Time together is the best time - and in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern there are plenty of suitable events for children and families. Between the Baltic Sea coast and the Lake District, you can expect colorful festivals, exciting hands-on activities and exciting events that are guaranteed to make children's eyes light up and parents happy.
Events for children & family
Exciting events in the vacation region of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern that will delight the whole family.
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- Read more: "Malchow Advent Market"
©© Kultur- und Sportring e.V. Malchow Advent Market
- Next date: 12/5/26
- All dates: 12/5/26 to 12/6/26
- Neuer Markt, 17213 Malchow
On the second weekend of Advent, the Neue Markt and the “Werleburg” visitor center in the island town of Malchow will be transformed into a magical Christmas wonderland!
- Read more: "Christmas fairy tale with the Bernstein Riders"
©© DE Christmas fairy tale with the Bernstein Riders
- Next date: 12/5/26
- All dates: 12/5/26 to 12/6/26
- Glöwitz, 18356 Barth
Magical horse Christmas tales for the whole family - at all Bernstein Rider locations.
- Read more: "Elves' Workshop"
©© Haus des Gastes Ückeritz.jpg Elves' Workshop
- Date: 12/5/26
- Bäderstraße, 17459 Ückeritz
Elves' Workshop
- Read more: "Song Box — Huge Hits for Kids (Christmas Special)"
©© Frank Lemke | "Liederkoffer" Song Box — Huge Hits for Kids (Christmas Special)
- Date: 12/5/26
- Karl-Marx-Straße, 18347 Ostseebad Wustrow
as part of the "Wustrow Christmas Market"
- Read more: "The Grinch"
©© Hotel Kaiserhof Heringsdorf The Grinch
- Date: 12/6/26
- Kulmstraße 33, 17424 Heringsdorf, 17424 Heringsdorf
The Grinch
- Read more: "Advent Singing"
©© Musikkultur Rheinsberg Advent Singing
- Date: 12/6/26
- Kavalierhaus der Schlossanlage, 16831 Rheinsberg
Christmas Choral Music
- Read more: "Fairytale time in the Malchow town library"
©© Stadtbibliothek Malchow Fairytale time in the Malchow town library
- Next date: 12/8/26
- All dates: 12/8/26 to 12/22/26
- Bahnhofstr., 17213 Malchow
The doors of the Kamishibai storytelling theater open. Our reading mentors read and tell stories.
- Read more: "Schnuppe puppet theater"
©© Schnuppe Figurentheater Schnuppe puppet theater
- Date: 12/9/26
- Am Kurpark, 18586 Ostseebad Baabe
"Auguste the Christmas Goose" - puppet theater for young and old.
- Read more: "Action day Advent crafts"
©© Neuwoges Action day Advent crafts
- Date: 12/10/26
- Hinterste Mühle, 17033 Neubrandenburg
designs tree ornaments and Christmas decorations
- Read more: "Christmas market Hanseatic city of Demmin"
©© Hansestadt Demmin Christmas market Hanseatic city of Demmin
- Next date: 12/11/26
- All dates: 12/11/26 to 12/13/26
- Markt, 17109 Demmin
Christmas market on the market place Railroad exhibition in the town hall hall
- Read more: "With the night watchman through Wittenburg"
©© Stadt Wittenburg With the night watchman through Wittenburg
- Next date: 12/11/26
- All dates: 12/11/26 to 12/13/26
- Lindenstraße, 19243 Wittenburg
Stroll through historic Wittenburg with "night watchman" Volker Siering and let yourself be whisked away into the history of the town.
- Read more: "DIKKA - BOAH IST DAS KRASS 2 - Christmas show"
©© Agentur Buff DIKKA - BOAH IST DAS KRASS 2 - Christmas show
- Date: 12/11/26
- Wittenburger Straße, 19059 Schwerin
The cheekiest rhino in the world is going on tour again! DIKKA has announced a 38-date "BOAH IST DAS KRASS 2" tour through Germany, Austria and Switzerland for 2026. This promises a super cool trip, lots of adventures and unforgettable concert experiences for guests of all ages!
- Read more: "Christmas tree campaign"
©© Stadtmarketing Ribnitz-Damgarten Christmas tree campaign
- Date: 12/12/26
- Ribnitzer Landweg, 18311 Ribnitz-Damgarten
at the Stadtforsthof in Neuheide
- Read more: "Christmas street in Plau"
©© Corinna Thieme Christmas street in Plau
- Date: 12/12/26
- Markt, 19395 Plau am See
The traders invite you to the traditional Plau Christmas street in Steinstraße on December 14 from 11.00 am. There will be a colorful program for the whole family.
- Read more: "Redefin Christmas market for young and old"
©© Sarina Bruhn Redefin Christmas market for young and old
- Next date: 12/12/26
- All dates: 12/12/26 to 12/13/26
- Betriebsgelände, 19230 Redefin
Experience two magical days in a pre-Christmas atmosphere! There will be craft activities, carousels and little surprises for the children, while adults can enjoy delicious treats, hot drinks and handmade gift ideas. A festival for the whole family - free admission!
- Read more: "Mönchgut Advent magic"
©© Kurverwaltung Mönchgut Mönchgut Advent magic
- Date: 12/12/26
- Strandpromenade, 18586 Thiessow
A cozy Christmas market on the beach promenade in Thiessow: enjoy bratwurst, mulled wine and live music. An atmospheric experience for the whole family with children's games and a children's train.
