This weekend (March 14th & 15th, 2026) is packed with theater fun, hands-on activities, and family outings across Hamburg! Don't miss the chance to see 'Der kleine Drache Kokosnuss' or check out the free Spring Program activities at LIFE HAMBURG.
See our top picks
Multi-lingual Crafting Session
Bücherhalle Wandsbek
Free creative session in four different languages on Saturday morning.
The Little Dragon Coconut
Theatersaal Wandsbeker Marktplatz
A fun, indoor children's theatre performance running Sunday afternoon.
The Bear and the Bees
HoheLuftSchiff Kindertheater
A gentle puppet show perfect for children aged 4 and up on Sunday morning.
· March 14
8: Catch the stage show based on Ingo Siegner's popular kids' book about the little dragon learning to fly and breathe fire. There are multiple shows this weekend, so grab your tickets early for this classic tale.It's a beloved children's theatre performance running both days.
CYBER-CLIMBER WORKSHOPFREE : Kids aged 10-16 can dive into tech and build their own 'Cyber Climber,' blending ancient dexterity games with modern arcade concepts. This is part of the free Spring Holiday Program.A fantastic, free, hands-on STEM activity perfect for tweens/early teens.
MULTI-LINGUAL CRAFTING SESSIONFREE : A great opportunity for kids to get creative while practicing languages, as the session includes crafting instruction in Arabic, German, Russian, and Ukrainian. Held at the Wandsbek branch library.It's a fantastic, free, intercultural activity on Saturday morning.
FAMILY SATURDAY AT NIENDORF LIBRARY : Head to the Niendorf Library for their Family Saturday featuring a 'Tüftel Lab' with robots to try out, a button machine, and balloon figures made by 'Magic Aunt Elli Schick.'Offers a mix of tech-play (robots) and fun artistry (balloons) indoors.
FOLDING ORIGAMI TULIPS (AGES 5+) : Join Nadine at the Steilshoop Library to learn how to fold pretty origami tulips out of paper. This is a great, calm, indoor activity for kids aged five and up.A focused, crafty activity running Saturday morning.
THE GIANTESS AND HER POT | THEATER MAREN KAUN : A puppet show at Flachsland featuring 'The Giantess and Her Pot.' If you need something engaging for the afternoon, this theatrical performance is a great option.A dedicated puppet show running Saturday afternoon.
GUIDED TOUR OF THE JENISCHPARKFREE : Take a nature tour combined with a bit of mythology and local customs in the beautiful Jenischpark starting at 2 PM Saturday. A lovely, free outdoor option.A structured, guided walk on Saturday afternoon that gets the family outdoors.
KIDS & PAINT AT ALSTERINSEL HAMBURG : A dedicated parent-child art event where you both get canvas and paint to create a masterpiece together. Note that the €25 ticket is just for the child; adults need their own tickets.A structured, fun creative project happening Saturday afternoon.
· March 15
3: Catch the stage adaptation of Astrid Lindgren's classic tale about Ronja, the robber chieftain Mattis's daughter. Running Sunday afternoon, it's a great way to finish the weekend.Family-friendly theatre based on a famous children's book, running Sunday.
THE BEAR AND THE BEES : A sweet theatre performance for younger kids (4+) about a hungry bear following bees to find honey. This is playing Sunday morning.It is explicitly aimed at the 4+ age group, perfect for preschoolers.
THE OLCHIS & THE GHOST OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS : The little monsters who love to eat garbage are back on stage! Catch this wonderfully smelly show Sunday afternoon—it's perfect for kids aged 7 and up.The Olchis shows are famously fun and running Sunday afternoon.
Also On· anytime this weekend
2: A child-friendly adaptation of Mozart's classic opera, 'The Magic Flute,' playing Saturday afternoon at the Allee Theater.A classical performance adapted for kids happening Saturday afternoon.
: Take a guided tour of the former landfill turned 'Energy Mountain' to learn about its transformation. Tours run regularly on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 PM.Unique Saturday tour showing environmental transformation in action.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Hamburg this weekend?
This weekend (Mar 14-15) you can check out the free Multi-lingual Crafting Session at Bücherhalle Wandsbek on Saturday, or the Guided Tour of the Jenischpark on Saturday afternoon.
Are there any theatre performances this weekend for primary school kids?
Yes, 'Der kleine Drache Kokosnuss' runs both Saturday and Sunday, and 'The Olchis & the Ghost of the Blue Mountains' is on Sunday afternoon, both suitable for school-aged children.
What hands-on activities are available for older kids (10+)?
The Cyber-Climber Workshop at LIFE HAMBURG on Saturday is perfect for ages 10-16, letting them build tech gadgets for free.
