Things to Do in Madrid with Kids (April 18 – April 26, 2026)

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Hey, parents!

In this edition, we’ve got a play about defeating the “fear monster,” body marbling, several book fairs, chess in the street, a shadow puppet performance, a science fiction exhibition, an English concert in the park, a scientific illustration workshop, an interactive performance starring a squirrel, a dramatized family tour, a workshop on butterflies and beetles, a screening of a Romanian documentary, and an immersive film about two astronauts.

• Baby Rock, original music with a rock twist and sensory experiences for all the senses, Artespacio Plot Point; map (0+)
  
• Tren de la Fresa, a ride on a historic wooden-carriage train over a century old from Delicias Station to Aranjuez, Museo del Ferrocarril; map (0+)
• Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a play space that transforms like a landscape as we step on it, lift it, move it, and turn it, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (0+, free)
• Una rana en la luna, a show about Nana the frog, who no longer wants to live in the lake; she wants to go to the moon, Teatros Luchana; map (0 to 4)
• Lluvia en las cuatro estaciones, a journey through the four seasons of the year, full of sensations, Teatros Luchana; map (0 to 5)
• El cielo de Cloe, a fulldome film session in which Cloe gives a very fun class on astronomy, Madrid Planetarium; map (0 to 6)
• Malebable, a show from the Pies Inquietos festival that uses objects and textures to transport you to an imaginary world, Centro Cultural Pilar Miro; map (2 months to 5)
• Milonga bajo el mar, an intimate show featuring dance, theater, music, shapes, and colors, La Escalera de Jacob; map (6 months to 4)
• Jugar el arte en familia, an art space designed for play with sensory materials that can be combined, Casa del Lector; map (1 to 5, free)
• Jugar sin fin, a free play area, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (14 months to 5)
• Venciendo a monstruo miedo, the story of how Sara defeated the Fear Monster with something very important she keeps in her heart, Teatros Luchana; map (3+)
• Centrifugado, a theatrical and clown show packed with visual acts, pantomime, music, and audience interaction, Sala Tarambana; map (3+)
• Body marbling entre títeres, an innovative skin-printing technique that will turn your body into a colorful, original, and unique work of art, followed by a puppet show, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro; map (3+, free)
• Va de magia. Mago Ponce, a show in a TV program format where the stage transforms into a large set, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
• Libro de aventuras, a puppet show and pop-up book, in which each page is a small set, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro; map (3+, free)
• From Seed to Cookie: How Things Grow, hands-on workshop invites kids to explore how things grow, from tiny seeds to the food we enjoy together, with In Nature with Nina, Pastelle Kitchen; map (3 to 8)
• Tiny Music and Movement Time, story, play, and movement time in English, Instituto Internacional; map (3 and 4)

• Baby Rock, original music with a rock twist and sensory experiences for all the senses, Artespacio Plot Point; map (0+)
  
• Tren de la Fresa, a ride on a historic wooden-carriage train over a century old from Delicias Station to Aranjuez, Museo del Ferrocarril; map (0+)
• One Year in Nature: A Community Celebration, come celebrate one year of exploring, learning, and connecting through nature, In Nature with Nina, Retiro (0+)
• Party in the park, concert in English in Retiro with AmyJo (0+)
• Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a play space that transforms like a landscape as we step on it, lift it, move it, and turn it, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (0+, free)
• A juego lento, free play and sensory exploration experiences, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (0 to 5, free)
• El cielo de Cloe, a fulldome film session in which Cloe gives a very fun class on astronomy, Madrid Planetarium; map (0 to 6)
• Malebable, a show from the Pies Inquietos festival that uses objects and textures to transport you to an imaginary world, Centro del Títere; map (2 months to 5)
• Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game into a theatrical and magical experience, journeying through three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
• Soñando magia, a show in which elegance and absurdity go hand in hand on a poetic journey filled with magic and laughter, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
• Va de magia. Mago Ponce, a show in a TV program format where the stage transforms into a large set, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
• Libro de aventuras, a puppet show and pop-up book, in which each page is a small set, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro; map (3+, free)

• Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a free play experience that, like a landscape, changes as we modify it, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (0+, free)
  
• El cielo de Cloe, a fulldome film session in which Cloe teaches a fun class where kids learn amazing things about astronomy, Planetario Madrid; map (0 to 6)
• La ardilla Lula y el tesoro del bosque, an interactive theater experience where nature comes to life and conveys that caring for it is the greatest gift, Sala Bululú; map (6 months to 5)
• tocajugarMADERA, a family-friendly activity featuring 15 traditional wooden games in giant format, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Recinto Ferial Vicálvaro; map (2+, free)
• Arquitecturas blanditas, a family play and building workshop where participants will explore architecture through movement and imagination, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Recinto Ferial Vicálvaro; map (3+, free)
• Feria del libro, over 60 booths featuring talks, storytelling, workshops, puppet shows, and more, X-Madrid; map (3+, free)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with reference books, games, and surprising materials to experiment, explore, and play, CaixaForum; map (3+, free)
• Feria del libro Arganzuela, storytelling, children’s theater, concerts, and more, Explanada de Madrid Río; map (3+, free)
• Festival LIBROMAD, a new literary and family festival featuring games and surprising materials to experiment and explore, play, and learn, CaixaForum; map (3+, free)
• Arborecer, discover the awakening of the senses, the body, and the imagination through a story about nature, part of the 21 Distrititos Festival, Recinto Ferial Vicálvaro; map (3+, free)
• PUCK Cinema, a traveling micro-cinema housed in a trailer that screens animated short films in an intimate and surprising setting, part of the 21 Distrititos Festival, Recinto Ferial Vicálvaro; map (3+, free)
• Ingenii Machina, an interactive installation that invites visitors to explore moving mechanisms and structures through play and curiosity, part of the 21 Distrititos Festival, Recinto Ferial Vicálvaro; map (3+, free)
• Anders Zorn. Recorrer el mundo, recordar la tierra, a family tour-workshop, Fundación Mapfre; map (3 to 6)
• Andresillo y el dragón, a theatrical activity designed to introduce heritage to the youngest children, Museo Arqueológico Nacional; map (3 to 8, free)

• Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a free play experience that, like a landscape, changes as we modify it, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (0+, free)
  
• El cielo de Cloe, a fulldome film session in which Cloe teaches a fun class where kids learn amazing things about astronomy, Planetario Madrid; map (0 to 6)
• tocajugarMADERA, a family-friendly activity featuring 15 traditional wooden games in giant format, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (2+, free)
• Feria del libro Arganzuela, storytelling, children’s theater, concerts, and more, Explanada de Madrid Río; map (3+, free)
• La llave secreta, storytelling session, Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas; map (3+, free)
• Feria del libro, over 60 booths featuring talks, storytelling, workshops, puppet shows, and more, X-Madrid; map (3+, free)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with reference books, games, and surprising materials to experiment, explore, and play, CaixaForum; map (3+, free)
• Festival LIBROMAD, a new literary and family festival featuring games and surprising materials to experiment and explore, play, and learn, CaixaForum; map (3+, free)
• Arquitecturas blanditas, a family play and building workshop where participants will explore architecture through movement and imagination, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (3+, free)
• Arborecer, discover the awakening of the senses, the body, and the imagination through a story about nature, part of the 21 Distrititos Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (3+, free)
• PUCK Cinema, a traveling micro-cinema housed in a trailer that screens animated short films in an intimate and surprising setting, part of the 21 Distrititos Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (3+, free)
• Ingenii Machina, an interactive installation that invites visitors to explore moving mechanisms and structures through play and curiosity, part of the 21 Distrititos Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (3+, free)
• Día del niño, celebration with workshops, exhibitions, and mini-trains, Museo del Ferrocarril; map (3 to 12, free)

• Baby Rock, original music with a rock twist and sensory experiences for all the senses, Artespacio Plot Point; map (0+)
  
• Tren de la Fresa, a ride on a historic wooden-carriage train over a century old from Delicias Station to Aranjuez, Museo del Ferrocarril; map (0+)
• Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a play space that transforms like a landscape as we step on it, lift it, move it, and turn it, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (0+, free)
• Una rana en la luna, a show about Nana the frog, who no longer wants to live in the lake; she wants to go to the moon, Teatros Luchana; map (0 to 4)
• Lluvia en las cuatro estaciones, a journey through the four seasons of the year, full of sensations, Teatros Luchana; map (0 to 5)
• El cielo de Cloe, a fulldome film session in which Cloe gives a very fun class on astronomy, Madrid Planetarium; map (0 to 6)
• Malebable, a show from the Pies Inquietos festival that uses objects and textures to transport you to an imaginary world, Centro Cultural Pilar Miro; map (2 months to 5)
• Milonga bajo el mar, an intimate show featuring dance, theater, music, shapes, and colors, La Escalera de Jacob; map (6 months to 4)
• Jugar el arte en familia, an art space designed for play with sensory materials that can be combined, Casa del Lector; map (1 to 5, free)
• Jugar sin fin, a free play area, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (14 months to 5)
• Venciendo a monstruo miedo, This is the story of how Sara defeated the Fear Monster with something very important she keeps in her heart, Teatros Luchana; map (3+)
• Centrifugado, a theatrical and clown show packed with visual acts, pantomime, music, and audience interaction, Sala Tarambana; map (3+)
• From Seed to Cookie: How Things Grow, hands-on workshop invites kids to explore how things grow, from tiny seeds to the food we enjoy together, with In Nature with Nina, Pastelle Kitchen; map (3 to 8)
• Body marbling entre títeres, an innovative skin-printing technique that will turn your body into a colorful, original, and unique work of art, followed by a puppet show, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro; map (3+, free)
• Va de magia. Mago Ponce, a show in a TV program format where the stage transforms into a large set, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
• Libro de aventuras, a puppet show and pop-up book, in which each page is a small set, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro; map (3+, free)
• Tiny Music and Movement Time, story, play, and movement time in English, Instituto Internacional; map (3 and 4)
• La Tempestad, a fun theatrical adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, Teatro Lagrada; map (4+)
• Artefacto: el secreto de las cosas, a workshop offering a space for exploration and play with the poetry of everyday objects, CaixaForum; map (4+, free)
• Letrería, a workshop entirely dedicated to symbols, where you can create your own typefaces using all kinds of materials and media, CaixaForum; map (4+, free)
• Cine en tu bolsillo: cámara y grabación con móvil, a workshop to play, experiment, imagine, and learn while discovering the craft of filmmaking, Casa de México; map (5+)
• Mi padre quemaba piedras, tabletop puppets, shadow puppets, and object theater, Teatro Valle-Inclán; map (5+)
• Luces, cámara y magia, a magic show featuring appearances, disappearances, fortune-telling, escapes, and plenty of audience interaction, La Escalera de Jacob; map (5+)
• Aliens vs. Robots, a special exhibition in the Wonder Space section featuring figures, comics, and other objects inspired by science fiction, Museo de Cera; map (5+)
• Los sonidos de la Antigüedad, a participatory activity with instruments and live music exploring the sounds of Prehistory, Museo Arqueológico Nacional; map (5 to 8, free)
• 3-2-1 Despegamos, a full-dome film session about the space adventure of Elon the hamster, Madrid Planetarium; map (6+)
• Super Detective en Prácticas, an interactive children’s show where kids become real detectives solving mysteries and puzzles, Artespacio Plot Point; map (6+)
• Ihé y los sonidos del Nilo, the evocative story of Ihé, the singer of Amun, which transports us to Ancient Egypt, Museo Arqueológico Nacional; map (6 to 10, free)
• Yo soy Dalí, we’ll learn to look at his paintings with curious eyes, discover hidden details, and ask ourselves what these images mean, Museo Reina Sofía; map (6 a 12)
• Creación musical con tecnología, a musical creativity workshop to create music, sounds, and rhythms, and compose a song from scratch through group collaboration, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (7+)
• Blanco sobre blanco, a workshop to experiment with all the senses to sharpen our perception of the world around us, Museo Thyssen; map (7+)
• Cianotipia experimental, a workshop to learn the cyanotype process step by step and create photographic cyanotypes, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (7+)
• Polaris, a film screening about James, a tourist penguin from the South Pole, and Vladimir, a funny bear from the North Pole, Planetario Madrid; map (7+)
• Mitos Griegos, Greek mythology narrated for families in the Homeric style, using live voice, gestures, and a few props, Teatros Luchana; map (7+)

