Get ready for a busy weekend in Dresden! You have one last chance to catch the magic of the Winter Festival ending Sunday, plus a special Vivaldi concert perfect for younger music fans. For hands-on fun, check out the massive permanent science exhibits.
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Children's Museum 'World of the Senses'
Deutsches Hygiene-Museum
Permanent, interactive fun where children under 17 enter free.
Children's Museum 'World of the Senses'
Deutsches Hygiene-Museum
Excellent permanent indoor destination for hands-on science.
Sleeping Beauty Play
AUGUST Theater Dresden
A classic fairy tale performance Saturday morning.
· February 28
3CHILDREN'S MUSEUM 'WORLD OF THE SENSES'FREE : This is an excellent permanent, hands-on museum perfect for kids aged 5-12 to explore their senses through experiments and games. Best part? Kids under 17 get in free!It's one of the best permanent indoor options, and it's free for children.
DYNA MIX LAB INTERACTIVE EXPERIMENT COURSE : Head to the Technology Museum for the dyna mix lab! This permanent exhibit features interactive parcours focusing on dynamics, physics, and mobility – great for hands-on learning.Permanent exhibits are reliable standbys when planning a weekend, and this one is interactive.
FREE : A totally free event for the kids on Saturday at the Hellerau bandstand! It's a children's disco offering beats for everyone.It's a dedicated kids' disco happening this Saturday and it's free admission.
· March 1
4: This is your final day for the Winter Festival attractions at the Altmarkt! Bring the family for ice skating, the ice slide, and carnival rides. They also have Eisstockschießen (ice stock sport) if you need a new winter challenge.This marks the last day for the major outdoor winter attractions downtown.
: It's the last day to visit the exhibition at Moritzburg Castle celebrating the classic fairy tale. It's a magical backdrop that kids and adults often love, especially if you know the story.This exhibition concludes on March 1st, making it the absolute last chance to attend this weekend.
THE SMURFS EXHIBITION : If your kids love The Smurfs, this exhibition at the Karrasburg Museum in nearby Coswig is a must-see. It features Stephanie Steiner's collection.A nostalgia trip for parents and fun characters for the kids.
: If your kids are obsessed with big vehicles, this exhibition at the Transport Museum closes Sunday! Head over to see everything related to trucks and lorries.This is the final day of the truck-focused exhibition at the transport museum.
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10: Take the kids to the beautiful Zwinger Palace for a special one-hour concert tailored just for them, focusing on Vivaldi's work. It’s a great way to introduce classical music in a relaxed setting.Specifically designed and labeled as a concert for families and children.
: Immerse yourselves in the 360-degree panorama of the Amazon rainforest at Panometer. This massive artwork brings the jungle to life vividly, which is incredible for kids who love nature or art.The immersive visual experience is generally a huge hit with school-aged children.
: If your kids love The Smurfs, this exhibition at the Karrasburg Museum in nearby Coswig is a must-see. It features Stephanie Steiner's collection.A nostalgia trip for parents and fun characters for the kids.
: Take the older kids or teens to explore the world of Harry Potter! This exhibition promises real props and interactive elements, making it a great escape for Potter fans.Major draw for school-aged kids and teens interested in the franchise.
: Take a short trip to Coswig for this fun exhibition focused on The Smurfs. It’s a lighthearted activity that connects well with younger kids.It’s a specific, themed exhibition running this weekend.
: Explore the world of insects at the Natural History Collections in the beautiful Japanese Palace. It’s fascinating nature science perfect for curious kids.Runs all weekend and covers a highly educational science topic.
: Catch a performance of Sleeping Beauty (Dornröschen) at the AUGUST Theater Saturday morning. This sounds like a classic theatre experience geared specifically towards families.It is a theater performance explicitly marked for families happening Saturday morning.
: If you are looking for something structured on Sunday, this training focuses on building self-assertion and resilience in children. It’s an investment in their confidence.It is one of the few structured educational events listed specifically for Sunday.
: Enjoy ice skating on a large 2,200 sqm covered rink just outside Dresden in Freital. It’s running until Sunday, so it’s a great last-minute winter activity.Offers a large, outdoor (though covered) skating option running until the end of the weekend.
: Oskarshausen is usually great for families, and they are restarting attractions starting Saturday, February 22nd. Head out there for Parkolino and the EA Locomotive 01.A local destination park reopening for the season this Saturday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Dresden this weekend?
The best free option running this weekend is the permanent Children's Museum 'World of the Senses' at the Hygiene Museum (kids under 17 are free). Additionally, there is a specific Children's Disco in Hellerau on Saturday.
What is ending this weekend that we shouldn't miss?
Sunday, March 1st, is the very last day for the Dresden Winter Festival activities (ice slide, skating) on the Altmarkt, and it is also the final day for the 'Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella' exhibition at Moritzburg Castle.
Are there any family events planned for Sunday morning?
Sunday morning offers the chance to visit the 'On the Road Again: The World of Our Truckers' exhibition before it closes, or to enrol children in the Self-Assertion training course.
