Get ready for a fun-packed weekend in Düsseldorf! We've got a family adventure at the Goethe-Museum, free creative time at the Kunsthalle, and even an early morning flea market on Saturday. Check out the best tailored events for your family on February 28th and March 1st, 2026.
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Fairy Tale Museum Rally
Goethe-Museum Düsseldorf
Free scavenger hunt through a museum for kids 7+ on Saturday or Sunday.
Family Weekend: Discover Planet Kunsthalle
Kunsthalle Düsseldorf
Free, dedicated family art exploration happening both Saturday and Sunday.
Fairy Tale Museum Rally
Goethe-Museum Düsseldorf
While aimed at 7+, the interactive nature is great for older little ones.
· February 28
7FREE : Send the kids on a quest through the museum to find twelve fairy tale characters, including a talking snake! This rally is perfect for slightly older children who enjoy a good hunt and solving tasks.This is a great way to engage kids with culture on Saturday afternoon and it's completely free.
FREE : The Kunsthalle opens special rooms—the Side Light Hall and the Cinema Hall—just for families this entire weekend. Come explore the art world in an interactive setting, totally free of charge.It’s a full weekend event spanning both days and it’s specifically billed as a free family activity.
FREE : Get up early for a classic market treasure hunt! You never know what you might find at this local flea market down in Benrath.A great, low-cost way to spend the Saturday morning outdoors before things get too busy.
FREE : Dust off your skates for a funky afternoon party happening at the Sammlung Philara! This is a unique crossover event in an art space.It’s a totally unique, free event happening during the day on Saturday.
EXHIBITION: COMMUNITY. PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMUNITY : Explore themes of photography and community in this exhibition that is running all weekend.It's a major photography exhibition running across the target weekend.
EXHIBITION: TADÁSKÍA - K21 GLOBAL ART AWARD WINNER : See the work of the K21 Global Art Award 2025 winner, Tadáskía, at the K21 museum complex this Saturday.Focusing on a recent award winner gives this contemporary art show relevance.
: An exhibition titled 'Just do what you want' at the Kultur Bahnhof Eller this Saturday morning.It's a specific event listed on Saturday that isn't at one of the major downtown galleries.
· March 1
3: Join the Open Studio session themed 'The fifth Element' on Sunday afternoon. This is a hands-on creative activity connected to the current exhibitions at the Kunstpalast.Hands-on art workshops are always a win, and it runs alongside other tours on Sunday.
: A large-scale show featuring giants—perfect for an action-packed Sunday morning!It’s a one-off spectacle show happening Sunday morning.
FREE : If you missed the Saturday session, catch the fairy tale rally again on Sunday afternoon. A fun, free way to engage with Goethe's world.Offers a second chance on Sunday for the popular, free, targeted activity for older kids.
Also On· anytime this weekend
4: Explore fascinating works from the Kemp Collection at the Kunstpalast. Since children under 18 get in free, this is a budget-friendly cultural outing for the whole family on Sunday.This exhibition is running this weekend, and combined with the free under-18 entry, it's a good cultural option for Sunday.
: Take a German-language tour focusing specifically on the 'Murano Mythos & glass collection'. A great chance for parents to explore art while the kids attend the concurrent Open Studio event nearby.This timed tour coincides perfectly with the Open Studio event at 2 PM on Sunday.
FREE : A free Sunday afternoon gathering at RheinRiff. If you need a casual, free venue to hang out this Sunday, this is it.It’s a free, easy-access event happening mid-afternoon on Sunday.
: Check out the 'Grund und Boden' exhibition at K21. While the focus is artistic, the K21 spaces are often engaging for older kids interested in contemporary art.It is a current major exhibition running all weekend at the respected K21 gallery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Düsseldorf this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 28-01) there are several free options: The 'Fairy Tale Museum Rally' at the Goethe-Museum (Sat/Sun), the 'Family Weekend' at Kunsthalle Düsseldorf (Sat/Sun), the Flea Market in Benrath (Sat), the Rollerskate Disco Funk Party (Sat), and the 'Sunday Affairs' gathering at RheinRiff (Sun).
Are there any special events happening on Sunday, March 1st?
Sunday offers the 'Fairy Tale Museum Rally' encore, the 'Open Studio: The Fifth Element' workshop at Kunstpalast, the 'Gladiators - The Show of Giants' at the Messe, and several guided tours at the Kunstpalast.
Where can we find activities for older children (10+)?
The 'Fairy Tale Museum Rally' (ages 7+) is perfect for them. Also consider the exhibitions at K21 ('Grund und Boden') or the 'Sex Now' exhibit at NRW-Forum if they are mature enough for thematic content.
