This weekend, Valencia bursts into life as the Fallas festival officially kicks off, bringing massive street celebrations alongside unique children's workshops. Highlights include the Cabalgata del Ninot parade on Saturday and specialized workshops for kids aged 4+ at La Fábrica de Hielo. Don't miss the final days of the incredible Dinosaur exhibition at CaixaForum!
See our top picks
Start of Fallas Mascletàs (Pyrotechnics)
Plaza del ayuntamiento
Experience the incredible, loud daily firecracker concert starting Sunday afternoon.
Puppet Show by Professor Calibracético
Espai Rebombori
An indoor puppet show perfect for early evening entertainment on Saturday.
Children's Batucada Workshop (MUV! Festival)
La Fábrica de Hielo
Rhythmic percussion workshop explicitly for kids aged 4+ on Saturday morning.
· February 28
5CHILDREN'S BATUCADA WORKSHOP (MUV! FESTIVAL) : Get ready for some rhythmic fun! This workshop is part of the MUV! Festival and involves a percussion session perfect for getting little ones moving. It's ideal for kids aged 4 and up.This is a specific, scheduled activity aimed directly at children happening on Saturday.
: Catch one of the evening showings of this puppet show. It's a perfect indoor activity for the whole family on Saturday evening.Specific performance times scheduled for Saturday evening.
THE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: THE MUSICAL : See a stage adaptation of the classic French tale at Teatro Flumen. This is a one-off show slot for the entire family on Saturday.A major theatrical production happening only on Saturday.
: A unique Saturday evening experience about local Valencian folklore and monsters. If your kids like slightly spooky tales, this is one to catch.A themed, one-off event happening Saturday evening.
FREE : The official start of the main Fallas celebration features the parade of the incredible Ninots (statues). This is a vibrant, essential cultural experience.This parade marks the major kickoff of the famous Fallas festival on Saturday.
· March 1
2FREE : The daily lunchtime firecracker concert, the Mascletà, begins today! This is loud, intense, and a must-see cultural phenomenon in the main city square.The Mascletàs officially begin on Sunday, March 1st, marking the core of the festival.
: See hundreds of impressive *ninots* competing to be saved from the Fallas fire. It’s a great cultural warm-up and located within the family-friendly Science Museum complex.This exhibition is running throughout the weekend and provides a crucial cultural context for the Fallas starting Sunday.
Also On· anytime this weekend
8: An interactive session focused on dinosaurs, perfect for young paleontologists excited by big reptiles. Check for specific booking requirements.A specific scheduled activity focused on dinosaurs happening Saturday morning.
: A brief, guided tour designed specifically for families to explore the CaixaForum building and exhibitions. Great way to navigate the space with little ones.A structured family activity taking place Saturday morning inside the venue.
: A theatre performance based on the classic tale of Gulliver. This is a specific, scheduled show perfect for an early lunch time slot.A specific theatre show happening Saturday lunchtime.
: Head to the Nuevo Centro shopping center for these small, scheduled parties or shows in the early evening. A great, easy option for Saturday entertainment.Specific entertainment scheduled inside a central location on Saturday.
: Catch the evening session at the planetarium focusing on the winter sky constellations. An amazing way to end a Saturday night.Specific evening session at the planetarium on Saturday.
: This is the absolute last day to see the exhibition featuring the largest dinosaurs on the planet at CaixaForum. Book tickets ASAP!It closes today, March 1st—it is the final day to catch this major dinosaur attraction.
: This virtual reality journey ends today. If you missed the exhibition at Bombas Gens, this related immersive experience concludes on March 1st.One of the listed sources explicitly states this immersive experience ends on March 1st.
: If you missed the Saturday slot, they have another scheduled 'Peque Fiesta' in the early evening on Sunday at the Nuevo Centro shopping complex.This is the Sunday performance of the recurring kid-focused show.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Valencia this weekend?
The best free event is the start of the daily Start of Fallas Mascletàs (Pyrotechnics) in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, which kicks off on Sunday, March 1st at 2:00 PM. Also, check out the Ninot Parade of the Fallas 2026 on Saturday for free street spectacle.
Are there any last-chance activities for kids this weekend?
Yes! Sunday, March 1st, is the final day for the Dinosaur Exhibition: Dinosaurs of Patagonia at CaixaForum Valencia and the Titanic Immersive Experience.
What is happening related to the Fallas festival on Saturday?
Saturday, February 28th, sees the Ninot Parade of the Fallas 2026 take place, offering a fantastic visual introduction to the upcoming festival atmosphere.
