Things to Do in Madrid with Kids (April 4 – 12, 2026)

👧👦 Family-Friendly Plans You Can’t Miss: April 4th to the 12th
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Hey, parents!

I hope you’re having a great Semana Santa. If you’re in Madrid and at a loss for what to do, I’ve got you covered!

In this edition, we’ve got a handful of storytelling sessions for babies, a free play and sensory exploration experience, an experimental workshop with magnets and dinosaurs, an activity to study and understand flowers, a screening of The Wizard of Oz, a string quartet performance, a Mexican-style puppet circus, a workshop on symbols, a magic show based on rock, paper, scissors, and much more!

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A unique show for little kids

In this show dedicated to early childhood, which is part of the Pies Inquietos Festival, 30 kids and their accompanying adults will be invited onto the stage to be a part of the creative process

The wonderful world of maps

In this excellent workshop, families enjoy a creative experience inspired by the work of Miguel Covarrubias, a cartographer, traveler, and keen observer of Pacific cultures

Art, music, and culture

Here’s an interesting event for older kids: if they’re not into museums, maybe a visit to the Prado at night might sound more appealing! Art, live music, and a twist on a cultural activity

  • Baby Rock, original music with a rock touch and stimuli for all the senses, Artespacio Plot Point; map (0+)
  • Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a play space that, like a landscape, transforms 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 experiences, and sensory exploration, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (0 to 5, free)
  • El cielo de Cloe, full-dome cinema session where Cloe gives a very fun class where children learn amazing things about the sky, Planetario Madrid; map (0 to 6)
  • Milonga bajo el mar, an intimate show of dance, theater, music, shapes, and colors, La Escalera de Jacob; map (6 months to 4)
  • Easter Egg Hunt, egg hunt, crafts, face painting, games, food, and more, La Huerta de Aranjuez; map (2+)
  • Tren de la Fresa, journey on a historic train with wooden carriages over a century old from Delicias station to Aranjuez, Museo del Ferrocarril; map (3+)
  • Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game into a theatrical and magical experience, traveling through three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
  • Soñando magia, show where elegance and the ridiculous go hand in hand in a poetic journey full of magic and laughter, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
  • Tummy Tom y el osito de peluche perdido, an animated film that tells an endearing story about friendship, curiosity, and the value of small treasures, La Casa Encendida; map (3+)
  • Va de magia. Mago Ponce, a show in television program format where the stage transforms into a large studio, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
  • Los tres cerditos, a show full of humor, tenderness, and very funny songs, where the little ones will enjoy, Teatro Soho Madrid; map (3+)
  • Disney: The Exhibition – 100 años de magia, exhibition celebrating a century of Disney with original objects, drawings, costumes, and interactive pieces from the magical universe of its films, Fundación Canal; map (3+)
  • Flit y Flap en el planeta perdido, comedy brought to the stage through puppet theater, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro; map (3+, free)
  • Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a play space that, like a landscape, transforms as we step on it, lift it, move it, and turn it, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (0+, free)
  • Baby Rock, música original con un toque rockero y estímulos para todos los sentidos, Artespacio Plot Point; map (0+)
  • A juego lento, free play experiences, and sensory exploration, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (0 to 5, free)
  • Estrellas y soñar, a heartwarming and fun show that introduces little ones to the world of day and night, the heavens, and the stars, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3 months to 4)
  • Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game into a theatrical and magical experience, traveling through three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
  • Soñando magia, show where elegance and the ridiculous go hand in hand in a poetic journey full of magic and laughter, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
  • Tummy Tom y el osito de peluche perdido, an animated film that tells an endearing story about friendship, curiosity, and the value of small treasures, La Casa Encendida; map (3+)
