Free Family friendly Other
A reading session of “The Curious Garden” followed by a sensory activity, taking place at UNL - Nova SBE School of Business & Economics on 26 September 2026.
Our picks for the next 14 days
until 31 Dec
Free
Live music
Museu da Música Portuguesa · Cascais
until 29 Dec
Free
Live music
Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães · Cascais
until 31 Dec
Free
Exhibition
Museu do Mar - Rei D. Carlos · Cascais
until 31 Dec
Free
Exhibition
Museu da Vila · Cascais
until 31 Oct
Free
Exhibition
Biblioteca Municipal de S. Domingos de Rana · Cascais
until 19 Dec
Free
Other
Biblioteca Municipal de Cascais - Casa da Horta · Cascais
until 28 Mar
Free
Family
Blue Cruises · Lisbon
until 31 Dec
Free
Workshops & talks
Farol Museu de Santa Marta · Cascais
until 27 Sept
Free
Party
Carnide · Lisbon
until 27 Sept
Free
Live music
Casal Saloio de Outeiro de Polima · Cascais
Free Family friendly Other
A reading session of “The Curious Garden” followed by a sensory activity, taking place at UNL - Nova SBE School of Business & Economics on 26 September 2026.
Free 3+ Family friendly Other
Board the salt galleon Estou Para Ver and enjoy a contemplative sail along Cascais' stunning coastline, with panoramic views of the town from the ocean. This outdoor activity is perfect for family and friends, subject to weather and sea conditions and exclusive to Cartão Viver Cascais holders.
Free Family friendly Party
The Feira da Luz in Carnide, Lisbon, featuring various artists and events.
Free Family friendly Live music
The Centro de Interpretação do Espaço Rural de Cascais celebrates Saloia traditions with two days of theatre, popular dances and songs, traditional games, historical re-enactments, workshops and demonstrations of ancestral know-how, as part of the European Heritage Days. The event invites the whole community to experience and help keep Saloia cultural identity alive.
Free Family friendly Workshops & talks
ZDB’s Educational Service offers workshop visits to the exhibition Bruscky em Brusque by Paulo Bruscky, adapted for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd cycles of basic education, exploring contemporary art in a creative and participatory way. Participation is free, by e-mail booking.
Free Family friendly Exhibition
An exhibition of paintings created by students of the +65 program, celebrating active aging and continuous learning through art.
Free 4+ Family friendly Exhibition
Artistic workshop inspired by the schist plaque from the Alapraia Necropolis, part of the European Heritage Days 2026. On September 23, from 10am to 12pm, at the Vila Museum, with prior registration and free participation for ages 4 and up.
Free 12+ Family friendly Other
A walking route at Quinta do Pisão in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, where participants discover art installations in the landscape. Free activity with registration, for families, schools and institutions (over 12 years old).
Free Family friendly Workshops & talks
ZDB’s Educational Service offers workshop visits to the exhibition RedSkyFalls (Réplica), adapted for preschool and the 1st and 2nd cycles of basic education, with a creative and participatory approach to contemporary art. Participation is free, by e-mail booking.
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.
Free Todas as idades Family friendly Other
Celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Municipal Library of Cascais, with open doors and free activities for all ages.
Free 5+ Family friendly Theatre
In a staged visit, Manuel and Maria Ana de Castro Guimarães invite the public to discover daily life in their summer home, the old Torre de São Sebastião, including the romantic garden. Free participation with prior registration, recommended for ages 5 and up.
Free 8+ Family friendly Live music
A thematic visit where participants are accompanied by melodies of the era, exploring the connection between the museum's pieces and music, for the general public aged 8 and up.
Free 6+ Family friendly Live music
In this visit-workshop, children explore the work of Maria Helena Vieira da Silva and create their own abstract art. Aimed at schools and families with children over 6 years old.
Free 5–12 Family friendly Theatre
In this puppet theatre, children aged 5 to 12 discover the daily life of a lighthouse keeper, facing storms and relocations. The puppet family at the Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum awaits their visit.
Free 6+ Family friendly Other
Interactive visit that covers the history of Cascais from the Paleolithic to the present, with little-known pieces.
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.
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.
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.
Free 3+ Family friendly Live music
Guided tour of the permanent exhibition of musical instruments from Michel Giacometti's collection, with a pedagogical kit of replicas for hands-on exploration. For families and schools, ages 3+.
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.
Free Family friendly Theatre
The Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum presents the puppet show 'The Count's Shoes', in which a wicked sock tries to sabotage the Count's attendance at a party of his friend King Carlos. Free activity with prior booking for preschool and primary school children.
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.
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.
Free 6+ Family friendly Live music
Musical games of sensory exploration where participants guess sounds and build stories. Activity for schools and institutions for ages 6 and up.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Free Family friendly Family
A Blue Cruises boat trip with brunch on board, offering special fares for young people, children and a family pack, plus extra meal options.
Free Family friendly Family
A sunset cruise on the Tagus with Blue Cruises, including a complimentary bottle of wine, a beer, orange juice or water, a pastel de nata and a spread of breads, jams, olives and dried fruits, with a family pack available.
Free Family friendly Family
A Blue Cruises boat trip with a Moscatel de Setúbal (5cl) or orange juice included, with fares for young people, children and a family pack of 2 adults plus 2 minors.