Traditional garden railroad meeting
A festival for railroad fans young and old: garden railway enthusiasts from near and far run their models through the numerous recreated sights of Miniwelt. Visitors can talk shop directly with the railroaders.
Miniwelt Lichtenstein09350 Lichtenstein/Sa.
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03.10.26 10:00 - 17:00 clock
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Kite Festival in Pleißa
When the wind is blowing nicely, colorful kites soar up into the sky. There, they dance together and bring joy to young and old alike. Prizes will be awarded for the most beautiful homemade kites. Food and drinks will be available on site.
Hundesportplatz Pleißa09212 Limbach-Oberfrohna
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03.10.2614:00 clock
Viking spectacle
Rabenstein Castle in Chemnitz is transformed into a historical market: Viking battles, music, jugglers, crafts and traders invite you to linger. Children can enjoy candle drawing, crossbow shooting, donkey rides and a historical carousel.
Burg Rabenstein09117 Chemnitz
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03.10.26 11:00 - 18:00 clock
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Jahnsdorf funfair 2.0
There is a colorful festival for young and old around the Sportlerheim. "De Singemäd" and the Breitenauer Musikanten provide the best atmosphere, the fire department accompanies the colorful lantern parade, and in the evening Andy's Disco invites you to dance in the Sportlerheim.
Sportlerheim Jahnsdorf09387 Jahnsdorf/Erzgeb.
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10.10.26 14:00 - 21:00 clock
Chemnitz Kite Festival
The Rabenstein Reservoir becomes a vibrant gathering place for families and kite enthusiasts. At the Kite Festival, colorful kites in the sky and a varied program ensure a wonderful fall day filled with fun and excitement for young and old alike.
Traditional Crafts Day - Textile Crafts and Patchwork
In addition to demonstrations of traditional craft techniques, the historic textile machines used in Jacquard weaving and hosiery knitting will be put into operation. There will also be hands-on activities for children and adults.
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Textil- und Rennsportmuseum Hohenstein-Ernstthal09337 Hohenstein-Ernstthal
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24.10.26 10:00 - 18:00 clock
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Lantern Parade and Festival
The “Bienenkorb” daycare center invites you to a lantern parade and lantern festival.
Kindertagesstätte Bienenkorb09387 Jahnsdorf/Erzgeb.
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30.10.2618:00 clock
Halloween in the mini world
Little ghosts, witches, monsters and vampires meet up for a spooky good time in the mini world. It's not spooky and it's not witchcraft - children (5 - 15 years) in make-up and costume have free admission on Halloween.
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Miniwelt Lichtenstein09350 Lichtenstein/Sa.
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31.10.26 10:00 - 17:00 clock
The big fishing trip
The 7th big fishing event at the Pelzmühle promises excitement, fun and special experiences. Look forward to a colorful program with music, delicious food and the atmospheric lantern parade with alpacas - a day for the whole family!
30th Anniversary of Our Vivarium
30 Years of Vivarium—an anniversary celebrating the fascinating world of amphibians! Exciting activities for all ages, a variety of hands-on experiences, and interesting expert presentations promise an eventful day full of discoveries.
Tierpark Chemnitz09117 Chemnitz
31.10.26 09:00 - 17:00 clock
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Open doors with the mouse
Raise the curtain and enter the theater! Today it's time to open the doors with the mouse. If you've always wanted to be on stage, you can be a knight, dragon or princess. There's also lots to discover behind the scenes and plenty of playtime.
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Theater BURATTINO09366 Stollberg/Erzgeb.
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03.10.26 10:00 - 16:00 clock
Hakuna Matata: The unique children's musical gala
The children's musical gala "Hakuna Matata" brings Disney hits, children's movie classics and series heroes to the stage. With sing-along songs, imaginative costumes and magical moments, the show is an unforgettable experience for children and families.
Stadthalle Limbach-Oberfrohna09212 Limbach-Oberfrohna
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04.10.26 16:30 - 18:30 clock
Ein Theaterstück frei nach den Brüdern Grimm von Annekathrin Rottstädt-Hänel
Mrs. Holle
Marie loses her bobbin in the well and finds her way to Mother Hulda. There she helps diligently and is richly rewarded. Back at home, her good fortune triggers envy. A fairytale play about hard work, courage and justice.
