Things to Do in Madrid with Kids (May 23 – May 31)

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Hey, parents!

In this edition we’ve got a police dog demonstration, a dance performance that’s part of the Pies Inquietos Performing Arts Fesitval, a poetic clown show, a medieval market, a spring festival, a few storytelling sessions in English, a workshop at the Garment Museum, a bird banding workshop, a K-Pop tribute, a chess tournament, a workshop on riddles and poetry, an activity exploring Japanese paper theater, the Madrid with Kids Champion Games, and a whole lot more!

• Libros que Importan, a lovely “secret Santa” book exchange initiative, Casa del Lector (0+, free)
  
• 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 (0+, free)
• Lluvia en las cuatro estaciones, a journey through the four seasons of the year, full of sensations, Teatros Luchana (0 to 5)
• ¿Quién hace ese ruido?, storytelling and various sound games for babies, Casa del Lector (6 months+)
• El susurro del olmo, dance performance, part of the Pies Inquietos festival, Centro Cultural Paco Rabal (6 months to 3)
• Las aventuras del Ratoncito Pérez, an action-packed adventure and the pursuit of the alleged culprits, in an effort to solve the mystery of the missing teeth, Teatro Sanpol (2+)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space to experiment, explore, and learn about archaeology and ancient civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• El Patio de los Juegos de Madera, come enjoy a fun activity featuring fifteen traditional wooden games in giant format, La Casa Encendida (3+, free)
• Marionetas por la Naturaleza, create your own puppets while learning about the environment and biodiversity, organized by Xusera, at various neighborhood schools (3+, free)
• Las emociones también juegan, a puppet show about people with intellectual disabilities and the added value of recognizing them as creators of inclusive culture, Sala Tarambana (3+)
• Tu policia, mas cerca de ti, an exhibition of the National Police’s official cars and motorcycles, workshops for kids, a police dog demonstration, a drone exhibition, and more, Centro Comercial Sambil (3+, free)
• Exposición de recursos compartibles, a collection of materials, resources, and methodologies from art projects, workshops, stage designs, and installations, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+, free)
• Nanoespacio, an experimental space for children, MUNCYT Alcobendas (3 to 5)

• 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 (0+, free)
  
• Música y movimiento, an event where the languages of music and art facilitate communication, La Casa Encendida (0 to 3, 3 to 5)
• Binomios fantásticos, we open our collection of early childhood objects and books in pairs and let the children play, listening closely to the stories that emerge, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 5)
• Nanando, poetic clown performance, Sala Bululú (6 months to 8)
• Las aventuras del Ratoncito Pérez, an action-packed adventure and the pursuit of the alleged culprits, in an effort to solve the mystery of the missing teeth, Teatro Sanpol (2+)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space to experiment, explore, and learn about archaeology and ancient civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Día de la Infancia en Tetuán, family activities, workshops, games, and more, in the Tetuán neighborhood (3+, free)
• Tu policia, mas cerca de ti, an exhibition of the National Police’s official cars and motorcycles, workshops for kids, a police dog demonstration, a drone exhibition, and more, Centro Comercial Sambil (3+, free)
• Mercado Medieval de Vicálvaro, crafts, food, medieval entertainment, family-friendly atmosphere, Avenida Real y las plazas del barrio (3+, free)
• Nubipop, the new generation of children’s entertainment brings song and dance to little kids, Teatro Alcázar (3+)
• Nanoespacio, an experimental space for children, MUNCYT Alcobendas (3 to 5)
• Busy Beeds and Butterfly Helpers, discover the creatures that help flowers grow — pollinators like bees and butterflies, In Nature with Nina, Retiro (3 to 8)

