Dresden Kids Events This Weekend February 7th - February 8th 2026

EXHIBITION: THE SMURFS ARE HERE! : Get ready for a blue adventure! This special exhibition at the Karrasburg Museum features Smurf figures and items, perfect for younger children who love the famous characters. It’s a fun, colorful outing to look at familiar friends in a museum setting.A limited-run, character-focused exhibition that is perfect for younger kids during the winter break period.

📍Karrasburg Museum, Coswig (near Dresden)· Morning/Afternoon (check site for exact slot) · 3-10 years · Price not explicitly listed

KIDS OPERA: GOLD! : Catch the kids' opera 'Gold!' based on the Grimm fairy tale about a boy who catches a magical fish. This performance is musically rich, using lots of percussion to create a soundscape perfect for engaging older children and teens interested in culture.An actual opera performance specifically adapted for children, offering a high-quality cultural experience.

📍Semper Zwei, Dresden Center· 4:00 PM · Ages vary by performance (check specific time) · Price not explicitly listed

EXHIBITION: WEIN & LICHT (WINE & LIGHT) AT SCHLOSS WACKERBARTH : Wrap up warm and enjoy the baroque setting of Schloss Wackerbarth illuminated with thousands of lights, running every weekend through February. It’s a magical, atmospheric sight to see after sunset, perfect for a cozy family evening out of the city center hustle.A unique, atmospheric visual event running only this weekend in February, offering a beautiful, slightly sophisticated outing.

📍Schloss Wackerbarth, Radebeul (near Dresden)· Evening · All ages (family-friendly atmosphere) · Price not explicitly listed

MOMO - PLAY : See the play 'Momo' at the tjg. theater junge generation, an adaptation for young audiences. This is a fantastic local theatre for kids, so catching a show while you are here is always a treat.A performance at Dresden's main dedicated youth theatre, ensuring it's age-appropriate and engaging for school-aged kids.

📍tjg theater junge generation (im Kraftwerk Mitte), Dresden Center· 10:00 AM · 8+ years · Price not explicitly listed

MODEL RAILWAY SWAP MEET (MODELLBAHNBÖRSE) : If your kids love trains, this is a must-see event where they can check out model railways, old tin toys, and more! It's a great chance for collectors and tinkerers to browse the stalls and see cool engineering up close.A specialized swap meet focused on models, perfect for kids fascinated by engineering, mechanics, and collecting.

📍JohannStadthalle, Dresden· 10:00 AM · 8-14 years · Price not explicitly listed

DRESDEN WINTER FESTIVAL (DRESDNER WINTERFEST)FREE : This winter festival on the Altmarkt runs all weekend and is a great family hub with an ice rink, an ice slide, and ice stock sport! You can grab food and drinks there too, making it a fun spot to spend a few hours outdoors.A large, central, limited-run outdoor activity with skating and sliding, ideal for burning off energy on a winter weekend.

📍Altmarkt, Old Town· All Day · All ages · Free

EXHIBITION: "IN DER KÜCHE RIECHT ES LECKER" (IT SMELLS DELICIOUS IN THE KITCHEN) : This exhibition in nearby Pirna showcases doll kitchens and shops from the 1920s to the 1970s, showing how life used to be. It’s a sweet, nostalgic look that little ones will enjoy exploring through miniature worlds.It's an end-of-run exhibition this Sunday, focusing on miniature worlds which captivate young imaginations.

📍StadtMuseum Pirna, Pirna (suburb)· Until 5:00 PM · 6-12 years (appeals to younger ones) · Price not explicitly listed

FESTIVAL: WINTERZAUBER SÄCHSISCHE SCHWEIZ (WINTER MAGIC SAXON SWITZERLAND) : This festival, which ends today, has daytime activities like climbing mountains and visiting museums, plus evening concerts and comedy. It's a perfect excuse for a family trip into the stunning Saxon Switzerland area.It is the final day of a weekend-long festival series, offering a mix of outdoor activity and evening entertainment.

📍Sächsische Schweiz, Saxon Switzerland (suburb)· Daytime/Evening · All ages · Price not explicitly listed

EXHIBITION: 'DIE BLAUEN SCHWERTER – MEISSEN IN DER DDR' (THE BLUE SWORDS – MEISSEN IN THE GDR) : Check out this special exhibition about the Meissen porcelain manufactory during the GDR era—it tells a unique story of local industry and craftsmanship. It’s a great way for older kids to connect with East German history through tangible objects.It is the final day of this special exhibition focused on local industrial and design history.

📍Japanisches Palais, Dresden· 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM · 10-14 years (history/crafts interest) · Price not explicitly listed