The Goldmark Károly Cultural Center in Keszthely has your family plans sorted all year, rolling out hands-on workshops, music, rhythm, and folk traditions that welcome babies, toddlers, and bigger kids alike. It starts with a cozy winter craft afternoon and rolls straight into a months-long rhythm-and-rhyme series for little ones—plus a community dance party to cap the first day.
Kickoff: Winter crafts and a kids’ folk dance
On Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., the Icebreaker Creative Playhouse opens in the center’s Folk Tale Point (NépmesePont). Step in from the snow, warm up, and make winter animals together using different techniques. The session is led by Adél Tóth, who keeps things playful and doable for all ages. And don’t head home when the glue dries: at 5:00 p.m., anyone who loves songs and steps can jump into a children’s dance house with the Re-Folk Band, bringing live folk energy and easy-to-learn moves for a feel-good finish to the day.
Weekly “Kerekítő Mondókázó” for ages 0–3
From January through early July, Wednesdays mean Kerekítő Mondókázó, a beloved series for babies and toddlers up to age three. Expect puppet scenes featuring the Kerekítő character, instrument play, songs, and classic Hungarian nursery rhymes. Early childhood specialist Attila Zólyomi leads each session with a gentle, rhythmic structure that helps little ones connect through sound, motion, and simple stories.
Where and when to go
All Kerekítő sessions take place in the GKMKK Great Hall on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. Dates are:
– January 21 and 28, 2026
– February 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2026
– March 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2026
– April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026
– May 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2026
– June 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2026
– July 1, 2026
What to expect with little ones
Kerekítő is built around repetition and rhythm: short puppet vignettes to catch a baby’s eye, simple instruments for tiny hands, and traditional rhymes that parents can take home. Sessions are short, snug, and welcoming to wobbly walkers and stroller naps alike. Come as you are; you’ll leave humming.
Make it a family habit
Think of the season as a rhythm: start with the Icebreaker crafts on January 17, flow into the dance house with Re-Folk at 5:00 p.m., then settle into your weekly Wednesday rhythm at 9:30 a.m. in the Great Hall. Regular slots help families plan, whether you’re juggling nap schedules or just want a guaranteed midweek smile.
Heads-up
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs. Keep an eye on updates from the Goldmark Károly Cultural Center so you don’t miss a switch—or a surprise.
