Things to do in Madrid with Kids (September 5 – September 13, 2026)

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Hey, parents!

In this week’s edition we’ve got a hands-on workshop with tropical insects, several theatrical performances for babies, a series of activities where you’re encouraged to show up in your pajamas, an event for Lego lovers, the Mercado de Motores at the Railway Museum, an exhibition on Cervantes, a hands-on workshop on video mapping, an immersive virtual reality experience, a contemporary circus performance, a STEM activity for families, an interactive tour of medieval Toledo, and more!

• Una rana en la luna, a delightful show that awakens young children’s senses, Teatros Luchana (0 to 4)
• El cielo de Cloe, a fulldome film session in which Cloe teaches a fun-filled class where kids learn amazing things about the sky, Planetario Madrid (0 to 6)
• Una rana y los dinos, a show about a frog traveling through the world, space, and time until his little plane breaks down, Teatros Luchana (1 to 5)
• Cuentacuentos con las librerías Helena y Violeta, a storytelling session for little kids, Librería Rafael Alberti (2 to 6)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with books and games for learning about archaeology and the world’s oldest civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• En pijama, a series of activities dedicated to sleep, rest, and creativity linked to dream processes, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+)
• Fiestas de la Melonera, Arganzuela’s patron saint festival featuring workshops, face painting, a dog show, a children’s show, and more, Nave de Terneras y Explanada Madrid Río (3+, free)

• Una rana en el mar, join Nana the Frog on her trip to the beach, Teatros Luchana (0 to 4)
• El cielo de Cloe, a fulldome film session in which Cloe teaches a fun-filled class where kids learn amazing things about the sky, Planetario Madrid (0 to 6)
• ¿A qué sabe la luna? a play for babies in which animals want to find out what the moon tastes like, Teatros Luchana (1+)
• ReWild Family Forest, a guided child-led experience for families to connect through nature play, El Pardo (2 to 11)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with books and games for learning about archaeology and the world’s oldest civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• En pijama, a series of activities dedicated to sleep, rest, and creativity linked to dream processes, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+)
• Fiestas de la Melonera, Arganzuela’s patron saint festival featuring a children’s show, Nave de Terneras y Explanada Madrid Río (3+, free)
• Los más pequeños también plantamos, an activity designed to introduce young children to the garden, Centro de Educación Ambiental El Retiro (3 to 5, free)
  

• Los sueños de la jirafa, a show for babies in which Afa, a curious giraffe, discovers a world of dreams when she closes her eyes, Gran Teatro Pavón (6 months to 4)
• Una rana y los dinos, a show about a frog who was traveling through the world, space, and time until his little plane broke down, Teatros Luchana (1 to 5)
• Crea tus animales de cuento favoritos con Helena y Violeta, a creative workshop to design fairy-tale animals using paint, collage, drawing, and lots of imagination, Librería Rafael Alberti (3+)
• Mercado de motores, lively market featuring trains, food, and live music, Museo del Ferrocarril (3+)
• Vuelta al cole LEGO, a creative activity to build, play, and welcome the new school year with LEGO, Centro Comercial TresAguas (3+, free)
• Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game into a theatrical and magical experience, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• Alucina pepinillos, a magic show that combines illusions with physical comedy and lots of energy, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• En pijama, a series of workshops, games, and other activities dedicated to sleep, rest, and creativity linked to dream processes, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+)
• Alguien dijo ¿Superpoderes? Magic show, Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• Cuánto cuento, a storytelling for little kids, Librería Vualá (3 to 6)

• Cuánto cuento, a dramatic reading aloud of several stories, perfect for sparking curiosity, creativity, and a love of reading, Librería Vualá (0 to 3)
• Una rana en el mar, join Nana the Frog on her trip to the beach, Teatros Luchana (0 to 4)
• ¿A qué sabe la luna? a play for babies in which the animals want to find out what the moon tastes like, Teatros Luchana (1+)
• El pequeño conejo blanco, a show that explores themes such as friendship, appearances, perseverance, selfishness, and courage, Teatro Sanpol (2 to 8)
• Vuelta al cole LEGO, a creative activity to build, play, and welcome the new school year with LEGO, Centro Comercial TresAguas (3+, free)
• Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game into a theatrical and magical experience, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• Alguien dijo ¿Superpoderes? Magic show, Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• Mercado de motores, lively market featuring trains, food, and live music, Museo del Ferrocarril (3+)
• En pijama, a series of workshops, games, and other activities dedicated to sleep, rest, and creativity linked to dream processes, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+)
  