• 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 (0+, free)
• Como pez en el agua, a storytelling session with an aquatic theme where you can find someone to listen, accompany, and empower you, Casa del Lector (0 to 3)
• La ardilla Lula y el tesoro del bosque, an interactive and magical experience about a squirrel and a forrest, Sala Bululú (0 to 5)
• El arboreto en primavera, guided visit, Arboreto Luis Ceballos (3+, free)
• Los ratones y la lluvia, more than just a children’s show, it’s a live sound lab where kids take control, Sala Tarambana (3+)
• El último tren, a puppet show telling the story of Don Pablo, guardian of an abandoned station, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (3+, free)
• Fiestas de la Primavera de Hortaleza, celebration with cultural, sports, religious, and children’s activities, including children’s musical performances, Parque Pinar del Rey (3+, free)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with books, games, and surprising materials to experiment, explore, play, and learn about archaeology and the oldest civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Tarde Deportiva: Balonmano y Tchoukball, an afternoon full of movement, cooperation, and fun, organized by Xusera, at various schools in the Usera neighborhood (3+, free)
• Cuentacuentos en familia, storytelling session of the English-language book We’re Better Together: A Book About Community, followed by a related craft activity and various interactive games, Instituto Internacional (3 and 4)
• Andresillo y el dragón, a theatrical activity designed to introduce young children to cultural heritage, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (3 to 8, 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 (0+, free)
• Lorea, a musical theater for babies where they can discover the different elements of nature through hands-on and interactive objects, Sala Bululú (0 to 4)
• Binomios fantásticos, we’ll open up our collection of early childhood objects and books in pairs and let the children play, listening closely to the stories that emerge, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 5)
• Imanes, Dinosaurios y Naturaleza, a space for scientific experimentation where little ones investigate and discover through exploration, Casa del Lector (2 to 8)
• Fiestas de la Primavera de Hortaleza, celebration with cultural, sports, religious, and children’s activities, including children’s musical performances, Parque Pinar del Rey (3+, free)
• Los ratones y la lluvia, more than just a children’s show, it’s a live sound lab where kids take control, Sala Tarambana (3+)
• El último tren, a puppet show telling the story of Don Pablo, guardian of an abandoned station, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (3+, free)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with books, games, and surprising materials to experiment, explore, play, and learn about archaeology and the oldest civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• La llave secreta, a storytelling session about Leonor, who travels with her parents to her family’s old mansion. What does she discover there? Museo de Artes Decorativas (3+, free)
• 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 (3 to 6, free)
  

• Libros que Importan, a lovely “secret Santa” book exchange initiative, Casa del Lector (0+, free)
  
• 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 (0+, free)
  
• Lluvia en las cuatro estaciones, a journey through the four seasons of the year, full of sensations, Teatros Luchana (0 to 5)
  
• Las aventuras del Ratoncito Pérez, an action-packed adventure and the pursuit of the alleged culprits, in an effort to solve the mystery of the missing teeth, Teatro Sanpol (2+)
• Marionetas por la Naturaleza, create your own puppets while learning about the environment and biodiversity, organized by Xusera, at various neighborhood schools (3+, free)
• Las emociones también juegan, a puppet show about people with intellectual disabilities and the added value of recognizing them as creators of inclusive culture, Sala Tarambana (3+)
• Tu policia, mas cerca de ti, an exhibition of the National Police’s official cars and motorcycles, workshops for kids, a police dog demonstration, a drone exhibition, and more, Centro Comercial Sambil (3+, free)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space to experiment, explore, and learn about archaeology and ancient civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• El Patio de los Juegos de Madera, come enjoy a fun activity featuring fifteen traditional wooden games in giant format, La Casa Encendida (3+, free)