• Baby Rock, original music with a rock twist and sensory experiences for all the senses, Artespacio Plot Point; map (0+)
  
• Tren de la Fresa, a ride on a historic wooden-carriage train over a century old from Delicias Station to Aranjuez, Museo del Ferrocarril; map (0+)
• One Year in Nature: A Community Celebration, come celebrate one year of exploring, learning, and connecting through nature, In Nature with Nina, Retiro (0+)
• Party in the park, concert in English with AmyJo, Retiro (0+)
• Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a play space that transforms like a landscape as we step on it, lift it, move it, and turn it, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (0+, free)
• A juego lento, free play and sensory exploration experiences, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (0 to 5, free)
• El cielo de Cloe, a fulldome film session in which Cloe gives a very fun class on astronomy, Madrid Planetarium; map (0 to 6)
• Malebable, a show from the Pies Inquietos festival that uses objects and textures to transport you to an imaginary world, Centro del Títere; map (2 months to 5)
• Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game into a theatrical and magical experience, journeying through three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
• Soñando magia, a show in which elegance and absurdity go hand in hand on a poetic journey filled with magic and laughter, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
• Va de magia. Mago Ponce, a show in a TV program format where the stage transforms into a large set, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
• Libro de aventuras, a puppet show and pop-up book, in which each page is a small set, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro; map (3+, free)
• ¿Quieres viajar conmigo?, Come and let yourself be carried away by the music of Mozart, Satie, and Bernstein, and by the sound of the voice and the string quartet, CaixaForum; map (4+)
• Artefacto: el secreto de las cosas, a workshop offering a space for exploration and play with the poetry of everyday objects, CaixaForum; map (4+, free)
• Letrería, a workshop entirely dedicated to symbols, where you can create your own typefaces using all kinds of materials and media, CaixaForum; map (4+, free)
• La Tempestad, a fun theatrical adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, Teatro Lagrada; map (4+)
• El pequeño Mozart, a fun theatrical concert where kids can interact with the orchestra musicians and have fun while learning, Teatro Lara; map (5+)
• Fenómenos eléctricos, a workshop where participants conduct a series of hands-on experiments that help them discover that electrical charges are everywhere, CaixaForum; map (5+)
• Aliens vs. Robots, a special exhibition in the Wonder Space section featuring figures, comics, and other science fiction-inspired items, Museo de Cera; map (5+)
• Mi padre quemaba piedras, tabletop puppets, shadow puppets, and object theater, Teatro Valle-Inclán; map (5+)
• Sonrisas y lágrimas, classic movie screening of The Sound of Music, Cineteca; map (6+)
• 3-2-1 Despegamos, a full-dome film session about the space adventure of Elon the hamster, Madrid Planetarium; map (6+)
• Ahora no puedo, estoy atrapando mis derechos digitales, a family workshop to Discover digital art, collect digital stamps on your “passport” as you explore different digital artworks, Espacio Fundación Telefónica; map (6 to 12, free)
• El huerto florido, a creative workshop inspired by nature and the museum’s artworks, Museo Lázaro Galdiano; map (6 to 12)
• Peter Rabbit, followed by an educational activity in the garden, Jardín Botánico; map (6 to 12, free)
• Polaris, a film screening about James, a tourist penguin from the South Pole, and Vladimir, a funny bear from the North Pole, Planetario Madrid; map (7+)
• Mitos Griegos, Greek mythology narrated for families in the Homeric style, using live voice, gestures, and a few props, Teatros Luchana; map (7+)
• Maridaje sonoro, a sensory experimentation workshop to raise awareness of our relationship with food, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (7+)
• Utópicas en flor: UTOPIA TIERRA, an invitation to view public space through a new lens and to ask ourselves together what a city designed for gathering, play, and communal life might look like, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (7+)

• Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a free play experience that, like a landscape, changes as we modify it, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (0+, free)
  
