Get ready for a fun weekend in Mainz! We've got circus excitement at Frankfurter Hof, a unique musical mashup with Falco Meets Amadeus, and some great markets nearby for bargain hunting. Don't miss the special family tour at the Cathedral on Saturday morning!
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Toddler and Children's Item Flea Market
Saalbau Bornheim
Score great deals on kids' gear Saturday morning in nearby Frankfurt.
WOW Variety Show 2026
Frankfurter Hof
Catch acrobats and comedy indoors at the Frankfurter Hof on Saturday or Sunday.
Queen Kunterbunt and the Great Grey
WishmobTheater
A vibrant musical play starting Sunday morning designed for children aged 3 and up.
· February 28
4TODDLER AND CHILDREN'S ITEM FLEA MARKETFREE : Head over to Frankfurt for a flea market specializing in gently used children's clothing, toys, and more. A great chance to snag winter/spring gear.This is a genuine local event focusing purely on children's items happening this Saturday morning.
SELF-ASSERTION AND RESILIENCE TRAINING FOR OLDER CHILDREN : This training focuses on building self-assertion and resilience for tweens aged 9 to 12. It’s a great confidence booster happening outside Mainz in Mörfelden.Specific workshop for a slightly older child demographic confirmed for Saturday.
: A dedicated resilience and self-assertion workshop tailored for teenagers aged 13 to 16. Held near Mainz in Mörfelden on Saturday morning.A specific, older teen workshop confirmed for Saturday.
FREE : A local second-hand sale in Rüsselsheim focused on baby and children's clothing, plus a cake sale. A great opportunity for savvy parents to shop early Saturday morning.A practical, local market event happening Saturday morning.
· March 1
2HORSE WAGON RIDE FESTIVAL AT FREUDENBERG CASTLE PARK : The final day to see the heavy draft horses at work in the Freudenberg Castle Park this weekend. A unique local tradition near Wiesbaden.This regional activity ends on Sunday and involves large, impressive horses which kids often love.
: A colourful musical play about a queen who hoards all the colours! This performance, starting its run on Sunday, is recommended for children aged 3 and up.This is a new show starting its run on Sunday specifically pitched for very young children (3+).
Also On· anytime this weekend
7: Explore the Mainz Cathedral on a child-friendly tour designed for primary school-aged kids. Discover the history and architecture in an engaging way.This is the specific family tour happening on the last Saturday of the month, making it a unique scheduled event.
: A special photography event in Frankfurt teaching kids how to use mobile phones creatively. Perfect for slightly older children who love tech.It's a specific educational workshop clearly marked for children occurring Saturday.
: At the Young Museum Frankfurt, kids 8+ can participate in an open workshop focusing on music creativity this Saturday afternoon.It's a scheduled Saturday afternoon activity explicitly for children 8+ in a known cultural venue.
: Alongside the music workshop, kids aged 8+ can explore printing techniques at the Young Museum Frankfurt this Saturday.Another confirmed workshop offering variety on Saturday at the same location.
: Take a trip to Frankfurt for the beloved children's theatre production of Jim Button and Lukas the Engine Driver this Saturday afternoon.A classic, highly appealing children's play confirmed for Saturday afternoon.
: A hands-on visitor lab at the Kranichstein bio-center, with programs adapted to the current season. A great science-focused Sunday outing near Mainz.It is a recurring Sunday activity explicitly for families, suggesting seasonal hands-on fun.
: Catch the sequel performance to the Jim Knopf show in Frankfurt this Sunday afternoon. Perfect for young theatre fans.This sequel event is confirmed for Sunday, offering more theatre fun near Mainz.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Mainz this weekend?
The most clearly defined free/low-cost option this weekend is browsing the Toddler and Children's Item Flea Market (Kindersachen Flohmarkt) in nearby Frankfurt on Saturday morning (10:00 - 12:30). For activities in Mainz, the Flea Market at the University Parking Lot has free entry, although the operating hours are not specified.
Are there any good daytime events on Sunday?
Yes! You can catch afternoon performances of the WOW Varieté Show (3:00 PM) or the theatre play 'Jim Knopf und Lukas der Lokomotivführer' (4:00 PM) in Frankfurt. For younger children, the musical 'Queen Kunterbunt and the Great Grey' starts at 11:00 AM in Mainz.
What can we do if the weather is bad on Saturday?
The WOW Varieté Show at Frankfurter Hof has a 3:00 PM matinee, or you can head to Frankfurt for the highly rated theatre performance of 'Jim Knopf und Lukas der Lokomotivführer' at 4:00 PM. Both are great indoor options.
