Get ready for a jam-packed weekend in Lisbon! From Easter fun in Carcavelos to creative workshops at Gulbenkian and cinema sessions at LU.CA, we've curated the best for your family on March 28th and 29th, 2026.
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Create Masterpieces! Free Art Session
MAC/CCB
Free, drop-in art creation session inspired by Lisbon artists on Saturday.
Hercules: The Musical
Teatro do Politeama
A grand-scale indoor musical perfect for cheering up a damp weekend.
Easter Fun by the Line
Parque da Quinta da Alagoa
Free outdoor fun with carousels, egg hunts, and trampolines in Carcavelos.
· March 28
8EASTER FUN BY THE LINEFREE : Celebrate Easter outdoors with face painting, an Easter egg hunt, and rides on a Parisian carousel and miniature train. Highlights include a slide over the lake and a special Sakura tree.It’s running all weekend and offers loads of free outdoor activities perfect for the first sunny weekend of Spring.
: Occupational therapists lead this amazing sensory atelier focused on exploring textures and colours. It’s designed to spark imagination and strengthen the bond between kids and the world around them.Offers two perfectly timed sessions for different age groups on Saturday focusing on sensory development.
: Kids get to participate in a special museum treasure hunt, following clues and completing fun science experiments to find the next prize egg. Great science meets history fun.It blends active searching with educational science elements, perfect for a Saturday morning activity.
: Join storyteller Bru Junça for a magical session based on the book *The Day I Became a Bird* and other tales designed to let imaginations soar high.It’s running both Saturday and Sunday morning, making it an easy, cheap entry point for the weekend's cultural offerings.
STORYTELLING: NEONIA FILM SESSION : A fun and imaginative film screening perfect for families to explore themes of values, friendship, and creativity together. This is part of the 'Olhar o mundo' offerings.Offers an indoor activity on Saturday afternoon at a very low price point.
FREE : Roll up your sleeves and discover the secrets of traditional 'Bolos de Cabeça' (Head Buns) in this fun baking session. Booking is required starting the previous Monday.It’s a fantastic, free, hands-on culinary activity for younger kids happening Saturday.
FREE : Join the global Earth Hour event where lights go out for one hour in solidarity. There will also be special programming like a photo exhibition and educational sessions.It’s a unique community experience happening Saturday evening, coupled with educational aspects earlier in the day.
FREE : Take the kids to play and create art based on the exhibition 'Avenida 211'. It’s a great free drop-in activity based around games and challenges inspired by Lisbon artists.It is a completely free, open-ended art creation session happening Saturday afternoon.
· March 29
3SPRING WELCOME CELEBRATIONFREE : Celebrate *Mărțișor*, the ancient Romanian tradition marking the arrival of Spring. Expect traditional singing and dancing performances by local children.It's a vibrant cultural celebration happening specifically on Sunday.
STOP MOTION ANIMATION WORKSHOP (ADVANCED) : Young directors get a sneak peek behind the scenes of animation cinema and learn to create their own stop-motion film. They will also be challenged to design their own character.It’s a specific Sunday workshop focused on creation, perfect for slightly older kids who enjoyed similar activities earlier in the weekend.
: Part of the Play Festival, this offers three different stories exploring how we view the world and how it looks back at us. Running both Saturday and Sunday.It’s a short cultural event running on both days at LU.CA, offering a different perspective from the other workshops there.
Also On· anytime this weekend
4: Head to the Gulbenkian Foundation where kids can transform a room into a vibrant gallery using colours, textures, and shapes. It's a creative space where making a bit of a mess is highly encouraged for inspiration.It’s a fantastic, hands-on creative workshop happening right on Saturday afternoon.
: Kids get to be directors for a day, learning stop-motion animation techniques using just a phone or digital camera. They bring magazine cutouts, drawings, and unexpected objects to life.A brilliant Saturday workshop that teaches a genuine creative skill to older children.
FREE : This is your last chance to visit this thoughtful exhibition on the top floors of the theatre, inviting everyone to reflect on the simple joys of being a child, inspired by games like 'the floor is lava'.It's the final day of this free exhibition, offering a calm, reflective activity before it closes Sunday.
: See Filipe La Féria’s grand production inspired by the twelve labours of Hercules, featuring cutting-edge light, video, and stage design. Shows run both Saturday and Sunday.A major, high-production indoor theatre show running multiple times this weekend.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Lisbon this weekend?
This weekend (Mar 28-29) you can enjoy the free Easter Fun by the Line in Carcavelos, join the Earth Hour community event, visit the free exhibition reflecting on Children's Happiness at LU.CA, and participate in the free art creation session at MAC/CCB on Saturday.
Are there any workshops happening on Saturday afternoon?
Yes! Saturday afternoon features the 'Art Workshop: Art Cart' at Gulbenkian (3 PM), the 'Sensory Workshop: Feeling Colours and Textures' (3 PM session), and the 'Treasure Hunt at the Pharmacy Museum' (time TBD).
What's happening specifically on Sunday, March 29th?
On Sunday, check out the 'Spring Welcome Celebration' in Santana, the 'Stop Motion Animation Workshop' for older kids, the final hours of the 'Exhibition: Reflecting on Children's Happiness' at LU.CA, and the theatre piece 'Olhar o mundo'.
