This weekend, April 4th and 5th, Bogota is buzzing with the final days of the International Festival of Living Arts (FIAV)! We have spectacular circus acts, contemporary dance, museum exhibitions, and the essential Sunday Ciclovía for family fun. Don't miss the closing shows of the FIAV!
See our top picks
Ciclovía
Bogotá
The ultimate free outdoor activity cycling across the city on Sunday morning.
Maloka New Experiences: Cinema and Science
Maloka Bogotá
Keep the kids engaged indoors with interactive science exhibits and fulldome cinema.
Rat’s: The Weaving of Time
Teatro El Parque
A family-focused FIAV show about mushrooms combining imagination and nature.
· April 4
8NUMERICAL SERIES – TAO DANCE THEATER (CHINA) : Catch the final days of this renowned contemporary dance company from China. They focus on innovative movement where the body itself becomes the primary language. It's a cutting-edge show wrapping up the FIAV festival.This is one of the last major international performances of the FIAV, ending Sunday.
JULIA – CHRISTIANE JATAHY – CIA. VÉRTICE : See a contemporary take on 'Miss Julie' where theater merges live cinema—the audience sees the film production happening right in front of them. It’s a unique, immersive theatrical experience.It runs both Saturday and Sunday, offering a great indoor theater option for the weekend.
: Maloka has new features this weekend, including fulldome cinema and an interactive lab designed for science fun for the whole family. Great indoor option if the weather is iffy.It's running the entire weekend and explicitly mentions 'science for the whole family'.
RAT’S: THE WEAVING OF TIME : This FIAV show is specifically for family audiences and mixes science, imagination, and environmental reflection around mushrooms. Catch the early morning show on Saturday.It's geared toward families and has a fantastic early Saturday slot (11 AM).
EXHIBITION: RÓDEZFREE : Visit the Virgilio Barco Library to see the 'Ródez: eternal bibliophile' exhibition. It’s a calm, free cultural outing perfect for book-loving families.It's free, indoors, and runs all weekend until Sunday. A great fallback plan.
FREE : The huge FIAV festival is wrapping up! Since many specific events have schedules, this is your reminder that there are concerts, theater, and exhibitions happening all over the city on Saturday that are suitable for the whole family.It covers the entire scope of festival activities happening on Saturday, serving as a catch-all for spontaneous plans.
ARCHITECTURAL VACANCY SOUNDPAINTING : This dynamic performance integrates music, dance, mapping, and soundpainting—a real-time sign language guiding 30+ artists. A unique, unrepeatable artistic experience for families.This is one of the few listed events confirmed for Saturday, April 4th.
FREE : Take a guided walk through Bogota’s historic center to explore centuries of faith and architecture. Since it's free and runs through Sunday, it's an accessible cultural activity for Saturday.It’s a guided historical activity running Saturday, and it’s free, making it a top budget option.
· April 5
3: A powerful contemporary circus performance from Senegal blending acrobatics, dance, and physical theater. This show explores identity and territory—it’s a great chance to see international circus arts.It's the final day (Sunday) for this international circus collective.
FREE : Bogota's famous Sunday tradition! Major roads close to cars so the whole family can bike, walk, or scoot safely across the city. A perfect, active start to your Sunday.It's the best free outdoor activity happening specifically on Sunday.
: This food event runs through Sunday, April 5th. If your family needs a great lunch or dinner, check out the offerings at this location before the week ends.It runs through Sunday and offers a guaranteed food focus for families on the go.
Also On· anytime this weekend
2FREE : Head to the García Márquez Library in El Tunal for the 'Te busco' exhibit, which uses the sky as a space for memory and resistance. This is the final day for this unique installation.This exhibition closes Sunday, April 5th, making it a last-chance cultural stop.
: If you have kids aged 10-12, this hands-on science program at Maloka is fantastic for deep-dive learning through experimentation. It’s running all weekend.It's a structured, educational activity occurring on Saturday for that specific pre-teen age group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Bogota this weekend?
The best free activities this weekend are the essential Ciclovía on Sunday morning and visiting the exhibitions like Exhibition: Ródez at the Virgilio Barco Library.
Are there any last-minute things happening because of the FIAV festival?
Yes! Sunday, April 5th is the final day for several major FIAV events, including the Senegalese circus Anchoring of SenCirk Senegal and the general festival programming wrapping up across the city.
What can we do on Saturday, April 4th?
Saturday offers great indoor options like the innovative theater performance Julia – Christiane Jatahy at Teatro Mayor, or the unique Soundpainting show Architectural Vacancy Soundpainting.
