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Sat 26 Sept Saturday 26 September

78 events
Morning 6 events
The Song of Sri Devi | Workshop for Babies

10:30 Museu do Oriente. Lisbon

6,5€ Family friendly Family

A sensory workshop for babies up to 12 months, accompanied by an adult, exploring sounds, images, and textures inspired by Indonesian culture. Price: €6.5 per participant.

Guided Tour of the Temporary Exhibition

11:00 Museu da Marioneta Lisbon

6€ Exhibition

A guided tour of the temporary exhibition, giving participants the chance to explore the show with the support of a guide.

Nature Drawing Workshop

11:00 Nova School of Business and Economics Carcavelos e Parede Cascais

15€ Workshops & talks

In the Nature Drawing Workshop, participants learn to use field drawing as an observation tool, exploring contrast, shape and texture, with no previous experience required, and leave with a notebook of new sketches.

Nature Drawing Workshop

11:00 UNL - Nova SBE School of Business & Economics Cascais

Workshops & talks

A nature drawing workshop at Nova SBE on 26 September 2026, exploring drawing from the natural environment.

THE DANCE OF THE BARONG | WORKSHOP FOR BABIES

11:30 Museu do Oriente. Lisbon

6,5€ Family friendly Dance

A dramatized workshop for babies that promotes verbal and body language development through the Barong dance, with drums and bells.

Last Saturday Visits: General Tour of the Exhibitions

11:30 Pavilhão Julião Sarmento Lisbon

Free Exhibition

Guided tour of the ongoing exhibitions at Pavilhão Julião Sarmento, including 'Once Upon a Time in America', 'Conversation of Crows' and 'Everything is in your mind...'.

Afternoon 4 events
Tea Course

14:00 Museu do Oriente. Lisbon

45€ Workshops & talks

A theoretical and practical course on tea, from botanical characteristics to preparation methods, with Luís Mendonça de Carvalho.

Silk Painting and Textile Memory Workshop

14:00 Museu do Oriente. Lisbon

70€ Exhibition

A silk painting workshop with Paulo Valle, exploring the ancient technique and textile memory, combining color and composition experimentation.

THE RICE GODDESS | SHADOW THEATRE WORKSHOP

15:00 Museu do Oriente. Lisbon

7,5€ 7–12 Family friendly Workshops & talks

A workshop for children aged 7-12, exploring Indonesian shadow theatre and the legend of the Rice Goddess, with puppet making.

Family Saturdays | ANDRÉ VALENTE

15:00 Cinemateca Portuguesa Santo António Lisbon

3,2€ Family friendly Family

A family Saturday dedicated to André Valente, with reduced admission for children and young people.

Evening 2 events
Dance | "Entre Nós" at Palmela Park, Cascais

21:00 Auditório Fernando Lopes Graça Cascais e Estoril Cascais

10€ Desconto de 25% para crianças com menos de 8 anos, adult Dance

The performance "Entre Nós" results from the encounter between dancers and young people, using the knot as a metaphor to explore human relationships. It takes place at Palmela Park, Cascais.

Exhibitions, runs & attractions 66 events
Exhibition Praia das Maçãs - Archaeology

Praia das Maçãs Sintra until 26 Sept

Exhibition

Exhibition dedicated to the archaeology of Praia das Maçãs, part of the valorization initiatives promoted by Sintra City Council between July and September.

Bats in the Castle

Castelo de São Jorge Lisbon until 26 Sept

5,00€–10,00€ 18+ Family

A night walk through Castelo de São Jorge, led by biologists from Biota, to discover, observe and identify the various bat species that live there. The activity uses ultrasound detectors and helps demystify myths and legends about these animals.

Poster Mostra

8 Marvila Marvila Lisbon until 30 Sept

Free Exhibition

Poster Mostra turns the streets of Marvila into an open-air gallery, bringing together new talents and visual proposals until September 30, celebrating the poster as a medium of communication and artistic expression.

Itinerant Exhibition "Habitar Cascais"

Galeria de Arte da Freguesia Cascais e Estoril (Cascais) Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 2 Oct

Exhibition

The itinerant exhibition 'Habitar Cascais', organized by the Cascais City Council, showcases projects and works for municipal public housing, while fostering reflection and interaction on the universal right to adequate housing.

Margarida Correia - Higher

MAAT Belém Lisbon until 5 Oct

Exhibition

The exhibition 'Higher' presents the work of artist Margarida Correia.

