When does Tinkering Saturday take place?

Tinkering Saturday takes place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where does the event take place?

The event takes place in the workshop on level 0 of the Ernst-Abbe-Bibliothek Jena at Engelplatz 2 in 07743 Jena.

What can children try at Tinkering Saturday?

Children can build their own circuits, experiment with electronics and electrical construction kits, develop constructions, build with Kapla, and try out marble run experiment sets.

Is Tinkering Saturday subject to a fee?

No, entry to Tinkering Saturday is free.

What age group is the offer suitable for?

The offer is aimed at curious children and adults. The self-explanatory construction kits allow age-appropriate experimentation at different experience levels.

Is the event accessible?

The Ernst-Abbe-Bibliothek Jena is designated as an accessible event venue.

Tinkering Saturday in Jena: Families Build, Research and Wonder Together

Name: Tinkering Saturday
Start: 2026-11-14T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-14T17:00:00+01:00
Location: Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei Jena

Tinkering Saturday in Jena: Build, Discover and Wonder

When children put their own ideas into action, bright eyes, exciting questions, and lots of children's laughter emerge. During Tinkering Saturday, the workshop of the Ernst-Abbe-Bibliothek Jena transforms into an open family lab for curious kids, adults, and anyone who loves to try things out.

Building Circuits and Experiencing Physics

With electronics kits, both small and big tinkerers can build their own circuits and playfully explore how electrical connections work. The child-friendly materials make cause and effect directly comprehensible and foster curiosity, logical thinking, and an active learning experience.

Creative Structures with Kapla and Marble Runs

Construction kits invite everyone to develop their own models and imaginative creations. With Kapla, stable buildings are created, while marble run experiment sets illustrate movement, speed, and physical relationships. Every idea is allowed to grow, change, and be tried anew.

Age-Appropriate Learning Fun for the Whole Family

All construction kits come with understandable instructions and are self-explanatory to use. Thus, the offer is suitable for different age levels and experience levels. Children experience self-efficacy, practice problem-solving thinking, and gather valuable experiences while building and experimenting together with their families.

Quality Time in the Workshop

Tinkering Saturday combines family experience, creativity, and science. Parents and children can plan, build, test, and marvel at their own solutions together. The event takes place in the workshop on level 0 and offers new possibilities for learning fun and joint discovery with every visit.

Conclusion

Tinkering Saturday in Jena is a free family offer for curious children and adults. Those who enjoy building, experimenting, and realizing their own ideas will experience a varied learning experience in a protected indoor atmosphere. Now plan the family outing and tinker, marvel, and enjoy children's laughter together.