Kinderstadt Frankenthal
Annual children's city experience in September with its own currency, professions, and mini-city administration
About Kinderstadt Frankenthal
The Kinderstadt Frankenthal is eagerly anticipated in Frankenthal's annual calendar and has become a firm fixture in the city's summer holiday and early autumn programming since its introduction in the 2010s. The format is inspired by the Mini-München play city and similar mini-cities in Mannheim and Ludwigshafen.
Concept
In a designated play zone (hall or central square), children experience what they would encounter in a real city: they register at the mayor's office, receive an ID, choose a profession (bank, bakery, cleaning service, theatre, police, waste disposal, newspaper, hairdresser), earn the in-game currency, and can use their earnings to buy goods or services.
Educational Idea
The educational idea behind it is to playfully introduce children to concepts of work, economy, administration, and democratic participation. During the Kinderstadt, elections are held, taxes are levied, new professions can be founded, and strikes or demonstrations are possible.
Organization
The city of Frankenthal is the organizer, through its Culture and Sports department or Youth Services. A team of educational specialists and volunteers provides operational support. Registrations are made in advance through the city administration, and the participation fee is tiered based on income.
Kinderstadt Frankenthal — edition 2026
The exact date, venue, and registration details for Kinderstadt Frankenthal 2026 will be published by the city of Frankenthal in the spring or summer. The structure will follow the proven key points of previous years.
Registration typically opens several weeks before the event. Places are limited, so early registration is recommended.
Programme Kinderstadt Frankenthal 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the city of Frankenthal. The structure will follow the proven key points of previous years:
- Opening Day: Registration at the mayor's office, profession selection, introduction to the play zone.
- Following Days: Daily playtime from 10:00 AM to approx. 5:00 PM, with work blocks in chosen professions, breaks for shopping and spending earnings.
- Election Day: Election of a mayor by the child population.
- Lunch: In the in-game canteen using their own currency.
- Closing Day: Closing ceremony, payout of final wages, presentation of commemorative diplomas.
Highlights Kinderstadt Frankenthal 2026
- Large-scale educational event for primary school-aged children.
- Own currency, own professions, own mini-city administration.
- Elections and democratic participation within the play zone.
Prices Kinderstadt Frankenthal 2026
Practical information — Kinderstadt Frankenthal
Date: September 2026 (exact date to be announced by the city of Frankenthal).
Location: To be announced by the city of Frankenthal (usually a central square or large hall).
Target Audience: Children of primary and early secondary school age.
Registration: Required via the Frankenthal city administration.
Participation Fee: Tiered based on income.
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