Get ready for an exciting Easter-adjacent weekend in Frankfurt! We've found fun for all ages, from the massive Dippemess fair to specific Easter-themed crafts and plenty of outdoor flea markets. Don't miss the special one-off shows happening only this Saturday and Sunday.
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Frankfurter Flohmarkt | Lindleystrasse
Lindleystraße 14
A free Saturday morning browse for bargains in Osthafen.
Kindermusical ANOUK
myticket Jahrhunderthalle
Catch a family musical performance indoors on Saturday afternoon.
Osterhasen-Express (Easter Bunny Express)
Verkehrsmuseum Frankfurt am Main
A charming train ride experience with the Easter Bunny on Saturday.
· April 4
6: Frankfurt's biggest and oldest folk festival is running all weekend! This is your chance to enjoy rides, stalls, and fairground food.A major city attraction running this weekend, perfect for a full day out.
: Hop aboard for a special ride with the Easter Bunny! This unique event at the transport museum is running only on Saturday.A delightful, one-off Easter-themed experience centered around transportation.
EASTER FUN @SKYLINE PLAZA WITH EASTER PARADE AND EGG RALLY : Head to the Skyline Plaza mall for an Easter parade featuring characters like Peppa Pig and SpongeBob, plus an egg hunt. Great if the weather turns!A central, indoor event capitalizing on the pre-Easter timing.
: Catch the performance of ANOUK, a children's musical based on the popular book series by Peter Maffay. Perfect for an afternoon indoor activity.A high-quality musical performance specifically designed for families, happening Saturday.
FLOHMARKT AN DER JAHRHUNDERTHALLEFREE : Another excellent option for Saturday browsing is this popular flea market near the Jahrhunderthalle. Enjoy strolling under the chestnut trees!It is explicitly listed as occurring on April 4th and is free to enter.
: Join the traditional community Easter bonfire this Saturday evening in the Riedberg district. A great local experience!A unique, one-off Saturday evening community event associated with Easter.
· April 5
4DAS NEINHORN (THE NO-UNICORN) : This is your last weekend to see the popular puppet show adaptation of 'Das NEINhorn,' perfect for younger children who enjoy quirky characters.It closes Sunday, April 5th, making this the absolute final chance to see it.
: This Easter Sunday festival outside Frankfurt offers pony rides and a dedicated children's program starting in the afternoon.A full Easter Sunday festival focused on younger kids' activities outside the city.
ANDAMPFENFREE : A free event where you can ride a 5-inch gauge garden railway! Great fun for train lovers of all sizes this Sunday morning.A unique, free, outdoor activity focused on model trains happening Sunday.
: Join the Easter egg hunt in Rushmoor Park in Oberursel this Easter Sunday afternoon.A confirmed Easter egg hunt specifically scheduled for Sunday.
Also On· anytime this weekend
4: If your kids love taking pictures, this workshop focuses on creative photography using mobile phones. It’s a great way to engage them with their devices constructively.This is one of the few specific, limited-run workshops happening exactly on Saturday.
: Catch a performance of the classic 'Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver' at the Papageno Music Theatre this Sunday.A beloved children's story adapted for the stage, confirmed to be running Sunday.
: The sequel to the Jim Knopf story is also showing this weekend! A great choice if you are looking for guaranteed indoor fun.The second Jim Knopf show running Saturday, offering double the theatre options.
FREE : Get out and hunt for bargains at this flea market in the Osthafen area, happening precisely this Saturday.A confirmed Saturday flea market option, and it’s free entry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Frankfurt this weekend?
This weekend (Apr 04-05) offers free entry to the Frankfurter Flohmarkt | Lindleystrasse on Saturday and the Andampfen garden railway event in Bischofsheim on Sunday.
Are there any Easter-themed activities on Sunday, April 5th?
Yes, look for the Hofgut Adamstal Osterfest in Wiesbaden with a kids' program, the Ostereiersuche im Rushmoor-Park in Oberursel, and the conclusion of the Das NEINhorn puppet show.
Which theatrical performances are running for children on Saturday, April 4th?
You can see the Kindermusical ANOUK at the Jahrhunderthalle, or two separate Jim Knopf productions at the Papageno Musiktheater.