  • Va de magia. Mago Ponce, a show in television program format where the stage transforms into a large studio, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
  • Los tres cerditos, a show full of humor, tenderness, and very funny songs, where the little ones will enjoy, Teatro Soho Madrid; map (3+)
  • Disney: The Exhibition – 100 años de magia, exhibition celebrating a century of Disney with original objects, drawings, costumes, and interactive pieces from the magical universe of its films, Fundación Canal; map (3+)
  • ¿Alguien dijo superpoderes?, a magic show full of laughter, surprises, magic, and above all, lots and lots of energy, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
  • Flit y Flap en el planeta perdido, comedy brought to the stage through puppet theater, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro; map (3+, free)
  • Tren de la Fresa, journey on a historic train with wooden carriages over a century old from Delicias station to Aranjuez, Museo del Ferrocarril; map (3+)
  • 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/art installation that transforms when kids explore it, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (0+, free)
  • Baby Rock, original music with a rock twist and stimuli for all the senses, Artespacio Plot Point; map (0+)
  • Hisse et Hop, a show that places the child at the center of the creative process, turning it into a shared creation, part of the Pies Inquietos Festival, Institut Français; map (0 to 3)
  • Monstruos a la cama, a storytelling session where kids get to sing and dance, Librería Alberti; map (0 to 3)
  • Pasito a paso, storytelling for babies, Casa del Lector; map (0 to 3)
  • Canciones de cuna y nido, a session for babies and their families featuring traditional and contemporary lullabies, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (0 to 3, free)
  • A juego lento, free play and sensory exploration experiences, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinosl map (0 to 5, free)
  • El cielo de Cloe, a full-dome cinema session in which Cloe teaches a fun class about astronomy, Planetario Madrid; map (0 to 6)
  • Milonga bajo el mar, a show featuring dance, theater, music, shapes, and colors, La Escalera de Jacob; map (6 meses a 4)
  • La Gran Búsqueda, a charity event featuring an Easter egg hunt, crafts, face painting, and puppets to support the Numen Foundation, which helps children with cerebral palsy, Fundación Numen; map (3+)
  • Varieté de títeres, discover various puppetry techniques in this dynamic, interactive show, Centro del Títere; map (3+)
  • Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with books, games, and materials to explore, play, and learn about archaeology and the oldest civilizations, CaixaForum; map (3+, free)
  • Va de magia. Mago Ponce, a show in the format of a TV program where the stage transforms into a large set, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
  • Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game into a theatrical and magical experience traversing three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
  • Soñando magia, a show in which elegance and the absurd go hand in hand on a poetic journey full of magic and laughter, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
  • Criaturas fabulosas, first we’ll meet our fantastical animal, and then we’ll bring it to life through painting, modeling, or printing, Casa del Lector; 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)
  • Otros cuentacuentos con Primigenius, a double storytelling session with “Cucu-tras” and “Cooking Up Stories,” sign up at info@publimuga, Librería Muga; map (0+, free)
  • Baby Rock, original music with a rock twist and stimuli 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/art installation that transforms when kids explore it, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (0+, free)
  • Taller bebés primavera, workshop to immerse ourselves in a musical and sensory space through songs, rhythms, and tactile and auditory experiences, Centro del Títere; map (0 to 3)
  • La estrella y la luna, a family show that tells the story of a little star who feels lonely and different in the vast night sky, Teatro La Usina; map (0 to 3)
  • A juego lento, free play and sensory exploration experience, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (0 to 5, free)
  • El cielo de Cloe, a full-dome cinema session in which Cloe teaches a fun class about astronomy, Planetario Madrid; map (0 to 6)
  • Bebecuentos con Penguin Kids, storytelling session for babies, Casa del Lector; map (6 months to 2)
  • Bebecuentos con Penguin Kids, storytelling session for little kids, Casa del Lector; map (2 to 4)
  • Investigactiva: imanes, dinosaurios y naturaleza, an experimental workshop that combines science and play to explore magnets, fossils, and the natural world, Casa del Lector; map (2 to 8)
  • Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with books, games, and materials to explore, play, and learn about archaeology and the oldest civilizations, CaixaForum; map (3+, free)
  • Va de magia. Mago Ponce, a show in the format of a TV program where the stage transforms into a large set, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
  • Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game into a theatrical and magical experience traversing three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
  • Soñando magia, a show in which elegance and the absurd go hand in hand on a poetic journey full of magic and laughter, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
  • Sigue la pista: ¿Qué es una flor?, a workshop where we’ll use our senses to discover, through play, what a flower is and what it’s used for, Real Jardín Botánico; map (3 to 6)
  • Baby Rock, original music with a rock touch and stimuli for all the senses, Artespacio Plot Point; map (0+)
  • Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a play space that, like a landscape, transforms 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 experiences, and sensory exploration, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (0 to 5, free)
  • El cielo de Cloe, full-dome cinema session where Cloe gives a very fun class where children learn amazing things about the sky, Madrid Planetario; map (0 to 6)
  • Milonga bajo el mar, an intimate show of dance, theater, music, shapes, and colors, La Escalera de Jacob; map (6 months to 4)
  • Easter Egg Hunt, egg hunt, crafts, face painting, games, food, and more, La Huerta de Aranjuez; map (2+)
  • Tren de la Fresa, journey on a historic train with wooden carriages over a century old from Delicias station to Aranjuez, Museo del Ferrocarril; map (3+)
  • Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game into a theatrical and magical experience, traveling through three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
  • Soñando magia, show where elegance and the ridiculous go hand in hand in a poetic journey full of magic and laughter, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
  • Tummy Tom y el osito de peluche perdido, an animated film that tells an endearing story about friendship, curiosity, and the value of small treasures, La Casa Encendida; map (3+)
  • Va de magia. Mago Ponce, a show in television program format where the stage transforms into a large studio, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
  • Los tres cerditos, a show full of humor, tenderness, and very funny songs, where the little ones will enjoy, Teatro Soho Madrid; map (3+)
  • Disney: The Exhibition – 100 años de magia, exhibition celebrating a century of Disney with original objects, drawings, costumes, and interactive pieces from the magical universe of its films, Fundación Canal; map (3+)
  • Flit y Flap en el planeta perdido, comedy brought to the stage through puppet theater, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro; map (3+, free)
  • Stretch & Shake, yoga and live music festival for the whole family, Retiro (4+) 
  • La Cenicienta, a show full of music, imagination, and humor, Teatro Sanpol; map (4+)
  • Artefacto: el secreto de las cosas, workshop offering a space for exploration and play with the poetry of everyday objects, CaixaForum; map (4+, free)
  • 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+)
  • 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+)
  • Super Detective en Prácticas, an interactive children’s show where kids become real detectives solving mysteries and puzzles, Artespacio Plot Point; map (6+)
  • 3-2-1 Despegamos, a full-dome film screening about the space adventure of Elon the hamster, Madrid Planetario; map (6+)
  • Hansel y Gretel, La Batalla Final, an adventure where technology and magic intertwine in a way you’ve never seen on stage before, Teatro Lagrada; map (7+)
  • Polaris, a film about James, a tourist penguin from the South Pole, and Vladimir, a funny bear from the North Pole, Madrid Planetario; map (7+)
  • Inventario Abierto, a free-access space where you can read, play quietly, or create with books, comics, board games, and materials from previous workshops, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (7+, free)
  • Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a play space that, like a landscape, transforms as we step on it, lift it, move it, and turn it, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (0+, free)
  • Baby Rock, original music with a rock touch and stimuli for all the senses, Artespacio Plot Point; map (0+)
  • A juego lento, free play experiences, and sensory exploration, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (0 to 5, free)
