Family-Friendly Events in Mexico City

Develación del mural Revolución Azul

2026-03-21T00:00:00

Biblioteca Vasconcelos - Vestíbulo principal

art

Join the unveiling of the mural Revolución Azul at Biblioteca Vasconcelos in CDMX, linking marine life with human action. The event features a children's flat-puppet workshop and activation tables by Planeteando, Auditando Latam, and Greenpeace volunteers—creating a vibrant, community-centered arts experience.

Día mundial de la marioneta 2026

2026-03-21T00:00:00

Museo Nacional de las Culturas del Mundo

festival

The Museo Nacional de las Culturas del Mundo hosts a World Puppetry Day festival featuring string and rod puppets, a street parade on Moneda, theatre performances, and conferences that celebrate puppet artistry in a rich museum setting.

Inflatable Art Experience: Blow Up

2026-03-21T09:00:00

National Museum of Energy and Technology (Munet)

art

An eight-room inflatable art experience at the National Museum of Energy and Technology, Blow Up combines interactive installations with light mapping and VR. Visitors drift through balloon-filled environments and ball pits, evoking nostalgia while exploring contemporary art in a high-tech museum setting.

Comic's Rock Show: Comics, Games & Toys Market

2026-03-21T09:00:00

Comic's Rock Show: Tianguis de cómics, videojuegos y juguetes

market

A lively outdoor market day at the Comic's Rock Show tianguis, dedicated to comics, video games, and toys. Browse vendors offering vintage comics, rare games, and collectible toys in Mexico City, ideal for fans to trade, discover new items, and enjoy a casual, family-friendly shopping vibe.

Jardines de México 12th Anniversary Celebration

2026-03-21T09:00:00

Jardines de México

festival

Celebrate Jardines de México’s 12th anniversary with a sunlit day of wellness and culture: yoga sessions, hands-on workshops, live music, and an artisan zone amid blooming gardens. A family-friendly spring event with floral trails invites visitors to explore, relax, and connect in a vibrant outdoor setting.

Grand Sonideros and Sonideras Dance Party

2026-03-21T09:00:00

Mexico City (Ciudad de México)

music

Outdoor dance party at the Zócalo, Mexico City, featuring 12 Sonidero sound systems and six hours of salsa, cumbia, and tropical rhythms, welcoming families to dance together under the open sky.

Bazaar Sábado - Mercado de Arte y Artesanías

2026-03-21T10:00:00

Plaza San Jacinto

market

Weekly market at Plaza San Jacinto in San Ángel, Mexico City, offering Mexican folk art, crafts, jewelry, textiles and ceramics, plus antiques. A long-running Saturday tradition since 1960 with stalls and artisanal goods from local artisans.

Bazaar Sábado - Mercado de Arte y Artesanías

2026-03-21T10:00:00

Plaza San Jacinto

market

Weekly outdoor market in Plaza San Jacinto (San Ángel), showcasing Mexican folk art, jewelry, textiles, ceramics and antiques. A long-running tradition since 1960, this vibrant craft market is perfect for art lovers, collectors, and visitors seeking handmade gifts and unique finds.

El doctor improvisado

2026-03-21T11:00:00

Centro Cultural del Bosque (CCB)

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An imaginative 50-minute theatre piece presented by Teatro al hombro, where a poverty-weary tailor makes a pact with Death to become a doctor, only to learn the true cost of meddling with fate. Dramaturgy and direction by Rolando García, featuring Alan García and Olin García, at Centro Cultural del Bosque in Mexico City.

Parrillada japonesa en CDMX

2026-03-21T11:00:00

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food

The 2026 Japanese barbecue arrives in CDMX on March 21–22 at the Asociación México Japonesa. Enjoy onigiris, nikumakis and charcoal-grilled cuts at a free, family-friendly event that blends Japanese culinary tradition with a festive cultural atmosphere.

Pescador pez

2026-03-21T11:30:00

Centro Cultural del Bosque (CCB)

theater

Shadow puppet theater Pescador pez by Cosmonautas Teatro de Sombras at Centro Cultural del Bosque in Mexico City, for ages 7+, a 40-minute family-friendly show where a luckless fisherman dreams, faces fears, and learns to sing.

Un jardín - Una canasta de limones presenta

2026-03-21T11:30:00

Jardín Escénico

family

A 45-minute children's theatre piece for ages 0–3, staged in Jardín Escénico and inviting very young audiences to play, observe, and discover a magical garden. Directed by Mauricio Arizona with performers Mariana González Solís and Mario González Solís, the production blends dramaturgy and live performance in a gentle, imaginative space.

