In this newsletter, we’ve got a hands-on electricity workshop, a play about Beethoven where kids have to solve musical riddles, an English-language workshop to decorate snowflake-themed cookies, a toy fair, a puppet show using a pop-up book, an eclectic musical performance at CaixaForum, a stamp workshop, a family activity to investigate sound, and so much more.

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A different kind of concert

Check out this unique, intimate, and entertaining concert featuring popular songs from cartoons kids’ movies 
performed by a live symphony orchestra and choir

Stitches with a story to tell

In this workshop, kids learn about embroidery and decorative patterns and unravel the stories they tell about sustainability, personal relationships and culture

The Nightmare Birthday Surprise

Don’t miss this fun, participatory play in English about Miss Lucy’s surprise party for Teddy in London, which doesn’t go according to plan so she has to enlist the audience’s help

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  • Relatoteca, a free play space that houses two stage installations with different types of materials for free, independent play, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (0 to 5, free)
  • Cuentacuentos en inglés, come enjoy storytime for the whole family, Libreria Vuala; map (0 to 6)
  • El cielo de Cloe, a fulldome cinema session in which Cloe teaches kids amazing things about the sky, Planetario; map (0 to 6)
  • Pinceladas de inclusión, activities such as painting with black light, sensory installations, and emotion collages invite children to explore different ways of expressing themselves, La Casa Encendida; map (0 to 8, free)
  • Los sueños de la jirafa, a tender show for early childhood where Afa discovers the magic of dreaming, Ambigu Gran Teatro Pavon; map (6 months to 4)
  • Jugar sin fin, a shared play experience for young children that explores different forms of expression and communication through words, the body, and movement, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (14 months to 5, free)
  • Cabaret Ovejuno, a puppet show about a peculiar flock of sheep that decided to leave the green pastures behind and take to the stage instead, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres del Retiro; map (3+, free)
  • Pato Feo, an adaptation of “The Ugly Duckling,” a beautiful life metaphor that emphasizes respect for difference and the search for one’s place, Sala Tarambana; map (3+)
  • Aquí solo hay paisaje, a proposal centered on theater and ephemeral artistic action that aims to create communication and connections through a collective creative process, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (3+, free)
  • Obras clasicas con juguetes, a classical music concert featuring music from films and cartoons, performed by a symphonic orchestra and choir, Auditorio Nacional de Música; map (3+)
  • Cuentacuentos en inglés, after reading “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt,” kids will do arts & crafts related to the story, Instituto Internacional; map (3 to 4)
  • Andresillo y el dragon, a family puppet and storytelling show about Andrés, the museum director, who reveals a story he has kept secret until today, Museo Arqueológico Nacional; map (3 to 8, free)
  • Espacio familiar en torno a “Chez Matisse”, a creative space for families inspired by the artist Matisse, CaixaForum; map (3 to 11, free)
  • Cuánto cuento! storytime for little kids to awaken curiosity, creativity and a love for reading, Libreria Vuala; map (0 to 3)
  • Relatoteca, a free play space that houses two stage installations with different types of materials for free, independent play, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (0 to 5, free)
  • El cielo de Cloe, a fulldome cinema session in which Cloe teaches kids amazing things about the sky, Planetario; map (0 to 6)
  • Jugar sin fin, a shared play experience for young children that explores different forms of expression and communication, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (14 months to 5, free)
  • Jornada en familia + concierto de Yo Soy Raton, a family day with animals, archery, games, painting, pony rides, a vegetable market, and a concert by Yo Soy Ratón, Finca Natura Guadalajara; map (2+)
