Things to do in Madrid with Kids (October 3 – October 11, 2026)

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Hey, families!

In this edition, we’ve got the Family Fun Fest in Parque Berlin on Saturday, a slumber party in a science museum (I’m taking my kids to this!), a storytelling with a new version of Little Red Riding Hood, jazz for babies, a charity circus performance, a workshop to discover the strangest and most disgusting animals on the planet, several activities to celebrate Architecture Week, a family yoga session, a fantastic movie screening and workshop, a class on 3D modelling and printing, and a whole lot more!

🎟️ FREE TICKETS? YES, PLEASE.

We’ve teamed up with Héctor Urién to give away
4 tickets to La Odisea Contada a Los Niños on October 12th!

The giveaway is happening on Instagram, so head over and enter for your chance to win.

One lucky family will get to experience this fun, theatrical retelling of one of the world’s most famous adventures, perfect for introducing kids to the story of Odysseus in a way that’s entertaining and accessible.

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a playful landscape inspired by vegetable gardens, irrigation ditches, shelters, and agricultural architecture, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 17, free)
• Manuelita, mi casa es el mundo, Join Manuelita on a journey filled with music, theater, and imagination from Argentina to Paris and the Amazon rainforest, Centro Cultural Paco de Lucía (3+, free)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, explore archaeology and ancient civilizations with books, games, and materials to experiment with at your own pace, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Muchas Caperucitas y algún lobo bueno, discover different versions of Little Red Riding Hood while participating in a scavenger hunt filled with storytelling, Imprenta Municipal (3 to 6, free)
• Talleres infantiles de fin de semana, visit an exhibition related to dance, theater, and music, followed by a hands-on arts-and-crafts workshop, Museo del Traje (3 to 6, free)
• Dinoramas fantásticos, build a miniature Jurassic landscape with dinosaurs, volcanoes, jungles, and incredible creatures using the diorama technique, Casa del Lector (3 to 7)
• Andresillo y el dragón, a theatrical activity designed to introduce children to cultural heritage, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (3 to 8, free)

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a playful landscape inspired by vegetable gardens, irrigation ditches, shelters, and agricultural architecture, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 17, free)
• Rita la mariquita, join Rita on an adventure filled with songs, games, and lessons about friendship and caring for nature, Sala Bululú (0 to 4)
• ¿A qué sabe la luna? a play for babies in which animals want to find out what the moon tastes like, Teatros Luchana (1+)
• Especial Superimanes, Energía y Naturaleza, experiment with magnets, magnetism, energy, circuits, movement, and natural phenomena, Casa del Lector (2 to 8)
• La pirata Lola, Set sail with Lola on a fun pirate adventure filled with theater, music, and games, Sala Bululú (3+)
• Fairy and Gnome Forest Adventure, together we’ll follow clues hidden throughout nature and discover the forest’s little wonders, Retiro (3 to 12)
  

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a playful landscape inspired by gardens, irrigation ditches, shelters, and agricultural architecture, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 13, free)
• Buenos días, mundo, a puppet show that invites us to explore and care for our environment, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (6 months, free)
• Miniclásica: Descubriendo el jazz, a family concert to introduce young children to the world of jazz and its different sounds, Teatro Real del Retiro (1+)
• La Ratita Presumifasol, a children’s music and storytelling show based on the tale of The Vain Little Mouse, Imprenta Municipal (1 to 8, free)
• Taller de Zoolápices, create original animal-shaped pencil holders using paper rolls and other reused materials; reservations at [email protected], Centro de Educación Ambiental y Cultural Maris Stella (3+, free)
• Taller XarxaRed: sesión familiar, we invite families to join us in knitting a large blanket together, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+)
• El flautista de Hamelín, a performance that offers a profound exploration of the relationship between art and childhood and an invitation to reflect together, Teatro Alcázar (3+)
  

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a playful landscape inspired by gardens, irrigation ditches, shelters, and agricultural architecture, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 13, free)
• Buenos días, mundo, a puppet show that invites us to explore and care for our environment, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (6 months, free)
• ¿A qué sabe la luna? a play for babies in which animals want to find out what it tastes like, Teatros Luchana (1+)
• Miniclásica: Descubriendo el jazz, a family concert to introduce young children to the world of jazz and its different sounds, Teatro Real del Retiro (1+)
• Jugar a construir, we’ll combine pieces, test structures, solve challenges, and invent new ways to use, live in, and share spaces, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (2 to 9, free)
• El flautista de Hamelín, a performance that offers a profound exploration of the relationship between art and childhood and an invitation to reflect together, Teatro Alcázar (3+)

