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March 2026: Local Activity Tips + Easter Camps
Francesca van Amstel
March 09, 2026
Welcome to the March edition of Lighthouse Kids!
Spring is here! In this edition we're sharing our 5 curated Google Maps lists of our favourite family spots — save them and never run out of ideas. Plus our Easter camps roundup and the usual mix of local events and workshops happening in the next month.
📍 Our Favourite Places
We’ve been busy building curated Google Maps lists of the best kid-friendly spots in Cascais and beyond. Click on the links below to save them to your phone so you’ll always have ideas at your fingertips!
🧸 Younger Kids
Soft play havens, petting zoos, pony rides, and restaurants where tiny humans can roam free. Perfect for babies, toddlers, and the under-6 crew.
🚀 Older Kids
Escape rooms, climbing walls, trampolines, skateparks and creative workshops. For the 6+ crowd who've outgrown the ball pit.
🎈 Party Venues
Trampolines, farms, bowling alleys, rentable party venues and adventure parks — great spots to outsource the birthday chaos.
🚗 Worth the Trip
Dinosaur parks, underground caves, safari adventures and hidden gems beyond the usual radius. Pack snacks — these are full-day adventures.
🏨 Family Hotels
Kids clubs, connecting rooms, pools and farm stays across Portugal. Places that actually want your children there.
We're always adding new spots — follow along and never run out of ideas! Got somewhere we should include? Drop us an email.
Happening Now
🧸 Younger Kids
Playgroup — FREE Suitable for babies & toddlers in Estoril every Wednesday 10:30 - 12:00 · Location
N’O É? Baby & Toddler Theatre — Suitable for babies & toddlers every Sunday · 11:00 · Tickets · Location
Singing Mamas Oeiras - Relaxed friendly singing circle with babies/children every Tuesday 10:30 - 12:00 · Location · Contact: +351 912 800 268
Post Partum Movement — NEW group for mums with babies. Suitable for postpartum mums Tuesdays & Fridays · 10:30 · Contact: Sofia Moura +351 915 655 567 Location
Cascais City Council Agenda — Regular family-friendly events including story time and themed workshops
🚀 Older Kids
Creative Lab — Art education course exploring different artists and techniques each week. Next class: Surrealism! Bilingual EN/PT. Suitable for 7-13 · Every Saturday · 10:00–12:00 Location · Info & registration: +351 910 798 555
🚗 Worth the Trip
Labirinto da Água — Family challenge at the Communications Museum! Solve puzzles while discovering how water shaped communications. Suitable from 6 · Saturdays March 14, 21, 28 · 14:00–17:00 (1 hour activity) No booking required · Location
Coming up
🧸Younger kids
Baby Massage Class Series — Learn to improve your baby’s physical, emotional, and mental health. Helps with sleep, colic, reflux, breastfeeding challenges. Suitable for new mums & babies Tuesday March 10 · 10:30–11:30 Book: +351 960 238 921 · Location
Concertos para Bebés | E quando o bebé escorrega? — Trombone concert for babies. Suitable for all ages Sunday March 15 · 10:00 and 11:30 (40 min). Tickets · Location
Alora Montessori — Baby Sessions, Music Playgroup, Singing Stories· Check for upcoming classes: Info · Location
🚀 Older Kids
Descobre a Engenharia Eletrónica — FREE hands-on electronics workshops in Oeiras. Build circuits, program, design and learn soldering. No prior knowledge needed. Suitable for 10-18 · Saturdays March 14, 21 & April 4 · 14:30–16:30 Location
Concerto para Famílias «D. Quixote de Telemann» — Baroque music adventure! . FREE. Suitable for 6+ Friday March 13 · 21:00 (60 min, no interval) · Location
4US Kids Fitness Activity — FREE outdoor fitness session with coordination, agility, strength & teamwork games. Led by two Personal Trainers. Suitable for 6-10 Saturday March 21 · 11:00–12:30 · Location · Register
Anfíbios e outra Fauna Noturna — Night walk at Parque da Pena with biologist. Discover amphibians and other nocturnal wildlife in spring breeding season. Suitable from 8 · Duration: 2h30 · March 28 · Location
Visita Guiada ao Centro de Interpretação da Natureza de Monserrate — Guided tour exploring Sintra’s geology, wildlife and history. Digital interactive exhibits. Suitable from 6 · Duration: 1h30 · March 28 · Location
🚗 Worth the Trip
Fathers & Kids in the Kitchen — Father’s Day cooking workshop for dads & kids. Suitable for 8+ · Sunday March 21 · 11:00 Contact: +351 910 876 039 Location
Candlelight Babies — NEW! Classical music concert for babies 0-9 months. Movement area with cushions or seated with stroller space. 45 min · April 11 · Location
Kidchen Kids Cooking Workshops — Fun cooking classes for kids in Lisbon. Includes lunch/snacks. Location: Laranjeiras, Lisbon
Sushi Kids · Sat March 14 · Ages 8-14
Italia (Fresh Pasta) · Sun March 15 · Ages 5-12
"Cá Desaniversário" (Mad Hatter's Tea Party) · Sat March 28 · Ages 3-10
🗓️ Save the Date
Oi Cascais Kids Festival — A weekend dedicated to families! Kids' attractions, live shows, creative workshops, inflatables, kart track, plus a baby space and kids space. There's also a market with children's products and services, and a food area. Suitable for all ages · Sat 10 & Sun 11 May · 9:00–21:00 (Sat) / 9:00–20:00 (Sun) · Location