  • Cabaret Ovejuno, a puppet show about a peculiar flock of sheep that decided to leave the green pastures behind and take to the stage instead, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres del Retiro; map (3+, free)
  • Pato Feo, an adaptation of “The Ugly Duckling,” a beautiful life metaphor that emphasizes respect for difference and the search for one’s place, Sala Tarambana; map (3+)
  • Aquí solo hay paisaje, a proposal centered on theater and ephemeral artistic action that aims to create communication and connections through a collective creative process, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (3+, free)
  • Mundo Pica Pica, a show full of music and humor where kids and adults sing and dance to the trio’s greatest hits in a colorful, dynamic, family-friendly party, Teatro Cine Capital; map (3+)
  • The Nightmare Birthday Surprise, family theatrical production where kids are involved in the show and learn English at the same time, Sala Komodia; map (3 to 11)
  • Espacio familiar en torno a “Chez Matisse”, a creative space for families inspired by the artist Matisse, CaixaForum; map (3 to 11, free)
  • Los sueños de la jirafa, a tender show for early childhood where Afa discovers the magic of dreaming, Ambigu Gran Teatro Pavon; map (6 months to 4)
  • Nanoespacio, a hands-on experimentation space for young children, MUNCYT Alcobendas; map (3 to 5)
  • Mini Ciencia, a workshop designed to spark curiosity through simple scientific activities, MUNCYT Alcobendas; map (3 to 6)
  • Buscando a Susi, a family-friendly activity that invites children to explore the museum through play, Museo del Romanticismo; map (3 to 6, free)
  • Talleres infantiles de fin de semana, a journey through fashion, hygiene, and personal care throughout history, Museo del Traje; map (3 to 6, free)
  • Cuentos a escena, a workshop for early readers, bringing stories to life using fun theatrical tools, Librería Vuala; map (3 to 7)
  • Espacio familiar en torno a “Chez Matisse”, a creative family space inspired by the work and universe of Matisse, CaixaForum; map (3 to 11, free)
  • Snowflakes, bake and discover, an English-language workshop where kids decorate snowflake-themed cookies and explore shapes and patterns, Pastelle Kitchen with In Nature with Nina; map (3 to 11)
  • La ratita presumifasol, a workshop combining storytelling with violins, guitar, and small percussion instruments, Casa del Lector; map (1 to 6)
  • Light & Magic, a contemporary circus show featuring LED juggling, Centro Cultural El Pozo; map (3+, free)
  • Exhibición de vuelo, a fascinating flight exhibition that amazes with its daring and creativity, Aeródromo de Cuatro Vientos; map (3+)
  • Pepita Grillo, a family show as part of the 6th Titirimbana Puppets and Objects Festival, Sala Tarambana; map (3+)
  • Talleres infantiles de fin de semana, a journey through fashion, hygiene, and personal care throughout history, Museo del Traje; map (3 to 6, free)
  • Mitología para niñ@s, a special storytelling session with author Javier Alonso, sharing mythological tales especially for children, Librería Parenthesis; map (3 to 8, free)
  • Espacio familiar en torno a “Chez Matisse”, a creative family space inspired by the work and universe of Matisse, CaixaForum; map (3 to 11, free)
  • Relatoteca, a free play space that houses two stage installations with different types of materials for free, independent play, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (0 to 5, free)
  • Cuentacuentos en inglés, come enjoy storytime for the whole family, Libreria Vuala; map (0 to 6)
  • El cielo de Cloe, a fulldome cinema session in which Cloe teaches kids amazing things about the sky, Planetario; map (0 to 6)
  • Pinceladas de inclusión, activities such as painting with black light, sensory installations, and emotion collages invite children to explore different ways of expressing themselves, La Casa Encendida; map (0 to 8, free)
  • Los sueños de la jirafa, a tender show for early childhood where Afa discovers the magic of dreaming, Ambigu Gran Teatro Pavon; map (6 months to 4)
  • Jugar sin fin, a shared play experience for young children that explores different forms of expression and communication through words, the body, and movement, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (14 months to 5, free)