• Exposición de recursos compartibles, a collection of materials, resources, and methodologies from art projects, workshops, stage designs, and installations, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+, free)
• Nanoespacio, an experimental space for children, MUNCYT Alcobendas (3 to 5)
• Lápiz, objetos y cubriciones, explore the concepts of strangeness and mystery, fostering a transformative reflection on our relationship with objects and spaces, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (4+)
• Academia de Superheroes, storytelling and workshop, Librería Liberespacio (4+)
• Las Guerreras K-POP, an explosion of music, dance, and color in this tribute to K-Pop, Teatro Gran Vía (4+)
• Pedro y la Odisea del Paraná, an original puppet show declared of cultural interest by the Government of Buenos Aires, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (4+, free)
• La Letrería, a workshop entirely dedicated to symbols, where families can create their own typefaces using all kinds of materials and media, CaixaForum (4+, free)
• Fiesta de la Biodiversidad, games, workshops, and hiking organized by CIEA Casa de Campo, Casa de Campo (4+, free)
• Artefacto, el secreto de las cosas, a space for exploring and playing with the poetics of everyday objects through their symbolic associations and “staging,” CaixaForum (4+, free)
• Bienestar en la ciudad, an intergenerational program that combines play, creativity, and a fresh perspective on the environment, La Casa de la Arquitectura (4 to 10, free)
• Festival de ajedrez, children’s tournaments, workshops, prizes, and a scavenger hunt, Centro Comercial TresAguas (5+, free)
• Rebeldias Vanguardistas del Siglo XX, dramatized guided tour, Casa de Mexico (5+)
• Jugamos con las mates, a workshop to see that math is much more than shapes and quantities, Librería Rafael Alberti (5+)
• Temporada de Oficios, workshop on paper and plant fibers, Centro de Interpretación Nuevo Baztán (5+)
• BasuArte, reciclaje creativo de madera, transforming forgotten wood into art full of life, La Casa Encendida (5+)
• Cuentos y leyendas de África, with Boniface Ofogo, stories from Black Africa for everyone, designed to build connections between people and cultures, La Casa Encendida (5+)
• Los sonidos de la Antigüedad, a participatory activity featuring instruments and live music that explores the sounds of prehistory, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (5 to 8, free)
• El arte del juego, exploring Pablo Picasso’s relationship with play, childhood, and toys, Museo Picasso (6+, free)
• Taller Misión Laboratorio, an experimental workshop designed to develop critical thinking and foster curiosity, MUNCYT Alcobendas (6 to 9)
• Mini Ciencia, workshop for kids to explore scientific phenomena, at the MUNCYT Science Museum in Alcobendas (6 to 9)
• Arte Urbano, de los orígenes a Banksy, a highly entertaining guided tour led by specialized educators and a fun, creative activity for the whole family, Fundación Canal (6 to 9)
• El palacio habitado: un día en la familia Cerralbo, a workshop to explore hidden parts of the museum followed by a craft, Museo Cerralbo (6 to 12, free)
• Constelaciones, a STEAM workshop designed by Astronaut LiLi and free access to the museum’s facilities, Museo Lunar (6 to 14)
• Taller de electricidad, a hands-on workshop with experiments on electric charges, material conductivity, lightning and weather phenomena, MUNCYT Alcobendas Science Museum (7+)
• ¡Vístete de película! Vestuario para personajes únicos, we’ll explore the work of a film’s costume department, Casa de México (7+)
• Anillamiento de aves, a workshop to participate in a scientific activity aimed at gathering information on bird biology and ecology, Jardín Botánico (7+)
• Todos nuestros secretos, doors, lids, drawers, and secrets of various pieces from the permanent collection will be opened, allowing the most curious to see beyond the surface, Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativos (7+, free)
• Viajeros entre Historias, we’ll explore books and tales that blend science and curiosity: inventions, discoveries, and mysteries of the universe, Casa del Lector (7 to 10)
• Misión: Entender el mundo, an activity where kids immerse themselves in fascinating stories that explain the world through science, discoveries, and imagination, Casa del Lector (7 to 10)