  • Estrellas y soñar, a heartwarming and fun show that introduces little ones to the world of day and night, the heavens, and the stars, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3 months to 4)
  • Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game into a theatrical and magical experience, traveling through three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
  • Soñando magia, show where elegance and the ridiculous go hand in hand in a poetic journey full of magic and laughter, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
  • Tummy Tom y el osito de peluche perdido, an animated film that tells an endearing story about friendship, curiosity, and the value of small treasures, La Casa Encendida; map (3+)
  • Va de magia. Mago Ponce, a show in television program format where the stage transforms into a large studio, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
  • Los tres cerditos, a show full of humor, tenderness, and very funny songs, where the little ones will enjoy, Teatro Soho Madrid; map (3+)
  • Disney: The Exhibition – 100 años de magia, exhibition celebrating a century of Disney with original objects, drawings, costumes, and interactive pieces from the magical universe of its films, Fundación Canal; map (3+)
  • ¿Alguien dijo superpoderes?, a magic show full of laughter, surprises, magic, and above all, lots and lots of energy, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
  • Flit y Flap en el planeta perdido, comedy brought to the stage through puppet theater, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro; map (3+, free)
  • Tren de la Fresa, journey on a historic train with wooden carriages over a century old from Delicias station to Aranjuez, Museo del Ferrocarril; map (3+)
  • Artefacto: el secreto de las cosas, workshop offering a space for exploration and play with the poetry of everyday objects, CaixaForum; map (4+, free)
  • La Cenicienta, a show full of music, imagination, and humor, Teatro Sanpol; map (4+)
  • 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+)
  • 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+)
  • El primer ferrocarril de Madrid cumple ¡175 años!, workshop for families, free with a museum entry ticket, Museo del Ferrocarril; map (5 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+)
  • Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río, a play space/art installation that transforms when kids explore 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 full-dome cinema session in which Cloe teaches a fun class about astronomy, Planetario Madrid; map (0 to 6)
  • Milonga bajo el mar, a show featuring dance, theater, music, shapes, and colors, La Escalera de Jacob; map (6 months to 4)
  • La Gran Búsqueda, a charity event featuring an Easter egg hunt, crafts, face painting, and puppets to support the Numen Foundation, which helps children with cerebral palsy, Fundación Numen; map (3+)
  • Varieté de títeres, discover various puppetry techniques in this dynamic, interactive show, Centro del Títere; map (3+)
  • Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with books, games, and materials to explore, play, and learn about archaeology and the oldest civilizations, CaixaForum; map (3+, free)
  • Va de magia. Mago Ponce, a show in the format of a TV program where the stage transforms into a large set, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
  • Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game into a theatrical and magical experience traversing three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
  • Soñando magia, a show in which elegance and the absurd go hand in hand on a poetic journey full of magic and laughter, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
  • Criaturas fabulosas, first we’ll meet our fantastical animal, and then we’ll bring it to life through painting, modeling, or printing, Casa del Lector; 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)
  • Abeceando, a workshop for playing with letters as a group, both their form and their meaning, Casa del Lector; map (4+)
  • La Cenicienta, a show full of music, imagination, and humor, Teatro Sanpol; map (4+)
  • La Letrería, a family workshop entirely dedicated to symbols, where you can create your own typefaces using all kinds of materials and surfaces, CaixaForum; map (4+, free)
  • ¿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+)
  • Cuentos ambulantes, the greatest show on earth in “story format,” Casa del Lector; map (4+)
  • Viaje por el sistema solar, a family STEM activity and museum tour, Museo Lunar; map (4 to 14)
  • Taller familiar: Estampas con swing, an experience inspired by Miguel Covarrubias, cartographer, traveler, and observer of Pacific cultures, Casa de México; map (5+)