  • Cabaret Ovejuno, a puppet show about a peculiar flock of sheep that decided to leave the green pastures behind and take to the stage instead, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres del Retiro; map (3+, free)
  • Pato Feo, an adaptation of “The Ugly Duckling,” a beautiful life metaphor that emphasizes respect for difference and the search for one’s place, Sala Tarambana; map (3+)
  • Aquí solo hay paisaje, a proposal centered on theater and ephemeral artistic action that aims to create communication and connections through a collective creative process, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (3+, free)
  • Obras clasicas con juguetes, a classical music concert featuring music from films and cartoons, performed by a symphonic orchestra and choir, Auditorio Nacional de Música; map (3+)
  • Cuentacuentos en inglés, after reading “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt,” kids will do arts & crafts related to the story, Instituto Internacional; map (3 to 4)
  • Andresillo y el dragon, a family puppet and storytelling show about Andrés, the museum director, who reveals a story he has kept secret until today, Museo Arqueológico Nacional; map (3 to 8, free)
  • Espacio familiar en torno a “Chez Matisse”, a creative space for families inspired by the artist Matisse, CaixaForum; map (3 to 11, free)
  • La esquejera: intercambio de esquejes, a meeting space to experiment, share, and enjoy plants through the exchange of cuttings, La Casa Encendida; map (4+, free)
  • Viaje por la magia de Disney: tributo a los grandes éxitos, a family concert that highlights the most iconic songs from Disney, Teatro Sanpol; map (4+)
  • Taller de etología, a workshop where we share myths and legends about the animals featured in the session, and, guided by expert ethologists, discover the hidden truths behind these animals, Insect Park; map (4+)
  • Viaje por el sistema solar, STEM activity for the whole family and a visit to the museum, Museo Lunar; map (4 to 14)
  • Mag Lari Strafalari, an extravagant and over-the-top magic show where magician Lari Strafalari amazes with unique tricks and lots of humor, Teatro Marquina; map (5+)
  • Houdini, a performance that brings to life the incredible story of Harry Houdini, the most famous illusionist and showman of all time, Teatro Calderón; map (5+)
  • Clown Quijote de la Mancha, a musical for families inspired by Don Quixote, featuring windmills, enchanted witches, impossible love for Dulcinea, and more, Teatro Serrano; map (5+)
  • Hipólita, una reina de armas tomar, an oral storytelling session to discover Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons, her customs, and the adventures of these fierce women, Museo Arqueológico Nacional; map (5+, free)
  • Madres e hijas, a selection of short films where mothers, sisters, and daughters spend their days encountering new situations and facing them with courage, CaixaForum; map (5+)
  • Buenos días mundo, a film screening that offers a gentle journey through nature, La Casa Encendida; map (5+, free)
  • Lectura en familia, a family reading activity in English connected to the story of the day, ending with the shared reading of “Because” by Mo Willems and Amber Ren, Instituto Internacional; map (5 to 7)
  • Puntadas con mucha historia, workshop on the history of embroidery where children unravel stories written with needle and thread about sustainability, personal relationships, and cultural and knowledge exchanges, Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas; map (5 to 8 and 9 to 13, free)
  • Pocas palabras locas, a workshop to experiment with words, CaixaForum; map (6+, free)
  • La Historia de Yohl Ik’Nal, a dynamic guided visit that brings us closer to the everyday lives of Indigenous women in Mexico, as well as to the warrior past and power held by some of them, Museo Arqueológico Nacional; map (6+, free)
  • 3-2-1 Despegamos, a fulldome cinema session about the space adventure of Elon the hamster, Planetario; map (6+)
  • Conocer a Rainfer, guided visit to the primate center, Rainfer; map (6+)
  • De mayor quiero ser tejedor/a, visit-workshop for families that encourages them to think about jobs and roles, Museo Arqueológico Nacional; map (6+, free)
  • Relatoteca, a free play space that houses two stage installations with different types of materials for free, independent play, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (0 to 5, free)