• 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 (0+, free)
  
• Música y movimiento, an event where the languages of music and art facilitate communication, La Casa Encendida (0 to 3, 3 to 5)
• Binomios fantásticos, we open our collection of early childhood objects and books in pairs and let the children play, listening closely to the stories that emerge, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 5)
• Nanando, poetic clown performance, Sala Bululú (6 months to 8)
• Las aventuras del Ratoncito Pérez, an action-packed adventure and the pursuit of the alleged culprits, in an effort to solve the mystery of the missing teeth, Teatro Sanpol (2+)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space to experiment, explore, and learn about archaeology and ancient civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Día de la Infancia en Tetuán, family activities, workshops, games, and more, in the Tetuán neighborhood (3+, free)
• Tu policia, mas cerca de ti, an exhibition of the National Police’s official cars and motorcycles, workshops for kids, a police dog demonstration, a drone exhibition, and more, Centro Comercial Sambil (3+, free)
• Mercado Medieval de Vicálvaro, crafts, food, medieval entertainment, family-friendly atmosphere, Avenida Real y las plazas del barrio (3+, free)
• Nubipop, the new generation of children’s entertainment brings song and dance to little kids, Teatro Alcázar (3+)
• Nanoespacio, an experimental space for children, MUNCYT Alcobendas (3 to 5)
• Busy Beeds and Butterfly Helpers, discover the creatures that help flowers grow — pollinators like bees and butterflies, In Nature with Nina, Retiro (3 to 8)
• Pedro y la Odisea del Paraná, an original puppet show declared of cultural interest by the Government of Buenos Aires, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (4+, free)
• La Letrería, a workshop entirely dedicated to symbols, where families can create their own typefaces using all kinds of materials and media, CaixaForum (4+, free)
• Artefacto, el secreto de las cosas, a space for exploring and playing with the poetics of everyday objects through their symbolic associations and “staging,” CaixaForum (4+, free)
• The Bad Guys, a film about Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark, and Ms. Tarantula, Cineteca (5+)
• Magia de altura, a dynamic show where the audience takes center stage, participating in surprising effects, comical situations, and magical moments, Casa de México (5+)
• Festival de ajedrez, children’s tournaments, workshops, prizes, and a scavenger hunt, Centro Comercial TresAguas (5+, free)
• Fenómenos eléctricos, a workshop featuring a series of eye-catching, highly interactive, and lots of fun experiments, CaixaForum (5+)
• Eclipses y fases lunares, a family STEM activity plus a museum visit, Museo Lunar (5 to 14)
• Madrid with Kids Champion Games, come enjoy a morning of challenges, races, medals and more, Retiro Park (6+)
• Laboratorio Sónico de Relatos Urbanos, a workshop offering a creative experience through play, observation, and sound creation, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (6+)
• Taller Misión Laboratorio, an experimental workshop designed to develop critical thinking and foster curiosity, MUNCYT Alcobendas (6 to 9)
• Mini Ciencia, workshop for kids to explore scientific phenomena, at the MUNCYT Science Museum in Alcobendas (6 to 9)
• Bee movie, film screening and educational activity, primarily for children with autism, Jardín Botánico (6 to 12)
• El secreto de las plantas, discover the plants hidden in paintings, tapestries, furniture, and porcelain, and then create a booklet featuring your own plants, Galería de las Colecciones Reales (6 to 12)
• Un calentamiento fabuloso, we’ll do preparatory exercises for a fictional, as-yet-undetermined event, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (7+)
• Utopías en flor: Utopía Ternura, we’ll design agreements for living together and try out ways of making group decisions, Espacio Quinta de los Molinos (7+)
• Taller de electricidad, a hands-on workshop with experiments on electric charges, material conductivity, lightning and weather phenomena, MUNCYT Alcobendas Science Museum (7+)
• Historia de los colores en el Museo del Prado, a workshop where children will discover that colors are also about science, geography, and history—all blended with art!, Museo del Prado (7 to 12)

