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Jan - Feb 2026: Local Activity Tips + Carnival Camps
Francesca van Amstel
January 23, 2026
Welcome to the January 2026 edition of Lighthouse Kids!
In this edition we’re sharing a curated selection of local events and activities — perfect for those grey, drizzly days when the weather isn’t cooperating and the kids’ calendar looks a little… quiet.
We’ve also pulled together a list of camps available over the February Carnival school break. Keep checking back as more carnival activities and camps are added to the list:
Happening Now
Younger Kids
N’O É? Baby & Toddler Theatre
Sundays at 11:00
Info: https://ticketline.sapo.pt/evento/n-o-e-90032
Location: Teatro Independente Oeiras
Cascais City Council Agenda
Regular family-friendly events including story time and themed workshops
Garden Sessions Montessori Playgroup - suitable for 18-36 months
Tuesdays 9:30 - 11:00 · Estoril
Contact & Info: +44 7767 600288 / +351 916 793 097
Older Kids
Moniada Kids Lab Creative Series
Creative workshops 11:00 - 13:00 Jan 24th Clay Lab, 28th Recycle Lab, 30th Shrink Lab - suitable for 5-8
Info: https://www.instagram.com/moniadakidslab Contact: +351 915 888 754 Location: Cascais
Escola La Fora Nature Drawing workshop - suitable for 8-15
Jan 25th · 14:30–16:30
Register: here Location: Estoril
Yoga & Dance for Kids - suitable for 3 - 6
Every Thursday · 17:00–18:00
Contact: +49 162 8719183 Location: Oeiras
Pocahontas Show
Weekend performances until Jan 31st - suitable for 3+
Info: here & tickets Location: Auditório Taguspark
Family Activities
January Art Market of Wonders - local artist exhibition, live spray painting, handmade Valentines gifts with drinks and food available. Suitable for the whole family, dogs welcome
Jan 25th · 11:00–18:00
Info: here Location: Galeria House of Wonders, Cascais
☔ 5 Rainy day ideas 🌧️
🪐 Planetarium with children’s show every morning & the Navy Museum in Belem - suitable from 3
🎪 Indoor Play Centres (booking essential, bring socks with grip) - Anima Park (Alcabideche), Feijão Verde (Sintra, InFun (Sintra), Onyria Kids Club (Quinta da Marinha, Cascais), UpUp Trampolines (Sintra), Sandcastle (Lisbon), JumpYard (Lisbon), Kidzania (UBBO Amadora)
⚠️ Quake Museum - suitable from 6
🐠 Acquario Vasco de Gama - suitable for all ages
🔐 No Escape Cascais - suitable from 14
Coming up
Younger kids
Alora Montessori - Baby Sessions designed for younger babies. Suitable for 6-12 months · Feb 3rd , 10th , 24th · 15:30–16:20
Alora Montessori Music Playgroup - a joyful gathering with music, movement and free play. Suitable for 1-3 · Feb 4th , 8th , 11th , 25th · 15:00 - 16:30
Alora Montessori Singing Stories + Playgroup - a special Saturday gathering with music, stories and shared play. Suitable for 6 months - 3 years. · Feb 21st
Info: https://linktr.ee/aloramontessori
Location: Alora Montessori Estoril
Older Kids
O Tesouro do Rei - Sintra National Palace - Interactive visit with challenges and surprises to discover the King’s Treasure
Jan 31st · 15:00 - 16:30 · Suitable for 7+ Info:https://www.parquesdesintra.pt/pt/programacao/o-tesouro-do-rei/
Location: Sintra National Palace
Family Activities
Marianga’s Wildcraft Gatherings - Story time, dragon dance, themed wild crafts and more with coffee and snacks available and pay what you feel
Feb 22nd · 10:00–12:30
Info & Booking: https://marianga.company.site/ Location: Parede
Suitable for all ages