Name: Weiden Children's Civic Festival 2026
Start: 2026-07-19T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-19T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Max-Reger-Park

Children's Civic Festival Weiden

About Children's Civic Festival Weiden

The Weiden Children's Civic Festival has been a consistent hit in the event calendar of the independent city of Weiden in der Oberpfalz since 1994. Every year, Max-Reger-Park transforms into a huge play and meeting area for one day: Around 80 clubs, associations, and organizations present themselves with hands-on activities, games, and creative offerings for children and families. In addition, there is a stage and music program with various bands, food trucks, and a church service to kick things off. Organized by the City of Weiden in cooperation with the Stadtjugendring (City Youth Council), the festival is all about play, meeting, and community.

Dates 19 Jul — 19 Jul 2026

Venue Weiden i.d.OPf. (09363)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Children's Civic Festival Weiden — edition 2026

The 31st Weiden Children's Civic Festival will take place on Sunday, July 19, 2026, starting at 11 AM in Max-Reger-Park. Around 80 clubs, associations, and organizations will present themselves with hands-on activities, games, and creative offerings, accompanied by a stage and music program with various bands and food trucks.

On Sunday, July 19, 2026, the City of Weiden, together with the Stadtjugendring, invites you to the 31st Children's Civic Festival in Max-Reger-Park. From 11 AM, around 80 clubs, associations, and organizations will present themselves with hands-on activities, games, and creative offerings for children and families.

A stage and music program with various bands will provide entertainment, and food trucks and catering stands will complete the offerings. A drawing competition in the run-up invites children to participate. The shops in the city center will be open longer on this day.

Highlights Children's Civic Festival Weiden 2026

31st edition of the Weiden Children's Civic Festival
Around 80 clubs with hands-on activities
Stage program with bands and food trucks
Extended opening hours for city center shops

Programme Children's Civic Festival Weiden 2026

Program 2026

Opening church service
From 11 AM: Presentation by around 80 clubs with hands-on activities and games
Stage and music program with various bands
Food trucks and catering
Drawing competition in the run-up

Prices Children's Civic Festival Weiden 2026

Free admission. Hands-on activities are free, food and drinks available at the stands on site.

Practical information

Practical information — Children's Civic Festival Weiden

Getting There

Max-Reger-Park is centrally located in Weiden in der Oberpfalz. By train to Weiden main station and then on foot or by city bus; by car via the A93, parking available in the city center.

Admission

Children's and family festival with free admission; hands-on activities are free, food and drinks available at the stands on site.

Date

Annually on a summer day in July, all day from the morning.

A Consistent Hit Since 1994

The City of Weiden in der Oberpfalz has been hosting the Children's Civic Festival in Max-Reger-Park since 1994. Over the years, it has developed into one of the largest and most popular children's festivals in the region – a firm highlight in Weiden's event calendar in der Oberpfalz, Bavaria.

Around 80 Clubs and Organizations

Annually, around 80 clubs, associations, and organizations participate with hands-on activities, games, and creative offerings. This creates a diverse area in Max-Reger-Park where children can try things out, craft, play, and discover all day long.

Stage, Music, and Catering

The festival begins with a church service, after which the participating groups present themselves. A stage and music program with various bands provides entertainment, and food trucks and catering stands complete the offerings. The shops in the city center are open longer on this day.

Program Highlights

Opening church service
Around 80 clubs with hands-on activities and games
Stage and music program with bands
Food trucks and catering

The organizers are the City of Weiden together with the Stadtjugendring. The Children's Civic Festival stands for play, meeting, and community and is a must-attend event for families in and around Weiden.