  • El cielo de Cloe, a fulldome cinema session in which Cloe teaches kids amazing things about the sky, Planetario; map (0 to 6)
  • Jugar sin fin, a shared play experience for young children that explores different forms of expression and communication through words, the body, and movement, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (14 months to 5, free)
  • Jornada en familia + concierto de Yo Soy Raton, a family day with animals, archery, games, painting, pony rides, a vegetable market, and a concert by Yo Soy Ratón, Finca Natura Guadalajara; map (2+)
  • Cabaret Ovejuno, a puppet show about a peculiar flock of sheep that decided to leave the green pastures behind and take to the stage instead, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres del Retiro; map (3+, free)
  • Pato Feo, an adaptation of “The Ugly Duckling,” a beautiful life metaphor that emphasizes respect for difference and the search for one’s place, Sala Tarambana; map (3+)
  • Aquí solo hay paisaje, a proposal centered on theater and ephemeral artistic action that aims to create communication and connections through a collective creative process, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (3+, free)
  • Mundo Pica Pica, a show full of music and humor where kids and adults sing and dance to the trio’s greatest hits in a colorful, dynamic, family-friendly party, Teatro Cine Capital; map (3+)
  • The Nightmare Birthday Surprise, family theatrical production where kids are involved in the show and learn English at the same time, Sala Komodia; map (3 to 11)
  • Espacio familiar en torno a “Chez Matisse”, a creative space for families inspired by the artist Matisse, CaixaForum; map (3 to 11, free)
  • Juguete de Madrid, toy fair with over 25 exhibitors, with Playmobil, Madelman, Geyperman, Scalextric, Lego, Star Wars, Nancy dolls, trains, etc., Centro Comercial Valdebernardo; map (4+, free)
  • Viaje por la magia de Disney: tributo a los grandes éxitos, a family concert that highlights the most iconic songs from Disney, Teatro Sanpol; map (4+)
  • Un gato en París, a screening of an animated film about the adventures of a Parisian cat, Cineteca; map (4+)
  • Dibuja a tu mejor amigo, a creative workshop where children draw their best friend with guidance from artists, Librería Alberti; map (4+)
  • Capitán Beethoven, a theatrical concert where kids actively take part, solving musical riddles and helping uncover the mysteries hidden in Beethoven’s scores, Teatro Lara; map (4+)
  • Viaje por el sistema solar, STEM activity for the whole family and a visit to the museum, Museo Lunar; map (4 to 14)
  • ¿Te suena Ariadna y Barbazul? a playful, participatory experience where we learn to listen to opera through stories, songs, mini concerts, and unusual instruments, Teatro Real de Retiro; map (5+)
  • Mag Lari Strafalari, an extravagant and over-the-top magic show where magician Lari Strafalari amazes with unique tricks and lots of humor, Teatro Marquina; map (5+)
  • Buenos días mundo, a film screening that offers a gentle journey through nature, La Casa Encendida; map (5+, free)
  • Houdini, a performance that brings to life the incredible story of Harry Houdini, the most famous illusionist and showman of all time, Teatro Calderón; map (5+)
  • Pocas palabras locas, a workshop to experiment with words, CaixaForum; map (6+, free)
  • 3-2-1 Despegamos, a fulldome cinema session about the space adventure of Elon the hamster, Planetario; map (6+)
  • Nanoplanetario, a planetarium experience for children designed to spark curiosity about astronomy, MUNCYT Alcobendas; map (6 to 8)
  • Nanoespacio, a sensory-based experimentation space that encourages exploration through the senses, MUNCYT Alcobendas Science Museum (6 to 9)
  • Mini Ciencia, workshop for kids to explore scientific phenomena,  MUNCYT Science Museum in Alcobendas; map (6 to 9)
  • Taller Misión Laboratorio, an experimental workshop designed to develop critical thinking and encourage curiosity, MUNCYT Alcobendas; map (6 to 9)
  • Talleres de artesanía de México, a series of craft workshops highlighting ancestral knowledge passed down by women from Indigenous Mexican communities, Museo Arqueológico Nacional; map (6 to 10, free)