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a playful landscape inspired by vegetable gardens, irrigation ditches, shelters, and agricultural architecture, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 17, free)
• Manuelita, mi casa es el mundo, Join Manuelita on a journey filled with music, theater, and imagination from Argentina to Paris and the Amazon rainforest, Centro Cultural Paco de Lucía (3+, free)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, explore archaeology and ancient civilizations with books, games, and materials to experiment with at your own pace, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Muchas Caperucitas y algún lobo bueno, discover different versions of Little Red Riding Hood while participating in a scavenger hunt filled with storytelling, Imprenta Municipal (3 to 6, free)
• Talleres infantiles de fin de semana, visit an exhibition related to dance, theater, and music, followed by a hands-on arts-and-crafts workshop, Museo del Traje (3 to 6, free)
• Andresillo y el dragón, a theatrical activity designed to introduce children to cultural heritage, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (3 to 8, free)
• El Eco del Arrecife, a family musical that combines ecology, emotional well-being, and a story about an ocean in danger, Sala Tarambana (4+)
• Cristóbal Purchinela, enjoy the adventures of Cristóbal Purchinela, featuring humor, live music, and a small stage transformed into a percussion instrument, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (4+, free)
• Gala Saniclown 2026, enjoy a charity gala full of circus acts, humor, and magic to support the work of hospital clowns, Teatro Circo Price (4+)
• Artefacto: todos los cuerpos forman el paisaje, a workshop that invites participants to imagine and create shared landscapes using their own bodies, CaixaForum (4+)
• Mitos y leyendas, we’ll share the myths and legends of the animals featured in the workshop, accompanied by expert ethologists, Insect Park (4+)
• Family Fun Fest, enjoy activities including dance, crafts, sports, and activities for the whole family at Parque Berlin from 11 am to 1 pm (4+, free)
• Estación creativa, explore the art on display and turn it into your own creations using materials for drawing, building, and experimenting, Sala Alcalá 31 (4+, free)
• Visita taller para conocer la exposición, discover the “Circuitos 2026” exhibition through play, conversation, and a creative family workshop, Sala de Arte Joven (5+, free)
• Bichos súper raros y asquerosos para futuros científicos, discover some of the strangest animals on the planet in a creative workshop, Librería Rafael Alberti (5+)
• Imaginando Conciencia Afro, imagine what the future of Conciencia Afro will look like through stories, writing, drawing, and the creation of a collective mural, La Casa Encendida (5 to 12, free)
• Sarao Barroco, discover the festive rhythms of Baroque and flamenco in a concert designed for the whole family to enjoy, Real Teatro de Retiro (6+)
• Cuaderno de otoño 26/27, create an exploration notebook to draw, jot down notes, and collect little observations from the park, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (6+)
• Sleepover at the museum, sleep among the museum’s exhibits and participate in fun animal-related activities, Museo de Ciencias Naturales (6+)
• Un viaje al interior de la materia: descubre los misterios del pasado, discover how science allows us to investigate mummies and ancient artifacts, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (6 to 10)
• Construye tu jardín vertical, discover how thousands of plants survive in CaixaForum’s vertical garden and create your own vertical garden to take home, CaixaForum (7+)
• Utopías en flor: Utopía cuerpo, explore the body and movement through an artistic and participatory experience, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (7+)
• Harry Potter: The Drone Art Show, experience a spectacular show featuring hundreds of drones accompanied by music, Hipódromo de la Zarzuela (7+)