• El cielo de Cloe, a fulldome film session in which Cloe teaches a fun class where kids learn amazing things about astronomy, Planetario Madrid; map (0 to 6)
• La ardilla Lula y el tesoro del bosque, an interactive theater experience where nature comes to life and conveys that caring for it is the greatest gift, Sala Bululú; map (6 months to 5)
• tocajugarMADERA, a family-friendly activity featuring 15 traditional wooden games in giant format, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Recinto Ferial Vicálvaro; map (2+, free)
• Feria del libro, over 60 booths featuring talks, storytelling, workshops, puppet shows, and more, X-Madrid; map (3+, free)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with reference books, games, and surprising materials to experiment, explore, and play, CaixaForum; map (3+, free)
• Feria del libro Arganzuela, storytelling, children’s theater, concerts, and more, Explanada de Madrid Río; map (3+, free)
• Festival LIBROMAD, a new literary and family festival featuring games and surprising materials to experiment and explore, play, and learn, CaixaForum; map (3+, free)
• Arborecer, discover the awakening of the senses, the body, and the imagination through a story about nature, part of the 21 Distrititos Festival, Recinto Ferial Vicálvaro; map (3+, free)
• PUCK Cinema, a traveling micro-cinema housed in a trailer that screens animated short films in an intimate and surprising setting, part of the 21 Distrititos Festival, Recinto Ferial Vicálvaro; map (3+, free)
• Ingenii Machina, an interactive installation that invites visitors to explore moving mechanisms and structures through play and curiosity, part of the 21 Distrititos Festival, Recinto Ferial Vicálvaro; map (3+, free)
• Anders Zorn. Recorrer el mundo, recordar la tierra, a family tour-workshop, Fundación Mapfre; map (3 to 6)
• Andresillo y el dragón, theatrical activity designed to introduce heritage to the youngest children, Museo Arqueológico Nacional; map (3 to 8, free)
• Circo y libro – Cenicienta, a family show where the story we all know comes to life through the language of contemporary circus, Teatro Circo Price; map (4+)
• Vive la C.O.S.A. en familia, an activity to encourage community participation through music and creativity, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Recinto Ferial Vicálvaro; map (4+, free)
• ¡Crea un librito ilustrado!, a Book Week workshop where the bookseller helps kids create their own illustrated booklet, Librería Rafael Alberti; map (4+)
• Mary Poppins, a theatrical adaptation of the classic, part of Malasaña Escena, Escuela Superior de Canto; map (4+)
• Abejas y hexágonos, a creative and scientific workshop to discover the world of bees and the geometry of honeycombs, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (4+)
• Inventario de texturas, a workshop on observing patterns and textures in nature, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (4+)
• Adivina qué leo esta mañana, a workshop to discover many stories hidden within a single book, Centro Cultural Clara del Rey – Museo ABC; map (4+, free)
• La Letrería, a family workshop entirely dedicated to symbols so kids can create their own typefaces using all kinds of materials and media, CaixaForum; map (4+, free)
• Rebeldías vanguardistas del siglo XX, dramatized family tours, Casa de México; map (4+)
• Artefacto: el secreto de las cosas, a workshop offering a space for exploration and play with the poetry of everyday objects, CaixaForum; map (4+, free)
• La Tempestad, a fun theatrical adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, Teatro Lagrada; map (4+)
• ¿Quieres viajar conmigo?, come and let yourself be carried away by the music of Mozart, Satie, or Bernstein and by the sound of the voice and the string quartet, CaixaForum; map (4+)
• Microshakespeare, a unique theatrical experience, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Recinto Ferial Vicálvaro; map (4+, free)
• Un viaje soñado, an artistic experience combining a free-play installation with a creative workshop, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Recinto Ferial Vicálvaro; map (4+, free)
• Crea Body Marbling en familia, a workshop to experiment with marbling techniques to create unique patterns on the skin, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Recinto Ferial Vicálvaro; map (4+, free)
• Dilo, storytelling and book presentation, Librería Liberespacio; map (4 to 6)
• Conoce los insectos y otros pequeños habitantes de La Cabaña, park tours and creative workshops with a focus on insects, La Cabaña de Retiro; map (4 to 7, free)
• Taller de creación de títeres acuáticos de varilla, workshop on designing and building marine puppets, Centro del Títere; map (4 to 8)
• Laboratorio espacial, family STEM activity + museum visit, Museo Lunar; map (4 to 12)
• Escuela de circo, juggling, aerial, and balance workshops, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Recinto Ferial Vicálvaro; map (5+, free)
• La isla de las cosas perdidas, award-winning show featuring puppets made of esparto grass that explores memory and how it fades, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro; map (5+)
• Sube a la Petite Caravane, a traveling theatrical experience in a caravan featuring an intimate and surprising format, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Recinto Ferial Vicálvaro; map (5+, free)
• Family Reading Time at the Library: Red, a reading session in English followed by a workshop, Instituto Internacional; map (5 to 7)
• Laboratorio floral, an experimental workshop that fosters attention, detailed observation, and an interest in natural pigments, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (6+)
• Chaos Lab, an interactive sound installation, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Recinto Ferial Vicálvaro; map (6+, free)
• Ajedrez en los parques, chess events in the parks of the Chamartín neighborhood (6+, free)
• Hipólita, una reina de armas tomar, a storytelling session where children learn about the values and traditions of Ancient Greece, Museo Arqueológico Nacional; map (6 to 10, free)
• Conviértete en editor de una revista, an interactive museum tour followed by a workshop, Museo Lázaro Galdiano; map (6 to 13)
• Polaris, a film screening about James, a penguin from the South Pole, and Vladimir, a bear from the North Pole, Planetario Madrid; map (7+)
• Mitos Griegos, Greek mythology narrated for families in the Homeric style, using voice, gesture, and a few props, Teatros Luchana; map (7+)

• Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a free play experience that, like a landscape, changes as we modify it, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (0+, free)
  
• El cielo de Cloe, a fulldome film session in which Cloe teaches a fun class where kids learn amazing things about astronomy, Planetario Madrid; map (0 to 6)
• tocajugarMADERA, a family-friendly activity featuring 15 traditional wooden games in giant format, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (2+, free)
• Feria del libro Arganzuela, storytelling, children’s theater, concerts, and more, Explanada de Madrid Río; map (3+, free)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with reference books, games, and surprising materials to experiment, explore, and play, CaixaForum; map (3+, free)
• Feria del libro Arganzuela, storytelling, children’s theater, concerts, and more, Explanada de Madrid Río; map (3+, free)
• Festival LIBROMAD, a new literary and family festival featuring games and surprising materials to experiment and explore, play, and learn, CaixaForum; map (3+, free)
• Arquitecturas blanditas, a family play and building workshop where participants will explore architecture through movement and imagination, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (3+, free)
• PUCK Cinema, a traveling micro-cinema housed in a trailer that screens animated short films in an intimate and surprising setting, part of the 21 Distrititos Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (3+, free)
• La llave secreta, storytelling session, Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas; map (3+, free)
• Ingenii Machina, an interactive installation that invites visitors to explore moving mechanisms and structures through play and curiosity, part of the 21 Distrititos Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (3+, free)
• Arborecer, discover the awakening of the senses, the body, and the imagination through a story about nature, part of the 21 Distrititos Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (3+, free)
• Feria del libro, over 60 booths featuring talks, storytelling, workshops, puppet shows, and more, X-Madrid; map (3+, free)
• Día del niño, celebration with workshops, exhibitions, and mini-trains, Museo del Ferrocarril; map (3 to 12, free)
• Vive la C.O.S.A. en familia, an activity to encourage community participation through music and creativity, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (4+, free)
• Crea Body Marbling en familia, a workshop to experiment with marbling techniques to create unique patterns on the skin, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (4+, free)
• Un viaje soñado, an artistic experience combining a free-play installation with a creative workshop, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (4+, free)
• Artefacto: el secreto de las cosas, a workshop offering a space for exploration and play with the poetry of everyday objects, CaixaForum; map (4+, free)
• La Tempestad, a fun theatrical adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, Teatro Lagrada; map (4+)
• ¿Quieres viajar conmigo?, come and let yourself be carried away by the music of Mozart, Satie, or Bernstein and by the sound of the voice and the string quartet, CaixaForum; map (4+)
• La Letrería, a family workshop entirely dedicated to symbols so kids can create their own typefaces using all kinds of materials and media, CaixaForum; map (4+, free)
• Microshakespeare, a unique theatrical experience, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (4+, free)
• Atracción de mariposas y escarabajos alpinos, come discover butterflies and beetles and their fascinating behaviors on a unique, intriguing, and highly entertaining activity, Insect Park; map (4+)
• Conoce los insectos y otros pequeños habitantes de La Cabaña, park tours and creative workshops with a focus on insects, La Cabaña de Retiro; map (4 to 7, free)
• Escuela de circo, juggling, aerial, and balance workshops, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (5+, free)
• Sube a la Petite Caravane, a traveling theatrical experience in a caravan featuring an intimate and surprising format, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (5+, free)
• La isla de las cosas perdidas, award-winning show featuring puppets made of esparto grass that explores memory and how it fades, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro; map (5+)
• Pinta Malasaña, a day filled with art and creativity, open to a wide range of artists and creators in the streets of the Malasaña neighborhood, Malasaña (5+, free)
• Fenómenos eléctricos, a workshop in which participants conduct a series of hands-on experiments that help them discover that electrical charges are everywhere, CaixaForum; map (5+)
• ¿Te suena la novia vendida?, a fun, interactive event where we’ll learn to appreciate opera through stories and songs, Teatro Real de Retiro; map (5+)
• Peter Pan, el musical, a dazzling show filled with unforgettable live songs, hilarious choreography, and aerial acrobatics, Teatro Maravillas; map (5+)
• El laboratorio de los investigacuentos, a fun storytelling session, Casa del Lector; map (5 to 8)
• Chaos Lab, an interactive sound installation, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (6+, free)
• Ajedrez en los parques, chess events in the parks of the Chamartín neighborhood (6+, free)
• El secreto de las plantas, discover the plants hidden in paintings, tapestries, furniture, and porcelain, and then make a little garland with your own plants, Galería de las Colecciones Reales; map (6 to 12)
• Polaris, a film screening about James, a penguin from the South Pole, and Vladimir, a bear from the North Pole, Planetario Madrid; map (7+)
• Mitos Griegos, Greek mythology narrated for families in the Homeric style, using voice, gesture, and a few props, Teatros Luchana; map (7+)
• Anders Zorn. Recorrer el mundo, recordar la tierra, visit/workshop for families, Fundación Mapfre; map (7 to 12)
  