  • Construyendo recuerdos del futuro, children will create an album of future memories with cutouts, drawings, and messages to their future selves, Galería de las Colecciones Reales; map (6 to 12)
  • Taller de electricidad, a hands-on workshop with experiments on electric charges, material conductivity, lightning, and weather phenomena, MUNCYT Alcobendas Science Museum; map (7+)
  • Taller óptica, a workshop with experiments on light, the electromagnetic spectrum, fluorescence, and phosphorescence, MUNCYT Alcobendas Science Museum; map (7+)
  • Polaris, a film about James, a penguin from the South Pole, and Vladimir, a funny bear from the North Pole, Planetario; map (7+)
  • Los sueños de la jirafa, a tender show for early childhood where Afa discovers the magic of dreaming, Ambigu Gran Teatro Pavon; map (6 months to 4)
  • Nanoespacio, a hands-on experimentation space for young children, MUNCYT Alcobendas; map (3 to 5)
  • Mini Ciencia, a workshop designed to spark curiosity through simple scientific activities, MUNCYT Alcobendas; map (3 to 6)
  • Buscando a Susi, a family-friendly activity that invites children to explore the museum through play, Museo del Romanticismo; map (3 to 6, free)
  • Talleres infantiles de fin de semana, a journey through fashion, hygiene, and personal care throughout history, Museo del Traje; map (3 to 6, free)
  • Cuentos a escena, a workshop for early readers, bringing stories to life using fun theatrical tools, Librería Vuala; map (3 to 7)
  • Espacio familiar en torno a “Chez Matisse”, a creative family space inspired by the work and universe of Matisse, CaixaForum; map (3 to 11, free)
  • Snowflakes, bake and discover, an English-language workshop where kids decorate snowflake-themed cookies and explore shapes and patterns, Pastelle Kitchen with In Nature with Nina; map (3 to 11)
  • Juguete de Madrid, a toy fair with 40 exhibitors featuring Playmobil, Lego, Star Wars, Nancy dolls, trains, cars, and more, Centro Comercial Valdebernardo; map (4+, free)
  • Leo el mundo, a family activity exploring books and the joy of reading aloud together, La Casa Encendida; map (4+)
  • Viaje por la magia de Disney: tributo a los grandes éxitos, a family concert celebrating the most iconic songs from Disney, Teatro Sanpol; map (4+)
  • Orejas de mariposa, a theatrical performance about being happy with who you are, embracing differences, and valuing diversity, Teatro Sanpol; map (4 to 10)
  • Rebobina Madrid, a musical journey through pop, rock, jazz, contemporary classical, romanticism, classicism, baroque, and troubadour music, CaixaForum; map (5+)
  • Taller y cuentacuentos con Natalia Carrero, a creative workshop and storytelling session about the adventures of little Mina, Librería Alberti; map (5+)
  • Astronautas y Exoplanetas, STEM activity for the whole family plus a visit to the museum, Museo Lunar; map (5 to 12)
  • Contra la nitidez, a family activity exploring how blur and imprecision can contribute to artistic creation, CaixaForum; map (6+)
  • Con batas y a lo loco, a workshop on preventive conservation focused on protecting cultural heritage, Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas; map (6+, free)
  • Libro de aventuras, a puppet-based performance using a pop-up book where each page becomes a miniature stage set, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro; map (6+, free)
  • Pocas palabras locas, a creative language workshop experimenting with word order, CaixaForum; map (6+, free)
  • Nanoplanetario, a planetarium experience for children designed to spark curiosity about astronomy, MUNCYT Alcobendas; map (6 to 8)
  • Taller Misión Laboratorio, an experimental workshop designed to develop critical thinking and encourage curiosity, MUNCYT Alcobendas; map (6 to 9)
  • Codigo espia, kids become cryptographers for a day and learn secret writing methods to create coded messages, Museo Casa de la Moneda; map (6 to 12, free)
  • Habitar lo invisible: Cartografía de una casa, a workshop exploring what it means to inhabit a space through art, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza; map (6 to 12)
  • ¿Ese retrato tiene corona?, a guided tour of royal portraits to learn about the kings and queens who once lived in the palace, Palacio Real de Madrid; map (6 to 12)
  • Algo que decir con sellos, a workshop where kids express a message and create a poster using stamps, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (7+)