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a playful landscape inspired by vegetable gardens, irrigation ditches, shelters, and agricultural architecture, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 17, free)
• Rita la mariquita, join Rita on an adventure filled with songs, games, and lessons about friendship and caring for nature, Sala Bululú (0 to 4)
• ¿A qué sabe la luna? a play for babies in which animals want to find out what the moon tastes like, Teatros Luchana (1+)
• Especial Superimanes, Energía y Naturaleza, experiment with magnets, magnetism, energy, circuits, movement, and natural phenomena, Casa del Lector (2 to 8)
• La pirata Lola, Set sail with Lola on a fun pirate adventure filled with theater, music, and games, Sala Bululú (3+)
• Fairy and Gnome Forest Adventure, together we’ll follow clues hidden throughout nature and discover the forest’s little wonders, Retiro (3 to 12)
• El Eco del Arrecife, a family musical that combines ecology, emotional well-being, and a story about an ocean in danger, Sala Tarambana (4+)
• Cristóbal Purchinela, enjoy the adventures of Cristóbal Purchinela, featuring humor, music, and a small stage transformed into a percussion instrument, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (4+, free)
• Gala Saniclown 2026, enjoy a charity gala full of circus acts, humor, and magic to support the work of hospital clowns, Teatro Circo Price (4+)
• Artefacto: todos los cuerpos forman el paisaje, a workshop that invites participants to imagine and create shared landscapes using their own bodies, CaixaForum (4+)
• Calacas, flacas siriquisiacas, a fun puppet show, Casa de México (4+)
• Sarao Barroco, discover the festive rhythms of Baroque and flamenco in a concert designed for the whole family to enjoy, Real Teatro de Retiro (6+)
• Cuaderno de otoño 26/27, create an exploration notebook to draw, jot down notes, and collect little observations from the park, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (6+)
• Historias fotográficas: imaginar en familia, a visit to the “Robert Frank & The Americans” exhibition, followed by a workshop, Espacio Fundación Telefónica (6 to 12, free)
• Laboratorio de texturas, a workshop to discover surprising objects from the daily lives of kings and queens, followed by a craft activity, Galería de las Colecciones Reales (6 to 12)
• Utopías en flor: Utopía cuerpo, explore the body and movement through an artistic and participatory experience, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (7+)
• Frutos, mucho más que mi merienda, discover where fruit comes from and what food like figs, strawberries, apples and bananas have in common, Real Jardín Botánico (7+)
• Construye tu jardín vertical, discover how thousands of plants survive in CaixaForum’s vertical garden and create your own vertical garden to take home, CaixaForum (7+)

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a playful landscape inspired by gardens, irrigation ditches, shelters, and agricultural architecture, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 13, free)
• Buenos días, mundo, a puppet show that invites us to explore and care for our environment, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (6 months, free)
• Miniclásica: Descubriendo el jazz, a family concert to introduce young children to the world of jazz and its different sounds, Teatro Real del Retiro (1+)
• La Ratita Presumifasol, a children’s music and storytelling show based on the tale of The Vain Little Mouse, Imprenta Municipal (1 to 8, free)
• Taller de Zoolápices, create original animal-shaped pencil holders using paper rolls and other reused materials; reservations at [email protected], Centro de Educación Ambiental y Cultural Maris Stella (3+, free)
• Taller XarxaRed: sesión familiar, we invite families to join us in knitting a large blanket together, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+)
• El flautista de Hamelín, a performance that offers a profound exploration of the relationship between art and childhood and an invitation to reflect together, Teatro Alcázar (3+)
• Yoga infantil, a yoga session tailored for children to move, relax, and discover different poses, Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas (4+, free)
• Artefacto: Todos los cuerpos forman el paisaje, a workshop that invites participants to imagine and create shared landscapes using their own bodies, CaixaForum (4+)
• Actividades familiares de la Semana de la Arquitectura, various activities and workshops for children to discover architecture in a fun and interactive way, various locations (4+, free)
• Ciudades, a workshop to collectively build an imaginary city using small pieces, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (4+)
• Pequeños Hortelanos, an activity to discover the world of gardening and learn about plants and cultivation in a hands-on way, Aula ambiental La Cabaña del Retiro (4 to 7, free)
• Animek2: Retrospectiva Miyazaki, a film series dedicated to the cinematic universe of Hayao Miyazaki; this time featuring Ponyo, Cine Paz (5+)
• El cuento de la princesa Kaguya, a screening of the beautiful film by Isao Takahata from Studio Ghibli, based on a traditional Japanese folktale, La Casa Encendida (5+)
• Galas Circo Atayde, a Mexican circus show featuring acrobats, jugglers, and international performers for the whole family to enjoy, Teatro Circo Price (5+)
• Cuaderno de otoño 26/27, create an exploration notebook to draw, jot down notes, and collect little observations from the park, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (6+)
• Rodrigo’s Really Cool Cinema Club, movie screenings in English designed especially for families, followed by a workshop, Madrid (6+)
• Un viaje al interior de la materia, discover how science allows us to study mummies and ancient artifacts, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (6 to 10)
• Modelando el otoño, a family tour exploring the theme of the harvest in paintings, followed by a creative workshop, Galería de las Colecciones Reales (6 to 12)
• Paredes vivas, an activity to discover how nature can transform and become part of our space, CaixaForum (7+)
• Taller Identificación de las aves migratorias, Discover how to identify migratory birds and the fascinating facts about their incredibly long journeys; reservations at [email protected], Centro de Educación Ambiental y Cultural Maris Stella (7+, free)
  