Dances with History at Quinta da Ribafria

Quinta da Ribafria São Pedro de Penaferrim Sintra until 11 Oct

Dance

An event by Associação Danças com História at Quinta da Ribafria, featuring dances and historical narratives in a poetic setting.

Exhibition: The Last Carnival of Korea, by Bruno Figueroa

Centro Cultural de Cascais Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 11 Oct

Exhibition

Bruno Figueroa’s exhibition brings together photographs taken on the eve of the Itaewon tragedy in Seoul, portraying the neighbourhood as a space of exception where diversity and self-expression were welcomed. The images preserve the memory of what became known as Korea’s last carnival, before 159 young people lost their lives on 29 October 2022.

Gulbenkian, 70 Years in Posters

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 19 Oct

Free Exhibition

An exhibition of posters documenting the breadth and diversity of the Gulbenkian Foundation's programming over its 70 years.

Sea of Memories - Community Photography in Cascais

Museu do Mar - Rei D. Carlos Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 24 Oct

Free Exhibition

A practical documentary photography course exploring Cascais' maritime heritage through images and testimonies, culminating in a 2027 exhibition at Museu do Mar Rei D. Carlos.

LandArt Cascais 2026

Quinta do Pisão - Parque de Natureza Alcabideche Cascais until 1 Nov

Free Exhibition

12th edition of LandArt Cascais, at Quinta do Pisão, with interventions by Pedro Cabrita Reis and Susanne S. D. Themlitz.

Painting Exhibition by Zahra Aghamiri

Museu do Mar - Rei D. Carlos Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 10 Nov

Free Exhibition

Painting exhibition by Zahra Aghamiri, inspired by oceans, wildlife, and celestial landscapes, creating unique and immersive works.

Saloia Religiosity: Conference Cycle

Casal Saloio de Outeiro de Polima S. Domingos de Rana Cascais until 14 Nov

Free Workshops & talks

This conference cycle explores the religious practices of the Saloia region, deeply rooted in Marian devotion, such as the cult of Nossa Senhora do Cabo. Participants will learn about the festivities that shape the local identity.

Tales in the Garden - Story Time

Biblioteca Municipal de Cascais - Casa da Horta Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 28 Nov

Free 4+ Family friendly Family

An outdoor storytelling series for families with children aged 4 and over, featuring storytellers such as António Gouveia, Vera Baptista, Cláudia Almendra, Pedro Tomaz and Bruno Batista, from June to November.

These pieces are aMAATzing!

MAAT Belém Lisbon until 13 Dec

Workshops & talks

A playful workshop that invites participants to look at MAAT's collection in a creative way and turn the visit into an aMAATzing experience.

TENCHI TESSEN - The Art of the Fan and the Breath

Museu do Oriente. Lisbon until 18 Dec

30€ M/16 Exhibition

An introductory Tenchi Tessen session, a movement art created by Georges Stobbaerts that seeks harmony between the human being and the world, with the fan replacing the sword and confrontation giving way to reconciliation. Friday, from 19.00 to 20.30, for ages 16+, with a 30€ admission.

Guided tour of the Museum of Mercy of Cascais

Museu da Misericórdia de Cascais Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 29 Dec

Free 12+ Exhibition

In this guided tour, the public discovers the history and heritage of the Museum of Mercy of Cascais, located in the former Santa Casa Hospital, exploring sacred art, memories and traditions.

What emotions are hidden in the Museum?

Museu da Misericórdia de Cascais Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 29 Dec

Family friendly Exhibition

In this guided tour, children aged 6 to 12 explore the emotions hidden in the museum's sculptures and paintings, playing with expressions and discovering what the characters feel.

Nature Bingo

Quinta do Pisão - Parque de Natureza Alcabideche Cascais until 30 Dec

2,5€/participante Family friendly Family

A fun observation challenge for families: walk a circular route in Quinta do Pisão and mark off natural elements on your bingo card as you spot them.

MIRADOURO AMOREIRAS 360º PANORAMIC VIEW

AMOREIRAS 360º Lisbon until 30 Dec

5€ Family friendly Family

Enjoy the best 360º view over Lisbon from the top of Tower 1 of Amoreiras Shopping Center, 174 meters above sea level. The viewpoint offers panoramic views of the Tagus River and landmarks such as Ponte 25 de Abril, Cristo Rei, Castelo de São Jorge and Torre de Belém, with free telescopes and informational maps.

Exhibitions at Centro Cultural de Cascais

Centro Cultural de Cascais Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 30 Dec

5€ Family friendly Exhibition

Exhibitions at the Centro Cultural de Cascais are open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–6pm, with last entry at 5:40pm. Tickets cost €5, with discounts for residents, seniors and students, and free entry for children up to 18 on the first Sunday of each month.