  • El titulo es mio, a visit-workshop inspired by Tristan Tzara’s Dada poetry, inviting children to play with words and titles, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza; map (7+)
  • Taller de electricidad, a hands-on workshop with experiments on electric charges, material conductivity, lightning and weather phenomena, MUNCYT Alcobendas Science Museum; map (7+)
  • Taller óptica, a workshop with experiments on light, the electromagnetic spectrum, fluorescence and phosphorescence, MUNCYT Alcobendas Science Museum; map (7+)
  • Pinceladas de inclusión, activities such as painting with black light, sensory installations, and emotion collages invite children to explore different ways of expressing themselves, La Casa Encendida; map (0 to 8, free)
  • Obras clasicas con juguetes, a classical music concert featuring music from films and cartoons, performed by a symphonic orchestra and choir, Auditorio Nacional de Música; map (3+)
  • Andresillo y el dragon, a family puppet and storytelling show about Andrés, the museum director, who reveals a story he has kept secret until today, Museo Arqueológico Nacional; map (3 to 8, free)
  • Espacio familiar en torno a “Chez Matisse”, a creative space for families inspired by the artist Matisse, CaixaForum; map (3 to 11, free)
  • Taller de etología, a workshop where we share myths and legends about the animals featured in the session, and, guided by expert ethologists, discover the hidden truths behind these animals, Insect Park; map (4+)
  • Viaje por el sistema solar, STEM activity for the whole family and a visit to the museum, Museo Lunar; map (4 to 14)
  • Mag Lari Strafalari, an extravagant and over-the-top magic show where magician Lari Strafalari amazes with unique tricks and lots of humor, Teatro Marquina; map (5+)
  • Houdini, a performance that brings to life the incredible story of Harry Houdini, the most famous illusionist and showman of all time, Teatro Calderón; map (5+)
  • Clown Quijote de la Mancha, a musical for families inspired by Don Quixote, featuring windmills, enchanted witches, impossible love for Dulcinea, and more, Teatro Serrano; map (5+)
  • Hipólita, una reina de armas tomar, an oral storytelling session to discover Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons, her customs, and the adventures of these fierce women, Museo Arqueológico Nacional; map (5+, free)
  • Madres e hijas, a selection of short films where mothers, sisters, and daughters spend their days encountering new situations and facing them with courage, CaixaForum; map (5+)
  • Buenos días mundo, a film screening that offers a gentle journey through nature, La Casa Encendida; map (5+, free)
  • Puntadas con mucha historia, workshop on the history of embroidery where children unravel stories written with needle and thread about sustainability, personal relationships, and cultural and knowledge exchanges, Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas; map (5 to 8 and 9 to 13, free)
  • Pocas palabras locas, a workshop to experiment with words, CaixaForum; map (6+, free)
  • La Historia de Yohl Ik’Nal, a dynamic guided visit that brings us closer to the everyday lives of Indigenous women in Mexico, as well as to the warrior past and power held by some of them, Museo Arqueológico Nacional; map (6+, free)
  • 3-2-1 Despegamos, a fulldome cinema session about the space adventure of Elon the hamster, Planetario; map (6+)
  • Conocer a Rainfer, guided visit to the primate center, Rainfer; map (6+)
  • De mayor quiero ser tejedor/a, visit-workshop for families that encourages them to think about jobs and roles, Museo Arqueológico Nacional; map (6+, free)
  • Polaris, a film about James, a penguin from the South Pole, and Vladimir, a funny bear from the North Pole, Planetario; map (7+)
  • El titulo es mio, a visit-workshop inspired by the artistic practice developed by Tristan Tzara for creating a Dadá poem, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza; map (7+)
  • Con un 6 y un 4, a journey through the history of humanity through portraiture, from its mythological origins to today’s selfies, CaixaForum; map (8+)
  • Sonido y acústica, a family activity in which we investigate what sound is, how it travels, and what its main characteristics are, CaixaForum; map (10+)
