Mexico City has many activities to entertain the little ones, but they are not always accessible. That’s why here’s a list of free places in CDMX that are perfect to go with kids. The fun won’t make you spend your savings! Take note.
1. Ah Mar
During the summer vacations 2024 the little ones will be the most spoiled. The seafood restaurant Ah Mar will have a free menu for children from 5 to 10 years old. They will be able to eat nuggets, steak or fish with potatoes and a dessert. Note that this promotion applies child per adult and will be available from July 16 to August 15.
📍Canal de Miramontes 2799, Coapa, Alianza Popular Revolucionaria, Coyoacán.
🕛This promotion applies Monday to Thursday from 1:00 pm.
2. Disney Experience
In the Toreo Parque Central mall, an experience with sets to take pictures of yourself was installed. The theme is the content available on the Disney+ platform such as Frozen, Toy Story or Star Wars. Take into account that the tour lasts 15 minutes.
📅July 12 to August 4, 2024
🕛Thursday to Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
📍Periférico Boulevard Manuel Ávila Camacho 5, Lomas de Sotelo, Naucalpan de Juárez, State of Mexico.
Chapultepec Zoo
This is one of the emblematic free places to go with children in CDMX. At the Chapultepec Zoo the kids will be able to see mammals, snakes, butterflies and even penguins. Take into account that during the weekends it is usually crowded.
🕛Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
📍First section of Chapultepec Forest
4. Stellar Museum
Do you know a little one with an 80’s soul? Take them to this Star Wars inspired museum! Here they exhibit collectible toys, light sabers, busts, ships and more, there are around 6 thousand pieces! They also organize events for fans such as conferences and gatherings.
📍 Santa Margarita 519, Insurgentes San Borja, Benito Juárez
Wednesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00, Sunday from 12:00 to 17:00.
5. Mini Sunday
The Jumex Museum not only stands out for promoting contemporary art, but also for inviting the kids to visit its spaces and exhibitions.
It has a program called “Mini Sunday” where children join artistic activities that are related to a particular theme or one of the exhibitions in turn. You can find out what will be done this Sunday through its website.
📍Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 303, Granada, Miguel Hidalgo
6. National Biodiversity Pavilion
Among the free places to go with children in CDMX, this interactive museum of the UNAM could not be missed. Here the little ones will see a collection of wood, as well as learn about vertebrate animals; let them be surprised by the fungi exhibition and let their imagination fly in the digital library.
📍Circuito Cultural s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán.
🕛Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00. Last access is at 16:00
7. Utopia Ship Digital Aquarium
In the Utopia Boat, in Iztapalapa, there is a digital aquarium where kids will learn about marine species, climate change and much more. All through a navigation simulator and other unmissable attractions. The park also has a library, an open-air forum and even a screening room where they will have a great time.
📍Parque Lineal on Periférico Oriente at the corner of Luis Mendez Av., Eje 6 Sur, Iztapalapa.
🕛Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00
8. La Ballenita
A dip is always a good idea for the little ones. If you are looking for a free place to go with children in CDMX, don’t hesitate to visit the Centro Recreativo Acuático “La Ballenita” where families can cool off in the fountains, water mirrors, and even play in the sandbox or the children’s play area.
📍Insurgentes Norte, San Simón Tolnahuac, Cuauhtémoc
🕛Monday to Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
9. Star Wars Park
This park with Star Wars figures could not be left out of the list of free places to go with kids in CDMX. It is located in the Venustiano Carranza district and has representations of characters such as Yoda, Darth Vader, R2D2 and Chewbacca. This space also has games and attractions where the kids will get all their energy.
📍Eje 3 Oriente, Heroe de Nacozari & Penitenciaria, Venustiano Carranza
10. Yancuic Museum
This precinct is one of the most recent cultural openings in Iztapalapa. The Yancuic Museum is an immersive museum where kids will learn about climate change and ecosystems. All through interactive installations, immersion, workshops and more.
📍Ermita Iztapalapa 2325, Los Angeles, Iztapalapa.
🕛Wednesday to Sunday 10:00 to 17:00
11. Bosque de Aragón
This forest is a perfect option to have fun outdoors. Bosque de Aragón has attractions such as a zoo and a children’s area. But, the best thing is that there is a monthly program that includes tours, workshops, talks and even children’s stories. Please note that the program is announced through social networks.
📍José Loreto Fabela, San Juan de Aragón, Gustavo A. Madero
12. Museums in CDMX
The Museo de Arte Popular, Museo Nacional de Antropología and Museo Franz Mayer are some of the museums where kids get in for free. Check out the list of museums that are perfect to go with kids here.
13. Park with Mario Bros figures
The Emilio Carranza Civic Plaza, in the Venustiano Carranza district, has become one of the most fun spots for children. Among its attractions are the Mario Bros figures, with which they can take pictures.
It is a small space but with activities for boys and girls, from a little train to a zip line and children’s games, and most of the attractions are only available on weekends.
📍Emilio Carranza, Moctezuma 1st section, Venustiano Carranza
14. Iztapasauria
To the side, Jurassic Park! This theme park is home to a variety of life-size dinosaurs with movement and sound. During your tour you will see and learn more about these huge animals.
Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Occasionally they organize activities and workshops related to the theme of the place. They publish the billboard on their Facebook page.
📍71st Street, Santa Cruz Meyehualco, Iztapalapa
15. Fourth section of the Chapultepec Forest
The fourth section of Bosque de Chapultepec is a good option to entertain the kids on weekends. On Saturdays and Sundays they have workshops for different ages at the Ermita Vasco de Quiroga. They also offer literary presentations, exhibitions and even concerts.
Each week’s activities are announced on Facebook.
📍Bandera, Industrias Militares de Sedena, Álvaro Obregón (access by Pasaje Bellavista)
16. Los Pinos
If you are looking for activities for young and old, then you must visit the Los Pinos Cultural Complex. Every weekend has a lot to offer, including exhibitions, workshops, music and art. Occasionally there are also movie screenings and gastronomic experiences.
📍Molino del Rey 252, first section of Bosque de Chapultepec.
17. Axolote Museum
It is a new space in the CDMX dedicated to salamanders and amphibians. The idea is to promote the care of these animals, as well as the ecosystem where they live. Children and adults will learn more about this little animal and will even be able to see it in person. You can visit it from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 15:30 hours.
📍Chapultepec Zoo (first section of the forest)
18. Memorabilia Café
In this list of free places in CDMX to go with children, Memorabilia Café could not be missing. It is a good place to show the kids what our childhood was like, the toys we used to play with and even the most popular candies of the time.
Oh, what a time! The location is secret, the only thing we can tell you is that it is near the Santa Fe Hospital. You can schedule a visit through Facebook or Instagram.
This material was made by Karla Almaráz and Yulissa Arcos.