Welcome to Gijón for the weekend of April 4th and 5th, 2026! This weekend is packed with egg hunts, storytelling, magic shows, and traditional Holy Week atmosphere. Don't miss the family fun at the Jardín Botánico or the magic gala at Laboral!
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Artisan and Ecological Market of Gijón
Plaza Mayor de Gijón
Browse local crafts and ecological goods in the city center all day Sunday.
Magic Gala Piccola Laboral
Teatro de la Laboral
An indoor spectacle of world-class magic scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
The Painted Eggs Tree Family Activity
Jardín Botánico Atlántico
A classic Easter egg hunt and craft session aimed at ages 4 and up.
· April 4
5: Join the egg hunt where kids aged 4 and up search for painted eggs hidden around the beautiful botanical garden. The activity finishes with a fun Easter craft to take home.This is a fantastic Easter-themed interactive activity perfectly timed for the weekend.
: Listen to the fun and crazy tales told by the world-traveler Pitu Caleya, who is stopping by the Botanical Garden for a few days. Multiple storytelling sessions are scheduled throughout the day.It is a specific, scheduled performance happening multiple times only this weekend at a prime family location.
: Catch acclaimed artist Pablo López on his new tour at the stunning Teatro de la Laboral. This is a major concert event for older kids and teens.This is the main evening cultural event happening Saturday night in Gijón.
HORSE RACES ON RIBADESELLA BEACHFREE : Watch the traditional horse races held right on the Santa Marina beach, a unique spectacle during Holy Week. Make sure to arrive before 11:30 AM.This is a visually spectacular, unique event happening only Saturday morning near Gijón.
COPYING ART WORKSHOP: EL ARTE DE COPIAR EL ARTE : Travel back to prehistory by learning how cave paintings were made, experimenting with light, shadow, and simple materials to create your own reproductions.Hands-on craft workshop tied to the cave art center, running Saturday afternoon.
· April 5
7MAGIC GALA PICCOLA LABORAL : A magical afternoon awaits with three world-renowned magicians performing tricks and illusions in this special gala. Perfect indoor entertainment for the whole family.A dedicated, high-quality magic show scheduled specifically for Sunday afternoon.
MAGIC BRUNCH WITH MAGO JON ANDER AND MAGO MARTÍNFREE : Enjoy unexpected close-up magic tricks, audience participation, and humor during the Sunday brunch period in the Laboral courtyard. A lighthearted way to start the afternoon.It’s free, outdoors (weather permitting), and runs mid-morning, making it ideal for younger kids.
SPRING MARKET IN CARREÑOFREE : Celebrate the arrival of spring at this market in Candás, held at the historic Antigua Fábrica Ortiz. The program includes a toy library (ludoteca) on Saturday and Sunday.Specifically mentions a 'Ludoteca' (toy library) which is great for younger kids, and it runs all weekend.
EASTER WEEK IN OVIEDO/UVIÉUFREE : If you are exploring the surrounding area, Oviedo celebrates Holy Week with processions and traditions running until Sunday evening.It's a major regional event concluding this Sunday, offering a glimpse into cultural traditions.
EASTER WEEK IN VILLAVICIOSAFREE : Explore the centuries-old Holy Week traditions in Villaviciosa, which conclude on Sunday.It’s a traditional event ending Sunday that offers an insight into local Asturian culture.
HOLY WEEK IN VALDÉSFREE : See the traditions of the second oldest Holy Week celebration in Asturias, concluding this Sunday in Valdés.This is the final day for this specific traditional event.
FREE : The celebrations organized by the cofradías conclude this Sunday in Piloña.Part of the major regional Holy Week celebrations wrapping up on Sunday.
Also On· anytime this weekend
3FREE : Visit the special edition of the Artisan and Ecological Market taking place in the main square. It’s a great spot to browse unique crafts and local organic products.It runs all day Sunday and is located centrally in the Plaza Mayor, offering flexible timing.
FREE : Take a free, immersive virtual reality trip to see Santa María de Naranco as it looked in the 9th century. Great for older kids who enjoy technology and history.It's free, technology-based, and offers historical insight in an engaging format.
: Kids aged 4 to 11 can role-play as part of a dinosaur excavation team, learning about fossils and getting hands-on experience. This is part of the April program ending soon.This is a focused, interactive workshop for dinosaur-loving kids that is part of the broader April programming.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Gijón this weekend?
This weekend (Apr 04-05) you can check out the free Magic Brunch in the Laboral courtyard on Sunday morning, and the Artisan and Ecological Market running all day Sunday in the Plaza Mayor.
Are there any Easter egg hunts happening?
Yes, the main one is 'The Painted Eggs Tree Family Activity' at the Jardín Botánico Atlántico, running throughout the weekend, aimed at ages 4+.
What is happening at the Laboral City of Culture?
Saturday night features the Pablo López concert, and Sunday afternoon has the free Magic Brunch followed by the ticketed Magic Gala.