• 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 (0+, free)
• La ardilla Lula y el tesoro del bosque, an interactive and magical experience about a squirrel and a forrest, Sala Bululú (0 to 5)
• El arboreto en primavera, guided visit, Arboreto Luis Ceballos (3+, free)
• Los ratones y la lluvia, more than just a children’s show, it’s a live sound lab where kids take control, Sala Tarambana (3+)
• El último tren, a puppet show telling the story of Don Pablo, guardian of an abandoned station, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (3+, free)
• Fiestas de la Primavera de Hortaleza, celebration with cultural, sports, religious, and children’s activities, including children’s musical performances, Parque Pinar del Rey (3+, free)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with books, games, and surprising materials to experiment, explore, play, and learn about archaeology and the oldest civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Tarde Deportiva: Balonmano y Tchoukball, an afternoon full of movement, cooperation, and fun, organized by Xusera, at various schools in the Usera neighborhood (3+, free)
• Cuentacuentos en familia, storytelling session of the English-language book We’re Better Together: A Book About Community, followed by a related craft activity and various interactive games, Instituto Internacional (3 and 4)
• Andresillo y el dragón, a theatrical activity designed to introduce young children to cultural heritage, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (3 to 8, free)
• Concierto de Piano, un concierto diferente, Lucas will perform solo on the piano without a host in a fun concert designed especially for families with young children (4+, free)
• La Letrería, a workshop entirely dedicated to symbols, where you can create your own typefaces using all kinds of materials and media, CaixaForum (4+, free)
• Artefacto, el secreto de las cosas, a space for exploring and playing with the poetics of everyday objects through their symbolic associations and “staging,” CaixaForum (4+, free)
• ¿Quién quiere ser ferroviario?, children’s musical theater, Museo del Ferrocarril (4 to 12)
• Viaje por el sistema solar, STEM activity for the whole family and a entry to the museum, Museo Lunar (4 to 14)
• The Big Bang, this show’s mission is to combine puppet theater and cinema: during the performance, miniature puppets are filmed and the image is projected directly onto a screen, Centro Cultural Conde Duque (5+)
• Rebeldias Vanguardistas del Siglo XX, dramatized guided tour and activity, Casa de Mexico (5+, free)
• Exploradores de lo invisible, kids create maps of imaginary worlds where geography blends with the symbolic, the emotional, and the cultural, Casa de México (5+)
• Greenhouse, a workshop exploring decorative tastes throughout history and how ornamentalists and decorators took the plant kingdom as their model, Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas (5+ and 9+, free)
• El primer ferrocarril de Madrid cumple ¡175 años!, family workshop, free activity with museum admission, Museo de Ferrocarril (5 to 12)
• Con las manos en la imagen, a workshop where visitors can experiment with graphic and art materials through collage and other crafts and as well as spark their inner documentary filmmaker by shooting with a handheld camera, Matadero (6+)
• El chico + Caspervek Orquesta, screening of the Chaplin classic accompanied live by an orchestra, raising funds for a foster care association, Capitol Gran Vía (6+)
• Ihé y los sonidos del Nilo, the evocative tale of Ihé, the singer of Amun, transports us to Ancient Egypt, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (6 to 10, free)
• Cuentos con sabor a guayaba, folk tales from the other side of the world with the flavor and aroma of Colombia, Centro Cultural Mercado de Ibiza (6 to 10, 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 (0+, free)
• Lorea, a musical theater for babies where they can discover the different elements of nature through hands-on and interactive objects, Sala Bululú (0 to 4)
• Binomios fantásticos, we’ll open up our collection of early childhood objects and books in pairs and let the children play, listening closely to the stories that emerge, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 5)
• Imanes, Dinosaurios y Naturaleza, a space for scientific experimentation where little ones investigate and discover through exploration, Casa del Lector (2 to 8)
• La llave secreta, a storytelling session about Leonor, who travels with her parents to her family’s old mansion. What does she discover there? Museo de Artes Decorativas (3+, free)
• Fiestas de la Primavera de Hortaleza, celebration with cultural, sports, religious, and children’s activities, including children’s musical performances, Parque Pinar del Rey (3+, free)
• Los ratones y la lluvia, more than just a children’s show, it’s a live sound lab where kids take control, Sala Tarambana (3+)
• El último tren, a puppet show telling the story of Don Pablo, guardian of an abandoned station, tickets here, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (3+, free)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with books, games, and surprising materials to experiment, explore, play, and learn about archaeology and the oldest civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• 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 (3 to 6, free)
• La Letrería, a workshop entirely dedicated to symbols, where you can create your own typefaces using all kinds of materials and media, CaixaForum (4+, free)
• Artefacto, el secreto de las cosas, a space for exploring and playing with the poetics of everyday objects through their symbolic associations and “staging,” CaixaForum (4+, free)
• Pantomi, a character straight out of a pop art comic, magically captivates the audience through pantomime, magic, and circus acts, Jardín del Bulevar de Peña Gorbea (4+, free)
• Las Guerreras K-POP, an explosion of music, dance, and color in this tribute to K-Pop, Teatro Gran Vía (4+)
• Viaje por el sistema solar, STEM activity for the whole family and a entry to the museum, Museo Lunar (4 to 14)
• ¿Quién quiere ser ferroviario?, children’s musical theater, Museo del Ferrocarril (4 to 12)
• The Big Bang, this show’s mission is to combine puppet theater and cinema: during the performance, miniature puppets are filmed and the image is projected directly onto a screen, Centro Cultural Conde Duque (5+)
• El primer ferrocarril de Madrid cumple ¡175 años!, family workshop, free activity with museum admission, Museo de Ferrocarril (5 to 12)
• Teatro de papel, a creative activity to explore kamishibai, the Japanese paper theater, Centro de Educación Ambiental y Cultural Maris Stella (6+)
• Diccionario estrafalario, a riddles and poetry workshop, Casa del Lector (6 to 8)
• El secreto de las plantas, discover the plants hidden in paintings, tapestries, furniture, and porcelain, and then create a booklet featuring your own plants, Galería de las Colecciones Reales (6 to 12)
• ¿Quién ha inventado esto?, a visit-workshop to learn the stories of the people who made, make, and will make telecommunications possible, Espacio Fundación Telefónica (6 to 12, free)
• Maratón de fanzines (edición colectiva), a collaborative session focused on organizing, editing, and developing a shared fanzine, serving as an intensive space for shared creation, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (7 to 18)