  • Aliens vs. Robots, special exhibition in the Wonder Space section featuring figures, comics, and other objects inspired by science fiction, Museo de Cera; map (5+)
  • Luces, cámara y magia, a magic show with appearances, disappearances, fortune-telling, escapes, and plenty of audience interaction, La Escalera de Jacob; map (5+)
  • Super Detective en Prácticas, an interactive children’s show where kids become real detectives solving mysteries and puzzles, Artespacio Plot Point; map (6+)
  • 3-2-1 Despegamos, a full-dome film screening about the space adventure of Elon the hamster, Planetario Madrid; map (6+)
  • Payasito de rodeo busca empleo, a classic puppet circus show with a distinctly Mexican style, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro; map (6+, free)
  • Junia, una romana en apuros, a storytelling session about a journey to the ancient Roman city of Baelo Claudia filled with encounters, adventures, and fun, Museo Arqueológico; map (6 a 10, free)
  • Un palacio habitado, a guided tour and workshop to discover how the palace’s inhabitants lived, followed by a craft activity, Museo Cerralbo; map (6 to 12, free)
  • Hansel y Gretel, La Batalla Final, an adventure where technology and magic intertwine in a way you’ve never seen on stage before, Teatro Lagrada; 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+)
  • Inventario Abierto, a free access space where you can read, play quietly, or create with books, comics, and board games, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (7+, free)
  • Taller de serigrafía, a workshop to learn about screen printing and create a unique, one-of-a-kind poster, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (7+)
  • Taller de anillamiento de aves, an educational activity to get up close with birds and learn about their scientific monitoring, Real Jardín Botánico; map (7+)
  • Otros cuentacuentos con Primigenius, a double storytelling session with “Cucu-tras” and “Cooking Up Stories,” sign up at info@publimuga, Librería Muga; map (0+, free)
  • 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/art installation that transforms when kids explore 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 full-dome cinema session in which Cloe teaches a fun class about astronomy, Planetario Madrid; map (0 to 6)
  • Bebecuentos con Penguin Kids, storytelling session for little kids, Casa del Lector; map (2 to 4)
  • Investigactiva: imanes, dinosaurios y naturaleza, an experimental workshop that combines science and play to explore magnets, fossils, and the natural world, Casa del Lector; map (2 to 8)
  • Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with books, games, and materials to explore, play, and learn about archaeology and the oldest civilizations, CaixaForum; map (3+, free)
  • Va de magia. Mago Ponce, a show in the format of a TV program where the stage transforms into a large set, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
  • Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game into a theatrical and magical experience traversing three symbolic worlds, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
  • Soñando magia, a show in which elegance and the absurd go hand in hand on a poetic journey full of magic and laughter, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
  • Sigue la pista: ¿Qué es una flor?, a workshop where we’ll use our senses to discover, through play, what a flower is and what it’s used for, Real Jardín Botánico; map (3 to 6) 
  • La Cenicienta, a show full of music, imagination, and humor, Teatro Sanpol; map (4+)
  • La Letrería, a family workshop entirely dedicated to symbols, where you can create your own typefaces using all kinds of materials and surfaces, CaixaForum; map (4+, free)
  • ¿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+)
  • Paco Panjabi, a comedy show with lots of audience interaction, Sala Tarambana; map (4+)
  • Print to Dress, a workshop for customizing clothing, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (4+)
  • Aliens vs. Robots, special exhibition in the Wonder Space section featuring figures, comics, and other objects inspired by science fiction, Museo de Cera; map (5+)
  • ¡Mago lo serás tú!, a magic show by World Champion Héctor Mancha in which not only does he perform the tricks, but the audience also takes center stage, La Escalera de Jacob; map (5+)
  • 3-2-1 Despegamos, a full-dome film screening about the space adventure of Elon the hamster, Planetario Madrid; map (6+)
  • El mago de Oz, a screening of the classic film about Dorothy’s journey to a magical world filled with unforgettable characters, Cineteca; map (6+)
  • Payasito de rodeo busca empleo, a classic puppet circus show with a distinctly Mexican style, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro; map (6+, free)
