Get ready for a busy final weekend of February and the start of March in Lisbon! We have fantastic options ranging from a unique film festival wrapping up to interactive workshops and musical adventures perfect for all ages.
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No completely free one-off/limited-run events confirmed for this specific weekend.
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The closest free option would be visiting Estufa Fria on Sunday before 2 PM, if you have very young children (under 6).
Festival PLAY - Kids Film Festival'26 Finale
Cinema São Jorge, etc.
The final day of this major film festival has showings all day Sunday.
Vivaldi's Four Seasons Sensory Show
Casa do Coreto
An interactive, sensory music show perfectly tuned for babies and early childhood.
· February 28
4CHILDREN'S FILM SCREENINGS: FILMINHOS INFANTIS À SOLTA PELO PAÍS : This program, which includes a film about pollution and various fables, wraps up today at the Goethe-Institut. It's a great, low-cost cultural outing for Saturday afternoon.This is one of the last chances to catch this program, specifically the session at the Goethe-Institut this Saturday.
: A concert session designed for early childhood audiences, exploring Vivaldi's Four Seasons through sound and visuals. This session is specifically for the general audience on Saturday afternoon.It’s an intimate, structured musical experience for young children this Saturday.
PEDDY PAPER TREASURE HUNT: THE MONASTERY OF SÃO VICENTE DE FORA : Turn sightseeing into a game with this Peddy Paper scavenger hunt inside the beautiful São Vicente de Fora Monastery. A fun way to explore history on Saturday morning.It turns a historical visit into an active game suitable for kids, happening Saturday morning.
FAMILY SCAVENGER HUNT: THE MONASTERY OF SÃO VICENTE DE FORA : Join this educational scavenger hunt inside the Monastery of São Vicente de Fora on Saturday morning. It’s a great way to make history engaging for kids.This is a unique, interactive history activity taking place on Saturday.
· March 1
3: This is the final day of the 13th edition of the Kids Film Festival, featuring nearly 200 international films. They have programming tailored for everyone, including sensory sessions for the littlest ones.It's the closing day of a major cultural event for children, offering a huge variety of high-quality cinema options.
MUSICAL ADVENTURE: POCKET WHALE : Catch the final performance of this musical adventure centered around a pocket whale. It sounds like a lovely, imaginative way to spend a Sunday afternoon.It’s a niche, musical show happening only on Sunday for this target weekend.
MUSICAL THEATRE: MADAGASCAR : Bring the family out to Odivelas for a musical based on the famous Madagascar movie. Catch the Sunday performance for a fun afternoon outing.A high-appeal musical performance running on Sunday.
Also On· anytime this weekend
7: This interactive show takes babies and young children on a journey through Vivaldi's famous piece using sounds and images to awaken the senses. Note: There is also a session on Sunday.It's the last chance to experience this sensory show, running Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon.
: Join this short workshop at the beautiful Casa dos Bicos on Saturday morning. It promises to be an engaging, hands-on activity for kids.It’s a specific, hands-on workshop happening Saturday morning at a key cultural spot.
: A specific music event for children held at the renowned Gulbenkian Foundation this Saturday afternoon.A dedicated children's music session at one of Lisbon’s top cultural institutions.
: This large-scale musical production based on the labors of Hercules is running all weekend. Catch a Sunday matinee for a truly grand family show.Major theatrical production running multiple times on Sunday.
: Kids aged 6-12 can dress up and join a fun activity celebrating the historical Mail Coach Postman. This is a great structured activity inside on Saturday.It’s a specific, themed workshop for primary-aged kids happening Saturday afternoon.
: Parents can enjoy an Asian and Mediterranean brunch while the kids play safely in the dedicated Kids Corner. A great way to ease into the Sunday afternoon.A popular recurring Sunday event perfectly situated for families in Parque das Nações.
: This mini-city lets kids try over 60 different professions, from doctors to firefighters. Book the morning shift on Saturday for maximum exploration time.It’s one of the most engaging edutainment centers for older kids and runs all weekend.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Lisbon this weekend?
Based on the confirmed limited-run events, there are no explicitly free paid events running this weekend (Feb 28 - Mar 01). However, the Estufa Fria offers free entry on Sundays until 2:00 PM for children under 6.
Are there any theatre shows for kids this weekend?
Yes, there are several theatre options! Catch the family musical Hercules at Teatro Politeama on both Saturday and Sunday, or the children's musical MADAGASCAR on Sunday afternoon in Odivelas.
What is happening on Saturday morning for younger kids?
Saturday morning features the interactive workshop at Museu de Lisboa - Casa dos Bicos (10:30 AM) and the Peddy Paper hunt at Mosteiro de São Vicente de Fora (10:00 AM).
