Dia da Criança falls on 1 June, but celebrations are happening all weekend long (30–31 May). Here’s our pick of the best events:

🎉 Festa da Criança — Cascais’s annual Children’s Day celebration returns to the Baía and Cidadela de Cascais with a huge programme of free activities — sports workshops, games, music, reading, mascots and street entertainment. Aimed at ages 3–12 but fun for all. Suitable for all ages · Saturday 31 May · 10:00–18:00 · FREE · Website 

🎉 Festa da Criança na Hípica d’Oeiras — A farm-themed Children’s Day party at Hípica de Oeiras, with horse rides, farm animals, a market area and plenty of outdoor fun for the whole family. Suitable for all ages · Saturday 31 May · 09:30–18:00 · Hípica de Oeiras · FREE · Instagram

🎉 Dia da Criança em Alcabideche — A fun-filled Children’s Day celebration with live music from the Dixie Band, a magic show by Palhaça Mágica, a sweet treats train, inflatables, face painting and balloon modelling. Suitable for all ages · Friday 30 May · 14:00–19:00 · Alcabideche · FREE

🎉. Seeds of Tomorrow – A Children’s Day Celebration by We Grow Slow — A special Children’s Day nature session in Cascais. Kids can get creative with crafts, enjoy a wild book nook, a mud kitchen, a muddy construction site, canvas painting and more. Small groups of max 10 children. Suitable for all ages · Saturday 30 May · Sessions 10:00–12:00 / 14:30–16:30 · Cascais · Booking form · Instagram

🎉 Dia da Criança at Viplant Garden Centre — The Garden Centre is turning into a magical space for little ones with activities including mini-garden workshops, face painting, a story reading session, and free popcorn for all children. Suitable for all ages · 30 & 31 May · Various times from 10:00–17:30 · Oeiras · FREE · Instagram · Website

🎉. Children’s Day Brunch at Riviera Hotel — A brunch made for kids and grown-ups at the Riviera Hotel in Carcavelos. Under 3s go free, ages 4–8 get 50% off. Suitable for all ages · Sunday 31 May · 12:30–16:00 · Carcavelos · €29 per adult · Reservations: 214 586 600 · Instagram

Festa dos Maios 2026 — Cascais’s traditional spring festival returns to Quinta do Pisão with nature walks, workshops, music, theatre, traditional games, donkey and horse rides and plenty of family fun. Suitable for all ages · 30 & 31 May · Sat 09:00–23:00, Sun 09:00–18:00 · Entry: €0–3 · Location

Eléctrico de Sintra (Historic Sintra Tram) — The beloved historic Sintra tram is back! This scenic 11km ride connects Sintra to Praia das Maçãs, winding down all the way to the Atlantic. The 45-minute journey is a magical experience for kids and grown-ups. Tickets are bought on board. Suitable for all ages · Running now · Website · Route Map

Mulan – A Princesa Guerreira (Musical) — A family musical full of music, action and adventure, following the classic Chinese legend celebrating courage, loyalty and friendship. Performed in Oeiras. Suitable for ages 6+ · Dates: 30 May - 13 June ·Tickets · Location

Arte na Capricciosa – Start With Art Workshops — Creative workshops for children every Thursday. From Venetian masks and Italian mosaics to painting; a fun way to combine art and a family dinner out. Each participant gets a ‘Menu Bambini‘ voucher, plus 10% off the workshop for Capricciosa app users · Ages 6–10 · Every Thursday · 18:30–20:00 · Limited spots · Instagram · Capricciosa

Jardins Abertos 2026 — Lisbon’s free garden festival returns for its 15^th edition, opening the gates to some of the city’s most beautiful hidden gardens, community allotments and palace grounds. The programme includes guided walks, nature activities, workshops and family-friendly experiences. Suitable for all ages · 30–31 May · FREE · Website · Instagram

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