Morning Bell Madrid: Family Events and Things to Do with Kids

Beech forests turning gold, chestnut groves below El Escorial, mushroom walks with an expert and free nature workshops in the city parks.

Madrid with Kids in Autumn

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Madrid with Kids in Autumn

Collection·22 picks

Halloween, pumpkin patches, fall color walks and the sheep parade, plus two long weekends in November.

Madrid with Babies and Toddlers (Ages 0-3)

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Madrid with Babies and Toddlers (Ages 0-3)

Collection·15 picks

Where to take a baby or toddler, from play cafés and playgrounds to shows that welcome the under-fours.

Madrid with Preschoolers (Ages 4-7)

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Madrid with Preschoolers (Ages 4-7)

Collection·171 picks

Playgrounds, museums, shows and play centers pitched at kids between four and seven.

Kids Events in Madrid This Weekend

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Kids Events in Madrid This Weekend

Collection·40 picks

Every family event running this weekend, updated as the calendar fills.

Summer Camps in Madrid for Ages 4-7

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Summer Camps in Madrid for Ages 4-7

Collection·35 picks

Summer camps that take four- to seven-year-olds, from multi-sport weeks to art and swimming.

Play Cafés for Little Ones

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Play Cafés for Little Ones

Play cafés with ball pits, climbing frames and slides built for small kids, and a table where parents can sit with a coffee.

Things to Do with Kids in Madrid's West Suburbs

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Things to Do with Kids in Madrid's West Suburbs

Collection·8 picks

Forest parks, climbing playgrounds and indoor play across Pozuelo, Majadahonda, Las Rozas and Boadilla del Monte.

Day Trips by Train (No Car Needed)

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Day Trips by Train (No Car Needed)

Day trips that start at a station, not a parking garage, from Toledo and Segovia to the pine woods above Cercedilla.

Standout Playgrounds

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Standout Playgrounds

The playgrounds worth a metro ride across town, from a red rope-net dragon in Usera to a hill of giant metal slides by the river.

Things to Do with Kids in Chamberí

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Things to Do with Kids in Chamberí

Collection·13 picks

Play cafés, family clubs, sports and family events across the residential streets of Chamberí.

Free Things to Do with Kids in Madrid

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Free Things to Do with Kids in Madrid

Collection·112 picks

Playgrounds, parks, plazas, markets and day trips that don't cost a euro.

Palaces and Castles with Kids near Madrid

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Palaces and Castles with Kids near Madrid

Royal palaces, fairy-tale towers and palace gardens, from the city center to an easy day trip.

Lakes and Boat Rides with Kids in Madrid

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Lakes and Boat Rides with Kids in Madrid

Rowing boats, duck ponds and lakeside paths for a calm morning outdoors.

Things to Do with Kids in Hortaleza

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Things to Do with Kids in Hortaleza

Forest park, hillside slides and indoor play in Madrid's northeast.

Snow Days Near Madrid

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Snow Days Near Madrid

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First ski turns at Valdesquí and Navacerrada, plus an indoor snow room for days the mountain says no.

Trains and Transport for Kids in Madrid

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Trains and Transport for Kids in Madrid

Real locomotives, vintage buses, aircraft and train rides for kids who love things that move.

Adventure Parks and Zip Lines Near Madrid

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Adventure Parks and Zip Lines Near Madrid

Rope bridges in the pines, zip lines and climbing walls for kids who never sit still.

Science and Space for Kids

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Science and Space for Kids

A dome full of stars, dinosaur skeletons and real planes, all indoors.

Things to Do with Kids in Vallecas

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Things to Do with Kids in Vallecas

Hilltop views, riverside paths and big playgrounds in Madrid's proud southeast.

Things to Do with Kids in Barajas

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Things to Do with Kids in Barajas

Ship playgrounds, a park train and a hidden garden in Madrid's green northeast corner.

Free Museums for Kids in Madrid

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Free Museums for Kids in Madrid

Museums free all year, plus bigger ones with free mornings, afternoons and last hours.

Zoos, Aquariums and Animals near Madrid

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Zoos, Aquariums and Animals near Madrid

Collection·4 picks

Pandas, penguins, sharks and a drive-through safari, plus a pony club for young riders, all near Madrid.

Things to Do with Kids in Madrid's North Suburbs

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Things to Do with Kids in Madrid's North Suburbs

Wild-west playgrounds, big parks, a science museum and indoor play in Alcobendas, La Moraleja, Sanse, Tres Cantos and Colmenar Viejo.

Movies, Music & Library Chill

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Movies, Music & Library Chill

Planetarium films, kids' opera and concerts, and children's libraries for slow indoor afternoons.

Plazas and Parks with Playgrounds and Terraces

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Plazas and Parks with Playgrounds and Terraces

Parks and a plaza where the kids play within sight of a terrace, so you can order a drink while they run.

Day Trips Under an Hour

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Day Trips Under an Hour

Seven day trips within an hour of Madrid, from Parque Warner coasters to Aranjuez's royal gardens, with travel times on every listing.

Historic Markets & Malls

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Historic Markets & Malls

Old covered food markets and big malls for a rain or heat stop with kids.

Things to Do with Kids in Chamartín

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Things to Do with Kids in Chamartín

Collection·9 picks

A stadium tour, a science museum and a play café for kids in northern Madrid.

Things to Do with Kids in Salamanca

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Things to Do with Kids in Salamanca

Museums, indoor play and sweet stops for kids in the polished streets north of Retiro.

