Whether you live in Madrid or not, the May bridge is a perfect opportunity to enjoy the thousand and one options that the city offers taking advantage of the good temperatures and that we can enjoy it with a little more tranquility, since many Madrid residents take advantage of these Mini-vacation to travel.
Museums, theater, outdoor activities ... There are plans for all tastes. The important thing is to get out of the routine and enjoy the timeshare, which is always scarce. If we prepare the plans together by involving the children, they will feel important and we will anticipate the fun. Here are 11 plans to enjoy the May bridge in Madrid.
Enjoy theater and dance
Teatralia is the most important international theater festival for children in the Community and just ends the weekend of the bridge. On Saturday 28, the works Soñando a Pinocho, by the Spanish company La Tartana, and El cielo de los osos, a representation of shadow theater by the Italian company Teatro Gioco Vita ..
On Sunday he plays a puppet theater with the History of a sock (The marble theater) and, to put the finishing touch to the contest, Teatralia hosts the premiere in Spain of Wrapped, a classic of the Israeli company Inbal Pinto & Avshalom Pollak Dance Company, one of the most prestigious contemporary dance formations in the world.
Search for meninas in the street
The protagonists of Velázquez's painting have escaped from the Prado Museum and are running around the city. The Meninas Madrid Gallery project has filled the streets with meninas designed by artists, musicians, actors or fashion designers. On its website there is a map with the location of all the figures. The perfect excuse to get lost in the city.
A day at the races
At the Zarzuela Racecourse, you will not only experience the thrill of racing. Children have plenty of free space for cars to run and, on weekends, many families come to enjoy a day outdoors.
For Sunday of the bridge they have prepared activities especially aimed at children: from 11 in the morning the "Pony Club Turf" will begin to operate, an area dedicated to children with inflatable castles and pony rides. This and 99 other plans are included in the book What do we do today? The 100 best plans to enjoy Madrid as a family, written by a servant and whose third edition will be in bookstores this year.
Let's see the Lady of Elche
If you have not had the opportunity to visit the National Archaeological Museum since it reopened in 2013, do not miss it. The complete remodeling that they have done has made it one of the most interesting museums to visit with children, especially the part of the mummies, which they love.
On the Museum's website there is plenty of material to prepare the view, including a virtual tour. Sunday opens the Activities Room, where to perform autonomously activities related to the pieces of the collection. In addition, at the information desk of the entrance there are some educational folders to make the visit on our own more fun.
Get to know other countries
To see the Brandenburg Gate, the Trevi Fountain and the Eiffel Tower on the same day you don't have to take planes. A few kilometers from Madrid, in Torrejón de Ardoz, is the Europa Park, where in addition to the curiosity of seeing reproductions of the most famous monuments in the world, there are plenty of things to do with children.
You can cross the lake in zip line, paddling or inside a water ball. There is also a multi adventure circuit, mini golf, attractions and a lot of other things. If you have time, do not forget to visit The Giant Woman, a fun educational exhibition to get to know the human body.
The lion king from within
The Lion King has been playing in Madrid's Gran Vía since 2011, and what remains. The fans of the musical can live this bridge a very special experience: enjoy the initial minutes of the musical as if we were on stage as a member of the company thanks to virtual reality.
It will be in the Movistar store located at number 28 of the Gran Vía. In addition, different activities have been programmed in the same location to learn the secrets that hide behind a super production like this: makeup demonstrations, puppets explanations, exhibition costumes, explanatory videos, dance masterclass in which to participate as a couple or family ... All activities are free, but you must register at this link //flagshipstore.telefonica.es/El-Rey-Leon
What do I paint here?
The Velázquez room, 12 welcomes the work of the versatile artist Jesús de Miguel, in which children will have a space specially reserved for them: a carpet where they can display all their art and paint whatever they want, imitating the artist's creative freedom. All the information here.
An American-style movie
See a movie outdoors and take our food to our car? ¡Planazo! In Madrid they have put a drive-in in which to imitate Danny and Sandy, of 'Grease'. Although this movie will sound like Chinese to your children, they will be happy to see the third installment of the Avengers eating a hot dog in the backseat of the car.
Climbing baptism
Climbing is a non-competitive sport that encourages very positive values for children such as cooperation, sustainability, respect for the environment, equality ... Contrary to what one might think, it is not necessary to get a good start physical form or any previous knowledge.
At the Sputnik Climbing Center, they offer climbing baptisms for adults with children from two years of age, in which they teach us the basics in a fun way. The only downside is that children are like monillos, who immediately learn and leave us up to bitumen.
Nine flat shots to get to know the city better or to enjoy it with a more leisurely pace taking advantage of these rest days.
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