It’s a busy final weekend of February! We have shadow theatre, multiple family story times across the city, and the tail end of the Arzúa Cheese Festival if you fancy a short trip out. Saturday is packed with activities, including several sessions related to the Pequefilmes cycle happening just outside the city center in Santiago.
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Pequefilmes Screening: Fanecas Special
Museo Centro Gaiás (Santiago)
Free 10-year anniversary film screening for kids.
Pequefilmes Film Cycle Screening
Museo Centro Gaiás (Santiago)
Multiple indoor film sessions available Sunday.
Treasure Island Tales Session
Punto de servicio bibliotecario Mesoiro
Morning story time focusing on family reading.
· February 28
9: Catch this fun shadow and physical theatre performance early in the evening. It's suitable for all ages, making it a perfect early theatre outing for the whole family.This is one of the few strictly A Coruña events explicitly marked for 'Todo Público' this weekend.
: The main competitive day of the rally takes place across five stages, kicking off from the city center. Great atmosphere for petrolheads and families who enjoy live sporting events.It's the main day for a major local sporting event, generating city buzz.
CAFÉ QUIJANO CONCERT : Catch the popular group Café Quijano as they perform their 'Miami 1990' tour. A good option for families with older teens who enjoy popular Spanish music.A major concert scheduled for Saturday night.
MIGUEL NOGUERA STAND-UP SHOW : Miguel Noguera brings his signature monologue, full of divagations and improvisation. Best suited for families with older children or teens who appreciate observational comedy.A popular Spanish comedian performing Saturday night.
PEQUEFILMES WORKSHOP: MAKING A ZOETROPE : Get hands-on this Saturday morning by building your own zoetrope as part of the Pequefilmes festival. Book early as multiple sessions are available!Interactive workshop is always a highlight for kids over passive viewing.
PEQUEFILMES WORKSHOP: SHADOW PUPPETRY : Another great hands-on workshop linked to the film festival where kids can learn about shadow cinema.Variety of activities at the Gaiás Museum for the film fest.
PEQUEFILMES SCREENING: FANECAS SPECIALFREE : This is a free screening celebrating 10 years of the Fanecas program within the Pequefilmes cycle.It's a free film screening slot within the larger festival.
PEQUEFILMES SCREENING: VAGALUMES PROGRAM : Part of the children's film cycle, this short program is listed under 'Actividades infantiles' and is great for a quick viewing.Another slot within the Gaiás children's film event, offering a variety of content.
NATURAL MOMENTS EXHIBITION (LAST DAY) : This exhibition showcasing natural moments concludes its run on Saturday. Check the opening hours before heading out.It's the final day for this exhibition, encouraging a visit before it closes.
· March 1
3: If you fancy a short drive south, the famous Cheese Festival wraps up on Sunday. It’s a great chance for food-loving families to sample local products.This major regional festival concludes on Sunday, making it a last-chance day trip.
PEQUEFILMES: MIÑOCAS FILM CYCLE SCREENING : This children's film cycle continues on Sunday at the Gaiás Museum. It is a fantastic indoor option if the weather turns.It confirms activity on Sunday as part of an ongoing cycle.
FREE : If you missed Saturday's storytelling, the Lonxedetodo Mice are back on Sunday evening at the Fórum library branch.It's the only event confirmed within A Coruña city limits for Sunday.
Also On· anytime this weekend
1FREE : A lovely story time session with the friendly Lonxedetodo Mice. This is held at the Mesoiro library branch in the morning.It's a dedicated early morning family activity in a specific neighborhood library.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in A Coruña this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 28-01) the best free options are the three 'Treasure Island Tales Sessions' on Saturday (at Mesoiro, Durán Loriga, and Fórum Metropolitano libraries) and the 'Pequefilmes Screening: Fanecas Special' on Saturday in Santiago (from €3.24, but the screening slot itself is listed as Free).
Is there anything happening on Sunday, March 1st?
Sunday is quieter in the city center, but you can catch the final story time session ('Merendas con contos') at the Fórum Metropolitano library at 18:00h, or travel to Santiago for the ongoing Pequefilmes film cycle.
What activities are available outside A Coruña city?
The 'Fiesta del Queso 2026' in Arzúa concludes on Sunday, offering a great day trip opportunity. Additionally, the entire Pequefilmes children's film festival, with workshops and screenings, is running all weekend at the Museo Centro Gaiás in Santiago.