  • Caras locas: haz que tus dibujos hablen, a workshop to learn the secret language of faces, Casa del Lector; map (6 to 12)
  • 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+)
  • La Toilette: La moda del cuidado y la higiene a través del tiempo, creative activities related to clothing and design for families, Museo del Traje; map (7 to 12, free)
  • Easter Egg Hunt, egg hunt, crafts, face painting, games, food, and more, La Huerta de Aranjuez; map (2+)
  • Tren de la Fresa, journey on a historic train with wooden carriages over a century old from Delicias station to Aranjuez, Museo del Ferrocarril; map (3+)
  • La Cenicienta, a show full of music, imagination, and humor, Teatro Sanpol; map (4+)
  • Artefacto: el secreto de las cosas, workshop offering a space for exploration and play with the poetry of everyday objects, CaixaForum; map (4+, free)
  • Stretch & Shake, yoga and live music festival for the whole family, Retiro (4+)
  • 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+)
  • 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+)
  • Super Detective en Prácticas, an interactive children’s show where kids become real detectives solving mysteries and puzzles, Artespacio Plot Point; map (6+)
  • 3-2-1 Despegamos, a full-dome film screening about the space adventure of Elon the hamster, Madrid Planetario; map (6+)
  • Hansel y Gretel, La Batalla Final, an adventure where technology and magic intertwine in a way you’ve never seen on stage before, Teatro Lagrada; map (7+)
  • Polaris, a film about James, a tourist penguin from the South Pole, and Vladimir, a funny bear from the North Pole, Madrid Planetario; map (7+)
  • Inventario Abierto, a free-access space where you can read, play quietly, or create with books, comics, board games, and materials from previous workshops, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (7+, free)
  • Antoine, el musical, the musical extols the greatness of human beings over individualism and tells the story of the author of The Little Prince, Rooftop Lirico; map (10+)
  • Arte Urbano, an exhibition showcasing the evolution of urban art through more than 60 original works, Fundación Canal; map (11+)
  • Disney: The Exhibition – 100 años de magia, exhibition celebrating a century of Disney with original objects, drawings, costumes, and interactive pieces from the magical universe of its films, Fundación Canal; map (3+)
  • ¡Alguien dijo superpoderes?, a magic show full of laughter, surprises, magic, and above all, lots and lots of energy, La Escalera de Jacob; map (3+)
  • Tren de la Fresa, journey on a historic train with wooden carriages over a century old from Delicias station to Aranjuez, Museo del Ferrocarril; map (3+)
  • Artefacto: el secreto de las cosas, workshop offering a space for exploration and play with the poetry of everyday objects, CaixaForum; map (4+, free)
  • La Cenicienta, a show full of music, imagination, and humor, Teatro Sanpol; map (4+)
  • 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+)
  • 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+)
  • El primer ferrocarril de Madrid cumple ¡175 años!, workshop for families, free with a museum entry ticket, Museo del Ferrocarril; map (5 to 12)
  • Inventario Abierto, a free-access space where you can read, play quietly, or create with books, comics, board games, and materials from previous workshops, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (7+, free)
  • Mercadillo de Modelismo Ferroviario, a fair where attendees can buy, sell, and trade model railroad items, Museo del Ferrocarril; map (7+)
  • El maquinista de La General, Buster Keaton’s silent film masterpiece in which a train engineer chases a group of Union soldiers who have stolen his train in a locomotive, Cineteca; map (8+)
  • Antoine, el musical, a musical that celebrates the greatness of humanity over individualism and tells the story of the author of The Little Prince, Rooftop Lírico; map (10+)
  • Tren de la Fresa, ride on a historic wooden-carriage train over a century old from Delicias Station to Aranjuez, Museo del Ferrocarril; map (0+)
  • Andresillo y el dragón, a theatrical activity designed to introduce heritage to the youngest children, Museo Arqueológico Nacional; map (3 to 8, free)
  • Abeceando, a workshop for playing with letters as a group, both their form and their meaning, Casa del Lector; map (4+)
  • Cuentos ambulantes, the greatest show on earth in “story format,” Casa del Lector; map (4+)
  • Paco Panjabi, a comedy show with lots of audience interaction, Sala Tarambana; map (4+)
  • La Letrería, a family workshop entirely dedicated to symbols, where you can create your own typefaces using all kinds of materials and surfaces, CaixaForum; map (4+, free)
  • ¿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+)