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Vacation Program: What unites us is our longing for light.
Light has shaped the culture of the Ore Mountains for centuries. Swen Kaatz’s storytelling theater explains the origins of this tradition of light. Afterward, visitors can view James Turrell’s light installation for 10 minutes.
Ein Märchen über eine schöne Königstochter und einen sehr ehrlichen Spiegel.
Snow White
Snow White experiences a time of fear after her father's new marriage: the vain queen seeks her life. On the run, she finds shelter with the seven dwarves. The fairy tale at Theater Burattino shows whether she will be saved.
The brave little tailor
It tells the story of Jonas, who becomes famous with "7 auf einen Streich" and bravely sets off into the world. With wit and brains, he masters big tasks, makes friends and surpasses himself - an imaginative theatrical adventure full of humor.
Zacchaeus - A Children's Musical by Ruthild Wilson
About 50 children bring the biblical story of Zacchaeus to life on stage in a captivating musical. Acting, catchy songs, and a live band make this story of encounter and transformation a special experience.
Lutherkirche Oberfrohna09212 Limbach-Oberfrohna
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18.10.2615:00 clock
Ein Stück von Isabelle Weh
Lara is happy with school
Lara loves stories, but she finds reading aloud difficult. Afraid of the class, she escapes into her fantasy world with Teddy, Dino and Principessa. There she realizes: Writing is playing tricks on her. A playful journey all about dyslexia.
Heute: Schneewittchen und die 7 Zwerge, Hänsel und Gretel, Der Froschkönig
Fairy tale afternoon
An abduction into the world of fairy tales. Off to meet Mother Hulda and Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel, the Frog Prince and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The actors tell the old fairy tales freely adapted from Grimm in their very own way. What magic.
Puschel and the Christmas balls 2026
In "Puschel und das Weihnachtskugeln", families can look forward to a cheerful musical play: sparkling baubles, funny jokes and rousing songs create a pre-Christmas atmosphere. A lovingly designed experience for children from the age of two.
Oelsnitz winter market
The winter market on the days in between offers live music, culinary delicacies and a small miner's show: for relaxed get-togethers with friends in the Bürgerpark.
Bürger- und Familienpark Oelsnitz09376 Oelsnitz/Erzgeb.
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28.12.26 15:00 - 21:00 clock
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MusicX-Tiny - MusicX - Early musical education
"MusicX-Tiny" invites children aged 1-5 and their parents to make music through play. Using simple instruments, the little ones discover sounds and rhythms together - guided by a theater teacher. Registration is possible, but not necessary.
MusicX Stollberg09366 Stollberg/Erzgeb.
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14.10.26 14:30 - 15:30 clock
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Eine musikalische Reise ins Märchenland vom Musiktheater "SpielART"
The fairy tale songs
Bored by the empty fairytale land, a witch conjures herself up on earth to cause mischief. She forces a musician to accompany her with dark stories. Only music - and perhaps the help of the audience - can save him from her sinister game
MUSIC SCHOOL INVITES TO CHRISTMAS CONCERT
The district music school invites you to its traditional Christmas concert in the festively decorated Bürgergarten. A varied program with classical songs, modern arrangements and instrumental highlights creates a pre-Christmas atmosphere.
Bürgergarten Stollberg09366 Stollberg/Erzgeb.
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15.12.2617:00 clock
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Gehard Schöne: Kings from the Orient
Gerhard Schöne and L’art de passage tell the Christmas story with songs from around the world, puppetry, and shadow plays. Blending poetic moments with lighthearted joy, they create a musical and theatrical journey for audiences of all ages.
Stadthalle Limbach-Oberfrohna09212 Limbach-Oberfrohna
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18.12.26 18:00 - 20:00 clock
Chemnitz Zoo
Around 250 animal species live on the almost ten-hectare site, with over 80 amphibian species to discover in the vivarium alone, which is unique in Europe. A year-round excursion destination for families.
