What age is the event suitable for?

The offering is aimed at parents with children aged 4 to 7 years.

What will the children experience at the event?

Children will playfully engage with fossils, clarify exciting questions about Earth history, and create their own fossils.

Is participation free?

Yes, the event is free of charge.

When does the event take place?

The event takes place on October 20, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:45 PM.

Where is the offering taking place?

The event location is the Family Office at Ebertstraße 20, 45879 Gelsenkirchen.

Do families need to register?

The event is part of the parent-child course program of family support; registration through the responsible family support is required.

Discovering Fossils: Families Experience Exciting Prehistoric Adventures with Creative Participation Activity in Gelsenkirchen

Name: Fossils: Discover an Exciting World
Start: 2026-10-20T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-20T13:45:00+02:00
Location: Familienbüro

Discovering Fossils: An Exciting Journey into Prehistory

How are fossils formed? Did animals and plants really once exist? And could humans eventually become fossils themselves? In this child-friendly parent-child program, children aged 4 to 7 years embark with an accompanying adult into the fascinating world of Earth history.

Wonder, inquire, and create

Fossils tell stories from long ago. During the family experience at the family office, children playfully discover how traces of living beings can be preserved. Exciting questions, illustrative explanations, and joint exploration awaken natural curiosity and promote an age-appropriate learning experience.

A creative participation activity for children

The highlight is making fossils themselves. Actively using their hands makes abstract topics tangible and combines fun learning with creative development. Children experience that science is not only about listening but also about observing, experimenting, and making their own discoveries.

Quality time with educational value

The offering strengthens the shared time between parents and children. Laughter, wonder, and the feeling of being a research team are the focus. The event is designed for the age group of 4 to 7 years and combines scientific education with a child-friendly participation activity.

Safe and family-friendly

As a parent-child offering, the event takes place with an accompanying adult. The family support of the city of Gelsenkirchen organizes the program as part of the parent-child course program. Participation is free; registration through family support is required.

Conclusion: Little Researchers Become Great

Fossils: Discovering an Exciting World provides families with a special educational experience filled with curiosity, creativity, and lots of shared time. Those who want to connect nature, history, and child-friendly exploration will experience a fascinating journey into the past here. Note the date and go fossil hunting together.