Festival of lights
With colorful lanterns, an unforgettable evening awaits young and old. Delicious snacks and warm drinks are provided. Just bring your own lanterns to make the atmosphere even more colorful. A great experience for the whole family.
Pushing pyramids in Affalter
The elementary school, after-school care center, support association and fire department invite you to Affalter to push the pyramids in a relaxed atmosphere. There is also a colorful program with live music, puppet theater, handicrafts, cake bazaar and snacks.
Dorfplatz Affalter08294 Lößnitz
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30.11.25 14:00 - 18:00 clock
Zwönitzer Lichtmeß - The original
In Zwönitz, it is a tradition to celebrate the Christmas season until Candlemas on February 2. The streets and alleyways shine in festive splendor until then. But like every tradition, this magical display of lights comes to an end.
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Innenstadt Zwönitz08297 Zwönitz
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02.02.26 11:00 - 20:00 clock
je nach Veranstaltung
Die Karten werden nicht versendet, sonder im Theater hinterlegt.
About the fisherman and his wife
This fairy tale tells how the fisherman Hein and his wife Ilsebill become richer and more powerful people in their old house, because nothing is enough for the woman, and how they end up back in their old house.
Die Karten werden nicht versendet, sondern im Theater hinterlegt.
Hansel and Gretel
... get lost in the forest and discover a house made of gingerbread. The witch lives there. She is tricked. And with a treasure and lots of stories, the children find their way home. The fairy tale was rewritten by ensemble member Emely Jakob.
mit dem VIVID Figurentheater Frieda Friedemann
Puppet theater: Frog King
Gardener Minna whisks you away to her favorite fairy tale "Frog King". With hand-carved dolls, wheelbarrows and everyday objects, the well-known story is staged in an imaginative and humorous way - an experience for fairy tale fans of all ages.
präsentiert von de Hammerbühne Annaberg
The 3 little pigs
Three little pigs build houses for themselves: one made of straw, one of wood and one of bricks. Then the wolf comes. He blows away the straw house, sweeps down the wooden house - but the brick house holds out. The wolf tries everything, but he doesn't stand a chance.
mit dem Theater Papperlapapp Meike Kreis
Puppet theater: Sleeping Beauty
The fairy tale of the sleeping princess comes to life: told, sung, played - with hands-on activities for children. Kitchen mouse Millie Mäusezahn wittily guides you through the story full of fairies, secrets and fate. Fun for the whole family!
The emperor's new clothes
Der Kaiser will neue Kleider. Denn ihm ist nichts wichtiger als seine Erscheinung. Doch sein Hofschneider hat keine Ideen mehr. Zwei Betrüger sehen darin ihre Chance. Da kann nichts Gutes herauskommen. Doch zwei Kinder einer Bauernfamilie greifen ein!
Puppentheater von der Theatermanufaktur Dresden frei nach dem französischen Märchen „La Belle et la Bête“
Beauty and the Beast
A merchant breaks a flower for Bella in the enchanted rose castle and is confronted by the Beast. To save her father, Bella moves into the castle. There begins a magical story about friendship, courage and looking behind the facade.
mit dem Figurentheater Marie Bretschneider
Puppet theater: Peter's journey to the moon
"Peterchens Mondfahrt" retold: Astrophysicist Mrs. Peterchen meets an adventurous cockchafer. Together they travel through a colorful universe - an imaginative expedition between science, art and childlike curiosity.
Ein Märchen für die ganze Familie präsentiert von der SpielArt Zwota
The clever farmer's daughter
The play tells the story of a girl who impresses the king with her wit and courage. With clever answers, she masters tricky tasks and shows that mind and heart can be stronger than power and magic - a fairy tale full of humor.
mit dem Theater am Globus
Puppet theater: The race between the hare and the hedgehog
The rabbit Rabbit Ear challenges the hedgehog Spade to a race - but this time the fairy tale ends differently. Rivals become friends, hedgehog and hare sing together. The Theater im Globus presents Grimm's play with wit, speed and attention to detail for young and old.
Christmas concert district music school
Die Musikschule lädt erstmals unter der Woche zum Weihnachtskonzert ein! Ein stimmungsvolles Programm mit klassischen Weihnachtsliedern, modernen Arrangements und instrumentalen Highlights lässt das Jahr musikalisch ausklingen. Familien und Freunde willkommen!
Bürgergarten Stollberg09366 Stollberg/Erzgeb.
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11.12.2517:00 clock
Der Eintritt ist frei, die Musikschule freut sich jedoch über eine freiwillige Spende, die direkt der Förderung des musikalischen Nachwuchses zugutekommt.
Kathrin Zimtstern
The plum potato brings Christmas figures to life. But Angel Kathrin is missing! Forgotten on a research trip in Africa, she wants to return to the Erzgebirge. Smoking man and nutcracker rush to the rescue. A journey through Europe's Christmas traditions begins.
Parent-child get-together
Der wöchentliche Treff findet für Mütter und Väter mit ihren Babys bzw. Kleinkindern im Alter von ca. 8 Monaten bis drei Jahre im Bürgerbegegnungszentrum „das dürer“ (Sitz des Vereins) statt.