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a playful landscape inspired by gardens, irrigation ditches, shelters, and agricultural architecture, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 13, free)
• Buenos días, mundo, a puppet show that invites us to explore and care for our environment, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (6 months, free)
• ¿A qué sabe la luna? a play for babies in which animals want to find out what it tastes like, Teatros Luchana (1+)
• Miniclásica: Descubriendo el jazz, a family concert to introduce young children to the world of jazz and its different sounds, Teatro Real del Retiro (1+)
• Jugar a construir, we’ll combine pieces, test structures, solve challenges, and invent new ways to use, live in, and share spaces, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (2 to 9, free)
• El flautista de Hamelín, a performance that offers a profound exploration of the relationship between art and childhood and an invitation to reflect together, Teatro Alcázar (3+)
• Artefacto: Todos los cuerpos forman el paisaje, a workshop that invites participants to imagine and create shared landscapes using their own bodies, CaixaForum (4+)
• Actividades familiares de la Semana de la Arquitectura, various activities and workshops for children to discover architecture in a fun and interactive way, various locations (4+, free)
• Cortometrajes profesionales de animación y ficción, selección de cortometrajes nacionales e internacionales de animación y ficción para disfrutar de historias diferentes en pantalla grande, Cineteca (5+)
• Animek2: Retrospectiva Miyazaki, a film series dedicated to the cinematic universe of Hayao Miyazaki; this time featuring Ponyo, Cine Paz (5+)
• Galas Circo Atayde, a Mexican circus show featuring acrobats, jugglers, and international performers for the whole family to enjoy, Teatro Circo Price (5+)
• Cuaderno de otoño 26/27, create an exploration notebook to draw, jot down notes, and collect little observations from the park, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (6+)
• Día Internacional de la Niña, a theatrical performance and an educational workshop where children can reflect on values such as equality, respect, and inclusion, Paseo Federico Garcia Lorca (6+, free)
• Modelando el otoño, a family tour exploring the theme of the harvest in paintings, followed by a creative workshop, Galería de las Colecciones Reales (6 to 12)
• Paredes vivas, an activity to discover how nature can transform and become part of our space, CaixaForum (7+)