• Una rana en la luna, a delightful show that awakens young children’s senses, Teatros Luchana (0 to 4)
• El cielo de Cloe, a fulldome film session in which Cloe teaches a fun-filled class where kids learn amazing things about the sky, Planetario Madrid (0 to 6)
• Una rana y los dinos, a show about a frog traveling through the world, space, and time until his little plane breaks down, Teatros Luchana (1 to 5)
• Cuentacuentos con las librerías Helena y Violeta, a storytelling session for little kids, Librería Rafael Alberti (2 to 6)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with books and games for learning about archaeology and the world’s oldest civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Fiestas de la Melonera, Arganzuela’s patron saint festival featuring workshops, face painting, a dog show, a children’s show, and more, Nave de Terneras y Explanada Madrid Río (3+, free)
• En pijama, a series of activities dedicated to sleep, rest, and creativity linked to dream processes, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+)
• Refugio climático, a refreshing space to play board games, read, and relax, Círculo de Bellas Artes (4+, free)
• Mitos griegos para niños, a fun theatrical journey through the most fascinating stories of Greek mythology adapted for the whole family, Teatros Luchana (4+)
• Mira y siente los insectos, experience real-life contact with live tropical insects: leaf insects, bark insects, spiny stick insects, and many more striking species, Insect Park (4+)
• Iti, el pequeño manatí, an exciting storytelling session for the family, Casa del Lector (4+)
• Nube negra, a striking art installation featuring 30,000 butterflies and moths of different species made from cut-out black paper, Casa de México (5+, free)
• La magia está en ti, family magic show, Teatros Luchana (5+)
• Las aventuras de Gasparina, a puppet show in which Gasparina must use her wits, and the audience’s help, to save her dog, her neighborhood, and her city, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (5+, free)
• Arias-Picasso, We explore the museum’s collections to delve deeper into some of the moments shared by Eugenio Arias and Pablo Picasso, Museo Picasso CEA (6+, free)
• Nanoplanetario, a planetarium experience for children designed to spark their curiosity about astronomy, MUNCYT Science Museum (6 to 8)
• Nanoespacio, a sensory experimentation space that encourages exploration through the senses, MUNCYT Science Museum (6 to 9)
• Taller Misión Laboratorio, an experimental workshop designed to develop critical thinking and foster curiosity, MUNCYT Science Museum (6 to 9)
• Mini Ciencia, a workshop for children to explore scientific phenomena, MUNCYT Science Museum (6 to 9)
• Tras la pista del grabado, visit an exhibition featuring a scavenger hunt, followed by a crafts workshop, Galería de las Colecciones Reales (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 (7+)
• Taller de electricidad, a hands-on workshop with experiments on electric charges, the conductivity of materials, lightning, and weather phenomena, MUNCYT Science Museum (7+)
• Taller óptica, a workshop with experiments on light, the electromagnetic spectrum, fluorescence, and phosphorescence, MUNCYT Science Museum (7+)
  