Tierpark Chemnitz09117 Chemnitz
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01.10.26 09:00 - 17:00 clock
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Open doors with the mouse
As part of the nationwide "Doors Open with the Mouse" campaign day, the Karl May House is once again opening its doors to provide exciting insights behind the scenes and invite visitors on a journey of discovery.
Karl-May-Haus - Geburtshaus und Museum des Schöpfers von Winnetou09337 Hohenstein-Ernstthal
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03.10.26 10:00 - 17:00 clock
Fall Crafts
Creative fall crafts let you use your imagination and have fun making beautiful decorations for this colorful season. A variety of craft supplies and plenty of inspiration are available, inviting you to enjoy a cozy, creative crafting experience.
Gemeindebibliothek Leukersdorf09387 Jahnsdorf/Erzgeb.
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20.10.26 09:00 - 12:00 clock 13:00 - 18:00 clock
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Open zoo school - discover the animal world through play
In the open animal park school, children can playfully discover the animal world during the vacations while learning exciting things about habitats, food and species protection with memory games, quizzes and puzzles, thus expanding their knowledge in an entertaining way.
Halloween party for the whole family
The party takes place in the outdoor area with a campfire and lots of Halloween games with Marcel Püschmann. At 6.30 pm there is a lantern procession with the Oelsnitz brass band to Villa Facius.
Kultur- und Freizeitzentrum Lugau09385 Lugau/Erzgeb.
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23.10.26 16:00 - 18:30 clock
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Pumpkin carving at the ski hut
Colorful autumn day at the Pleißa ski hut: children and families carve pumpkins, let their creativity run wild and enjoy the autumnal atmosphere. Food and drink will be provided - a day full of fun and autumn atmosphere.
Skihütte Pleißa09212 Limbach-Oberfrohna
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25.10.26 11:00 - 15:00 clock
Es wird darum gebeten, saubere, leere Gläser (z. B. Marmeladen-, Senf- oder Gurkengläser) zum Basteln mitzubringen.
Alle weiteren Materialien (Servietten, Kleber, Pinsel usw.) werden gestellt.
Open House at the Zoo School on the First Sunday of Advent
In a creative craft workshop, participants will use old jars they’ve brought along to make colorful lanterns using the decoupage technique. This turns each jar into a unique, glowing piece. At the same time, the workshop demonstrates how upcycling conserves resources and reduces waste.
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Tierpark Chemnitz09117 Chemnitz
29.11.26 12:30 - 15:30 clock
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Halloween party
Schaurig-schöner Halloween-Nachmittag im „das dürer“: Mit Diskothek, Kostümwahl, Kinderschminken und gruseligen Snacks wartet eine bunte Party voller Halloween-Stimmung auf kleine und große Gäste.
Bürgerbegegnungszentrum das dürer09366 Stollberg/Erzgeb.
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31.10.26 15:00 - 18:00 clock
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Mini cosmos in the mini world
During the full-dome shows or a "space flight", visitors can experience the universe as we know it today or enjoy a view of the firmament. Opened in 2007, a Zeiss star projector on 230 square meters of projection surface makes these experiences possible.
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Miniwelt Lichtenstein09350 Lichtenstein/Sa.
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01.10.26 09:00 - 18:00 clock
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The little 1x1 of the stars
"The Little 1x1 of the Stars" is an exciting planetarium adventure for the whole family. It teaches simple astronomical basics through a combination of dome-filling video images and projections of the starry sky.
Minikosmos Lichtenstein09350 Lichtenstein/Sa.
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01.10.2611:30 clock14:30 clock
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Distant worlds - alien life?
Is there life in space? A fascinating journey begins: from traces on Mars to oceans under the ice of Jupiter's moon Europa - an exciting search for clues in the cosmos in search of life and distant, Earth-like worlds.
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Minikosmos Lichtenstein09350 Lichtenstein/Sa.
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01.10.2612:30 clock
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The sun, our living star
At the center of this fascinating event is our planet's power plant. The sun - although a typical dwarf star - consumes 600 million tons of hydrogen per second and has 500 times the mass of all the planets combined.
