Happy Easter weekend in Genoa! This Saturday and Sunday (April 4th & 5th, 2026) are packed with special Easter hunts, creative workshops, and family fun, especially around Palazzo Tursi. We’ve curated the best kid-focused activities happening right now, alongside some great recurring spots perfect for a family day out.
See our top picks
Spring Opening
Via Ugo la Malfa, 5
A free event happening Saturday afternoon in Genoa.
Family Programming at La Tosse Theatre
La Tosse Theatre
An indoor family theatre event available Sunday.
Easter Egg Hunt, Creative Workshops, and Entertainment for the Youngest Ones
Palazzo Tursi Courtyard
Directly targets toddlers and young children with Easter fun right in the city center.
· April 4
8: Palazzo Tursi is hosting a full day of Easter fun in its courtyard, complete with games and workshops specifically for the littlest kids. Perfect for early morning or afternoon fun!This is the core, centrally-located Easter event explicitly mentioning activities for the youngest ones in Genoa.
EASTER EGG HUNT AND WORKSHOPS IN TAGGIA : If you venture slightly outside Genoa to Taggia, they are hosting an egg hunt and creative workshops starting at 4 PM. A great way to celebrate if you are near the coast.Specific, time-bound children's event happening on Saturday.
FLOWER FESTIVAL AND WORKSHOPS : This festival involves open cellars, crafts, and workshops. Saturday features a bike ride through the villages followed by a pasta party for the first 50 participants—great for active families.Offers active options like a bike ride and workshops suitable for a full day out over the weekend.
CHOCOLATE FAIR : The first major chocolate fair featuring tastings, choco-cooking demonstrations, and workshops. Bring cash for chocolate purchases—it's for the whole family!A specific, fun food festival running over the weekend with a focus on family activities like cooking demos.
WIND FESTIVAL EXPOFREE : This is a huge outdoor sports expo for sea and wind sports. Even if you aren't trying windsurfing, there are free trials and evening music festivals happening all weekend.It's one of the few clearly free, large-scale outdoor events running all weekend.
: If you are exploring the centre on Saturday, stop by De Ferrari for the Easter market selling typical products and gift ideas.Central Genoa market running specifically over the weekend during Easter.
: Grab lunch or dinner from international vendors at Genoa's street food market. A fantastic way to let everyone choose exactly what they want to eat.Runs through Sunday and is perfect for casual, family-friendly dining.
: If you have slightly older kids (7-11), this is an epic experience: sleep over at the Aquarium in front of the predator tank, then wake up for breakfast. Requires booking via C-Way.A unique, one-night-only (Saturday) immersion event at a top attraction, specifically targeting the 7-11 age range.
· April 5
5VINTAGE GAMES, SHOW, AND EASTER SWEETS IN ARMA DI TAGGIA : Sunday afternoon brings vintage games, a wooden play area, and a show, finishing with the opening of the Easter Egg filled with sweets for the kids.Specific Sunday event with a clear focus on children's entertainment and candy payoff.
GUIDED TOURS OF THE HISTORICAL CAMELLIA GARDEN : Sunday is the last day to catch the guided tours of Italy's largest historic camellia garden. It's a beautiful, relatively calm activity, perfect for a Sunday afternoon.This is the final day (Sunday, April 5th) for this specific limited-run garden tour series.
FAMILY WORKSHOP: MONDRIAN LINES AND COLORSFREE : A free family workshop on Sunday afternoon focusing on the geometric art of Mondrian. Great for creative downtime after all the Easter hustle.It's free, runs Sunday afternoon, and is explicitly a family workshop, perfect for an arty wind-down.
GUIDED TOURS OF THE HISTORICAL CAMELLIA GARDEN AT VILLA PALLAVICINI : Take a guided tour of the largest historic camellia garden in Italy. Sunday is the final day these tours are confirmed for this specific run.This is the last day (Sunday) for this limited-run tour, making it timely.
EASTER LUNCH AT HOTEL BRISTOL PALACE : If you are looking for a traditional Easter Sunday lunch experience in a classic hotel setting, the Bristol Palace is offering a special menu.A specific dining option for Easter Sunday lunch.
Also On· anytime this weekend
1: The La Tosse theatre has family programming scheduled through this weekend. It's a great indoor option if the weather turns bad on Sunday.This runs until Sunday, April 5th, and is specifically marked for families.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Genoa this weekend?
For free family activities this weekend (Apr 04-05), check out the 'Spring Opening' event Saturday afternoon, and the 'Family Workshop: Mondrian Lines and Colors' on Sunday afternoon.
Where is the best place for an Easter egg hunt?
The main Easter celebration in Genoa city center, featuring an egg hunt and workshops for little ones, is happening at Palazzo Tursi on Saturday. If you travel slightly outside the city, Taggia is hosting an egg hunt Saturday afternoon.
Are there any specialized activities for younger kids (under 6)?
The main focus for the very young is the Easter activities at Palazzo Tursi on Saturday. For an art-focused free option, the Mondrian workshop on Sunday afternoon should also work well for creative toddlers.