• Libros que Importan, a lovely “secret Santa” book exchange initiative, Casa del Lector (0+, free)
  
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space to experiment, explore, and learn about archaeology and ancient civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• El Patio de los Juegos de Madera, come enjoy a fun activity featuring fifteen traditional wooden games in giant format, La Casa Encendida (3+, free)
• Exposición de recursos compartibles, a collection of materials, resources, and methodologies from art projects, workshops, stage designs, and installations, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+, free)
• Tu policia, mas cerca de ti, an exhibition of the National Police’s official cars and motorcycles, workshops for kids, a police dog demonstration, a drone exhibition, and more, Centro Comercial Sambil (3+, free)
• La Letrería, a workshop entirely dedicated to symbols, where families can create their own typefaces using all kinds of materials and media, CaixaForum (4+, free)
• Fiesta de la Biodiversidad, games, workshops, and hiking organized by CIEA Casa de Campo, Casa de Campo (4+, free)
• Lápiz, objetos y cubriciones, explore the concepts of strangeness and mystery, fostering a transformative reflection on our relationship with objects and spaces, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (4+)
• Artefacto, el secreto de las cosas, a space for exploring and playing with the poetics of everyday objects through their symbolic associations and “staging,” CaixaForum (4+, free)
• Las Guerreras K-POP, an explosion of music, dance, and color in this tribute to K-Pop, Teatro Gran Vía (4+)
• Bienestar en la ciudad, an intergenerational program that combines play, creativity, and a fresh perspective on the environment, La Casa de la Arquitectura (4 to 10, free)
• Festival de ajedrez, children’s tournaments, workshops, prizes, and a scavenger hunt, Centro Comercial TresAguas (5+, free)
• Rebeldias Vanguardistas del Siglo XX, dramatized guided tour, Casa de Mexico (5+)
• Jugamos con las mates, a workshop to see that math is much more than shapes and quantities, Librería Rafael Alberti (5+)
• Temporada de Oficios, workshop on paper and plant fibers, Centro de Interpretación Nuevo Baztán (5+)
• BasuArte, reciclaje creativo de madera, transforming forgotten wood into art full of life, La Casa Encendida (5+)
• Cuentos y leyendas de África, with Boniface Ofogo, stories from Black Africa for everyone, designed to build connections between people and cultures, La Casa Encendida (5+)
• Los sonidos de la Antigüedad, a participatory activity featuring instruments and live music that explores the sounds of prehistory, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (5 to 8, free)
• El arte del juego, exploring Pablo Picasso’s relationship with play, childhood, and toys, Museo Picasso (6+, free)
• Taller Misión Laboratorio, an experimental workshop designed to develop critical thinking and foster curiosity, MUNCYT Alcobendas (6 to 9)
• Mini Ciencia, workshop for kids to explore scientific phenomena, at the MUNCYT Science Museum in Alcobendas (6 to 9)
• Arte Urbano, de los orígenes a Banksy, a highly entertaining guided tour led by specialized educators and a fun, creative activity for the whole family, Fundación Canal (6 to 9)
• El palacio habitado: un día en la familia Cerralbo, a workshop to explore hidden parts of the museum followed by a craft, Museo Cerralbo (6 to 12, free)
• Constelaciones, a STEAM workshop designed by Astronaut LiLi and free access to the museum’s facilities, Museo Lunar (6 to 14)
• Taller de electricidad, a hands-on workshop with experiments on electric charges, material conductivity, lightning and weather phenomena, MUNCYT Alcobendas Science Museum (7+)
• ¡Vístete de película! Vestuario para personajes únicos, we’ll explore the work of a film’s costume department, Casa de México (7+)
• Viajeros entre Historias, we’ll explore books and tales that blend science and curiosity: inventions, discoveries, and mysteries of the universe, Casa del Lector (7 to 10)
• Misión: Entender el mundo, an activity where kids immerse themselves in fascinating stories that explain the world through science, discoveries, and imagination, Casa del Lector (7 to 10)
• Circus Baobab, a visually stunning circus and dance performance in which Guinean acrobats and dancers create impressive human pyramids and perform aerial stunts at heights of over six meters, Teatro Price (8+)
• La Gran Cubrición, we’ll play with the idea of strangeness and mystery through coverings, fostering a transformative exploration of our relationship with objects and spaces, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (8+, free)
• Hugo, film by Martin Scorsese, CaixaForum (9+)
• Cabinas literarias, three English telephone booths where you can experience a journey from the intimacy of a small, isolated space, as if the words of poets and writers were whispered just for you, Bulevar Peña Gorbea (10+, free)
• Ariadna y Barbazul, musical story, Real Teatro de Retiro (12+)
• Muestreo de Mariposas, thematic visit to get to know the butterflies, Arboreto Luis Ceballos (12+, free)
• Tú diriges la orquesta, an interactive activity where everyone is invited to take the stage and pick up the baton, and the youth orchestra will follow anyone’s spontaneous directions, Castillo de la Alameda (13+, free)

• Nanando, poetic clown performance, Sala Bululú (6 months to 8)
• Día de la Infancia en Tetuán, family activities, workshops, games, and more, in the Tetuán neighborhood (3+, free)
• Tu policia, mas cerca de ti, an exhibition of the National Police’s official cars and motorcycles, workshops for kids, a police dog demonstration, a drone exhibition, and more, Centro Comercial Sambil (3+, free)
• Mercado Medieval de Vicálvaro, crafts, food, medieval entertainment, family-friendly atmosphere, Avenida Real y las plazas del barrio (3+, free)
• Busy Beeds and Butterfly Helpers, discover the creatures that help flowers grow — pollinators like bees and butterflies, In Nature with Nina, Retiro (3 to 8)
• La Letrería, a workshop entirely dedicated to symbols, where families can create their own typefaces using all kinds of materials and media, CaixaForum (4+, free)
  