Minikosmos Lichtenstein09350 Lichtenstein/Sa.
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01.10.2613:30 clock
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Astronomyths: Constellations and their legends
Grandfather and grandson pitch their tent deep in the forest. Around the campfire, they gaze up at the sky and, far from civilization, travel through myths, constellations and Greek gods - from Zeus to Orion - on a magical journey through space and time.
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Minikosmos Lichtenstein09350 Lichtenstein/Sa.
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01.10.2616:30 clock
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Mouse Door-Opening Day
On Open House Day, KohleWelt invites visitors to help the mine mouse climb the tall winding tower. At various stations, visitors can explore objects related to the theme of “height” before making a souvenir. Tours start every half hour starting at 10 a.m.
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KohleWelt09376 Oelsnitz/Erzgeb.
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03.10.2610:00 clock
Guided tour of the visitor mine
Even though everything can be visited on foot, a tour is called a tour in miner's language. After a 30-metre-long cave tour, you are immersed in a world of stones, shimmering mountain lakes & fairytale-like, huge halls - the domes.
Open the doors with the mouse
At Maus' Open House, families can discover the exciting world of textiles. How does a thread become fabric? Why is velvet so soft? And how do large machines work? We encourage everyone to get involved, touch the materials, and be amazed.
Textil- und Rennsportmuseum Hohenstein-Ernstthal09337 Hohenstein-Ernstthal
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03.10.26 10:00 - 17:00 clock
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A look behind the scenes
The guided tour of the Burattino Theater offers a look behind the scenes: Costumes, props and lively stories are created here. Educational theater games show creative processes, while questions are asked freely and content is designed flexibly.
Vacation Program: Berggeist Guided Tour
Halloween is coming soon! When the ghosts awaken, the Mountain Spirit also begins to wreak havoc in KohleWelt. On a spooky guided tour through the exhibition mine—complete with helmets and flashlights—exciting legends await you—and perhaps an encounter with him.
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Fall Tour of the Zoo
Discover the zoo from a unique perspective during fall break! A guided tour offers fascinating insights into the animals’ lives and their unique characteristics. An autumn experience for families and animal lovers of all ages.
Guided tour for children: through the exhibition mine
During the guided tour through the demonstration mine, we experience the world of miners up close. Between tunnels and machines, we show tools, explain mining and conveying technology and tell exciting stories about the hard work underground - loud and impressive.
Voranmeldung unter tierpark@stadt-chemnitz.de ist bis zum 13. November notwendig.
Zoo Tour – Through the Twilight with Lanterns
As the days grow shorter, the zoo invites you to join an atmospheric lantern walk on St. Martin’s Day. During this 90-minute evening tour, you can explore the animal kingdom in a special atmosphere. Please bring your own lanterns with LED lights.
Once around the world
In Lichtenstein you can go on a trip around the world. On the 45,000 m², you can take a leisurely walk around the globe past 100 world-famous buildings. These are 25 times smaller than the original. The Eiffel Tower is 12 meters high here and 330 meters in Paris.
Miniwelt Lichtenstein09350 Lichtenstein/Sa.
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01.10.26 09:00 - 18:00 clock
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America Zoo
Limbach-Oberfrohna Zoo was founded 65 years ago. It has been a popular excursion destination ever since. There are 300 animals of 68 species to marvel at in the 2 hectare park. It has been converted into an "America" theme park in recent years.
Amerika-Tierpark09212 Limbach-Oberfrohna
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01.10.26 09:30 - 17:00 clock
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Erwachsene 6€ Ermäßigt 3€ | Familienkarte 14€ | Jahreskarte Erwachsene 30€ Ermäßigt 15€
Chemnitz Zoo
Around 250 animal species live on the almost ten-hectare site, with over 80 amphibian species to discover in the vivarium alone, which is unique in Europe. A year-round excursion destination for families.
Tierpark Chemnitz09117 Chemnitz
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01.10.26 09:00 - 17:00 clock
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Niederwürschnitz light railroad
An experience for young and old. The light railroad and the original locomotives from the 1950s are real eye-catchers! During a 20-minute ride across the entire site, you can admire both the facilities of the former brickworks and the unique landscape.
