Name: Heilbronn Children's Festival 2026
Start: 2026-07-11T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-11T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Wertwiesenpark, Heilbronn

Kinderfest Heilbronn

About Kinderfest Heilbronn

On Saturday, July 11, 2026, Wertwiesenpark in Heilbronn will transform into the region's largest family paradise: at the Heilbronn Children's Festival, over 70 clubs, organizations, and initiatives will present around 65 hands-on and play stations for children and families — from crafting activities and sports offerings to climbing and flight simulators, children's theatre, and stage shows. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the stations will be spread across the expansive park area, and admission is free. The festival is organized by Heilbronn Marketing GmbH with the support of numerous sponsors — an important component of Heilbronn's profile as a UNICEF-recognized 'child-friendly city'.

Dates 11 Jul — 11 Jul 2026

Venue Heilbronn (08121)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Kinderfest Heilbronn — edition 2026

The Heilbronn Children's Festival 2026 takes place on Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Wertwiesenpark. Over 70 clubs offer around 65 hands-on stations with sports, crafts, climbing, flight simulator, theatre, dance, music, and a children's stage — all free of charge. Organized by Heilbronn Marketing GmbH as part of its profile as a UNICEF child-friendly city.

July 11, 2026 — Wertwiesenpark Becomes a Family Paradise

The 2026 edition continues the proven concept: around 65 hands-on stations spread across the park, run by over 70 clubs and organizations, plus a packed stage program with dance, acrobatics, music, and theatre. Free admission, all activities free of charge. Families from Heilbronn and the entire Heilbronn-Franconia region can expect a day full of play and activity from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — from climbing the DAV climbing tower and the Aero-Club's flight simulator to the children's stage with the music school and dance groups.

Highlights Kinderfest Heilbronn 2026

65 hands-on stations across 13 hectares of Wertwiesenpark
Over 70 clubs and organizations involved
Climbing at the DAV climbing tower, flight simulator, HOFFEEXPRESS
Stage program with dance, acrobatics, music, theatre
Mascot appearances for children
UNICEF City Heilbronn as supporter
Free admission, all activities free of charge
10 a.m. – 5 p.m., ideal for children aged 3–12

Programme Kinderfest Heilbronn 2026

Saturday, July 11, 2026 — Wertwiesenpark

10:00 a.m. — Festival opening in Wertwiesenpark
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. — 65 hands-on stations of all participating clubs open
All day — Stage program with dance groups, acrobats, gymnastics clubs, Heilbronn Music School, children's choirs, children's theatre
5:00 p.m. — Festival end

Typical Offerings (Selection)

Sports — Climbing (DAV climbing tower), Football (TSG Hoffenheim HOFFEEXPRESS), Table Tennis, Hockey, Athletics, Target Throwing
Creative — Crafting, Painting, Pottery, Clay Work, Children's Jewelry
Technology and Research — Flight Simulator (Aero-Club), STEM Experiments, Robotics
Animal World — Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Dog Demonstrations
Safety — Fire Department, DRK, Johanniter, Police
Theatre and Culture — Children's Theatre, Heilbronn Music School, Dance Groups, Acrobatics
Special Attractions — Mascot Appearances, Bouncy Castles, Wheel of Fortune

Organizers and Supporters

Heilbronn Marketing GmbH — Main Organizer
Over 70 Heilbronn Clubs, Sports Clubs, Aid Organizations, Cultural Institutions
Sponsors: Silver Package from €3,000, Gold Package from €4,000

Prices Kinderfest Heilbronn 2026

Free admission. All activities and stations are free of charge. Food and drinks at the stands are subject to a charge.

Practical information

Practical information — Kinderfest Heilbronn

Getting There

By train: Heilbronn Main Station, then a ~10 min walk across the Götzenturmbrücke or Bus 16/61 to Wertwiesenpark. By car: A6 exit Heilbronn/Untereisesheim, then follow signs for Innenstadt (city center) — parking spaces around the park, quickly full on event days. Arriving by public transport is recommended; the bwegt combo ticket covers the region.

Admission

Free admission. All activities are free.

Opening Hours 2026

Saturday, July 11, 2026: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Tip

Come early — popular stations (climbing tower, flight simulator, bouncy castles) often have waiting times around midday. Bring sun protection, a water bottle, and a change of clothes (there are water play stations). The program is ideal for children between 3 and 12 years old.

Family Paradise in Wertwiesenpark

The Heilbronn Children's Festival is one of the largest family festivals in Northern Württemberg. It is organized annually by Heilbronn Marketing GmbH in the expansive Wertwiesenpark — a park-like green space on the Neckar river in the heart of Heilbronn, offering plenty of space for a decentralized festival concept. The 2026 edition will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission.

65 Hands-on Stations, Over 70 Clubs

What makes the Heilbronn Children's Festival special: It is not a consumer festival, but a participation festival. Over 70 Heilbronn clubs, sports clubs, aid organizations, cultural institutions, and social initiatives are spread across around 65 stations in the park — and each station offers something to try, play, craft, or do. An excerpt from the typical offerings:

Sports Stations — Target throwing, can tossing, climbing (at the climbing tower of the German Alpine Club), football with the TSG Hoffenheim HOFFEEXPRESS, hockey, table tennis, athletics
Creative Stations — Crafting, painting, pottery, children's jewelry, clay work
Technology and Research — Flight simulator (Aero-Club), STEM experiments, robotics stations
Animal World — Pony rides, petting zoo, dog demonstrations
Safety and Help — Fire truck tours, exercises with DRK and Johanniter (emergency services)
Theatre and Culture — Children's theatre, Heilbronn Music School, dance groups, acrobatics, gymnastics
Special Attractions — Mascot appearances (most recently with the Federal Garden Show dwarf 'Karl'), bouncy castles, wheel of fortune

All activities are free of charge — the clubs are financed by sponsors and Heilbronn Marketing GmbH.

Stage Program

On the central stage, Heilbronn dance groups, acrobats, gymnastics clubs, music schools, children's choirs, and bands present a varied program throughout the day. The stage is typically hosted by a celebrity presenter or a mascot.

UNICEF City and Child-Friendly Heilbronn

The Children's Festival is more than just a family day — it is part of the commitment of the city of Heilbronn as a UNICEF-recognized child-friendly city. Heilbronn Marketing GmbH sees the festival as a platform to:

Showcase Heilbronn as a child- and family-friendly location
Promote social integration (all activities free and accessible)
Provide a stage for clubs and initiatives
Raise awareness of sports and participation opportunities in the region
Bring families from the entire Heilbronn-Franconia region together

Wertwiesenpark — The Festival Grounds

The Wertwiesenpark is located on the southern bank of the Neckar in Heilbronn-Mitte and offers around 13 hectares of meadows, trees, and play areas. With its large playground and connection to the Neckar cycle path, it is already a popular family meeting point under normal conditions — on Children's Festival day, it becomes the festival center with thousands of visitors. Its central location and good public transport connections make it ideal for families from Heilbronn, Neckarsulm, Sinsheim, Schwäbisch Hall, and the entire Heilbronn-Franconia region.