Things to do in Jerez with children
Activities children enjoy and adults can enjoy too, plus family events from the calendar.
As a family · Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz · Updated on 10/14/2026

Plans with children in Jerez
Arranged from morning to afternoon.
- Paid
Zoobotánico
A zoo with botanical gardens and plenty of shade for a relaxed morning. Closed on Mondays except public holidays and school holidays.
- Paid
The dancing horses
The Royal School's horse show, with music and period costumes. It takes place around midday on selected days, so book ahead.
- Paid
Camera obscura of the Alcázar
From the top of the tower, a mirror projects a moving image of the city onto a table. Afterwards, explore the gardens.
- Paid
Palacio del Tiempo
Antique clocks chime on the hour. Time your visit to hear them strike.
- Paid
The mouse cellar
Some bodegas have a tiny glass of wine and a miniature ladder set out for the mice. Spotting them is a fun part of the visit.
- Free
Parque González Hontoria
Space to stroll, relax in the shade and play on the Feria grounds.
- Free
Torrox Lagoon
An easy, level path around a bird-filled lagoon within the city, suitable for pushchairs and small bikes.
- Train
Beach to a train
Valdelagrana in El Puerto de Santa María is the nearest beach: sand, a promenade and back in time for dinner.
Family events
Theatre, workshops and parties for children on the city's agenda.
- 14Oct
Flamenco workshops for children
Flamenco clubs in Jerez
FreeFlamenco - 14Oct
Birds of the Marshes
Zoobotánico de Jerez
FreeExhibition - 14Oct
El Gran Circo de las K-Pop
19:00 · Fairgrounds, Parque González Hontoria
PaidFamily - 15Oct
How the Andalusian Horses Dance
12:00 · Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art (Av. Duque de Abrantes)
Adults 27 - €52; children (4-13) 18 - 23 €Family - 16Oct
WorldSBK Pirelli Spanish Round
Circuito de Jerez - Ángel Nieto
PaidSport - 17Oct
Innova 2026
11:00 · Alcázar of Jerez
Price: consultActivity - 17Oct
La Velá del Sur
Piscinas Municipales Manuel Mestre
FreeFestival - 18Oct
What is my name (Da.Te Danza)
18:00 Villamarta Theater
15 €Theatre - 23Oct
Local Economy Fair
Claustros de Santo Domingo
Price: consultActivity - 24Oct
Storytelling with Carloco
11:30 · Central Municipal Library (Plaza del Banco, Plaza General Primo de Rivera)
FreeFamily - 25Oct
WC - David Cebrián
18:00 Villamarta Theater
15 €Family - 30Oct
II Autism Solidarity Gala Cádiz
19:30 · Watchtower Museums
Price: consultActivity - 31Oct
ESBK Spanish Superbike Championship
Circuito de Jerez - Ángel Nieto
Price: consultSport - 1Nov
Charity Run and Walk for Stroke Awareness
10:00 · Jerez de la Frontera
Price: consultSport - 6Nov
The Sound of Music (musical)
20:00 Villamarta Theater
45 - 55 €Theatre - 7Nov
Jerez Iberian Racing Festival
Circuito de Jerez - Ángel Nieto
PaidSport - 7Nov
Rabanito Festival 2026
Alameda Vieja
FreeMusic - 14Nov
Zambomba de la Redención
13:00 · Plaza del Cubo (Santiago neighborhood)
FreeFestival - 15Nov
46th Ciudad de Jerez Community Road Race
Estadio Municipal de Chapín
Price: consultSport - 22Nov
Zambomba – Hermandad de la Expiración
15:00 · Plaza del Cristo and Alameda del Banco
FreeFestival - 22Nov
Zambombas de Jerez 2026
Neighborhoods, clubs, tabancos and squares of Jerez
FreeFestival - 26Nov
The Nutcracker – Ballet de Kiev
16:30 Villamarta Theater
34 - 39 €Theatre - 28Nov
Zambomba Solidaria – Aspanido / Down Jerez
13:30 · Bodegas Pajarete
FreeFestival - 29Nov
Zambomba at the Capilla de San Juan de Letrán
15:00 · Chapel of Saint John Lateran
FreeFestival - +
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Play centres and indoor soft play
Ideas for rainy afternoons, birthday parties or energetic play. Check websites for current opening times and prices. Ordered by Google Maps rating, highest first, checked on 14 October 2026. Ratings can change.
