Get ready for a fantastic end-of-February weekend in Örebro! We have a huge Retro Toy & Video Game Fair on Saturday, plus several exhibitions closing soon at Örebro Castle, making for great indoor options. Don't miss the final day of a few special castle light experiences on Sunday!
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Interactive Light Art at Krämartorget
Krämartorget
Quick, free, interactive light art downtown on Saturday.
Gustavsvik Adventure Pool
Gustavsvik
Sweden's largest indoor adventure pool—guaranteed splash fun.
Wadköping Playhouse Activities
Wadköping
Hands-on, old-fashioned chores and play in the Lekladan.
· February 28
8: Bring the kids to this huge fair dedicated to classic toys and video games. It's a perfect chance to show them some nostalgia or find cool retro items together.This is a large, specific event happening only on Saturday, perfect for a major family outing.
BEADS & PIXELS EXHIBITION : See cool artwork made entirely from beads shaped like pixels! It features motifs from video games, music, and movies, which should charm both younger and older kids.This exhibition is family-friendly and runs on Saturday, offering a great indoor option.
: The castle is open every day during the sports break, featuring access to all current exhibitions and nooks for exploring.This is part of the Sports Holiday programming wrapping up this weekend, ensuring lots of activities are running.
: A guided culinary walk where you sample dishes from various spots around Örebro. A fun way to explore the city on Saturday afternoon!It's a great structured activity for Saturday afternoon that gets the family walking and eating.
FREE : Check out the interactive light installation in the square. This is likely a quick, fun stop if you are already downtown on Saturday.It's a free, interactive installation that ends on Saturday, perfect for a spontaneous stop.
FREE : A special discovery tour activity at the local art hall. Since it is marked as family-friendly, it should be accessible for younger kids.It's marked family-friendly and runs Saturday. Good for an indoor cultural stop.
: The castle is running its dedicated sports holiday activities through Saturday. It's a historical venue packed with ongoing exhibitions perfect for a winter break day.This is the main castle program running Saturday, leveraging the tail end of the Sports Holiday period.
LEO'S LEKLAND (INDOOR PLAY CENTER) : If the weather is grim, Leo's is the go-to spot for high-energy fun. It has wall-to-wall climbing, slides, and play areas for all ages.It's an established, guaranteed indoor activity for the unpredictable late-winter weather.
· March 1
2: The castle program targeted at kids ends this weekend. It's your last chance this period to enjoy themed activities, plus explore the castle halls and towers.This activity package is specifically for children during the sports break, concluding Sunday.
ANDY'S LEKLAND : Another excellent indoor option located in the Marieberg shopping center, perfect for letting the kids run wild on Sunday.Provides variety alongside Leo's; a reliable indoor choice for Sunday.
Also On· anytime this weekend
6: This is your absolute last chance to see the cellar vaults transformed by thousands of candles and colored lamps! It creates a truly magical and enchanting world underground.It explicitly closes on Sunday, March 1st, making this the final weekend opportunity.
: See carefully selected works by one of Sweden's foremost portrait photographers. This exhibition closes Sunday, so catch it this weekend.Final day is Sunday, March 1st—perfect for a Sunday morning culture hit before heading home.
FREE : Another listing for the bead art exhibition, confirming it runs through Sunday and is family-friendly. A great companion if you visit the castle exhibition.Confirmed family-friendly and runs Sunday, making it a weekend staple.
FREE : The city listing confirms the magical light experience at the vaults is family-friendly and closes on Sunday. Plan your visit for Sunday afternoon!This is the last day (March 1st) to see the light installation mentioned by two sources, reinforcing its importance this weekend.
: Take the family for a swim at Sweden's largest adventure pool. Great fun indoors regardless of the outdoor temperature.A classic Swedish winter/early spring family activity that is reliably open.
FREE : Even if the historic village isn't fully seasonal, the Lekladan (Play Barn) lets kids try historical chores like churning butter or washing clothes. A fun, hands-on activity.It offers unique, hands-on historical play activities that are engaging for younger explorers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Örebro this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 28-01) you can visit the free interactive light art installation at Krämartorget on Saturday, and there are several outdoor play parks available year-round like Stadsparken and Stora Holmen.
Are there any events closing this weekend?
Yes! The 'Magic Vaults Light Experience' and the 'Portraits Exhibition' at Örebro Castle both wrap up on Sunday, March 1st.
Where can we go for indoor fun if the weather is bad?
For guaranteed indoor fun, try Gustavsvik Adventure Pool, Leo's Lekland, or Andy's Lekland for massive indoor play spaces.
