All the Christmas parties They are, without a doubt, an ideal time to share activities with children.
In a city like Madrid There are numerous events that are programmed focused on children, and it could not be less in this case. Christmas.
Along with eminently Christmas activities, such as nativity scenes, Street markets or the Christmas lights, you find Shows y exhibitions that allow you to enjoy the Christmas with children.
All the information in detail
- 1 What to do in Madrid at Christmas with children
- 1.1 See the Christmas Lights with children on the Christmas Bus
- 1.2 Nativity scenes to see with children in Madrid
- 1.3 Christmas market in the Plaza Mayor of Madrid
- 1.4 Ice skating rinks at Christmas in Madrid.
- 1.5 Children's musicals at Christmas in Madrid
- 1.6 Children's shows at Christmas in Madrid
- 1.7 Circo Price at Christmas
- 1.8 Circlassica, Legends of Asia, at IFEMA in Madrid
- 1.9 Visit Magical Christmas in Torrejón de Ardoz
- 1.10 Monumental Nativity Scene in San Lorenzo de El Escorial
- 1.11 See Cortylandia de Preciados at Christmas with children
- 1.12 Three Kings Parade with children in Madrid
Below we give you several ideas about what to do at Christmas in Madrid with children, with the suggestion of various activities.
To begin with, here you have information about different Beverage included within the City Hall Christmas Festivities Program.
One of the traditional attractions of the Christmas in Madrid is Christmas lights that brightens the streets of the city center.
In addition to walking through these streets, to see the Christmas lights you can get on the christmas bus, of which you have different services, from the most popular Navilight which provides by concession the town hall, which tour the center of the capital with different activities and prices.
Always in great demand, for a few years now Tickets can only be purchased online..
Here you have all the information for buy tickets for the Christmas Bus in Madrid.
Nativity scenes to see with children in Madrid
All the nativity scene exhibitions They become the main protagonists of the center of Madrid at Christmas, and are very attractive to visit with children.
There are numerous nativity scenes that you can visit in Madrid, some in popular style, and others of great artistic value, such as Neapolitan nativity scenes.
The most popular in the city center are the Bethlehem of Sun, located in the old Post House, headquarters of the Region of Madrid, as well as the Bethlehem of Cybele, in the Cybele Palace, Seat of the town hall.
For your walk through the city center, you can take note of this nativity scene route to visit in Madrid, which includes the Bethlehem of the Prince of the Royal Palace, Bethlehem of the Carboneras with baroque figures from Quito, or the Baroque Mystery for the church of San Ginés.
If a traditional Christmas market in Madrid that is the one of the Plaza Mayor, which is focused on the sale of nativity scenes, so that the nativity figures They become a good attraction for our children.
It is also a market where you can buy the most diverse products that are used in the Christmas parties, which attract the attention of children.
Another attraction of the Christmas holidays for children are the ice rinks.
The main ones are those that are installed in Matadero Madrid, where you can skate from December 8 to January 8, or at the Crystal Gallery of the Cibeles Palace, from December 16 to January 8.
This year is new rink which has been installed in the renovated Spain Square.
Other ice skating rinks where you can take your children are those of the Plaza de Colón or that of King's Bridge.
And there is also ice rinks en Carabanchel, riding a Vallecas and in Barajas.
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Apart from a great show that is very suitable for children, such as the musical The Lion King, which has already been there for several Christmases Lope de Vega Theater for the Gran Vía, you have a great program of children's shows that you can see in December with your children.
Inside the Pofficial program of the Christmas festivities of the Madrid City Council various have been scheduled children's shows and activities especially oriented for the little ones.
A classic of activities for children at Christmas time is the circus show in the Circus theater Price.
On this occasion the show is presented with the title The Worlds of Price, and tells the story of five friends who went out to explore why light, color and life could disappear.
The show Christmas at the Price Circus You can see it until January 7, 2023.
Circlassica, Legends of Asia, at IFEMA in Madrid
One of the great novelties for this time in Madrid is the premiere of Circlassica, Legends of Asia, in the facilities of IFEMA, which follows the path of success of previous shows by the same producers.
It is a show that takes us to an environment with majestic pagodas and colorful almond trees in bloom, under a spring rainbow, in which the artists immerse the viewer in the enigmatic Asia.
En Circlassica, The Legend of AsiaMore than 50 artists of seven nationalities participate, including acrobats, gymnasts, strongmen, clowns, martial arts masters, dancers and musicians.
In the Region of Madrid You also have other places with interesting Christmas entertainment proposals to go with children.
This is the case of the park Magical Christmas in Torrejón de Ardoz, which has become one of the most visited places during these dates, and which this year presents as a novelty the ice sculptures of the Ice Festival.
Here you have all the information for visit Magical Christmas in Torrejón de Ardoz.
Monumental Nativity Scene in San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Another interesting proposal for visit free with family in the Region of Madrid is Monumental Nativity Scene of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
With an area of more than 5.000 square meters, various scenes with more than 500 artistic figures of people and animals are arranged in the squares and streets of the center of this town in the mountains.
Here you have the information and photos of the Monumental Nativity Scene of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
A classic of the Christmas with children in Madrid is undoubtedly the children's show Cortylandia that every year sets up the establishment of El Corte Ingles in his store Preciados street.
It should be noted that simultaneously with the figures that move and sing, a video animation which gives more dynamism to the show.
Three Kings Parade with children in Madrid
Without a doubt, the great spectacle of the Christmas in Madrid for children is the traditional Magic kings's horse riding, which travels the walks of Castellana y Recollects and ends at Plaza de Cibeles, which marks the end of the festivities.
Keep in mind that they are also celebrated in various districts of the city, so in Madrid on the evening of January 5 there are up to 16 Three Wise Men Parade in Madrid.
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I'm leaving tomorrow from Cordoba very early to take my two girls to Madrid, they've been very excited for a long time. They're 11-13 years old. Where can I take them that's economical? Let's plan on snacks and backpacks to walk around Madrid. Thanks in advance.
Hello! Well, walking through the San Miguel Market the other day, a guided tour of Christmas stories caught our attention. It is made for families and the children had a great time. We went through the Plaza Mayor, Sol and it was very fun.
It costs €5 for people over 12 years old and the little ones are free!
The company that organizes it is called City Pass Madrid and according to what they told us, they have only been in operation for a short time although they are very nice and professional!
I recommend it to everyone for this Christmas.
Julia, thanks for the contribution 🙂
I visited Madrid on the bridge and the Christmas lights bus disappointed me very much. Almost 2 hours in line to then walk through four streets of Madrid. ahhhh and the price of 2 euros when most of the internet pages said 1 euros. I do not recommend. There are more things to do with children and better ones.
You can also attend demonstrations in favor of public education. On the 27th at 18:30 p.m. in Retiro.