• Una rana en el mar, join Nana the Frog on her trip to the beach, Teatros Luchana (0 to 4)
• El cielo de Cloe, a fulldome film session in which Cloe teaches a fun-filled class where kids learn amazing things about the sky, Planetario Madrid (0 to 6)
• ¿A qué sabe la luna? a play for babies in which animals want to find out what the moon tastes like, Teatros Luchana (1+)
• ReWild Family Forest, a guided child-led experience for families to connect through nature play, El Pardo (2 to 11)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with books and games for learning about archaeology and the world’s oldest civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Fiestas de la Melonera, Arganzuela’s patron saint festival featuring a children’s show, Nave de Terneras y Explanada Madrid Río (3+, free)
• En pijama, a series of activities dedicated to sleep, rest, and creativity linked to dream processes, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+)
• Los más pequeños también plantamos, an activity designed to introduce young children to the garden, Centro de Educación Ambiental El Retiro (3 to 5, free)
• Refugio climático, a refreshing space to play board games, read, and relax, Círculo de Bellas Artes (4+, free)
• Mitos griegos para niños, a fun theatrical journey through the most fascinating stories of Greek mythology adapted for the whole family, Teatros Luchana (4+)
• Nube negra, a striking art installation featuring 30,000 butterflies and moths of different species made from cut-out black paper, Casa de México (5+, free)
• La magia está en ti, family magic show, Teatros Luchana (5+)
• Las aventuras de Gasparina, a puppet show in which Gasparina must use her wits, and the audience’s help, to save her dog, her neighborhood, and her city, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (5+, free)
• Nanoplanetario, a planetarium experience for children designed to spark their curiosity about astronomy, MUNCYT Science Museum (6 to 8)
• Nanoespacio, a sensory experimentation space that encourages exploration through the senses, MUNCYT Science Museum (6 to 9)
• Taller Misión Laboratorio, an experimental workshop designed to develop critical thinking and foster curiosity, MUNCYT Science Museum (6 to 9)
• Mini Ciencia, a workshop for children to explore scientific phenomena, MUNCYT Science Museum (6 to 9)
• 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)
• Polaris, a film screening about James, a tourist penguin from the South Pole, and Vladimir, a funny bear from the North Pole, Planetario Madrid (7+)
• Taller de electricidad, a hands-on workshop with experiments on electric charges, the conductivity of materials, lightning, and weather phenomena, MUNCYT Science Museum (7+)
• Taller óptica, a workshop with experiments on light, the electromagnetic spectrum, fluorescence, and phosphorescence, MUNCYT Science Museum (7+)

• Los sueños de la jirafa, a show for babies in which Afa, a curious giraffe, discovers a world of dreams when she closes her eyes, Gran Teatro Pavón (6 months to 4)
• Una rana y los dinos, a show about a frog who was traveling through the world, space, and time until his little plane broke down, Teatros Luchana (1 to 5)
• Crea tus animales de cuento favoritos con Helena y Violeta, a creative workshop to design fairy-tale animals using paint, collage, drawing, and lots of imagination, Librería Rafael Alberti (3+)
• Mercado de motores, lively market featuring trains, food, and live music, Museo del Ferrocarril (3+)
• Vuelta al cole LEGO, a creative activity to build, play, and welcome the new school year with LEGO, Centro Comercial TresAguas (3+, free)
• Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game into a theatrical and magical experience, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• Alucina pepinillos, a magic show that combines illusions with physical comedy and lots of energy, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• En pijama, a series of workshops, games, and other activities dedicated to sleep, rest, and creativity linked to dream processes, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+)
• Alguien dijo ¿Superpoderes? Magic show, Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• Cuánto cuento, a storytelling for little kids, Librería Vualá (3 to 6)
• Estación Creativa, an artistic and creative program for families to experiment and create together, Sala Alcalá 31 (4+, free)
• Mira y siente los insectos, experience real-life contact with live tropical insects: leaf insects, bark insects, spiny stick insects, and many more striking species, Insect Park (4+)
• Orejas de mariposa, a children’s musical about freedom, diversity, and acceptance, Teatros Luchana (4 to 10)
• Viaje por el sistema solar, a family STEM activity plus a museum visit, Museo Lunar (4 to 14)
• Hansel y Gretel, a puppet show about 2 kids who get lost in the forest and find a mysterious house made of candy, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (5+, free)
• Nube negra, a striking art installation featuring 30,000 butterflies and moths of different species made from cut-out black paper, Casa de México (5+, free)
• Un viaje al interior de la materia: descubre los misterios del pasado, a guided workshop where families become detectives to discover how science helps solve mysteries, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (6 to 10, free)
• Taller de anillamiento de aves, a workshop to observe birds in the garden, learn about their habits, and discover how banding helps study their populations, Real Jardín Botánico (7+)
• De cuyo nombre sí quiero acordarme, an exhibition offering a unique perspective on the life and work of Miguel de Cervantes, Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes (7+, free)

