What age group is the action day suitable for?

The offering is open and family-friendly. Especially children, teenagers, and parents will find age-appropriate participatory stations with easy entry.

What can families experience on-site?

Families discover the world game, test their ecological footprint, and try out creative upcycling ideas. The day combines learning and shared participation.

Is entry free of charge?

Yes, the price is set at 0 as no ticket price is listed for the action day and it is an open participatory offering.

How is the event location accessible?

Marktplatz Karlsruhe is centrally located in the city center. The stops Marktplatz (Pyramide U) and Marktplatz (Kaiserstraße U) are nearby.

Is the event indoor or outdoor?

The event takes place outdoors at Marktplatz Karlsruhe.

What educational content is focused on?

The central themes are sustainability, climate justice, global connections, and creative everyday ideas. The action day conveys these topics in a child-friendly and practical manner.

Karlsruhe's Marktplatz turns into a learning adventure for families with children

Name: Action Day: YOUTH Moves WORLD
Start: 2026-09-19T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-19T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Marktplatz Karlsruhe

A colorful participatory day for curious families in Karlsruhe

The action day YOUTH Moves WORLD brings fresh energy, creative ideas, and many 'aha' moments to the Marktplatz Karlsruhe. Families experience an open participatory day focused on sustainability, climate justice, and fair living – child-friendly, illustrative, and right in the city.

Join in, try out, be amazed

The focus is on practical stations for experimentation: the world game, a look at one’s own ecological footprint, and creative upcycling ideas. This creates an exciting learning experience for children with plenty of movement, joy of discovery, and visible results. For parents, the day offers an accessible entry point into important future topics.

Educationally valuable and relevant to everyday life

SIMAMA – STEH AUF e.V. focuses on sustainable development, global connections, and participation with its educational and project offerings. The association describes its work as development policy education on topics such as climate change, consumption, working conditions, and justice. This makes the action day particularly special for families: Children experience not only entertainment but also an age-appropriate access to knowledge, responsibility, and community.

Family-friendly right in the city

The event location, Marktplatz Karlsruhe, is centrally located and easily accessible via several city rail and tram lines. According to the city of Karlsruhe, the nearby stops include Marktplatz (Pyramide U) and Marktplatz (Kaiserstraße U). Parking garages are also within walking distance. For families, this means: short distances, good orientation, and an uncomplicated visit to the city center.

What families can expect

The action day is aimed at everyone who wants to experience sustainability in an engaging way. Children playfully discover new perspectives, young people contribute their ideas, and adults take practical suggestions for everyday life. The result is shared time with purpose, conversation topics for home, and a strong sense of community.

Conclusion: YOUTH Moves WORLD is an open, inspiring family day for all who want to connect learning, participation, and sustainability. Those visiting Karlsruhe's Marktplatz on this day will experience lively education, creative impulses, and real future topics right on site.