• Tren de la Fresa, a ride on a historic wooden-carriage train over a century old from Delicias Station to Aranjuez, Museo del Ferrocarril; map (0+)
• From Seed to Cookie: How Things Grow, hands-on workshop invites kids to explore how things grow, from tiny seeds to the food we enjoy together, with In Nature with Nina, Pastelle Kitchen; map (3 to 8)
• La Tempestad, a fun theatrical adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, Teatro Lagrada; map (4+)
• Artefacto: el secreto de las cosas, a workshop offering a space for exploration and play with the poetry of everyday objects, CaixaForum; map (4+, free)
• Letrería, a workshop entirely dedicated to symbols, where you can create your own typefaces using all kinds of materials and media, CaixaForum; map (4+, free)
• Cine en tu bolsillo: cámara y grabación con móvil, a workshop to play, experiment, imagine, and learn while discovering the craft of filmmaking, Casa de México; map (5+)
• Luces, cámara y magia, a magic show featuring appearances, disappearances, fortune-telling, escapes, and plenty of audience interaction, La Escalera de Jacob; map (5+)
• Aliens vs. Robots, a special exhibition in the Wonder Space section featuring figures, comics, and other objects inspired by science fiction, Museo de Cera; map (5+)
• Mi padre quemaba piedras, tabletop puppets, shadow puppets, and object theater, Teatro Valle-Inclán; map (5+)
• Los sonidos de la Antigüedad, a participatory activity with instruments and live music exploring the sounds of Prehistory, Museo Arqueológico Nacional; map (5 to 8, free)
• 3-2-1 Despegamos, a full-dome film session about the space adventure of Elon the hamster, Madrid Planetarium; map (6+)
• Super Detective en Prácticas, an interactive children’s show where kids become real detectives solving mysteries and puzzles, Artespacio Plot Point; map (6+)
• Ihé y los sonidos del Nilo, the evocative story of Ihé, the singer of Amun, which transports us to Ancient Egypt, Museo Arqueológico Nacional; map (6 to 10, free)
• Yo soy Dalí, we’ll learn to look at his paintings with curious eyes, discover hidden details, and ask ourselves what these images mean, Museo Reina Sofía; map (6 a 12)
• Creación musical con tecnología, a musical creativity workshop to create music, sounds, and rhythms, and compose a song from scratch through group collaboration, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (7+)
• Blanco sobre blanco, a workshop to experiment with all the senses to sharpen our perception of the world around us, Museo Thyssen; map (7+)
• Cianotipia experimental, a workshop to learn the cyanotype process step by step and create photographic cyanotypes, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (7+)
• Polaris, a film screening about James, a tourist penguin from the South Pole, and Vladimir, a funny bear from the North Pole, Planetario Madrid; map (7+)
• Mitos Griegos, Greek mythology narrated for families in the Homeric style, using live voice, gestures, and a few props, Teatros Luchana; map (7+)
• Instante de suspensión, an immersive show blending art, music, and science, Teatro Real del Retiro; map (8+)
• Hamlet, with its frenetic pace, live music, and audience participation, this version of Hamlet promises to be a roller coaster of laughter and surprises, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (9+)

• One Year in Nature: A Community Celebration, come celebrate one year of exploring, learning, and connecting through nature, In Nature with Nina, Retiro (0+)
• Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game into a theatrical and magical experience, journeying through three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
• Soñando magia, a show in which elegance and absurdity go hand in hand on a poetic journey filled with magic and laughter, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
• Va de magia. Mago Ponce, a show in a TV program format where the stage transforms into a large set, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
• ¿Quieres viajar conmigo?, Come and let yourself be carried away by the music of Mozart, Satie, and Bernstein, and by the sound of the voice and the string quartet, CaixaForum; map (4+)
• Artefacto: el secreto de las cosas, a workshop offering a space for exploration and play with the poetry of everyday objects, CaixaForum; map (4+, free)
• Letrería, a workshop entirely dedicated to symbols, where you can create your own typefaces using all kinds of materials and media, CaixaForum; map (4+, free)
• La Tempestad, a fun theatrical adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, Teatro Lagrada; map (4+)
• El pequeño Mozart, a fun theatrical concert where kids can interact with the orchestra musicians and have fun while learning, Teatro Lara; map (5+)
• Mi padre quemaba piedras, tabletop puppets, shadow puppets, and object theater, Teatro Valle-Inclán; map (5+)
• Fenómenos eléctricos, a workshop where participants conduct a series of hands-on experiments that help them discover that electrical charges are everywhere, CaixaForum; map (5+)
• Aliens vs. Robots, a special exhibition in the Wonder Space section featuring figures, comics, and other science fiction-inspired items, Museo de Cera; map (5+)
• Sonrisas y lágrimas, classic movie screening of The Sound of Music, Cineteca; map (6+)
• 3-2-1 Despegamos, a full-dome film session about the space adventure of Elon the hamster, Madrid Planetarium; map (6+)
• Ahora no puedo, estoy atrapando mis derechos digitales, a family workshop to Discover digital art, collect digital stamps on your “passport” as you explore different digital artworks, Espacio Fundación Telefónica; map (6 to 12, free)
• El huerto florido, a creative workshop inspired by nature and the museum’s artworks, Museo Lázaro Galdiano; map (6 to 12)
• Peter Rabbit, followed by an educational activity in the garden, Jardín Botánico; map (6 to 12, free)
• Polaris, a film screening about James, a tourist penguin from the South Pole, and Vladimir, a funny bear from the North Pole, Planetario Madrid; map (7+)
• Mitos Griegos, Greek mythology narrated for families in the Homeric style, using live voice, gestures, and a few props, Teatros Luchana; map (7+)
• Maridaje sonoro, a sensory experimentation workshop to raise awareness of our relationship with food, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (7+)
• Utópicas en flor: UTOPIA TIERRA, an invitation to view public space through a new lens and to ask ourselves together what a city designed for gathering, play, and communal life might look like, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (7+)
• Instante de suspensión, an immersive show blending art, music, and science, Teatro Real del Retiro; map (8+)
• Mariposas del jardín, a workshop to explore the world of butterflies and learn how to observe and identify them, Jardín Botánico; map (8+)
• Abejas silvestres y otros polinizadores, a workshop to explore the world of wild bees and pollinators in general, Jardín Botánico; map (12+)
• Historia de España en 70 minutos, a play that recounts the most important events in Spain’s history with great humor, Teatro Lara; map (14+)

