Get ready for a quieter weekend in Bari for the last day of February and the start of March! We've found a great evening activity Saturday and an excellent family-friendly exhibition running all weekend, plus a unique local tradition happening nearby. Check out the guide below for your family plans for February 28th and March 1st, 2026.
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World of Dinosaurs - Life-Sized Dinosaurs Arrive
Parco Dinosauri, Cassano delle Murge
An outdoor adventure featuring giant prehistoric reptiles for free entry.
Cinema Screening at Anche Cinema
AncheCinema
A late-evening indoor movie option for Saturday night.
World of Dinosaurs - Life-Sized Dinosaurs Arrive
Parco Dinosauri, Cassano delle Murge
The dinosaurs are universally engaging for all ages, including little ones.
· February 28
1: Head to the Iurlo Library Saturday evening for a fascinating encounter focusing on learning how to move without sight. This session includes a guide dog, offering a unique educational moment for older kids and teens.This is the only specific, timed family activity confirmed for Saturday evening this weekend.
· March 1
1PUPE DELLA QUARANTANA FESTIVALFREE : Experience an ancient local tradition revived by the Pro Loco association in nearby Conversano. This colorful custom runs through early April, so this weekend is a perfect time to check it out.It's a unique cultural event listed as running right through this target weekend, offering an authentic local experience.
Also On· anytime this weekend
3FREE : Take the short trip out to Cassano delle Murge to explore this amazing open-air exhibition featuring life-sized dinosaurs. It’s a great way to spend a few hours discovering prehistory.It's a confirmed, ongoing attraction that is free and perfect for an all-day family outing this weekend.
: This moving exhibition showcases children's drawings from Israel and Gaza, providing a platform for their hopes and dreams. It's a serious but important cultural visit, best suited for school-aged children.This exhibit is confirmed to be running on March 1st and offers meaningful, non-entertainment focused cultural engagement.
: If you need a late Saturday evening plan, check out the screening listed at AncheCinema. Although the event title suggests a theme related to Sanremo, it's a solid indoor option for families.It is the only confirmed non-cultural, non-music event explicitly dated for Saturday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Bari this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 28-01) there are two free options: the massive 'World of Dinosaurs' exhibition near Bari, and the cultural 'Pupe della Quarantana Festival' happening in Conversano.
What can we do on Sunday, March 1st?
Sunday offers a few choices, including the ongoing 'World of Dinosaurs' and 'Pupe della Quarantana Festival,' or you can check out the cultural 'Shaping a Hopeful Future' exhibition.
Are there any evening activities for families on Saturday?
Yes, the 'Step by Step: Meeting in the Library Iurlo with a Guide Dog' is scheduled for 6:00 PM, and there is a cinema screening listed at AncheCinema starting at 8:30 PM.