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a playful landscape inspired by vegetable gardens, irrigation ditches, shelters, and agricultural architecture, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 17, free)
• Gala Saniclown 2026, enjoy a charity gala full of circus acts, humor, and magic to support the work of hospital clowns, Teatro Circo Price (4+)
• Artefacto: todos los cuerpos forman el paisaje, a workshop that invites participants to imagine and create shared landscapes using their own bodies, CaixaForum (4+)
• Mitos y leyendas, we’ll share the myths and legends of the animals featured in the workshop, accompanied by expert ethologists, Insect Park (4+)
• Family Fun Fest, enjoy activities including dance, crafts, sports, and activities for the whole family at Parque Berlin from 11 am to 1 pm (4+, free)
• Estación creativa, explore the art on display and turn it into your own creations using materials for drawing, building, and experimenting, Sala Alcalá 31 (4+, free)
• Visita taller para conocer la exposición, discover the “Circuitos 2026” exhibition through play, conversation, and a creative family workshop, Sala de Arte Joven (5+, free)
• Bichos súper raros y asquerosos para futuros científicos, discover some of the strangest animals on the planet in a creative workshop, Librería Rafael Alberti (5+)
• Imaginando Conciencia Afro, imagine what the future of Conciencia Afro will look like through stories, writing, drawing, and the creation of a collective mural, La Casa Encendida (5 to 12, free)
• Sarao Barroco, discover the festive rhythms of Baroque and flamenco in a concert designed for the whole family to enjoy, Real Teatro de Retiro (6+)
• Sleepover at the museum, sleep among the museum’s exhibits and participate in fun animal-related activities, Museo de Ciencias Naturales (6+)
• Cuaderno de otoño 26/27, create an exploration notebook to draw, jot down notes, and collect little observations from the park, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (6+)
• Un viaje al interior de la materia: descubre los misterios del pasado, discover how science allows us to investigate mummies and ancient artifacts, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (6 to 10)
• Construye tu jardín vertical, discover how thousands of plants survive in CaixaForum’s vertical garden and create your own vertical garden to take home, CaixaForum (7+)
• Utopías en flor: Utopía cuerpo, explore the body and movement through an artistic and participatory experience, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (7+)
• Harry Potter: The Drone Art Show, experience a spectacular show featuring hundreds of drones accompanied by music, Hipódromo de la Zarzuela (7+)
• Misterios inmersivos: Los casos del dragón, become a detective, dive into a story full of suspects, and solve codes and puzzles to uncover what happened, Casa del Lector (8 to 12)
• Introducción a la impresión y modelado 3D, learn the basics of 3D modeling and printing, and finish by creating and printing your own piece, Espacio Fundación Telefónica (9 to 13, free)
  

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a playful landscape inspired by vegetable gardens, irrigation ditches, shelters, and agricultural architecture, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 17, free)
• Especial Superimanes, Energía y Naturaleza, experiment with magnets, magnetism, energy, circuits, movement, and natural phenomena, Casa del Lector (2 to 8)
• Fairy and Gnome Forest Adventure, together we’ll follow clues hidden throughout nature and discover the forest’s little wonders, Retiro (3 to 12)
• Gala Saniclown 2026, enjoy a charity gala full of circus acts, humor, and magic to support the work of hospital clowns, Teatro Circo Price (4+)
• Artefacto: todos los cuerpos forman el paisaje, a workshop that invites participants to imagine and create shared landscapes using their own bodies, CaixaForum (4+)
• Sarao Barroco, discover the festive rhythms of Baroque and flamenco in a concert designed for the whole family to enjoy, Real Teatro de Retiro (6+)
• Cuaderno de otoño 26/27, create an exploration notebook to draw, jot down notes, and collect little observations from the park, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (6+)
• Historias fotográficas: imaginar en familia, a visit to the “Robert Frank & The Americans” exhibition, followed by a workshop, Espacio Fundación Telefónica (6 to 12, free)
• Laboratorio de texturas, a workshop to discover surprising objects from the daily lives of kings and queens, followed by a craft activity, Galería de las Colecciones Reales (6 to 12)
• Utopías en flor: Utopía cuerpo, explore the body and movement through an artistic and participatory experience, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (7+)
• Frutos, mucho más que mi merienda, discover where fruit comes from and what food like figs, strawberries, apples and bananas have in common, Real Jardín Botánico (7+)
• Construye tu jardín vertical, discover how thousands of plants survive in CaixaForum’s vertical garden and create your own vertical garden to take home, CaixaForum (7+)
• Efectos especiales y superpoderes en acción, learn the tricks used by manga artists and superhero illustrators to create movement, energy, action sequences, and powers in your comic panels, Casa del Lector (8 to 12)
  