• Viaje por el sistema solar, join Nana the Frog on her trip to the beach, Teatros Luchana (0 to 4)
• ¿A qué sabe la luna? a play for babies in which the animals want to find out what the moon tastes like, Teatros Luchana (1+)
• El pequeño conejo blanco, a show that explores themes such as friendship, appearances, perseverance, selfishness, and courage, Teatro Sanpol (2 to 8)
• Vuelta al cole LEGO, a creative activity to build, play, and welcome the new school year with LEGO, Centro Comercial TresAguas (3+, free)
• Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game into a theatrical and magical experience, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• Alguien dijo ¿Superpoderes? Magic show, Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• Mercado de motores, lively market featuring trains, food, and live music, Museo del Ferrocarril (3+)
• En pijama, a series of workshops, games, and other activities dedicated to sleep, rest, and creativity linked to dream processes, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+)
• Mitos griegos para niños, a fun theatrical journey through the most fascinating stories of Greek mythology, adapted for the whole family, Teatros Luchana (4+)
• Las marionetas de la Dehesa y sus cuentos, a puppet show accompanied by stories and adventures for the whole family to enjoy, Centro de Información y Educación Ambiental de Dehesa de la Villa (4+, free)
• Jornada de la Movilidad, an activity where kids can enjoy a go-kart and mini-motorcycle track while developing their coordination, skills, and dexterity, Jardín del Bulevar de Peña Gorbea (4+, free)
• ¡Corre, salta, vuela!, a screening of animated short films for children as part of the Directed by Women Spain festival, Cineteca (4+)
• Viaje por el sistema solar, a family STEM activity plus a museum visit, Museo Lunar (4 to 14)
• La magia está en ti, a magic show for the whole family, Teatros Luchana (5+)
• Hansel y Gretel, a puppet show in which Hansel and Gretel get lost in the forest and find a mysterious house made of chocolate and candy, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (5+, free)
• Nube negra, a striking art installation featuring 30,000 butterflies and moths of different species made from cut-out black paper, Casa de México (5+, free)
• HOP!, a dramatized tour to explore the interior of the Teatro Circo Price and its history, featuring live music and the Los Absurdos Teatro company, Teatro Circo Price (5+)
• El misterioso verano de Alba Ryder, an interactive musical adventure about growing up, changing, and learning, Teatros Luchana (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)
• Toledo, una ciudad de cuento, an interactive tour that takes you on a journey through time and space to discover the customs and clothing of medieval Toledo, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (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)
  

• Fiestas de la Melonera, Arganzuela’s patron saint festival featuring workshops, face painting, a dog show, a children’s show, and more, Nave de Terneras y Explanada Madrid Río (3+, free)
• Refugio climático, a refreshing space to play board games, read, and relax, Círculo de Bellas Artes (4+, free)
• Mitos griegos para niños, a fun theatrical journey through the most fascinating stories of Greek mythology adapted for the whole family, Teatros Luchana (4+)
• Mira y siente los insectos, experience real-life contact with live tropical insects: leaf insects, bark insects, spiny stick insects, and many more striking species, Insect Park (4+)
• Iti, el pequeño manatí, an exciting storytelling session for the family, Casa del Lector (4+)
• Nube negra, a striking art installation featuring 30,000 butterflies and moths of different species made from cut-out black paper, Casa de México (5+, free)
• La magia está en ti, family magic show, Teatros Luchana (5+)
• Las aventuras de Gasparina, a puppet show in which Gasparina must use her wits, and the audience’s help, to save her dog, her neighborhood, and her city, Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro (5+, free)
• Arias-Picasso, we explore the museum’s collections to delve deeper into some of the moments shared by Eugenio Arias and Pablo Picasso, Museo Picasso CEA (6+, free)
• Nanoplanetario, a planetarium experience for children designed to spark their curiosity about astronomy, MUNCYT Science Museum (6 to 8)
• Nanoespacio, a sensory experimentation space that encourages exploration through the senses, MUNCYT Science Museum (6 to 9)
• Taller Misión Laboratorio, an experimental workshop designed to develop critical thinking and foster curiosity, MUNCYT Science Museum (6 to 9)
• Mini Ciencia, a workshop for children to explore scientific phenomena, MUNCYT Science Museum (6 to 9)
• Tras la pista del grabado, visit an exhibition featuring a scavenger hunt, followed by a crafts workshop, Galería de las Colecciones Reales (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 (7+)
• Taller de electricidad, a hands-on workshop with experiments on electric charges, the conductivity of materials, lightning, and weather phenomena, MUNCYT Science Museum (7+)
• Taller óptica, a workshop with experiments on light, the electromagnetic spectrum, fluorescence, and phosphorescence, MUNCYT Science Museum (7+)
• Miradas ordenadas, a guided tour and workshop to explore the Vertical Forest and discover how order, disorder, and nature are connected, CaixaForum (8+)
• The Princess Bride, an outdoor screening of the adventure and fantasy classic that combines humor, romance, and sword fights, Cibeles de Cine (8+)
• El Prado de Noche, free entry to the museum, Museo del Prado (8+, free)
• Todas las escuelas del pasado, a reading and illustration workshop based on the book I Want to Go to School! by Jasminka Petrović, Casa del Lector (8 to 14)
• Quantum Lens, an immersive virtual reality experience to explore new worlds, Fundación Telefónica (12+, free)