• Feria del libro, over 60 booths featuring talks, storytelling, workshops, puppet shows, and more, X-Madrid; map (3+, free)
  
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with reference books, games, and surprising materials to experiment, explore, and play, CaixaForum; map (3+, free)
• Feria del libro Arganzuela, storytelling, children’s theater, concerts, and more, Explanada de Madrid Río; map (3+, free)
• Festival LIBROMAD, a new literary and family festival featuring games and surprising materials to experiment and explore, play, and learn, CaixaForum; map (3+, free)
• Arborecer, discover the awakening of the senses, the body, and the imagination through a story about nature, part of the 21 Distrititos Festival, Recinto Ferial Vicálvaro; map (3+, free)
• PUCK Cinema, a traveling micro-cinema housed in a trailer that screens animated short films in an intimate and surprising setting, part of the 21 Distrititos Festival, Recinto Ferial Vicálvaro; map (3+, free)
• Ingenii Machina, an interactive installation that invites visitors to explore moving mechanisms and structures through play and curiosity, part of the 21 Distrititos Festival, Recinto Ferial Vicálvaro; map (3+, free)
• Andresillo y el dragón, theatrical activity designed to introduce heritage to the youngest children, Museo Arqueológico Nacional; map (3 to 8, free)
• Circo y libro – Cenicienta, a family show where the story we all know comes to life through the language of contemporary circus, Teatro Circo Price; map (4+)
• Vive la C.O.S.A. en familia, an activity to encourage community participation through music and creativity, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Recinto Ferial Vicálvaro; map (4+, free)
• ¡Crea un librito ilustrado!, a Book Week workshop where the bookseller helps kids create their own illustrated booklet, Librería Rafael Alberti; map (4+)
• Mary Poppins, a theatrical adaptation of the classic, part of Malasaña Escena, Escuela Superior de Canto; map (4+)
• Abejas y hexágonos, a creative and scientific workshop to discover the world of bees and the geometry of honeycombs, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (4+)
• Inventario de texturas, a workshop on observing patterns and textures in nature, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (4+)
• Adivina qué leo esta mañana, a workshop to discover many stories hidden within a single book, Centro Cultural Clara del Rey – Museo ABC; map (4+, free)
• La Letrería, a family workshop entirely dedicated to symbols so kids can create their own typefaces using all kinds of materials and media, CaixaForum; map (4+, free)
• Rebeldías vanguardistas del siglo XX, dramatized family tours, Casa de México; map (4+)
• Artefacto: el secreto de las cosas, a workshop offering a space for exploration and play with the poetry of everyday objects, CaixaForum; map (4+, free)
• La Tempestad, a fun theatrical adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, Teatro Lagrada; map (4+)
• ¿Quieres viajar conmigo?, come and let yourself be carried away by the music of Mozart, Satie, or Bernstein and by the sound of the voice and the string quartet, CaixaForum; map (4+)
• Microshakespeare, a unique theatrical experience, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Recinto Ferial Vicálvaro; map (4+, free)
• Un viaje soñado, an artistic experience combining a free-play installation with a creative workshop, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Recinto Ferial Vicálvaro; map (4+, free)
• Crea Body Marbling en familia, a workshop to experiment with marbling techniques to create unique patterns on the skin, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Recinto Ferial Vicálvaro; map (4+, free)
• Conoce los insectos y otros pequeños habitantes de La Cabaña, park tours and creative workshops with a focus on insects, La Cabaña de Retiro; map (4 to 7, free)
• Taller de creación de títeres acuáticos de varilla, workshop on designing and building marine puppets, Centro del Títere; map (4 to 8)
• Laboratorio espacial, family STEM activity + museum visit, Museo Lunar; map (4 to 12)
• Escuela de circo, juggling, aerial, and balance workshops, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Recinto Ferial Vicálvaro; map (5+, free)
• La isla de las cosas perdidas, award-winning show featuring puppets made of esparto grass that explores memory and its fading, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro; map (5+)
• Sube a la Petite Caravane, a traveling theatrical experience in a caravan featuring an intimate and surprising format, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Recinto Ferial Vicalvaro; map (5+, free)
• Laboratorio floral, an experimental workshop that fosters attention, detailed observation, and an interest in natural pigments, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (6+)
• Chaos Lab, an interactive sound installation, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Recinto Ferial Vicálvaro; map (6+, free)
• Ajedrez en los parques, chess events in the parks of the Chamartín neighborhood (6+, free)
• Hipólita, una reina de armas tomar, a storytelling session where children learn about the values and traditions of Ancient Greece, Museo Arqueológico Nacional; map (6 to 10, free)
• Conviértete en editor de una revista, an interactive museum tour followed by a workshop, Museo Lázaro Galdiano; map (6 to 13)
• Polaris, a film screening about James, a penguin from the South Pole, and Vladimir, a bear from the North Pole, Planetario Madrid; map (7+)
• Mitos Griegos, Greek mythology narrated for families in the Homeric style, using voice, gesture, and a few props, Teatros Luchana; map (7+)
• Dinki Donki: una odisea en la Luna, an immersive film that blends science and fiction as it follows two astronauts, Planetario de Madrid; map (8+)
• El jardín vertical, a scientific illustration expert will teach kids tips for creating their own drawings, CaixaForum; map (8+)
• Un museo… bajo el puente, an activity to discover works by renowned artists and learn about inclusive urban planning, Museo del Prado; map (8+)
• Caravana: costura comunitaria, a family textile recycling workshop, part of the 21 Distrititos Festival, Recinto Ferial Vicalvaro; map (10+, free)
• Cuando sea mayor (o muy mayor) no olvidaré esta canción, storytelling and workshop, Casa del Lector; map (11 to 12)
  

