Hey! Here are the best family-friendly weekend activities for kids aged 3-14 in Münster for Saturday, Feb 7th and Sunday, Feb 8th, 2026. We found some cool science fun and a local carnival party!
See our top picks
Traditional Key Handover (ZiBoMo)
ZiBoMo Museum
Free local carnival ceremony.
GENial Experiments for Little and Big Researchers Workshop
LWL-Museum für Naturkunde
Indoor science fun digging into DNA secrets!
Traditional Key Handover (ZiBoMo)
ZiBoMo Museum
A short, fun ceremony perfect for little ones to see local traditions.
· February 7
3GENIAL EXPERIMENTS FOR LITTLE AND BIG RESEARCHERS WORKSHOP : Get hands-on and dive into the world of cells and DNA at the LWL Natural History Museum. Kids will actually isolate DNA from a banana and build a DNA model – super cool science!A rare chance to get hands-on with real DNA experiments as part of a monthly workshop series.
FAMILY CARNIVAL (ZIBOMO) : Join the ZiBoMo carnival fun for the whole family at their tent near the fire station. Expect classic carnival cheer and a fun atmosphere for everyone before the younger crowd takes over later!A fantastic, authentic local carnival event happening right on your doorstep this weekend!
YOUTH CARNIVAL PARTY (ZIBOMO) : The big carnival bash just for the older kids and teens! Come dressed up in your best costume for a massive party vibe in the big tent.A dedicated event for older kids and teens to enjoy the carnival celebrations with their peers.
· February 8
3TRADITIONAL KEY HANDOVER (ZIBOMO)FREE : Witness the official symbolic handover of the city keys to the Carnival society leaders! It’s a fun, short local tradition to kick off the Carnival Sunday.A super unique cultural ritual marking the start of the Carnival's main day in Wolbeck.
CARNIVAL MORNING PINT (FRÜHSCHOPPEN) (ZIBOMO) - SOLD OUT : The traditional carnival morning get-together in the big tent—it's already sold out, but knowing about local traditions is still cool!While sold out, this is the iconic Sunday morning carnival gathering that locals flock to for early festive fun.
THE LITTLE WITCH & THE SKY-BLUE UNICORN - PUPPET THEATRE : This puppet show sounds like a whimsical escape, perfect for the younger ones in your family. Check the eventbrite link for the exact location.Puppet theatre is a perfect, gentle activity for the youngest audience members (3+).
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Münster this weekend?
The best free option this weekend is the Traditional Key Handover (Traditionelle Schlüsselübergabe) by ZiBoMo on Sunday, Feb 8th at 11:11 AM at the ZiBoMo Museum in Wolbeck.
Are there good indoor options for Saturday, Feb 7th?
Yes! Check out the GENial Experiments Workshop at the LWL-Museum für Naturkunde in the afternoon, where kids can get hands-on with DNA!
What's happening for the carnival fans?
Head to Wolbeck on Saturday for the Family Carnival (Familienkarneval) at 1:50 PM and the Youth Carnival Party (Jugendkarneval) at 7:11 PM at the Festzelt an der Feuerwache.