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a playful landscape inspired by gardens, irrigation ditches, shelters, and agricultural architecture, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 13, free)
• La Ratita Presumifasol, a children’s music and storytelling show based on the tale of The Vain Little Mouse, Imprenta Municipal (1 to 8, free)
• Taller XarxaRed: sesión familiar, we invite families to join us in knitting a large blanket together, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+)
• El flautista de Hamelín, a performance that offers a profound exploration of the relationship between art and childhood and an invitation to reflect together, Teatro Alcázar (3+)
• Yoga infantil, a yoga session tailored for children to move, relax, and discover different poses, Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas (4+, free)
• Artefacto: Todos los cuerpos forman el paisaje, a workshop that invites participants to imagine and create shared landscapes using their own bodies, CaixaForum (4+)
• Actividades familiares de la Semana de la Arquitectura, various activities and workshops for children to discover architecture in a fun and interactive way, various locations (4+, free)
• Ciudades, a workshop to collectively build an imaginary city using small pieces, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (4+)
• Animek2: Retrospectiva Miyazaki, a film series dedicated to the cinematic universe of Hayao Miyazaki; this time featuring Ponyo, Cine Paz (5+)
• El cuento de la princesa Kaguya, a screening of the beautiful film by Isao Takahata from Studio Ghibli, based on a traditional Japanese folktale, La Casa Encendida (5+)
• Galas Circo Atayde, a Mexican circus show featuring acrobats, jugglers, and international performers for the whole family to enjoy, Teatro Circo Price (5+)
• Cuaderno de otoño 26/27, create an exploration notebook to draw, jot down notes, and collect little observations from the park, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (6+)
• Rodrigo’s Really Cool Cinema Club, movie screenings in English designed especially for families, followed by a workshop, Madrid (6+)
• Un viaje al interior de la materia, discover how science allows us to study mummies and ancient artifacts, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (6 to 10)
• Modelando el otoño, a family tour exploring the theme of the harvest in paintings, followed by a creative workshop, Galería de las Colecciones Reales (6 to 12)
• Paredes vivas, an activity to discover how nature can transform and become part of our space, CaixaForum (7+)
• Taller Identificación de las aves migratorias, Discover how to identify migratory birds and the fascinating facts about their incredibly long journeys; reservations at [email protected], Centro de Educación Ambiental y Cultural Maris Stella (7+, free)
• Taller de iniciación a la programación de videojuegos, discover the basics of programming while creating your first video games, Espacio Fundación Telefónica (9 to 18, free)
  

• Huerta en construcción, explore and transform a playful landscape inspired by gardens, irrigation ditches, shelters, and agricultural architecture, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (0 to 13, free)
• Jugar a construir, we’ll combine pieces, test structures, solve challenges, and invent new ways to use, live in, and share spaces, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (2 to 9, free)
• El flautista de Hamelín, a performance that offers a profound exploration of the relationship between art and childhood and an invitation to reflect together, Teatro Alcázar (3+)
• Artefacto: Todos los cuerpos forman el paisaje, a workshop that invites participants to imagine and create shared landscapes using their own bodies, CaixaForum (4+)
• Actividades familiares de la Semana de la Arquitectura, various activities and workshops for children to discover architecture in a fun and interactive way, various locations (4+, free)
• Cortometrajes profesionales de animación y ficción, selección de cortometrajes nacionales e internacionales de animación y ficción para disfrutar de historias diferentes en pantalla grande, Cineteca (5+)
• Animek2: Retrospectiva Miyazaki, a film series dedicated to the cinematic universe of Hayao Miyazaki; this time featuring Ponyo, Cine Paz (5+)
• Galas Circo Atayde, a Mexican circus show featuring acrobats, jugglers, and international performers for the whole family to enjoy, Teatro Circo Price (5+)
• Cuaderno de otoño 26/27, create an exploration notebook to draw, jot down notes, and collect little observations from the park, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (6+)
• Día Internacional de la Niña, a theatrical performance and an educational workshop where children can reflect on values such as equality, respect, and inclusion, Paseo Federico Garcia Lorca (6+, free)
• Modelando el otoño, a family tour exploring the theme of the harvest in paintings, followed by a creative workshop, Galería de las Colecciones Reales (6 to 12)
• Paredes vivas, an activity to discover how nature can transform and become part of our space, CaixaForum (7+)
• Luz y color, experiment with light, colors, reflection, refraction, and other fascinating optical phenomena, CaixaForum (8+)
• Los árboles de La Cabaña y taller herbario, an activity and workshop to create a small herbarium, Aula Ambiental La Cabaña del Retiro (8+, free)
• La Perspectiva a escena, discover the secrets of perspective and learn to view the urban environment through the eyes of an artist, Centro de Educación Ambiental y Cultural Maris Stella (8+, free)
  

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