Get ready for a massive weekend in Las Palmas, dominated by the final days of Carnaval! We have huge parades, specific children's entertainment in Mogán, and a unique sensory workshop for the littlest ones. If you’re looking for culture, the Feria KM.0 in Maspalomas is free and runs all weekend.
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Carnival Closing: Burial of the Sardine
Canary Square
The official, cultural closing event of the city’s biggest festival.
Infant Sensory Workshop: 'From Within'
Bebéteca Masía Catalana
A calm, indoor sensory activity specifically for babies and toddlers.
Infant Sensory Workshop: 'From Within'
Bebéteca Masía Catalana
A calm, indoor sensory activity specifically for babies and toddlers.
· February 28
6FREE : This is the highlight of the Saturday festivities—the huge, colourful Grand Parade moving through the city centre. Expect incredible costumes, music, and street party vibes perfect for the whole family. Plan your spot early as this gets very crowded!It is the main, large-scale street event of the entire Carnival weekend.
FREE : If you’re in Mogán, this local event features dedicated children’s entertainment and carnival workshops starting at 6 PM. It wraps up with a costume runway later in the evening.It explicitly lists 'animación infantil' (children's entertainment) and workshops, making it a designated kid zone.
: A fantastic, small-scale sensory experience for babies and toddlers, featuring songs, stories, and play. Perfect for parents wanting a calmer, focused activity before the carnival chaos begins.It's specialized for infants, a rare find, and offers a calm indoor alternative.
: This is the final Saturday morning children's session at the market, closing out February with a fun Carnival mask-making workshop. Sonic is even scheduled to make an appearance!It combines a fun craft activity with a visit to the vibrant Mercado del Puerto.
FREE : A full day of daytime Carnival celebrations happening in the municipality of Arucas. Since it runs from 1 PM, it's a great option for families who want the fun without staying out too late.Offers a full day-time celebration outside the main city centre hub.
FREE : The tradition of the 'Entierro de la Sardina' (Burial of the Sardine) happens here in Agüimes starting at 7 PM. This usually signals the end of the festivities for that locality, often involving a procession.It's the local traditional closing ceremony happening on Saturday.
· March 1
2FREE : This marks the official, slightly melancholy, end of Las Palmas Carnival. Expect a moving ceremony followed by more music on the Mahou Stage starting in the early afternoon. A cultural experience for the whole family.It's the official closing event, happening Sunday afternoon.
FREE : If you missed the Saturday action, Sunday is the final day of the massive city-wide Carnival before it officially closes. Look for smaller, family-friendly events wrapping up in the afternoon, especially around Parque Santa Catalina.It covers the entire atmosphere of the Carnival wrapping up on Sunday.
Also On· anytime this weekend
2FREE : Head south for this local product fair featuring food and crafts. It's a great morning outing for browsing local goods in a relaxed outdoor setting. Since it finishes early afternoon, it fits perfectly into a family schedule.It offers a non-Carnival alternative that is completely free and runs for both days of the weekend.
FREE : Don't miss the final morning of the KM.0 Fair in Maspalomas. It’s a perfect, relaxed Sunday morning outing featuring local produce and crafts before heading back for any late afternoon city events.It runs on Sunday, giving parents an option outside the major Carnival crowds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Las Palmas this weekend?
The main free family events this weekend are the Carnival Grand Parade (Saturday afternoon), the Burial of the Sardine closing ceremony (Sunday afternoon in the city centre), and the KM.0 Fair in Maspalomas (running both Saturday and Sunday mornings).
Are there specific activities for very young children (under 3)?
Yes, look for the 'Infant Sensory Workshop: From Within' on Saturday morning, which is tailored for babies and toddlers with songs and focused play.
What's happening that is clearly related to Carnival?
Saturday features the massive Gran Cabalgata parade and local workshops in Mogán. Sunday is dedicated to the closing ceremony, the Burial of the Sardine, held near Canary Square.