- Playroom
Anita's Tribe
5,0 Google · 13 reviewsPlay centre on Calle Porvenir with an indoor ball pool, drop-in play, birthday parties and workshops on several days a week. Closed on Sundays.
- Playroom
New Jacaranda Playroom
5,0 Google · 4 reviewsInside Club de Pádel Nuevo Jacaranda on Avenida del Altillo: open play, workshops, birthday parties and holiday camps. Check opening times before visiting.
- Ball park
Ilusiona Jerez
4,9 Google · 6,851 reviewsAt Área Sur shopping centre: over 600 m² of indoor soft play for children aged four to twelve, plus bowling and laser tag.
- Ball park
Astro Kids
4,7 Google · 493 reviewsTrampolines, slides and a ball pool in the Santa Cruz business park. Choose a half-hour, hourly or all-day session.
- Ball park
Royal Kids Jerez
4,6 Google · 622 reviewsIndoor soft-play centre at Luz Shopping, with separate areas for under-fours and children aged four to twelve. There is a café and birthday parties are available. Open daily, including public holidays. Socks are required.
Nurseries and early-years centres (ages 0–3)
Since the 2026/27 academic year, the Junta de Andalucía has made nursery school free for 1 and 2-year-old children in its schools and in centers participating in its aid program. The dining room and the morning classroom are paid separately. Places are requested in spring, in the center itself. Before enrolling, ask if the center is a member of the aid program: whether it is free depends on that. Ordered from highest to lowest by their score on Google Maps, consulted on 10/14/2026; the note changes over time.
- Private
The Urchin
5,0 Google · 10 reviewsTwo childcare centres, on Avenida del Pinar and Calle Martín Ferrador, for children from birth to age three, with meals provided.
- Private
Sun and Moon
4,7 Google · 13 reviewsIn Montealto (Avenida María Auxiliadora), with places from four months of age, early-morning and afternoon care, and on-site meals. Closed in August.
- Public
Rocinante Kindergarten School
4,7 Google · 3 reviewsRun by the Andalusian regional government in San Telmo (Calle Amistad). For children from birth to age three, with early-morning care and meals cooked on site.
- Children's center
Candy Moon
4,4 Google · 16 reviewsOn Avenida de Italia, with a dedicated room for babies aged up to twelve months.
- Private
The Turtle
3,8 Google · 19 reviewsOn Paseo de las Delicias, participating in the regional childcare support scheme. For children aged four months to three years.
- Municipal
El Paje Nursery School
Municipal nursery in La Barca de la Florida, participating in the regional government's childcare support scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to do in Jerez with children?
Try Zoobotánico, the Royal School's horse show, the Alcázar's camera obscura and Palacio del Tiempo. Free options include Parque González Hontoria and Laguna de Torrox. The nearest beaches are a train trip away.
Is the Zoobotánico open every day?
Closed on Mondays except public holidays and school holidays. Check the official website for current opening times.
Where are the play centres and indoor soft-play venues in Jerez?
Royal Kids (Luz Shopping), Ilusiona (Área Sur), La Tribu de Anita (Calle Porvenir), Astro Kids (Santa Cruz business park) and Ludoteca Nueva Jacaranda (Avenida del Altillo). Check their websites for opening times.
Is daycare free in Jerez?
From the 2026/27 school year, early-years education for one- and two-year-olds is free at centres run by the Andalusian government and those participating in its scheme. Meals and early-morning care are charged separately.
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