What age is the offer suitable for?

The offer is particularly aimed at children and is designed as a child-friendly leisure and interaction offer outdoors.

What does the visit cost?

Participation is free of charge.

When does the offer take place?

On September 9, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

Where exactly is the event location?

At the Ilse-Kibgis Square, Harthorststraße 1, 45899 Gelsenkirchen.

Does the offer take place outdoors?

Yes, the offer takes place outdoors at the temporarily redesigned square.

Is there an educational reference?

Yes, the offer is part of mobile youth work and combines play, interaction, and shared experiences with familiarizing with the square.

Free Children’s Afternoon at the Ilse-Kibgis Square in Gelsenkirchen-Horst

Name: Mobile Youth Work Offer
Start: 2026-09-09T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-09T20:30:00+02:00
Location: Ilse-Kibigs-Platz

Play, Interaction, and Learning Fun at the Ilse-Kibgis Square

The Mobile Youth Work Offer invites families on September 9, 2026 to a free afternoon at the Ilse-Kibgis Square in Gelsenkirchen-Horst. Children experience the temporarily redesigned square as an open space for movement, interaction, and shared time outdoors. According to the City of Gelsenkirchen, the offer is part of the temporary test area as part of the feasibility study for the redesign of the square. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/97244-ferienprogramm-der-diakonie))

A Place that Invites Children to Discover

For families, a lively environment emerges with plenty of room for playing, observing, and trying things out. The Ilse-Kibgis Square is not only experienced as a meeting point but also as a place where children can directly experience the change in the neighborhood. The city describes the test area as a space where new design ideas are tested on-site. ([mitmachen.gelsenkirchen.de](https://mitmachen.gelsenkirchen.de/ilsekibgisplatz?projekt_phase_id=58&utm_source=openai))

Educational Value for Young Explorers

The offer focuses on age-appropriate experiences outdoors. Children engage in movement, social contacts, and first impressions of urban development, sustainability, and communal design. According to the city’s presentation, the mobile youth work in Gelsenkirchen sees itself as a flexible offer in open children and youth work that visits young people at their meeting points and promotes meaningful leisure activities. ([ehrenamt.gelsenkirchen.de](https://ehrenamt.gelsenkirchen.de/de/Projekte/Aktiv_fuer_Gelsenkirchen_Quartiersfonds/Brosch%C3%BCre_Aktiv_f%C3%BCr_Gelsenkirchen_2021.pdf?utm_source=openai))

Safety, Guidance, and Family-Friendly Environment

For families, it is particularly important: The event takes place in a public space, is free of charge, and is clearly designated as an educational offer. The city refers to the square as a temporarily changed test area where children can spend time together outdoors. This ensures a low-threshold, open atmosphere without an entry barrier. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/97244-ferienprogramm-der-diakonie))

Why a Visit is Worthwhile

Here, children's laughter, fresh air, and shared experiences come together. Families gain straightforward access to a special urban location that is in transition but already offers plenty of space for interaction. Those who want to inspire children for movement, neighborhood, and new impressions will experience a strong afternoon with a real family feel. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/97244-ferienprogramm-der-diakonie))

Conclusion: The Mobile Youth Work Offer combines free play space, educational benefits, and an exciting urban development project. Families can expect an open, friendly, and child-friendly afternoon at the Ilse-Kibgis Square. Those who enjoy shared time outdoors should not miss this family experience. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/97244-ferienprogramm-der-diakonie))