Get ready for a busy end-of-February weekend in Turin! We have creative workshops, family tours at the Egyptian Museum, and a continuation of the Carnevale magic across the area. Don't miss the last day of some great seasonal exhibits ending Sunday!
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Free Carnival Crackers Cooking Workshop
Scirocco by mare culturale urbano
A totally free, hands-on cooking session for families on Saturday evening.
Cinema Special Effects Workshop
Museo Nazionale del Cinema
Get creative making movie magic inside the iconic Mole Antonelliana on Saturday afternoon.
Children's Cooking Workshop: Turmeric and Black Pepper Breadsticks
La Cascina Merlata SpazioVivo Community Center UpTown
An 11:00 AM Saturday morning session to bake savoury breadsticks.
· February 28
5: Get hands-on with this action art event at Mare Culturale Urbano. Perfect for creative kids who like getting stuck into projects.It’s a unique, hands-on arts event happening Saturday afternoon.
FREE : Catch the unique 'low-cost' Carnival parade in Airasca featuring floats built from recycled materials. A fun, creative community event to attend Saturday.It’s a quirky, creative local carnival parade happening Saturday.
: Start your Saturday with baking! Join the workshop to make turmeric and black pepper breadsticks at UpTown.A popular cooking workshop scheduled for Saturday morning.
FREE : Enjoy animated readings with Roberto Carena on Saturday afternoon. This free session aims to boost creativity and curiosity in children.It's a free, focused Saturday afternoon activity promoting reading and creativity.
FREE CARNIVAL CRACKERS COOKING WORKSHOPFREE : A free late-afternoon cooking class on Saturday where families can make oregano and paprika crackers. A fun, budget-friendly way to end the day!It's a FREE cooking class on Saturday evening—a great find.
· March 1
6: A special workshop focusing on the terracotta horses in the museum's Chinese collection. A great way to engage with the MAO collection on Sunday afternoon.A specific cultural workshop tied to the Chinese New Year celebrations happening on Sunday.
: A sensory musical workshop focusing on touching, listening, and playing. A great Sunday morning activity for younger children.It's a family atelier focused on sound and sensory interaction early on Sunday morning.
: The Zoom animal park is hosting its Magic Carnival finale on Sunday, mixing animal encounters with superhero themes.It’s the final day (March 1st) of the themed carnival event at the local zoo/safari park.
FAMILY READING: CARNIVAL FROM AROUND THE WORLD : A reading event at the Archimede library focusing on carnivals from around the world, perfect for a Sunday afternoon indoors.It’s a themed cultural reading event perfectly timed for Sunday afternoon.
CHILDREN'S COOKING WORKSHOP: OREGANO AND PAPRIKA CRACKERS : Get cooking this Sunday afternoon! Make savory oregano and paprika crackers at Mare Culturale Urbano.A hands-on cooking class happening Sunday afternoon.
MOVEMENT WORKSHOP: CREATING A WORLD TOGETHERFREE : Take part in this movement-based family workshop focused on creating a shared world. There is a 10:30 AM slot too, but we list the 11:30 AM one for variety.It’s a free, movement-based activity happening Sunday morning in a nearby library.
Also On· anytime this weekend
4: Turn your older kids into archaeology explorers! This special 2-hour guided tour promises discoveries of mummies and pharaohs, guided by the 'Eye of Horus'.Highly specific, engaging tour for children aged 8+ at Turin's top museum.
: Kids aged 5 to 11 can join this art and recycling workshop at the historic Palazzo Madama on Saturday afternoon.Perfect hands-on workshop scheduled for Saturday afternoon at a historic venue.
: Head to the National Cinema Museum inside the Mole Antonelliana for a family workshop focusing on special effects. Great fun for budding movie makers.The setting (Mole Antonelliana) is iconic, and the hands-on workshop is scheduled perfectly for a Saturday afternoon.
: A Saturday morning screening session specifically designed for parents with toddlers, featuring low volume and soft lighting, plus changing facilities available.Tailor-made for the youngest audience (preschoolers) on Saturday morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Turin this weekend?
We found three great free options this weekend: the LEGGERMENTE IN FAMIGLIA reading session Saturday (reservations needed for kids), the Free Carnival Crackers Cooking Workshop Saturday evening, and the free Movement Workshop in Locate di Triulzi Sunday morning.
Are there any special tours for older kids?
Yes! The Museo Egizio is running a specialized 'Ancient Egypt Explorers' tour on Sunday at 4:00 PM, highly recommended for children aged 8 and up.
What is happening on Sunday afternoon for families?
Sunday afternoon offers several choices: the 'Family Fun Carnival Readings' in Settimo Torinese (4 PM), the 'Terracotta Horse Workshop' at MAO (4 PM), the Egyptian Museum Tour (4 PM), and a Family Cooking Workshop at Mare Culturale Urbano (4 PM).