• Artefacto, el secreto de las cosas, a space for exploring and playing with the poetics of everyday objects through their symbolic associations and “staging,” CaixaForum (4+, free)
• The Bad Guys, a film about Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark, and Ms. Tarantula, Cineteca (5+)
• Festival de ajedrez, children’s tournaments, workshops, prizes, and a scavenger hunt, Centro Comercial TresAguas (5+, free)
• Magia de altura, a dynamic show where the audience takes center stage, participating in surprising effects, comical situations, and magical moments, Casa de México (5+)
• Fenómenos eléctricos, a workshop featuring a series of eye-catching, highly interactive, and lots of fun experiments, CaixaForum (5+)
• Eclipses y fases lunares, a family STEM activity plus a museum visit, Museo Lunar (5 to 14)
• Laboratorio Sónico de Relatos Urbanos, a workshop offering a creative experience through play, observation, and sound creation, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (6+
• Madrid with Kids Champion Games, come enjoy a morning of challenges, races, medals and more, Retiro Park (6+)
• Taller Misión Laboratorio, an experimental workshop designed to develop critical thinking and foster curiosity, MUNCYT Alcobendas (6 to 9)
• Mini Ciencia, workshop for kids to explore scientific phenomena, at the MUNCYT Science Museum in Alcobendas (6 to 9)
• Bee movie, film screening and educational activity, primarily for children with autism, Jardín Botánico (6 to 12)
• El secreto de las plantas, discover the plants hidden in paintings, tapestries, furniture, and porcelain, and then create a booklet featuring your own plants, Galería de las Colecciones Reales (6 to 12)
• Un calentamiento fabuloso, we’ll do preparatory exercises for a fictional, as-yet-undetermined event, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (7+)
• Taller de electricidad, a hands-on workshop with experiments on electric charges, material conductivity, lightning and weather phenomena, MUNCYT Alcobendas Science Museum (7+)
• Utopías en flor: Utopía Ternura, we’ll design agreements for living together and try out ways of making group decisions, Espacio Quinta de los Molinos (7+)
• Historia de los colores en el Museo del Prado, a workshop where children will discover that colors are also about science, geography, and history—all blended with art!, Museo del Prado (7 a 12)
• Circus Baobab, a visually stunning circus and dance performance in which Guinean acrobats and dancers create impressive human pyramids and perform aerial stunts at heights of over six meters, Teatro Price (8+)
• Mitos Griegos, Greek mythology told for families in the Homeric style, through storytelling, gestures, and a few props, Teatros Luchana (8+)
• Corazones reciclados, a creative sewing workshop where we make heart-shaped cushions, La Casa Encendida (8+, free)
• Hugo, film by Martin Scorsese, CaixaForum (9+)
• JACA DE …? Soy la reina de la pista. Quisiera hablar de…?, we invite you to take part in a performance-based activity where the body and movement become a meeting point for people of all ages, Centro Cultural Casa de Vacas (10+, free)
• Salida Multiaventura, a day of caving, rappelling, and rock climbing in the natural mountain setting of Patones, departing from the Centro Cultural Galileo (10+, free)
• Arte Urbano, de los orígenes a Banksy, a highly entertaining guided tour led by specialized educators and a fun, creative activity for the whole family, Fundación Canal (10 a 12)
• Ariadna y Barbazul, musica story, Real Teatro de Retiro (12+)

