What age group is the event suitable for?

The program is aimed at children aged 4 to 7 years and their adult companions.

What do children experience at Fossils: Discover an Exciting World?

Children engage with the formation and significance of fossils and create fossils themselves.

Is participation free of charge?

Yes, participation in the event is free of charge.

When does the family program take place?

The event takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is the parking lot at the amphitheater in Nordsternpark at Wallstraße 52 in Gelsenkirchen.

Is registration required?

Yes, registration through the family support of the city of Gelsenkirchen is required for participation.

Discover Fossils: Families Experience Exciting Prehistoric Adventures Together in Gelsenkirchen

Name: Fossils: Discover an Exciting World
Start: 2026-10-24T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-24T12:00:00+02:00
Location: Nordsternpark

Discovering Fossils: An Exciting Journey into Prehistoric Times

How do fossils form? Did animals and plants really once live? In this child-friendly parent-child program at Nordsternpark Gelsenkirchen, children aged 4 to 7 years, together with an adult companion, dive into the fascinating world of Earth history.

Wonder, Ask Questions, and Research Yourself

Fossils tell stories from long ago. The children playfully explore the traces of animals and plants, ask questions, and discover how exciting finds emerge from past life forms. Visual explanations and joint observations stimulate curiosity, learning enjoyment, and an age-appropriate learning experience.

Creative Participation for Little Researchers

It becomes especially exciting when the children create fossils themselves. Actively working with their hands makes scientific connections tangible and links creative development with child-friendly knowledge transfer. The own work becomes a personal memory of this special family experience.

Time Together in Nature

In Nordsternpark, families experience children's laughter, wonder, and joint discovery. The parent-child program strengthens the bond between children and their companions and combines outdoor movement with a playful engagement with Earth history and nature.

Age-Appropriate and Family-Friendly

The event is aimed at parents with children aged 4 to 7 years. One adult companion per child is planned. The family support of the city of Gelsenkirchen organizes the free program as part of the parent-child courses. Registration is required.

Conclusion: Little Researchers, Big Adventures

Fossils: Discover an Exciting World offers families a diverse mix of nature, creativity, and learning fun. Those who want to wonder, ask questions, and become active together with their child will experience a fascinating journey into the past in Nordsternpark.