Overview of Celebrations in Mexico City
Mexico City is bustling with joy and color as it commemorates Children’s Day in 2025, offering a wide array of free activities organized by the local government from April 25 to 30. These events, taking place across various locations in the city, aim to celebrate and promote children’s rights with safe and fun spaces for kids to enjoy their special day alongside their families.
The activities will run from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with some extending until 8:00 PM. The festival will provide medical services, hydration points, and the presence of firefighters to ensure the safety of attendees.
Activities Across Boroughs
Here are some of the events happening in different boroughs:
- Faro Aragón (Gustavo A. Madero): On April 27, starting at 10:00 AM, various free activities will be held for children.
- Centro Cultural La Pirámide (Benito Juárez): On April 29, from 4:00 PM, games, piñatas, and a children’s reggae concert will be offered.
- Spider Exhibition at the City’s Ecological Park (Tlalpan) from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Explorer Games in La Loma (Álvaro Obregón) from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and in Cerro de la Estrella (Iztapalapa) from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
- Firefighter Forest Fire Brigade Interactions at Xochimilco’s Ecological Park (Xochimilco) from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- “Chiquitzin: The City of Rights”, the first edition organized by DIF, will feature games, performances, live music, and over 30 free activities at the Revolution Monument (Cuauhtémoc) from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
Music and Art
The Secretariat of Tourism is hosting the “Festival de l@s Niñ@s” at Parque Cuitláhuac, featuring activities from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Highlights include performances by Cirko De Mente, Triciclo Circus Band, Patita de Perro, and ¡Qué Payasos!.
The Authority of the Historic Center is organizing “Arte y Cultura para tu Bienestar“, offering music, dance, and workshops for children in Plaza “La Aguilita” of the Historic Center from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
At the “Palacio Postal“, free concerts will be held at 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM, featuring Disney tunes:
- On April 27, soloist Mariana Rodríguez will perform songs from Disney films.
- On April 30, an opera show with classic themes will be presented.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is Children’s Day? Children’s Day, celebrated annually on April 30 in Mexico, honors children and promotes their rights.
- Who organizes these events? The local government of Mexico City, in collaboration with various cultural and community organizations.
- What can families expect during these events? Families can enjoy a variety of free activities, including games, performances, workshops, and concerts tailored for children.
- What safety measures are in place? The events will have medical services, hydration points, and the presence of firefighters to ensure attendee safety.