• tocajugarMADERA, a family-friendly activity featuring 15 traditional wooden games in giant format, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (2+, free)
  
• Feria del libro Arganzuela, storytelling, children’s theater, concerts, and more, Explanada de Madrid Río; map (3+, free)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with reference books, games, and surprising materials to experiment, explore, and play, CaixaForum; map (3+, free)
• Festival LIBROMAD, a new literary and family festival featuring games and surprising materials to experiment and explore, play, and learn, CaixaForum; map (3+, free)
• Arquitecturas blanditas, a family play and building workshop where participants will explore architecture through movement and imagination, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (3+, free)
• PUCK Cinema, a traveling micro-cinema housed in a trailer that screens animated short films in an intimate and surprising setting, part of the 21 Distrititos Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (3+, free)
• Ingenii Machina, an interactive installation that invites visitors to explore moving mechanisms and structures through play and curiosity, part of the 21 Distrititos Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (3+, free)
• Arborecer, discover the awakening of the senses, the body, and the imagination through a story about nature, part of the 21 Distrititos Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (3+, free)
• Feria del libro, over 60 booths featuring talks, storytelling, workshops, puppet shows, and more, X-Madrid; map (3+, free)
• Día del niño, celebration with workshops, exhibitions, and mini-trains, Museo del Ferrocarril; map (3 to 12, free)
• Vive la C.O.S.A. en familia, an activity to encourage community participation through music and creativity, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (4+, free)
• Crea Body Marbling en familia, a workshop to experiment with marbling techniques to create unique patterns on the skin, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (4+, free)
• Un viaje soñado, an artistic experience combining a free-play installation with a creative workshop, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (4+, free)
• Artefacto: el secreto de las cosas, a workshop offering a space for exploration and play with the poetry of everyday objects, CaixaForum; map (4+, free)
• La Tempestad, a fun theatrical adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, Teatro Lagrada; map (4+)
• ¿Quieres viajar conmigo?, come and let yourself be carried away by the music of Mozart, Satie, or Bernstein and by the sound of the voice and the string quartet, CaixaForum; map (4+)
• La Letrería, a family workshop entirely dedicated to symbols so kids can create their own typefaces using all kinds of materials and media, CaixaForum; map (4+, free)
• Microshakespeare, a unique theatrical experience, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (4+, free)
• Atracción de mariposas y escarabajos alpinos, come discover butterflies and beetles and their fascinating behaviors on a unique, intriguing, and highly entertaining activity, Insect Park; map (4+)
• Conoce los insectos y otros pequeños habitantes de La Cabaña, park tours and creative workshops with a focus on insects, La Cabaña de Retiro; map (4 to 7, free)
• Escuela de circo, juggling, aerial, and balance workshops, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (5+, free)
• Sube a la Petite Caravane, a traveling theatrical experience in a caravan featuring an intimate and surprising format, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (5+, free)
• Pinta Malasaña, a day filled with art and creativity, open to a wide range of artists and creators in the streets of the Malasaña neighborhood, Malasaña (5+, free)
• Fenómenos eléctricos, a workshop in which participants conduct a series of hands-on experiments that help them discover that electrical charges are everywhere, CaixaForum; map (5+)
• ¿Te suena la novia vendida?, a fun, interactive event where we’ll learn to appreciate opera through stories and songs, Teatro Real de Retiro; map (5+)
• Peter Pan, el musical, a dazzling show filled with unforgettable live songs, hilarious choreography, and aerial acrobatics, Teatro Maravillas; map (5+)
• Chaos Lab, an interactive sound installation, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (6+, free)
• Ajedrez en los parques, chess events in the parks of the Chamartín neighborhood (6+, free)
• El secreto de las plantas, discover the plants hidden in paintings, tapestries, furniture, and porcelain, and then make a little garland with your own plants, Galería de las Colecciones Reales; map (6 to 12)
• Polaris, a film screening about James, a penguin from the South Pole, and Vladimir, a bear from the North Pole, Planetario Madrid; map (7+)
• Mitos Griegos, Greek mythology narrated for families in the Homeric style, using voice, gesture, and a few props, Teatros Luchana; map (7+)
• Anders Zorn. Recorrer el mundo, recordar la tierra, visit/workshop for families, Fundación Mapfre; map (7 to 12)
• Dinki Donki: una odisea en la Luna, an immersive film that blends science and fiction as it follows two astronauts, Planetario de Madrid; map (8+)
• El gobierno de los niños II, a Romanian documentary about a society imagined by 19 children who reflect on how they would build an ideal world if they were leaders, Cineteca; map (8+)
• El jardín vertical, a scientific illustration expert will teach kids tips for creating their own drawings, CaixaForum; map (8+)
• El laboratorio de los investigacuentos, a fun storytelling session, Casa del Lector; map (5 to 8)
• Caravana: costura comunitaria, family textile recycling workshop, part of the 21 Districts Festival, Auditorio Municipal El Espinillo; map (10+, free)
• Historia de España en 70 minutos, a play that recounts the most important events with great humor, Teatro Lara (14+)
  

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