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Welcome to Lighthouse Kids
Welcome to the very first edition of Lighthouse Kids! Just like a lighthouse helps guide the way, we’re here to shine a light on the best kid-friendly events and activities happening in and around Cascais, Oeiras and Sintra. In every edition we’ll round up fun things to do, cool places to check out, and handy links to make planning a breeze.
Keep an eye out for our summer camp special coming to your inbox shortly…..
Happening Now
‘Dino on the road’ exhibition will soon move from Cascais to Jardim da Quinta da Alagoa on May 28th until June 26th
May Festival at Quinta do Pisão is underway and ends on June 1st
The Poço Velho Caves in Cascais are open to visitors at weekends and national holidays from 10:00 - 13:00 - No minimum age. (Top Tip: smaller kids should bring their own bike helmets)
Arrisca + Petisca (Risk + Snack) Weekly art mornings followed by brunch, Tuesdays at House of Wonders 10:00 - 12:30
N'O É? (isn’t it?) baby & toddler theatre show in Oeiras every Sunday at 11am
LinguaNature is running language learning activities now and all summer for children from 4
Theatre in Lisbon:
Simba musical until 15th of June - suitable from 3 years+
A Bela e o Monstro (Beauty and the Beast) musical until 15th of June - suitable from 6 years+
O Quebra-Nozes (The Nutcracker) with special family shows on Saturdays until 1st of June - suitable from 3 years+
Children’s’ theatre at Teatro Luís de Camões - see full program here
Coming Up
International Children’s Day
Oeiras Padel Academy Children’s Day Games on June 1st 17:00 - 19:00
Cascais Children’s Festival and Kids Market on June 1st
Nanny Poppins Children’s Day family party June 7th 10:30 - 12:30 at 7Seas - all ages
Kids Playground and inflatables at Oeiras Marina on 31st May & June 1st
Other Events
Festas da Oerias is running from 30th May - 15th of June with many events and entertainment - all ages
Pisco Forest Open Day 11:00 - 19:00 on June 1st - all ages
Familias na Horta Family gardening at Ohana Eco Park on Saturday May 31st and June 7th 10-12:30. Contact Filomena +351 165 997 - age 3+
Tela e Tacho cooking and art class 10:00 - 13:00 on June 8th at Brotinhos Exigentes - ages 5 - 8
Blooma Rainbow Adventure on June 14th at LandingLand at 15:00 - 18:00
Singing Story time & Montessori PlayGroup on Saturday June 21st at 16:00 and 28th & July 12th and 26th at 10:00 at Alora Montessori - ages 6m - 3
Babyjump music concert on Thursday June 26th at 11:15 at Quinta da Bicuda. Bookings via Instagram DM - ages 0 - 3
Cascais City Council agenda with lots more kids activities
Did you know?
Did you know that the Sintra historical monuments aren't just for sightseeing? Throughout the year, Parques de Sintra hosts a variety of fun and educational activities designed especially for kids—think treasure hunts, workshops, storytelling, and more, all set in magical, historic locations.
Younger kids
Pony ride in the grounds of Pena Palace can be booked everyday excluding Fridays 10:00 - 17:20 - suitable from 3 years
Older Kids
See fireflies with a guided dusk and night-time hike on May 31st, June 7th and 14th at 20:30 - suitable from 6 years
Riddles of the Palace at Queluz Palace takes place on the last Saturday of the month at 10:00 and 15:00 - suitable from 5 years
The Princess Diaries: Discover the history and experiences of the Royal Family, by finding clues (Portuguese language only) at Queluz Palace Upcoming dates: June 1st, Aug 3rd at 15:00 - ages 5 - 10