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Freizeitgelände Alte Ziegelei09399 Niederwürschnitz
03.10.26 12:00 - 17:00 clock
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Colorful autumn holiday program
In Miniwelt Lichtenstein, the most famous buildings in Paris, Sydney, New York and Chemnitz are close together - plenty of motifs for cool souvenir photos or an Instastory. Wednesdays are action days.
Miniwelt Lichtenstein09350 Lichtenstein/Sa.
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12.10.26 09:00 - 18:00 clock
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Nordic Days at the Amerika Tierpark
Atmospheric lighting creates a special atmosphere. Children make magical tree decorations in the animal park school, while the whole family experiences the winter animal world - a festive highlight for everyone!
Amerika-Tierpark09212 Limbach-Oberfrohna
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18.11.26 09:30 - 18:00 clock
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The magic reef
This animated film for children aged 6 and over shows an untouched tropical reef with a magical atmosphere - until disaster strikes. Two sea creatures want to save it. In the second part, the starry sky is shown and explained in a child-friendly way.
Minikosmos Lichtenstein09350 Lichtenstein/Sa.
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01.10.2611:00 clock14:00 clock16:00 clock
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Animation, GB 2026
R: Steve Cox, Matthew Walker
Shaun the Sheep - Haunted Pumpkin Patch
Halloween at Mossy Bottom Farm! But the farmer accidentally destroys the pumpkin patch. Shaun tries to find a solution and ends up setting off a wild adventure: a missing farmer, crazy experiments, and a hairy monster cause all kinds of chaos!
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Apollo Filmtheater09212 Limbach-Oberfrohna
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01.10.2617:00 clock
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SWE 2021
R: Christian Ryltenius, Tomas Tivemark
Zeichentrickfilm
Mama Muh and the Big, Wide World
When a world-traveling stork shows up at the farm, Mama Muh begins to wonder: What exactly is a home? How can she be sure that the meadow and the farm are really her home? Is there something better somewhere else in the world?
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Apollo Filmtheater09212 Limbach-Oberfrohna
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08.11.2615:00 clock
Crafting with Instruction
Under the expert guidance of florist Susann Feinermann, participants will create creative decorations and unique works of art. The craft day invites people of all ages to create together in a cozy atmosphere.
Der Flugplatz Jahnsdorf09387 Jahnsdorf/Erzgeb.
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10.10.26 13:00 - 16:00 clock
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MusicX-Tiny - MusicX - Early musical education
"MusicX-Tiny" invites children aged 1-5 and their parents to make music through play. Using simple instruments, the little ones discover sounds and rhythms together - guided by a theater teacher. Registration is possible, but not necessary.
MusicX Stollberg09366 Stollberg/Erzgeb.
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14.10.26 14:30 - 15:30 clock
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Open wildlife school - discover the animal world through play
During the vacations, the open wildlife school invites families to playfully discover the local wildlife. With quizzes, puzzles and creative upcycling ideas, individual feeding stations are created from teacups - learning, handicrafts and environmental protection all in one.
Christmas crafts led by our florist, Susann Feinermann
A Creative Holiday Season for All Ages: Under the guidance of florist Susann Feinermann, participants will create unique Christmas crafts using a variety of materials. All necessary materials will be provided on site.
Der Flugplatz Jahnsdorf09387 Jahnsdorf/Erzgeb.
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14.11.26 13:00 - 16:00 clock
Indoor kart track at the Sachsenring
Motorsport fans can look forward to an exciting racing experience for the whole family on the indoor kart track. In eight modern karts and three children's karts (from 6 years), beginners and professionals can experience action-packed battles for position on a selective asphalt track.
Sachsenring - Fahrsicherheitszentrum am Sachsenring09353 Oberlungwitz
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01.10.26 17:00 - 21:00 clock
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Mini golf
There may well be more modern facilities, but hardly any that are so beautifully embedded in nature. Seating and shady trees make for a pleasant stay. Accessories are available at the snack bar during opening hours.