• El arboreto en primavera, guided visit, Arboreto Luis Ceballos (3+, free)
• Fiestas de la Primavera de Hortaleza, celebration with cultural, sports, religious, and children’s activities, including children’s musical performances, Parque Pinar del Rey (3+, free)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with books, games, and surprising materials to experiment, explore, play, and learn about archaeology and the oldest civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Tarde Deportiva: Balonmano y Tchoukball, an afternoon full of movement, cooperation, and fun, organized by Xusera, at various schools in the Usera neighborhood (3+, free)
• Andresillo y el dragón, a theatrical activity designed to introduce young children to cultural heritage, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (3 to 8, free)
• Concierto de Piano, un concierto diferente, Lucas will perform solo on the piano without a host in a fun concert designed especially for families with young children (4+, free)
• La Letrería, a workshop entirely dedicated to symbols, where you can create your own typefaces using all kinds of materials and media, CaixaForum (4+, free)
• Artefacto, el secreto de las cosas, a space for exploring and playing with the poetics of everyday objects through their symbolic associations and “staging,” CaixaForum (4+, free)
• ¿Quién quiere ser ferroviario?, children’s musical theater, Museo del Ferrocarril (4 a 12)
• Viaje por el sistema solar, STEM activity for the whole family and a entry to the museum, Museo Lunar (4 to 14)
• The Big Bang, this show’s mission is to combine puppet theater and cinema: during the performance, miniature puppets are filmed and the image is projected directly onto a screen, Centro Cultural Conde Duque (5+)
• Rebeldias Vanguardistas del Siglo XX, dramatized guided tour and activity, Casa de Mexico (5+, free)
• Exploradores de lo invisible, kids create maps of imaginary worlds where geography blends with the symbolic, the emotional, and the cultural, Casa de México (5+)
• Greenhouse, a workshop exploring decorative tastes throughout history and how ornamentalists and decorators took the plant kingdom as their model, Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas (5+ and 9+, free)
• El primer ferrocarril de Madrid cumple ¡175 años!, family workshop, free activity with museum admission, Museo de Ferrocarril (5 to 12)
• Con las manos en la imagen, a workshop where visitors can experiment with graphic and art materials through collage and other crafts and as well as spark their inner documentary filmmaker by shooting with a handheld camera, Matadero (6+)
• El chico + Caspervek Orquesta, screening of the Chaplin classic accompanied live by an orchestra, raising funds for a foster care association, Capitol Gran Vía (6+)
• Ihé y los sonidos del Nilo, the evocative tale of Ihé, the singer of Amun, transports us to Ancient Egypt, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (6 to 10, free)
• Cuentos con sabor a guayaba, folk tales from the other side of the world with the flavor and aroma of Colombia, Centro Cultural Mercado de Ibiza (6 to 10, free)
• Circus Baobab, a visually stunning circus and dance show where Guinean acrobats and dancers create impressive human pyramids and perform aerial stunts at heights of over six meters, Teatro Price (8+)
• Por la Herrería con tu perro, a family-friendly dog trail, Arboreto Luis Ceballos (8+, free)
• Talleres en el yacimiento arqueológico de La Cabilda, a tour and excavation workshop at a 7th-century Visigothic village where kids label, document, photograph, and draw the archaeological remains, Hoyo de Manzanares (8 to 14, free)
• Jugar lo común: ocio, creación y pausa necesaria, an invitation to reconnect with play, Museo de América (15+, free)
  

• Imanes, Dinosaurios y Naturaleza, a space for scientific experimentation where little ones investigate and discover through exploration, Casa del Lector (2 to 8)
• Pantomi, a character straight out of a pop art comic, magically captivates the audience through pantomime, magic, and circus acts, Jardín del Bulevar de Peña Gorbea (4+, free)
• Las Guerreras K-POP, an explosion of music, dance, and color in this tribute to K-Pop, Teatro Gran Vía (4+)
• La Letrería, a workshop entirely dedicated to symbols, where you can create your own typefaces using all kinds of materials and media, CaixaForum (4+, free)
• Artefacto, el secreto de las cosas, a space for exploring and playing with the poetics of everyday objects through their symbolic associations and “staging,” CaixaForum (4+, free)
• Viaje por el sistema solar, STEM activity for the whole family and a entry to the museum, Museo Lunar (4 to 14)
• ¿Quién quiere ser ferroviario?, children’s musical theater, Museo del Ferrocarril (4 to 12)
• The Big Bang, this show’s mission is to combine puppet theater and cinema: during the performance, miniature puppets are filmed and the image is projected directly onto a screen, Centro Cultural Conde Duque (5+)
• El primer ferrocarril de Madrid cumple ¡175 años!, family workshop, free activity with museum admission, Museo de Ferrocarril (5 to 12)
• Teatro de papel, a creative activity to explore kamishibai, the Japanese paper theater, Centro de Educación Ambiental y Cultural Maris Stella (6+)
• Diccionario estrafalario, a riddles and poetry workshop, Casa del Lector (6 to 8)
• El secreto de las plantas, discover the plants hidden in paintings, tapestries, furniture, and porcelain, and then create a booklet featuring your own plants, Galería de las Colecciones Reales (6 to 12)
• ¿Quién ha inventado esto?, a visit-workshop to learn the stories of the people who made, make, and will make telecommunications possible, Espacio Fundación Telefónica (6 to 12, free)
• Maratón de fanzines (edición colectiva), a collaborative session focused on organizing, editing, and developing a shared fanzine, serving as an intensive space for shared creation, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (7 to 18)
• Circus Baobab, a visually stunning circus and dance show where Guinean acrobats and dancers create impressive human pyramids and perform aerial stunts at heights of over six meters, Teatro Price (8+)
• El reto de los anfibios, amphibian-inspired family workshop, Arboreto Luis Ceballos (8+, free)
• Refugio para mariquitas, family eco-craft workshop to make homes for ladybugs, Arboreto Luis Ceballos (8+, free)
• Talleres en el yacimiento arqueológico de La Cabilda, a tour and excavation workshop at a 7th-century Visigothic village where kids label, document, photograph, and draw the archaeological remains, Hoyo de Manzanares (8 to 14, free)

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