Bürgerbegegnungszentrum das dürer09366 Stollberg/Erzgeb.
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06.11.25 09:30 - 11:30 clock
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St. Martin's Day
All children and their families are invited to the St. Martin's procession today. It starts at 5.30 p.m. with a short prayer, followed by the lantern procession.
St. Niklaskirche Ehrenfriedersdorf09427 Ehrenfriedersdorf
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11.11.2517:30 clock
Reading aloud day
Nationwide Read Aloud Day in the city library: a picture book cinema starts at 3.00 pm. Children and families are invited to bake cookies and do handicrafts in the multi-purpose room for a cozy afternoon full of stories, creativity and a pre-Christmas atmosphere
Stadtbibliothek Lugau09385 Lugau/Erzgeb.
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21.11.2515:00 clock
Hutzennachmittag
Weihnachtsstimmung herrscht im ganzen Haus und für die gesamte Familie gibt es viele Angebote wie Plätzchen backen, Geschenkestübchen, Wichtelwerkstatt und vielem mehr.
Kultur- und Freizeitzentrum Lugau09385 Lugau/Erzgeb.
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30.11.25 14:00 - 19:00 clock
Reading time - "Watch out and prick up your ears" 📚
Frederick, die kleine Maus, sammelt Sonnenstrahlen, Farben und Wörter für den Winter statt Vorräte. Gemeinsam mit seinen Freunden zeigt sie, wie wertvoll Träume, Fantasie und Hoffnung sind – eine herzerwärmende Geschichte über Mut und Zusammenhalt.
Stadtbibliothek Stollberg09366 Stollberg/Erzgeb.
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04.11.2516:00 clock
On quiet soles... Stories to listen to
Reading mentors read the latest children's books, classics, bestsellers from their own childhood or even texts they have written themselves.
Stadtteilbibliothek Einsiedel09123 Chemnitz
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04.11.2516:00 clock
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Reading day in the community hall
The Lößnitz/Affalter parish invites you to stories full of imagination and joy on the nationwide Read Aloud Day. Under the motto "Reading aloud speaks one language", children and families experience shared reading moments that connect and invite them to dream.
Gemeindesaal Lößnitz08294 Lößnitz
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20.11.25 15:30 - 17:00 clock
Children's literature days
In the reading "How do the pictures get into the books?", illustrator Stephan Buße reveals how texts and drawings come together. A creative journey through the world of children's books - with exciting insights, humor & great attention to detail.
Stadtbibliothek Lößnitz08294 Lößnitz
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21.11.25 16:00 - 17:00 clock
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Special geological tour
There are special insights into the depths of the Sauberges, its mineral diversity and history of formation. After a detailed introduction to the geology of the deposit, many geological outcrops are shown underground. (for all those who are good walkers)
Guided tour for children: through the exhibition mine
During the guided tour through the demonstration mine, we experience the world of miners up close. Between tunnels and machines, we show tools, explain mining and conveying technology and tell exciting stories about the hard work underground - loud and impressive.
Winter vacation program
The Ehrenfriedersdorf tin mine provides an insight into ore mining over 800 years ago. During the winter vacation program, you can explore dark tunnels and cut gemstones. The mineralogical museum and the mining smithy are also worth a visit.
Zeitbedarf: ca. 30-40 Minuten - Ohne Vortrag -
letzter Beginn: 16:15 Uhr
Für Einzelpersonen und Familien ist der Schleifkurs während der Öffnungszeiten ohne Anmeldung möglich.
Gruppen ab 15 Personen: 5,00 € / Person
Cut and polish gemstones yourself
How are gemstones formed and what do they feel like? This hands-on activity explains where minerals are found, their characteristics and how they are worked. You can cut your own stone - an experience for children aged 6 and over, teenagers and adults.
Season ticket
Here, everything revolves around the beauty of quartz and agates. In various courses you can learn more about these treasures of the earth, learn how to work and process them, search and find them and make jewelry from them. Children's birthday parties become an experience.
Secret Santa workshop
The Buntspeicher becomes a Secret Santa workshop and invites young and old creatives to join in. Christmas presents and decorations can be designed at many stations - a day full of imagination, ideas and handmade surprises for everyone.
Buntspeicher Zwönitz08297 Zwönitz
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29.11.25 11:00 - 16:30 clock
Ehrenfriedersdorf forest ghost trail
Young and old explorers will meet the frog king, owl, dwarf and many more carved figures. After a detour to the Stülpner Cave, we head to the Greifensteine. A picturesque panoramic view opens up from the viewing rock.
Waldgeisterweg Triftweg09427 Ehrenfriedersdorf
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today 08:00 - 21:00 clock
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Mining nature trail Silberstraße Ehrenfriedersdorf
With 27 stations, the trail offers numerous opportunities to get to know the beautiful "Greifenstein region" over 13.7 km. This educational trail is designed as a circular route and starts at the "Zinngrube Ehrenfriedersdorf" visitor mine on the Sauberg.