Peddy Paper - Junior Edition

Quinta do Pisão - Parque de Natureza Alcabideche Cascais until 30 Dec

2,5€/participante Family friendly Family

A guided orientation challenge with observation questions and puzzles adapted for children aged 6–12, minimum 10 participants.

Guided tours to B-MAD, Berardo Art Deco Museum

B-Mad, Berardo Museu Arte Deco Lisbon until 31 Dec

6 € Family friendly Exhibition

Guided tours of the B-MAD Berardo Art Deco Museum, housed in a former summer residence in Alcântara, featuring pieces from the Berardo Collection and period settings. Tours run daily, priced at €6, free for children under 12.

LONG-TERM EXHIBITION + TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS

MUDE Santa Maria Maior Lisbon until 31 Dec

15€ Exhibition

MUDE – Design Museum presents its long-term exhibition and temporary shows, with a combined ticket giving access to all exhibitions on display. Housed in the former BNU building in downtown Lisbon, the museum fully reopened in 2024.

Self-guided Visit – Bordalo Pinheiro Museum

Museu Bordalo Pinheiro Lisbon until 31 Dec

5€ Family friendly Exhibition

Visit the permanent exhibition of the Bordalo Pinheiro Museum in Lisbon, which brings together around 13,200 objects by Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, including tiles, ceramics and humorous drawings, and where the famous Zé Povinho was born.

Exhibition and Conference Cycle on the Work of Maria de Sousa

Casa Reynaldo dos Santos e Irene Quilhó dos Santos Carcavelos e Parede Cascais until 31 Dec

Workshops & talks

Exhibition and conference cycle on the work of Maria de Sousa, celebrating 60 years of her pioneering scientific discovery in Immunology, with conferences on May 18 and 27 and June 19.

Traveling Exhibition | Discovering the Octopus: Science in Tentacles

Museu do Mar - Rei D. Carlos Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free Family friendly Exhibition

This traveling exhibition of 19 panels explores the life of octopuses, from their origin and behavior to their cultural and socioeconomic importance, promoting respect for the natural world.

Discover the Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum

Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free Family friendly Exhibition

A guided visit revealing the history of the collection, palace, and residents of Cascais's oldest museum, which opened in 1931, suitable for all school levels.

Artists in the Neighborhood

Mercado da Vila de Cascais Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Exhibition

Market of urban crafts and design with national brands, where the artists themselves sell their original works, every Sunday.

Visit-workshop | Roots and Waves: Discovering Cascais at the Sea Museum

Museu do Mar - Rei D. Carlos Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free Family friendly Exhibition

In this visit-workshop, children discover Cascais' biodiversity and the relationship between humans and the sea, ending with an educational activity about the town and nature protection.

Museu do Aljube Resistência e Liberdade

Museu do Aljube Santa Maria Maior Lisbon until 31 Dec

4€ 13–18 Family friendly Exhibition

The Aljube Museum Resistance and Freedom presents a permanent exhibition on the Portuguese dictatorship (1926-1974), repression and resistance, including 25 April 1974. Adult tickets cost €4, with discounts and exemptions for young people, seniors, residents and others.

MUSEUM

MAAT Belém Lisbon until 31 Dec

12€ Exhibition

This ticket grants access to all exhibitions and spaces of MAAT – Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology, including MAAT Central, MAAT Gallery and MAAT Garden. Located on the riverside in Belém, the museum combines a 1908 thermoelectric station with a contemporary building and a garden along the Tagus.

Visit-workshop | Lives of the Sea in Cascais: Kings and Fishermen

Museu do Mar - Rei D. Carlos Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free Family friendly Family

In this visit-workshop, children explore the collections of the Sea Museum to discover the relationship between royalty, science, and fishing in Cascais, ending with a creative workshop on maritime heritage.

Traveling Exhibition - Climate Change

Museu do Mar - Rei D. Carlos Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free Family friendly Exhibition

A traveling exhibition for schools, aimed at increasing ocean literacy and raising awareness of climate change impacts. Developed by MARE researchers, it can be requested by schools throughout the year.

Museu de Lisboa - Santo António

Museu de Lisboa - Santo António Santa Maria Maior Lisbon until 31 Dec

4€ Exhibition

A branch of the Lisbon Museum dedicated to Saint Anthony, located next to the Church of Santo António, presenting the saint's life and his connection to Lisbon, where he was born and lived until he was 20.