• ReWild Family Forest, a guided child-led experience for families to connect through nature play, El Pardo (2 to 11)
• Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal, a family-friendly space with books and games for learning about archaeology and the world’s oldest civilizations, CaixaForum (3+, free)
• Refugio climático, a refreshing space to play board games, read, and relax, Círculo de Bellas Artes (4+, free)
• Mitos griegos para niños, a fun theatrical journey through the most fascinating stories of Greek mythology adapted for the whole family, Teatros Luchana (4+)
• Nube negra, a striking art installation featuring 30,000 butterflies and moths of different species made from cut-out black paper, Casa de México (5+, free)
• La magia está en ti, family magic show, Teatros Luchana (5+)
• 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)
• Polaris, a film screening about James, a tourist penguin from the South Pole, and Vladimir, a funny bear from the North Pole, Planetario Madrid (7+)
• Taller de electricidad, a hands-on workshop with experiments on electric charges, the conductivity of materials, lightning, and weather phenomena, MUNCYT Science Museum (7+)
• Taller óptica, a workshop with experiments on light, the electromagnetic spectrum, fluorescence, and phosphorescence, MUNCYT Science Museum (7+)
• Mariposas del jardín, an outdoor workshop to explore the world of butterflies and learn how to observe and identify them, Jardín Botánico (8+)

• Mercado de motores, lively market featuring trains, food, and live music, Museo del Ferrocarril (3+)
• Vuelta al cole LEGO, a creative activity to build, play, and welcome the new school year with LEGO, Centro Comercial TresAguas (3+, free)
• Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game into a theatrical and magical experience, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• Alucina pepinillos, a magic show that combines illusions with physical comedy and lots of energy, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• En pijama, a series of workshops, games, and other activities dedicated to sleep, rest, and creativity linked to dream processes, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+)
• Alguien dijo ¿Superpoderes? Magic show, Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• Estación Creativa, an artistic and creative program for families to experiment and create together, Sala Alcalá 31 (4+, free)
• Mira y siente los insectos, experience real-life contact with live tropical insects: leaf insects, bark insects, spiny stick insects, and many more striking species, Insect Park (4+)
• Orejas de mariposa, a children’s musical about freedom, diversity, and acceptance, Teatros Luchana (4 to 10)
• Viaje por el sistema solar, a family STEM activity plus a museum visit, Museo Lunar (4 to 14)
• Nube negra, a striking art installation featuring 30,000 butterflies and moths of different species made from cut-out black paper, Casa de México (5+, free)
• Un viaje al interior de la materia: descubre los misterios del pasado, a guided workshop where families become detectives to discover how science helps solve mysteries, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (6 to 10, free)
• Taller de anillamiento de aves, a workshop to observe birds in the garden, learn about their habits, and discover how banding helps study their populations, Real Jardín Botánico (7+)
• De cuyo nombre sí quiero acordarme, an exhibition offering a unique perspective on the life and work of Miguel de Cervantes, Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes (7+, free)
• Miradas ordenadas, a guided tour and workshop to explore the Vertical Forest and discover how order, disorder, and nature are connected, CaixaForum (8+)
• Shhhht! Entramos en palacio, an activity designed for families to explore the ancient Assyrian civilization, CaixaForum (8+, free)
• De mayor quiero ser… mosaísta, an activity to shape and decorate prehistoric pieces just as ancient potters did, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (8 to 9, free)
• Senda botánica, a 4-km walk where we’ll discover the dominant flora in Casa del Campo, Centro de Información y Educación Ambiental de Casa de Campo (9+, free)
• Taller de introducción al videomapping, a hands-on workshop to discover how audiovisual projections are created and to experiment with video mapping, Espacio Fundación Telefónica (9 to 13)
• Nuevo Baztán, un hilo en el tiempo, a dramatized tour to discover the history and secrets of Nuevo Baztán in a fun way, Nuevo Baztán (10+, free)
• Quantum Lens, an immersive virtual reality experience to explore new worlds, Fundación Telefónica (12+, free)
• Lo que el cuerpo sabe, a contemporary circus performance that combines acrobatics, balancing acts, movement, theater, and dance to explore emotions and experiences through the body, Teatro Circo Price (12+)