  • Jornada en familia + concierto de Yo Soy Raton, a family day with animals, archery, games, painting, pony rides, a vegetable market, and a concert by Yo Soy Ratón, Finca Natura Guadalajara; map (2+)
  • The Nightmare Birthday Surprise, family theatrical production where kids are involved in the show and learn English at the same time, Sala Komodia; map (3 to 11)
  • Espacio familiar en torno a “Chez Matisse”, a creative space for families inspired by the artist Matisse, CaixaForum; map (3 to 11, free)
  • Juguete de Madrid, toy fair with over 25 exhibitors, with Playmobil, Madelman, Geyperman, Scalextric, Lego, Star Wars, Nancy dolls, trains, etc., Centro Comercial Valdebernardo; map (4+, free)
  • Capitán Beethoven, a theatrical concert where kids actively take part, solving musical riddles and helping uncover the mysteries hidden in Beethoven’s scores, Teatro Lara; map (4+)
  • Un gato en París, a screening of an animated film about the adventures of a Parisian cat, Cineteca; map (4+)
  • Las manos nos cuentan, a storytelling session brought to life through Spanish Sign Language (LSE), full of emotions and surprises, La Casa Encendida; map (4 to 12, free)
  • Viaje por el sistema solar, STEM activity for the whole family and a visit to the museum, Museo Lunar; map (4 to 14)
  • ¿Te suena Ariadna y Barbazul? A playful, participatory experience where we learn to listen to opera through stories, songs, mini concerts, and unusual instruments, Teatro Real de Retiro; map (5+)
  • Mag Lari Strafalari, an extravagant and over-the-top magic show where magician Lari Strafalari amazes with unique tricks and lots of humor, Teatro Marquina; map (5+)
  • Buenos días mundo, a film screening that offers a gentle journey through nature, La Casa Encendida; map (5+, free)
  • Houdini, a performance that brings to life the incredible story of Harry Houdini, the most famous illusionist and showman of all time, Teatro Calderón; map (5+)
  • Pocas palabras locas, a workshop to experiment with words, CaixaForum; map (6+, free)
  • 3-2-1 Despegamos, a fulldome cinema session about the space adventure of Elon the hamster, Planetario; map (6+)
  • Nanoplanetario, a planetarium experience for children designed to spark curiosity about astronomy, MUNCYT Alcobendas; map (6 to 8)
  • Nanoespacio, a sensory-based experimentation space that encourages exploration through the senses, MUNCYT Alcobendas Science Museum; map (6 to 9)
  • Mini Ciencia, workshop for kids to explore scientific phenomena, at the MUNCYT Science Museum in Alcobendas; map (6 to 9)
  • Taller Misión Laboratorio, an experimental workshop designed to develop critical thinking and encourage curiosity, MUNCYT Alcobendas; map (6 to 9)
  • Talleres de artesanía de México, a series of craft workshops highlighting ancestral knowledge passed down by women from Indigenous Mexican communities, Museo Arqueológico Nacional; map (6 to 10, free)
  • Construyendo recuerdos del futuro, children will create an album of future memories with cutouts, drawings, and messages to their future selves, Galería de las Colecciones Reales; map (6 to 12)
  • Polaris, a film about James, a penguin from the South Pole, and Vladimir, a funny bear from the North Pole, Planetario; map (7+)
  • Taller de electricidad, a hands-on workshop with experiments on electric charges, material conductivity, lightning and weather phenomena, MUNCYT Alcobendas Science Museum; map (7+)
  • Taller óptica, a workshop with experiments on light, the electromagnetic spectrum, fluorescence and phosphorescence, MUNCYT Alcobendas Science Museum; map (7+)
  • Con un 6 y un 4, a journey through the history of humanity through portraiture, from its mythological origins to today’s selfies, CaixaForum; map (8+)
  • Sonido y acústica, a family activity in which we investigate what sound is, how it travels, and what its main characteristics are, CaixaForum; map (10+)
  • Plantas para teñir, a hands-on workshop where children and adults learn how to dye fabrics using natural plant pigments, Real Jardín Botánico; map (12+)
  • Stepping into spring for teens, an experience for families with preteens and teens who want to make new connections, enjoy nature, and live a small adventure, organized by ReWild Child, Sierra de Guadarrama (13+)
  • Espacio familiar en torno a “Chez Matisse”, a creative family space inspired by the work and universe of Matisse, CaixaForum; map (3 to 11, free)