Madrid Christmas Markets with Kids

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Madrid Christmas Markets with Kids

Collection·3 picks

Nativity figures, joke-shop wigs and craft stalls, with ice rinks and toy stands in between.

Water Parks & Summer Swims

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Water Parks & Summer Swims

Water parks, splash pads, city pools and river swims for a Madrid summer, from Aquópolis to the Guadarrama.

Family Theaters and Shows

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Family Theaters and Shows

Theaters that program for kids all year, from a real circus ring to puppets, baby theater and kids' opera.

Football, Swimming & Team Sports

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Football, Swimming & Team Sports

Youth football, swim pools, racket groups and a pony club to sign the kids up for.

Things to Do with Teenagers in Madrid (13+)

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Things to Do with Teenagers in Madrid (13+)

Collection·14 picks

Trampolines, VR, karting, climbing gyms, real snow and big rides that teenagers will want to do.

Kids' Birthday Party Venues in Madrid

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Kids' Birthday Party Venues in Madrid

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Venues with real birthday packages for kids, from trampoline parks and climbing walls to soft play and a science museum, with prices we checked.

Royal Madrid & Must-See Landmarks

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Royal Madrid & Must-See Landmarks

The Royal Palace, the Retiro, Plaza Mayor and the rest of Madrid's famous sights, picked for what kids get out of them.

Great Views of the City

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Great Views of the City

Towers, rooftops and hilltop parks for seeing Madrid from above, some free and some ticketed.

Cool Markets & Malls

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Cool Markets & Malls

Air-conditioned malls and covered markets to escape a hot Madrid afternoon with kids.

Rainy-Day Markets, Malls & Movies

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Rainy-Day Markets, Malls & Movies

Collection·8 picks

Covered food markets, big malls and kids' films to keep a wet weekend moving.

Jump, Climb & Play Indoors

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Jump, Climb & Play Indoors

Collection·14 picks

Trampolines, climbing walls, junior karts, real snow, an ice rink and a VR hall to burn off energy indoors.

Museums Kids Love

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Museums Kids Love

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Indoor museums that hold kids' attention, from dinosaurs and steam engines to Egyptian mummies and the home of Ratón Pérez.

Parks & Green Escapes

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Parks & Green Escapes

The green spaces we take our own kids to, for running, climbing hills and cooling off, from a hedge maze to almond trees in bloom.

Best Parks and Playgrounds for Kids in Madrid

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Best Parks and Playgrounds for Kids in Madrid

Collection·16 picks

Big parks and standout playgrounds across Madrid, from boats on the Retiro lake to a dragon you can climb inside, most free and open daily.

Summer Camps in English in Madrid

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Summer Camps in English in Madrid

Summer camps taught in English, from all-English programs to bilingual weeks that mix in Spanish.

Summer Camps in Madrid for Ages 8-12

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Summer Camps in Madrid for Ages 8-12

Collection·52 picks

Summer camps for eight- to twelve-year-olds, from sports weeks to science and art.

Parks and Playgrounds in Moncloa-Aravaca

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Parks and Playgrounds in Moncloa-Aravaca

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The parks and playgrounds of Moncloa-Aravaca, where there's room to let kids run.

Things to Do with Kids in San Blas-Canillejas

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Things to Do with Kids in San Blas-Canillejas

Stadium tours, climbing, indoor play and big parks across San Blas-Canillejas.

Things to Do with Kids in Moncloa-Aravaca

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Things to Do with Kids in Moncloa-Aravaca

Collection·25 picks

Parks, the zoo, the theme park and family events across Moncloa, Argüelles and the Casa de Campo.

Things to Do with Kids in Retiro

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Things to Do with Kids in Retiro

Collection·27 picks

Boating, puppet shows, gardens, museums and family events in and around the Retiro park.

Things to Do with Kids in Arganzuela

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Things to Do with Kids in Arganzuela

Collection·24 picks

Playgrounds, museums, shows and family events along the river in Arganzuela, from Legazpi to Delicias.

Things to Do with Kids in Centro

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Things to Do with Kids in Centro

Collection·47 picks

Plazas, markets, museums and family events across Sol, Palacio, Lavapiés and the streets around them.

Museums Kids Love in Centro

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Museums Kids Love in Centro

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Museums around Sol, Gran Vía and the Paseo del Prado that hold a child's attention.

Air-Conditioned Escapes in Madrid

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Air-Conditioned Escapes in Madrid

Air-conditioned museums, aquariums, play centers and malls for the hours when it's too hot to be outside.

Amusement Parks and Attractions in Madrid

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Amusement Parks and Attractions in Madrid

The big ticketed days out, from theme park rides and the zoo to indoor snow, ice skating and karting.

Sports Clubs for Kids in Madrid

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Sports Clubs for Kids in Madrid

Collection·11 picks

Climbing, swimming, tennis, riding and football clubs that run classes for children.

Kids Activities in English in Madrid

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Kids Activities in English in Madrid

Collection·167 picks

Museums, play centers, shows and events where your family gets by in English.

Madrid with Kids Aged 8-12

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Madrid with Kids Aged 8-12

Collection·159 picks

Karting, climbing, stadium tours and museums for eight- to twelve-year-olds.

Upcoming Kids Events in Madrid

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Upcoming Kids Events in Madrid

Collection·72 picks

The family events coming up soon, from fiestas and shows to workshops and markets.

Rainy Day Activities for Kids in Madrid

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Rainy Day Activities for Kids in Madrid

Collection·21 picks

Play centers, trampoline parks, museums and theaters to head for when it rains.

The Three Kings in Madrid 2027

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The Three Kings in Madrid 2027