Hey parents! Get ready for a fun-packed weekend in Alicante on February 7th and 8th, 2026. We've found some special events perfect for your 3 to 14-year-olds, including a Chinese New Year celebration, a kids' concert, and some great workshops! Check out the details below.
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Chinese New Year Workshops
Espacio Séneca
A totally free afternoon of cultural fun with calligraphy and games!
Letter and Image Laboratories Workshop
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Alicante MACA
Get creative indoors with a hands-on art workshop at the contemporary museum.
Scale Model Train Rides & Museum Visit
RENFE Station Freight Dock
Tiny trains running every 15 minutes—pure magic for the under-6 crowd!
· February 7
4CHINESE NEW YEAR WORKSHOPSFREE : Celebrate the Chinese New Year with tons of fun activities! The Alacant-Xina Intercultural Association is hosting workshops like calligraphy, martial arts, and traditional Chinese games. It's a vibrant cultural blast for the whole family.A fantastic, free opportunity to experience a major cultural celebration with interactive workshops for kids.
BUMPER CARS (LOS AUTITOS CHOCADORES) FAMILY CONCERT : Get ready to dance and party at this fun kids' concert featuring Billy Mandanga and Kevin Mendes! It's a high-energy musical show perfect for letting the little ones burn off some steam.This is a unique, dedicated concert event for young children with a high-energy atmosphere.
THEATRICAL VISIT: CITIES OF LIGHT : Explore Alicante's ancient history with two characters, Marco Valerio and Techne! This guided tour of the 'Cities of Light' exhibit is a fun, educational walk through the Iberian, Roman, and Islamic pasts of the city.It's an engaging, historical tour led by costumed characters, making history come alive for kids.
LETTER AND IMAGE LABORATORIES WORKSHOP : Get creative at the MACA with this workshop blending reading mediation, art, and play. It's a family-friendly cultural activity designed to bring reading to life in a non-traditional way.Hands-on art workshop at a contemporary museum, making art accessible and fun for families.
· February 8
4SCALE MODEL TRAIN RIDES & MUSEUM VISIT : Take a lovely ride on scale model trains and then explore the railway museum with the family. Trains depart every 15 minutes for a fun, short adventure perfect for younger kids.A wonderful, low-cost activity centered around trains, which is magical for young children.
'KIDS & STORIES: THE FUSSY LITTLE MOUSE' - ENGLISH THEATRE : Head to the Teatro Principal's hall which transforms into 'Kids & Stories' for an English-language show! This session features 'The fussy little mouse' so the kids can absorb some English through fun and performance.A great way to introduce young children to English in a fun, theatrical setting.
SÓFREE : Catch the free show 'Só' where a unique being interacts with boxes to create a comical, new world! This performance is all about finding laughter in chaos and promises to be a very creative, unique watch.It is a unique, free theatre performance that encourages imagination and creativity for older kids.
GUIDED TOUR: THE ROMANTIC ERA (FREE AT MUBAG)FREE : Explore the MUBAG with a guided tour focusing on the Romantic Era. While it's an art museum, these themed tours often use engaging narrative styles that capture kids' interest.It's a free cultural activity inside a museum that can be surprisingly engaging when guided well.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Alicante this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) there are two great free options: the Chinese New Year Workshops at Espacio Séneca on Saturday, and the Guided Tour of The Romantic Era at MUBAG on Sunday afternoon.
Are there any fun activities happening on Sunday, February 8th?
Yes! Sunday the 8th has the lovely Scale Model Train Rides in Torrellano in the morning, the 'Kids & Stories' English theatre show at Teatro Principal at noon, and the free 'Só' show in Agost in the evening.
What can my 8-year-old do that is educational and fun?
The Theatrical Visit: Cities of Light at the MARQ on Saturday afternoon is perfect, as it brings ancient history to life, and the Ticketed price is very low for kids.
