Mexico City Things To Do & Events

Folkloric Ballet of Amalia García.

Held at the magnificent Fine Arts Palace, the Folkloric Ballet of Amalia García features spectacular presentations of folk music, dances and costumes from all the corners of Mexico. Shows: Wednesday at 8:30 and Sundays at 9:30 and 8:30.

Kidzania - Take your family to this exciting recreational center where children participate in fun activities typically performed by grown-ups, like baking bread and grocery shopping. Located in the Santa Fè Shopping Center, City of the Children was awarded the prized Thea Award, considered to be the Oscar of the amusement parks industry. Open Monday through Sunday from 10:00 to 3:00 and from 4: 00 to 9:00.

Festival del Centro Histórico.

Held in early spring, this free festival in Mexico City’s El Zocalo explodes with street theater, fun events, great food, concerts, big-name singers, dance performances and spectacular art exhibitions. Visit www.festival.org.mx