Crash, espectáculo ecoloclown!

2026-03-21T12:00:00

Centro Cultural del Bosque (CCB)

family

In a polluted world, Tita and Nubia transform trash on stage. Along with a third clown and the audience, they discover how recycling, creativity, and science can heal the environment. A 50-minute family-friendly show for ages 5+, performed at Centro Cultural del Bosque in Mexico City.

Creación instantánea (juego y movimiento) - Taller (Alas y Raíces)

2026-03-21T12:00:00

Escuela Nacional de Danza Folklórica

workshop

60-minute improvisational storytelling workshop for children aged 6+ at the Escuela Nacional de Danza Folklórica in Mexico City, led by Carolina Garibay. Participants explore movement and play to craft spontaneous stories in a joyful, dance-centered setting.

Nina y Paul

2026-03-21T12:00:00

Centro Cultural del Bosque (CCB)

theater

Two children, Nina and Paul, climb a tower to gaze at the sky, speaking without words and discovering the sweetness of love. A tender, imaginative children's theatre piece by La Covacha Teatro at Centro Cultural del Bosque (CCB) in CDMX, recommended for ages 7+, running about 50 minutes.

El viaje

2026-03-21T12:30:00

Centro Cultural del Bosque (CCB)

theater

El viaje is a circus-theatre performance at Centro Cultural del Bosque that fuses bicycle art, Cyr wheel, hoop manipulation, clowning, and multimedia. Six performers explore time’s cycles—the movement from birth to death and rebirth—creating a visually striking, kinetic meditation on existence.

Bicho

2026-03-21T13:00:00

Mexico City (Ciudad de México)

theater

A charming puppet show for babies and their families at Centro Cultural La Titería in Mexico City. Three unexpected diners and their eccentric waiter transform ordinary objects into whimsical creatures, inviting very young audiences to wonder, giggle, and explore together.

El tren matraca

2026-03-21T13:00:00

Centro Cultural del Bosque (CCB)

family

A sensory journey on El tren matraca, a child-friendly performance by María Sánchez and Alberto Lomnitz. The show blends music, movement, and memory as a mother and child ride a train from the Sierra Tarahumara to the coast, celebrating diversity and family ties. Suitable for ages 3+, about 50 minutes, at Centro Cultural del Bosque in Mexico City.

Rompecabezas

2026-03-21T13:00:00

Mexico City (Ciudad de México)

theater

Rompecabezas is a youth-oriented theatre piece at Foro La Gruta in Mexico City. Created by Berta Hirart, directed by Berta Hirart, with Andrea Cruz, Mónica Bajonero, and Alberto Cerz in the cast; runs March 7–April 26, 2026 (suspensions on April 11–12). Tickets 261 MXN.

Rompecabezas

2026-03-21T13:00:00

Mexico City (Ciudad de México)

theater

Youth-oriented theatre at Foro La Gruta in Mexico City. A drama piece by Berta Hirart, directed by Hirart, featuring Andrea Cruz, Mónica Bajonero, and Alberto Cerz. Runs March 7–April 26, 2026 (with suspensions on April 11–12). A lively, family-friendly show for young audiences.

Bicho

2026-03-21T13:00:00

Mexico City (Ciudad de México)

theater

An imaginative puppetry-theatre experience for babies and their families at Centro Cultural La Titería in Mexico City. 'Bicho' brings three unexpected diners and an eccentric waiter to life as objects become creatures, and a growing strange being captivates young audiences with wonder and play.

En busca del Snark

2026-03-21T13:00:00

Teatro Helénico

theater

Whimsical theatre at Teatro Helénico in Mexico City about Betina and a mischievous Snark that feeds on anger, courage, and sadness. A captain and two sailors chase the creature, guiding Betina to understand her feelings and find courage on a voyage that feels like a storybook come to life.

Bicho

2026-03-21T13:00:00

Mexico City (Ciudad de México)

theater

A magical puppet theater piece for infants and families at Centro Cultural La Titería in Mexico City. Three unlikely diners and their quirky waiter animate everyday objects into creatures, inviting young audiences to explore curiosity, wonder, and playful surprises.

Rompecabezas

2026-03-21T13:00:00

Mexico City (Ciudad de México)

theater

Rompecabezas is a youth-oriented theatre piece directed by Berta Hirart at Foro La Gruta in Mexico City. Starring Andrea Cruz, Mónica Bajonero and Alberto Cerz, it runs Mar 7–Apr 26, 2026 (suspensions Apr 11–12). Tickets are 261 MXN, offering a vivid stage experience for young audiences.

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