The Károly Goldmark Cultural Center (Goldmark Károly Művelődési Központ) in Keszthely is rolling out a bright, buzzing calendar that keeps families entertained from the last days of 2025 straight through summer 2026. Expect hands-on fun, music, movement, and a weekly rhythm for the tiniest culture lovers, all under one welcoming roof.
New Year Warm-Up: Craft, Dance, Celebrate
On Monday, December 29, 2025, 3:00–5:00 p.m., the Folk Tale Point (Népmesepont) at the Károly Goldmark Cultural Center invites kids and parents to a cheerful, creativity-packed New Year’s Eve Playhouse (Szilveszteri Játszóház). The rallying cry: Let fortune find you. Families can make lucky charms—yes, including the classic New Year pig—plus other good-luck decorations to launch the year with abundance and smiles. When the crafting wraps, the party keeps moving with a Csángó Dance House (Csángó Táncház). Two bands, Re-Folk and ÉgenFöld, lead a dance house and a bring-your-own-basket ball, promising live folk rhythms and a warm community whirl. Come craft, then dance your way into the new year.
Weekly “Kerekítő Mondókázó” for Little Ones
From January through July 2026, Wednesdays belong to toddlers. “Kerekítő Mondókázó,” tailored for ages 0–3, takes place every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the GKMKK Grand Hall. Led by Attila Zólyomi (Zólyomi Attila), the sessions blend Kerekítő Manó puppet scenes, playful instrument time, songs, and traditional nursery rhymes—an inviting mix of rhythm and language that charms babies and steadies their first steps into sound and story.
Every Wednesday, Same Joyful Beat
Mark these Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.: January 7, 14, 21, 28; February 4, 11, 18, 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 3, 10, 17, 24; and July 1, 2026. Each week repeats the winning formula—puppetry, instruments, singing, and folk rhymes—so newcomers can jump in anytime and regulars can settle into a routine. The vibe is gentle, social, and delightfully interactive, with room for wriggles, giggles, and parent-baby bonding.
Why It Works for Families
The lineup offers something for every age. The year-end craft-and-dance double bill blends tradition with hands-on making, ending in a joyous swirl of live folk music. Through the winter, spring, and early summer, “Kerekítő Mondókázó” creates a midweek anchor point for families with babies and toddlers—nurturing rhythm, language, and coordination while keeping things playful. The format’s consistency is a gift for sleep schedules and stroller logistics, and the Grand Hall’s regular slot makes planning easy.
Come for the Culture, Stay for the Community
Whether you’re there for lucky pigs and a Csángó spin or for the weekly puppet-and-rhyme cuddle fest, the Károly Goldmark Cultural Center keeps the doors open and the programs warm-hearted. The organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs, so keep an eye out for updates. But the spirit is set: a whole season of lively, welcoming events in Keszthely, tuned to family life and powered by music, folklore, and the spark of making things together.
