Celebrating Children’s Day in Mexico City
In commemoration of Children’s Day, families can now enjoy a variety of 42 cultural events, 220 workshops, 30 sports activities, three giant inflatables, and dinosaurs from the Desert Coahuila Museum, all free of charge, from today until April 30th in the Plaza de la Constitución.
Mayor Brugada’s Commitment to Children
Clara Brugada Molina, the Head of Government, emphasized that children are a priority in her administration and is working towards their well-being and happiness. She stated, “Today, Mexico City will have the strong beats of the girls and boys of the Mexican capital in this Zócalo.”
Collaborative Efforts for the Festival
Through collaboration between government, foundations, and companies like Kool City and the Desert Coahuila Museum, the Plaza de la Constitución has transformed into a space where “imagination runs free, creativity, enthusiasm, joy, and learning are everywhere.”
Recognizing Children’s Rights
Brugada Molina highlighted that this celebration, expected to attract 500,000 children, is a way of acknowledging and ensuring the rights of childhood: “We reclaim the right to recreation, which in turn reclaims the happiness of girls and boys. This government is committed to children.”
Building a Better Future for Children
The Zocalito de las Infancias reflects the capital’s government commitment to a safer, fairer, more equitable, and future-oriented city. Brugada Molina stressed that “we cannot talk about the future of children but rather their present, their work today, ensuring that in this City of Mexico we have the best public schools, and from there come the next musicians, the best athletes.”
Festival Details and Activities
The Zocalito de las Infancias will run from April 25 to 30 in the Plaza de la Constitución, offering free activities and workshops from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. The giant inflatables and the Desert Coahuila Museum will operate until 8:00 pm, with daily movie screenings at 7:00 pm.
- 42 artistic, cultural, and circus events
- Over 30 sports activities
- Three giant inflatables, one of which spans 1,000 square meters
- A science car, earthquake simulator, fire truck, police patrols, and an animal adoption space
- More than 277 playful and educational workshops by 22 capital city government departments
Special Attractions
The Desert Coahuila Museum brings fluorescent dinosaur replicas to Mexico for the first time. The giant inflatables accommodate 250 users per 15-minute turns, offering experiences like foam parties, obstacle course races, and an inflatable city.
Sports activities include a soccer field, athletic rally, batting cage, basketball shooting, martial arts, bowling, juggling, and a bike-sharing program. Additionally, there’s an animal adoption space, Ajolote Forum, Pocket Theater, and other attractions.
Workshops and Safety Measures
Playful and educational workshops will be conducted by specialists in child care, covering topics like physical and mental health, infant psychomotor skills, creativity, relaxation, emotion management, photography, cooking, and origami.
To ensure a safe experience, the festival provides hydration points, medical services, Protection Civil presence, and Escuadrón de Rescate y Urgencias Médicas (ERUM) assistance.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Zocalito de las Infancias? It’s a six-day festival in Mexico City’s Plaza de la Constitución, offering free cultural events, workshops, sports activities, and attractions for children.
- Who organized the festival? The event is a collaboration between the Mexico City government, foundations, and companies like Kool City and the Desert Coahuila Museum.
- When and where does the festival take place? The Zocalito de las Infancias runs from April 25 to 30, in the Plaza de la Constitución.
- What activities are available for children? There are 42 artistic and cultural events, over 30 sports activities, three giant inflatables, dinosaur exhibits from the Desert Coahuila Museum, and more than 277 workshops.
- What safety measures are in place? The festival offers hydration points, medical services, Protection Civil presence, and ERUM assistance to ensure a safe experience for all attendees.