- Read more: "Dierhagen Advent market"
©© Adventsmarkt2023.jpg Dierhagen Advent market
- Next date: 12/12/26
- All dates: 12/14/19 to 12/12/26
- Am Hafen, 18347 Ostseebad Dierhagen
It's getting Christmassy here:
- Read more: "Fairy Tales by the Christmas Tree for the Whole Family"
©© Stadt- und Bädermuseum Bad Doberan Fairy Tales by the Christmas Tree for the Whole Family
- Date: 12/12/26
- Beethovenstraße, 18209 Bad Doberan
An Afternoon at the Möckelhaus
- Read more: "Rechlin Christmas Market"
©© TDG Rechlin mbH Rechlin Christmas Market
- Date: 12/12/26
- Neuer Markt, 17248 Rechlin
Small Christmas market in a cozy atmosphere for young and old.
- Read more: "Christmas fairy tale with the Bernstein Riders"
©© DE Christmas fairy tale with the Bernstein Riders
- Next date: 12/12/26
- All dates: 12/12/26 to 12/13/26
- Glöwitz, 18356 Barth
Magical horse Christmas tales for the whole family - at all Bernstein Rider locations.
- Read more: "Fairytale hours"
©© Dr. Günter Nowald Fairytale hours
- Date: 12/13/26
- Str. des Friedens, 18445 Altenpleen
A pre-Christmas afternoon with handicrafts and fairy tales. Food and drink will be provided.
- Read more: "Children's musical - Tabaluga and Lilli"
©© Why Not?! Events und Kommunikation UG Children's musical - Tabaluga and Lilli
- Date: 12/13/26
- Stadthalle Ludwigslust, Christian-Ludwig-Str., 19288 Ludwigslust
After Tabaluga found his senses in the first part, he now embarks on another fantastic journey
- Read more: "Four Candles! Robert Metcalf & Band"
©© Robert Metcalf Four Candles! Robert Metcalf & Band
- Next date: 12/15/26
- All dates: 12/15/26 to 12/16/26
- Röntgenstraße, 19055 Schwerin
Songs for Advent and Winter for Children Ages 4 and Up
- Read more: "Creative - Christmas crafts"
Creative - Christmas crafts
- Date: 12/16/26
- Am Kurpark, 18586 Ostseebad Baabe
Christmas crafts for young and old
- Read more: "Wintermann - Chocolate Ice Cream and Snow flurries"
©© Markus Rohde Wintermann - Chocolate Ice Cream and Snow flurries
- Date: 12/17/26
- Röntgenstraße, 19055 Schwerin
Duo Show with Andi Steil from the Blindfischen — Rock Music for Kids
- Read more: "FULLY BOOKED! Experiment, Build, and Program with the Technothek"
©© Stadtbibliothek Stralsund FULLY BOOKED! Experiment, Build, and Program with the Technothek
- Date: 12/17/26
- Badenstraße, 18439 Stralsund
Build structures or even animals with Kapla blocks at the Stralsund City Library.
- Read more: "Sellin Christmas Market"
©© Pocha Sellin Christmas Market
- Next date: 12/18/26
- All dates: 12/19/25 to 12/20/26
- Warmbadstraße, 18586 Sellin
Winter time, Christmas time - time for magical moments at the Sellin Christmas market! The festive opening of the Christmas market will take place on Friday at 3 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, the market is open from 12 noon.
- Read more: "Lights tour for the opening of the winter market"
©© Helmut Strauß Lights tour for the opening of the winter market
- Date: 12/18/26
- Strandpromenade, 23946 Boltenhagen
A great parade of lights awaits you. Vehicles from the fire department, the building yard, the DLRG, Carolinchen and 2 horses from the Süß riding stables make up a small but fine procession of lights through the Baltic resort. At the end, Santa Claus and the Strandkinnings perform a small program in the spa park and traditionally there is a stollen cutting with the mayor and the spa director.
- Read more: "wintersonnenWERKE - Christmas market with arts and crafts and tradition"
©© Fred-Ingo Pahl wintersonnenWERKE - Christmas market with arts and crafts and tradition
- Next date: 12/19/26
- All dates: 12/19/26 to 12/20/26
- Alte Crivitzer Landstraße, 19063 Schwerin
On the 4th weekend of Advent, the Schwerin-Mueß Open-Air Museum opens its doors for 2 atmospheric market days with arts and crafts, music, treats and family offers.
- Read more: "30 Christmas Tales – Anniversary Evening of the Schlündelgründer"
30 Christmas Tales – Anniversary Evening of the Schlündelgründer
- Date: 12/19/26
- Am Bleicherberg, 18311 Ribnitz-Damgarten
30 Christmas fairy tales are a reason to celebrate: The Schlündelgründer invite you to a special anniversary evening featuring theater, music, memories, and interactive activities.
Painting and craft templates
And to increase the anticipation for the next Family vacation in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, young and old will find a selection of painting and craft templates here:
- Play ideas - coloring booklet(PDF download, 9 MB)
Playing, crafting, guessing and discovering – lots of fun wish you Maria and Viktor, the vacation ambassadors from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
- Good night stories (PDF download, 7 MB)
14 bedtime stories from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with Maria and Viktor
- UNESCO World Heritage in the Baltic Sea Region (PDF download, 3 MB)
Coloring motifs from the UNESCO World Heritage and Hanseatic City of Stralsund, the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Südost-Rügen and the Jasmund and Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Parks - „A badger on the move - adventures on the Darß“
Coloring pages from the Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park illustrated by Luisa Storm
(PDF download 7 MB)
