My April Fools is a month of shows, sensory and graphic explorations, readings, exhibitions, immersive workshops and fun creations... To discover and enjoy with family, (grand)children and (grand)parents! A tailor-made festival for toddlers aged 0 to 5.
The spring cultural event for children aged 0 to 5
Every year, many cultural centers in Toulouse offer a highlight for toddlers aged 0 to 5. A fun, educational, immersive and multidisciplinary program aimed at families, nursery leisure centers, daycare centers and other professionals in the field... Around shows of all kinds, manipulations, free workshops for all, exhibitions and readings.
This 2024 edition, carte blanche is given to a guest artist, Elena Del Vento, a children's illustrator and visual artist who will offer workshops and performances in several locations in the Ville Rose.
Shows, exhibitions, installations…
Specially designed for young children, here is the program of this festival organized during the month of April:
The shows >
- Wednesday April 3 in Saint-Cyprien: Deux renards, Cie En Filigrane – From 4 years old;
- Saturday April 6 at the Brique Rouge: Après un rêve, Cie En Filigrane – From 1 year old;
- Saturday April 6 at the Mazades: Feuilles, Cie KD Danse - From 3 years old;
- Tuesday April 9 at Brique Rouge / Wednesday April 24 at Bonnefoy: L’Orage (performance), Elena Del Vento – From birth to 4 years old;
- Saturday April 20 at Soupetard: Petit bout d’pomme, Cie Lugana – From 3 years old;
- Wednesday April 24 at Mazades: Lune et soleil, Cie Mercimonchou – From 1 year old
- Saturday April 27 at Renan: Un balcon entre ciel et terre, Cie Mercimonchou – From 1 year old;
- Sunday April 28 at Alban-Minville: Daniel dans la nuit, Cie La Rotule – From 1 to 6 years old;
Exhibitions >
- From Thursday March 7 to Friday April 26 at Mazades: Murmure végétal, Aïdée Bernard – From 3 years old;
- From Wednesday 3 to Friday 19 April at La Brique Rouge: Science for toddlers – From 2 years old
- From Tuesday 9 to Wednesday 17 April at Alban-Minville and from Saturday 20 to Friday 26 April at Bellegarde: L’Orage (installation), Elena Del Vento – From birth
Workshops to share with the family
- Wednesday April 3 and 24 at 4 p.m. at Mazades: Creative workshop around colorful flying carp paper called Koinobori in Japan, and visit to the exhibition Murmure Végétal – From 3 to 5 years old – Free entry upon reservation HERE;
- Saturday April 6 at 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Mazades: Dance workshop where the parent and child will share a fun and artistic moment with the choreographer Kirsten Debrock - From 3 years – €4.50 per participant;
- Saturday April 6 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Les Mazades : Watercolor workshop and introduction to Japanese prints and small fish parent-child - €3 for the child, free for the accompanying person – From 4 at 5 years old;
- Saturday April 6 at 11 a.m. in Renan : Garlands of small teru teru bôzu dolls and songs to chase away the rain – Free entry, reservation recommended – From 3 years old
< p>> The complete program and information on the workshops HERE
A colorful carte blanche
Iconic artist of the third edition of the Mes Poissons d'Avril festival, Elena Del Vento offers several workshops aimed at both children and parents:
- Tuesday April 9 at 3:30 p.m. in Bonnefoy, Wednesday April 10 at 3:30 p.m. in Soupetard and Saturday April 13 at 10 a.m. to Alban-Minville : The Storm with the artist – From 3 years old – 3€ free for the accompanying person
- Wednesday April 10 at 3 p.m. (4 to 5 years old) and 4 p.m. (3 to 4 years old) at Mazades / Saturday April 13 at 10 a.m. (4 to 5 years old) and 11 a.m. (3 to 4 years old): awakening dance with Paloma Ginestar – €3 for the child, free for the accompanying person
- Friday April 12 at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.: Boom et Tic – From 6 months to 5 years
- Saturday April 20 at 11 a.m. in Renan: Walk in the garden – From 4 years old
- Saturday April 20 at 3 p.m. in Renan: In the style of Chagall – From 5 years old
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Professionals also in the spotlight
Also on the program: academic sessions for schools nurseries, nurseries, early childhood relays, a sensory visit on Wednesday April 3 at 10 a.m. in Bellegarde as well as a day for professionals organized on Friday April 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Les Mazades. The opportunity to discuss the show for very young audiences.
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