Bon dia, Barcelona!
It's a long weekend: Friday is Día del Trabajador, so you've got three full days ahead.
The big anchor: Croiss&Fest at Poble Espanyol. Ten of Barcelona's top pastry shops compete for Best Croissant in the City, with tastings, live music, DJ sets, and street food across the weekend. Kids can roll their own dough at the Little Chefs workshop while you work your way through the contenders. Mornings are calmest; afternoons turn into a party. Sunday may be a bit wet, so plan well.
Here's the lineup.
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Roll up your sleeves and learn to make delicious mini chocolate croissants from scratch in this hands-on workshop during Barcelona’s big croissant fest.
Where: Town Hall of Poble Espanyol (Sants-Montjuïc)
When: Fri–Sun May 1–3 at various times
Join PermaKids for a hands-on workshop where children explore nature through art, games, and sustainability activities led by experienced facilitator Daniella Querol.
Where: Permaculture Barcelona Hub (Sant Martí, El Parc i la Llacuna del Poblenou)
When: Sat May 2 at 11-1pm
The sixteenth edition of Circ Cric Festival brings circus performances, nature walks, and workshops to the heart of Montseny this spring.
When: Sat May 2 at 10am (All remaining shows sold out!)
Experience a weekend of Andalusian culture with flamenco music, traditional casetas, regional cuisine, and vibrant costumes celebrating Sevilla's legendary April Fair tradition in Barcelona.
Where: Parc del Fòrum (Sant Adrià de Besòs, ~15m from Barcelona)
When: Fri–Sun May 1–3
A fresh take on the classic fairy tale set to 1950s rhythms, where a high school baseball player and a mysterious girl chase their dreams together.
Where: SAT! Sant Andreu Teatre (Sant Andreu)
When: Fri–Sun May 1–3 at 12:00pm and 5:30pm
Looking Ahead
Fri-Sun May 29-31
Cherry Harvest Festival: Family Fun & Local Flavors
Santa Coloma's famous first cherry festival of the season
 | Santa Coloma de Cervelló Festival All Ages Free |
Sat May 9
A beautiful evening outdoors with neighborhood families
 | Sarrià-Sant Gervasi Performance All Ages Free |
Multiple dates in May
Magic Quest: The Great Challenge
Young magician faces trials of friendship and imagination
 | la Vila de Gràcia Performance All Ages 14€+ 70m Catalan and Spanish |
Fri-Sun May 8-10
Modernista Magic: 300+ Activities for the Whole Family
Celebrating Terrassa's art nouveau heritage
 | Terrassa Festival All Ages Free |
The Rabbit Hole
There's a miniature train in the hills above Sarrià, and a guy in a conductor's hat will let your kid ride it for €3
Up behind Sarrià, you’ll find Tren de l'Oreneta, where a club of retired train enthusiasts spends Sunday mornings running a miniature railway they built themselves. The track loops through the pines, and the kids can actually ride the scaled-down steam and diesel models. Trains run Sundays 10:30–13:30, weather permitting. Take the Ferrocarril to Reina Elisenda and hike ten minutes uphill (the bottom of the park is closed, but the trains are still running!). Worth the climb.
About KIDS.Barcelona
Made with ❤️ by Ben & Rahim. Two San Francisco dads living in BCN. We scout the city for the best cultural events, workshops, festivals, and hidden spots so you don't have to. Less planning, more playing. See you in the park or in your inbox every Thursday.
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