  • Snowflakes, bake and discover, an English-language workshop where kids decorate snowflake-themed cookies and explore shapes and patterns, Pastelle Kitchen with In Nature with Nina; map (3 to 11)
  • Juguete de Madrid, a toy fair with 40 exhibitors featuring Playmobil, Lego, Star Wars, Nancy dolls, trains, cars, and more, Centro Comercial Valdebernardo; map (4+, free)
  • Leo el mundo, a family activity exploring books and the joy of reading aloud together, La Casa Encendida; map (4+)
  • Orejas de mariposa, a theatrical performance about being happy with who you are, embracing differences, and valuing diversity, Teatro Sanpo; map (4 to 10)
  • Rebobina Madrid, a musical journey through pop, rock, jazz, contemporary classical, romanticism, classicism, baroque, and troubadour music, CaixaForum; map (5+)
  • Astronautas y Exoplanetas, STEM activity for the whole family plus a visit to the museum, Museo Lunar; map (5 to 12)
  • Contra la nitidez, a family activity exploring how blur and imprecision can contribute to artistic creation, CaixaForum; map (6+)
  • Con batas y a lo loco, a workshop on preventive conservation focused on protecting cultural heritage, Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas; map (6+, free)
  • Pocas palabras locas, a creative language workshop experimenting with word order, CaixaForum; map (6+, free)
  • Nanoplanetario, a planetarium experience for children designed to spark curiosity about astronomy, MUNCYT Alcobendas; map (6 to 8)
  • Taller Misión Laboratorio, an experimental workshop designed to develop critical thinking and encourage curiosity, MUNCYT Alcobendas; map (6 to 9)
  • Codigo espia, kids become cryptographers for a day and learn secret writing methods to create coded messages, Museo Casa de la Moneda; map (6 to 12, free)
  • Habitar lo invisible: Cartografía de una casa, a workshop exploring what it means to inhabit a space through art, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza; map (6 to 12)
  • ¿Ese retrato tiene corona?, a guided tour of royal portraits to learn about the kings and queens who once lived in the palace, Palacio Real de Madrid; map (6 to 12)
  • Algo que decir con sellos, a workshop where kids express a message and create a poster using stamps, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (7+)
  • El titulo es mio, a visit-workshop inspired by Tristan Tzara’s Dada poetry, inviting children to play with words and titles, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza; map (7+)
  • Taller de electricidad, a hands-on workshop with experiments on electric charges, material conductivity, lightning and weather phenomena, MUNCYT Alcobendas Science Museum; map (7+)
  • Taller óptica, a workshop with experiments on light, the electromagnetic spectrum, fluorescence and phosphorescence, MUNCYT Alcobendas Science Museum; map (7+)
  • De mayor quiero ser… mosaista, a workshop to learn about Roman mosaics and create one using traditional techniques and materials (tickets available 1 week in advance), Museo Arqueológico Nacional; map (9 to 11, free)
  • Lazarillo, a contemporary opera inspired by Lazarillo de Tormes that blends music and audiovisual technology to bring the classic to young audiences and adults, Teatro Real del Retiro; map (10+)
  • Sonido y acústica, a family activity investigating what sound is, how it travels, and its main characteristics, CaixaForum; map (10+)

A sensory dining experience

Here’s an activity that’s totally on my bucket list: immersive dining. If you’ve got an Alice in Wonderland fan in your house, you should check out this curated multi-sensory dining journey inspired by the Lewis Carroll story, involving intricate projection mapping, which transforms the table into evolving Wonderland scenes, from the rabbit hole to the Mad Hatter’s tea party.

There’s a new dragon in town

You need to know about the new park in Usera because it’s awesome. Madrid’s unofficial Chinatown is getting a giant red dragon, complete with 24 play areas and a capacity for 100+ kids. Head on over to the Plaza de las Tizas and check it out!


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More fun ideas coming your way next week!

Samara Kamenecka
Editor | Madrid with Kids
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