• El pequeño conejo blanco, a show that explores themes such as friendship, appearances, perseverance, selfishness, and courage, Teatro Sanpol (2 to 8)
• Piedra, papel o tijera, a show that transforms the classic game into a theatrical and magical experience, La Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• Alguien dijo ¿Superpoderes? Magic show, Escalera de Jacob (3+)
• Mercado de motores, lively market featuring trains, food, and live music, Museo del Ferrocarril (3+)
• En pijama, a series of workshops, games, and other activities dedicated to sleep, rest, and creativity linked to dream processes, Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos (3+)
• Mitos griegos para niños, a fun theatrical journey through the most fascinating stories of Greek mythology, adapted for the whole family, Teatros Luchana (4+)
• Vuelta al cole LEGO, a creative activity to build, play, and welcome the new school year with LEGO, Centro Comercial TresAguas (3+, free)
• Jornada de la Movilidad, an activity where kids can enjoy a go-kart and mini-motorcycle track while developing their coordination, skills, and dexterity, Jardín del Bulevar de Peña Gorbea (4+, free)
• ¡Corre, salta, vuela!, a screening of animated short films for children as part of the Directed by Women Spain festival, Cineteca (4+)
• Viaje por el sistema solar, a family STEM activity plus a museum visit, Museo Lunar (4 to 14)
• Nube negra, a striking art installation featuring 30,000 butterflies and moths of different species made from cut-out black paper, Casa de México (5+, free)
• La magia está en ti, a magic show for the whole family, Teatros Luchana (5+)
• HOP!, a dramatized tour to explore the interior of the Teatro Circo Price and its history, featuring live music and the Los Absurdos Teatro company, Teatro Circo Price (5+)
• El misterioso verano de Alba Ryder, an interactive musical adventure about growing up, changing, and learning, Teatros Luchana (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)
• Toledo, una ciudad de cuento, an interactive tour that takes you on a journey through time and space to discover the customs and clothing of medieval Toledo, Museo Arqueológico Nacional (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)
• Shhhht! Entramos en palacio, an activity designed for families to actively explore the ancient Assyrian civilization, CaixaForum (8+, free)
• Miradas ordenadas, a guided tour and workshop to explore the Vertical Forest and discover how order, disorder, and nature are connected, CaixaForum (8+)
• Nuevo Baztán, un hilo en el tiempo, a dramatized tour to discover the history and secrets of Nuevo Baztán in a fun way, Nuevo Baztán (10+, free)
• Quantum Lens, an immersive virtual reality experience to explore new worlds, Fundación Telefónica (12+, free)

That’s it for this week! Your weekend plans are officially sorted.

Go forth, have fun, make memories, and ideally return home with roughly the same number of children you left with.

And do me a favor if you can: send it on to another mom, dad or grandparent and help spread the word (and the fun).