Magic, Star Wars, and free plans to enjoy the weekend with kids in Malaga

Isabel Méndez

Málaga

La Térmica is organizing a new edition of Ancá La Térmica this Saturday, a free event designed for family enjoyment with live music, traditional games, workshops, performances, and a gastro area. The event will run from 5 PM to 11 PM. Admission is free, but due to capacity limits, tickets must be reserved, which can be obtained through the website and also in physical form while supplies last at the La Térmica facilities.

1. Saturday and Sunday

   Festival Jajejijojú

The Jajejijojú Children's Humor and Magic Festival celebrates 25 years of bringing smiles and joy to children undergoing oncological treatment and other illnesses. This year, the festival will take place on both Saturday and Sunday, featuring three stages: the Palacio de la Paz in Fuengirola (Saturday, 6:30 PM), the Echegaray Theater, hosting magician Luis Olmedo, world champion of Micromagic, on Saturday, and a grand gala at the Teatro Cervantes on Sunday at noon. Proceeds will go towards funding pediatric oncological programs of the Children's Oncology Volunteer Association (AVOI). More details

1. Until Saturday

   Star Wars Immersive Store

Star Wars and El Corte Inglés have teamed up to launch the first immersive store of this film saga in Málaga, which can be visited at El Corte Inglés on Avenida de Andalucía until June 6. The space, over 250 square meters, is decorated in the style of the planet Tatooine featuring prominently in the three seasons of the series Star Wars: The Mandalorian, available exclusively on Disney+. Additionally, there will be official figures of various characters and even a large-scale sculpture of the Hutt twins. More details

1. Saturday

   Playmobil Flea Market

This Saturday, the Málaga Factory will host the monthly edition of the Playmobil Flea Market, a meeting point for Playmobil fans. It will be open from 10 AM to 9 PM. More details and more markets this weekend.

1. Sunday

   'My Charming Basement', at La Cochera

'My Charming Basement' is a show that combines theater and live music to highlight the figure of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, considered the mother of rock and roll, and to reflect on the invisibility of women in music history. The play is specifically written for this project by renowned author Mercedes León, and is produced by Producciones La Cochera S.L. Suitable for all audiences, the show will take place on Sunday at noon at La Cochera. Tickets cost 9 euros.

1. Until June 14

   Free Exhibition 'Legends of Sport'

A Ferrari Formula 1 car, Olympic torches, and various items from Leo Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, or Magic Johnson will be displayed together in Málaga. And it's free. The cultural center La Malagueta hosts the 'Legends of Sport' exhibition until June 14, showcasing 200 items related to the greatest sports milestones in history. It can be visited for free from Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 2 PM and from 4 PM to 6 PM. On Saturdays and Sundays, the hours are from 11 AM to 2 PM and from 3 PM to 6 PM. The exhibition also features, for example, the South Africa jersey, boots, and the ball from Andrés Iniesta or the commemorative shirt of the 40th anniversary of Spain's 12-1 victory against Malta in 1983, among others. More details

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• Star Wars
• Málaga
• Teatro Echegaray
• Fuengirola
• El Corte Ingles
• La Térmica