  • Viaje por el sistema solar, a family STEM activity and museum tour, Museo Lunar; map (4 to 14)
  • Taller familiar: Estampas con swing, an experience inspired by Miguel Covarrubias, cartographer, traveler, and observer of Pacific cultures, Casa de México; map (5+)
  • Aliens vs. Robots, special exhibition in the Wonder Space section featuring figures, comics, and other objects inspired by science fiction, Museo de Cera; map (5+)
  • Luces, cámara y magia, a magic show with appearances, disappearances, fortune-telling, escapes, and plenty of audience interaction, La Escalera de Jacob; map (5+)
  • Super Detective en Prácticas, an interactive children’s show where kids become real detectives solving mysteries and puzzles, Artespacio Plot Point; map (6+)
  • 3-2-1 Despegamos, a full-dome film screening about the space adventure of Elon the hamster, Planetario Madrid; map (6+)
  • Junia, una romana en apuros, a storytelling session about a journey to the ancient Roman city of Baelo Claudia filled with encounters, adventures, and fun, Museo Arqueológico; map (6 a 10, free)
  • Un palacio habitado, a guided tour and workshop to discover how the palace’s inhabitants lived, followed by a craft activity, Museo Cerralbo; map (6 to 12, free)
  • Hansel y Gretel, La Batalla Final, an adventure where technology and magic intertwine in a way you’ve never seen on stage before, Teatro Lagrada; 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+)
  • Inventario Abierto, a free access space where you can read, play quietly, or create with books, comics, and board games, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (7+, free)
  • Taller de serigrafía, a workshop to learn about screen printing and create a unique, one-of-a-kind poster, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (7+)
  • Taller de anillamiento de aves, an educational activity to get up close with birds and learn about their scientific monitoring, Real Jardín Botánico; map (7+)
  • VIDA, a puppet theater performance celebrating the expressive power of the hands as the source of movement, emotion, and existence, Centro Cultural El Madroño; map (8+, free)
  • Taller de ilustración científica: Las aves, a family workshop to learn the basics of drawing accurately and in detail using graphite and watercolor, CaixaForum; map (8+)
  • 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+)
  • La Letrería, a family workshop entirely dedicated to symbols, where you can create your own typefaces using all kinds of materials and surfaces, CaixaForum; map (4+, free)
  • ¿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+)
  • Paco Panjabi, a comedy show with lots of audience interaction, Sala Tarambana; map (4+)
  • Print to Dress, a workshop for customizing clothing, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos; map (4+)
  • Aliens vs. Robots, special exhibition in the Wonder Space section featuring figures, comics, and other objects inspired by science fiction, Museo de Cera; map (5+)
  • ¡Mago lo serás tú!, a magic show by World Champion Héctor Mancha in which not only does he perform the tricks, but the audience also takes center stage, La Escalera de Jacob; map (5+)
  • 3-2-1 Despegamos, a full-dome film screening about the space adventure of Elon the hamster, Planetario Madrid; map (6+)
  • Wizard of Oz, a screening of the classic film about Dorothy’s journey to a magical world filled with unforgettable characters, Cineteca; map (6+)
  • Payasito de rodeo busca empleo, a classic puppet circus show with a distinctly Mexican style, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro; map (6+, free)
  • Caras locas: haz que tus dibujos hablen, a workshop to learn the secret language of faces, Casa del Lector; map (6 to 12)
  • 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+)
  • La Toilette: La moda del cuidado y la higiene a través del tiempo, creative activities related to clothing and design for families, Museo del Traje; map (7 to 12, free)
  • Cabinas literarias, come experience a sensory journey that connects you with literature and poetry in surprising ways, Plaza de la Remonta; map (10+, free)

If your kid likes trains…

Steam train season has officially begun! This historic vintage train travels nearly 4 kilometers along the only preserved section of the old Tajuña Railway. It’s a short but exciting ride to evoke what it was like to travel on these trains and to showcase how people worked over 100 years ago in trades that no longer exist.

The party has begun

There’s a new indoor playground in town and it might be the city’s biggest! There’s an arcade and gaming area, a sports area (golf, bowling, and more), laser tag, an obstacle course, slides, ballpits,  karts, a circus area, trampolines, and so much more.

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