Workshop-Visit | Submerged Secrets: Between Ships and Shipwrecks

Museu do Mar - Rei D. Carlos Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free Family friendly Family

Explore shipwreck remains off Cascais and discover stories of pirates and Portuguese navigators, then recreate treasures in a hands-on workshop for primary school children.

PALÁCIO PIMENTA - MUSEU DE LISBOA

Museu de Lisboa - Palácio Pimenta Campo Grande Lisbon until 31 Dec

5€ Family friendly Exhibition

The long-term exhibition at the Palácio Pimenta - Museu de Lisboa reveals the evolution of Lisbon from the Paleolithic to the reign of King John V, with over 500 pieces and the pre-earthquake model.

The Lighthouse Keeper's Treasure at the Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum

Farol Museu de Santa Marta Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free 8–12 Family friendly Exhibition

In a treasure hunt through the Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum, young participants follow clues to uncover an ancient secret. They learn about shipwrecks, coastal lighting, and the importance of the lighthouse.

Archaeological Adventure at the Vila Museum

Museu da Vila Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free 6–12 Family friendly Exhibition

An activity to discover what an archaeologist is and the secrets of the profession, exploring buried treasures and learning the methods that brought pieces to the museum. A sensory experience to spark interest in history. Ages 6 to 12, Tuesday to Friday.

The Part That Remains | Permanent Exhibition

Centro de Interpretação Ambiental da Pedra do Sal Carcavelos e Parede Cascais until 31 Dec

Free Exhibition

Discover the coastal reality of Cascais through its biodiversity, geodiversity, and a virtual dive into the Avencas Marine Protected Area.

Mini Lighthouse Keeper Workshop at the Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum

Farol Museu de Santa Marta Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free 6–12 Family friendly Workshops & talks

After visiting the museum, participants take a quiz and then build small lighthouses using recycled materials. Activity for children aged 6–12 and senior groups.

How Many Do You Want?

Museu da Vila Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free 6–12 Family friendly Family

Traditional game to discover the Vila Museum in a fun way. Activity for schools and institutions for ages 6 to 12.

Visit-workshop | Sweet Sea Home

Museu do Mar - Rei D. Carlos Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Family friendly Family

In this visit-workshop, students explore the exhibition Oceano Aberto to learn about marine animals and ocean protection, followed by a creative workshop on environmental awareness.

EXHIBITIONS 2026

Museu do Oriente. Lisbon until 31 Dec

10€ Family friendly Exhibition

The Museu do Oriente ticket grants access to all exhibitions on display, including the permanent 'Portuguese Presence in Asia' and the temporary 'Japan: Festivals and Rituals' and 'From Matrix to Print'. Admission costs €10, with free entry on Fridays from 6pm to 8pm.

Europe's Largest Exhibition of Models Made with LEGO® Bricks

Cordoaria Nacional Lisbon until 10 Jan

Family friendly Exhibition

Europe's largest LEGO® model exhibition arrives at Cordoaria Nacional with over 120 models and hundreds of creations built from nearly 15 million LEGO® bricks, including an educational area and an interactive Fun Zone for the whole family.

Cristóbal Toral Exhibition: Cartography of Time, an Eternal Journey

Centro Cultural de Cascais Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 17 Jan

Exhibition

The exhibition 'Cartography of Time, an Eternal Journey' brings together Cristóbal Toral's work, in which ordinary objects such as suitcases become metaphors for the human condition, exploring travel, memory and identity.

The Exhibition of a Dream

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 22 Feb

Exhibition

Curated by Mathieu Copeland, this exhibition brings together sixteen dreams interpreted as songs, following the forms of mandalas.

Blue Cruises - Tágides Sunset 2026

Blue Cruises Lisbon until 28 Mar

Free Family friendly Family

Sunset cruise on the Tagus with drinks and snacks included, such as wine, beer, juice or water and a Pastel de Nata. Tickets for adults, young people, children and a family pack.

Blue Cruises - Tágides Promenade 2026

Blue Cruises Lisbon until 28 Mar

Free Family friendly Family

Tagus river cruise with a drink included (Setúbal Moscatel or orange juice), with tickets for adults, young people, children and a family pack.

Visit to the Museum

Casa Fernando Pessoa Lisbon

5€ Family friendly Exhibition

Casa Fernando Pessoa is a museum dedicated to the life and work of the poet. It offers exhibitions, a library, and guided tours.

CABE: Belém Art Circuit - CCB

Centro Cultural de Belém Belém Lisbon

15€ Exhibition

Art circuit in Belém, organized by the CCB, featuring various exhibitions and artistic interventions.