Get ready for a fun-packed weekend in Uppsala! We have historical Viking crafts, creative sea workshops, and the final days for some of the seasonal winter fun. Don't miss the recurring story times in multiple languages on Saturday.
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Experience the Sea through Biology, Music, and Art
Biotopia
Free creative workshop dedicated to the sea running all day Saturday.
Winter Break Swimming at Fyrishov
Fyrishov
Spend the potentially chilly Sunday indoors at the pool before the break ends.
Saturday Song Time in English for Kids 0-6 years
Läsfabriken, Stadsbiblioteket
A cheerful, free musical session for children up to age six on Saturday morning.
· February 28
4FREE : A lovely creative workshop where the whole family can experience the sea using multiple senses. It runs all day long, so you can drop in anytime.It's a full day of free, creative fun focusing on nature.
HOBBY HORSE COURSE AT SÄVJA 4H FARM : Does your child love hobby horses? This course is perfect for developing skills with their own horse or learning to handle one from the farm.A chance for kids to engage in an active, farm-based activity on Saturday morning.
: Catch this international ballet ensemble performing the classic Swan Lake, complete with beautiful costumes and scenery. A spectacular show for the whole family.It's a high-profile, all-ages cultural performance happening on Saturday.
STORY TIME IN SPANISHFREE : Free story time in Spanish aimed at younger children at the City Library. A great way to expose kids to another language before their Saturday activities wind down.Available on Saturday afternoon and is a free library offering.
· March 1
2: This is the final day of the winter break swimming special at Fyrishov. A great way to spend a potentially chilly Sunday indoors.This is the absolute last day to catch the Winter Break swimming event, making it a timely Sunday option.
: The last day of the winter break swim event at Fyrishov! It’s a great indoor option for the whole family to burn off energy before the new week starts.This is the final day of the Winter Break activities, perfect for Sunday planning.
Also On· anytime this weekend
8: Take the kids back to the Viking Age to learn how they kept track of time! You'll look at historical objects and get to make your own calendar stick.It’s a classic, interactive family activity happening right on Saturday afternoon.
: This event seems to be running throughout the day at Upplandsmuseet. Check booking for exact times, but it's active on Sunday.A recurring event active on Sunday, offering something specific at the regional museum.
FREE : A cozy story time held in Turkish at the City Library's Läsfabriken section. Great for introducing different languages in a fun setting.Offers multilingual story time specifically on Sunday, perfect for cultural enrichment.
FREE : Another language session at Läsfabriken, this one featuring stories in French. A lovely, calm way to end the weekend.Available on Sunday afternoon and caters to the younger end of the family spectrum.
FREE : Enjoy a cozy story session conducted in Kurmanji at the Gottsunda library branch on Saturday afternoon. A wonderful, free cultural activity.Offers highly specific, free language engagement for younger children on Saturday.
FREE : The library hosts a Catalan story session for preschoolers on Saturday afternoon—check out Läsfabriken for this free language exposure!Another unique language story time happening Saturday at the library.
FREE : Start your Saturday morning with songs in English at the library. It’s free to attend and suitable for babies right up to primary school age.A fantastic, free Saturday morning activity covering a broad age range.
FREE : A lovely session where stories are told in Bengali, perfect for multilingual families or introducing children to Bengali culture. Runs Saturday afternoon.Free, engaging story time offered in Bengali on Saturday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Uppsala this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 28-01) there are several free events, including the creative 'Experience the Sea' workshop at Biotopia (Sat), and numerous library story times in English, Spanish, Turkish, and Kurmanji on Saturday, plus story time in Turkish and French on Sunday.
Are there any good Saturday activities for younger kids (under 5)?
Yes, check out the 'Saturday Song Time in English' (0-6 years) at Läsfabriken in the morning, or the recurring language story times (approx. 3-5 years) throughout the afternoon.
What is happening on Sunday, March 1st?
Sunday is the last day for the Winter Break swimming activities at Fyrishov, and there are ongoing activities like the Viking School at Gamla Uppsala museum and story times (Turkish and French) at the library.
