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A temporary exhibition dedicated to puppet makers of the 21st century, with general admission at 4€.

Two days of medieval activities at São Jorge Castle, with workshops, guided tours, concerts and family workshops.

A storytelling session of tales of the Earth and the Druids, between light and shadow, at the car park of the Santuário da Peninha, on 27 September 2026.

A game tour of the Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães in which participants investigate the 'Case 1976', on 27 September 2026.

A festival marking the National Day of Deaf People with an inclusive lunch, traditional games led in Portuguese Sign Language, and a silent concert.

A family workshop to build a pinhole camera and learn basic photography concepts, inspired by the exhibition 'Japan: Festivals and Rituals'. Price: €45 for one child and one adult.

Actress Paula Luiz leads a storytime session at Âmbito Cultural El Corte Inglés in Lisbon, reading tales aloud for young listeners.

A workshop for children aged 8-12 to create robotic art machines using LEGO, micro:bit, and visual programming. Price: €11 for adults, €8 for children.

As part of the European Heritage Days, the Farol Museu de Santa Marta hosts the street circus-theatre show 'Pharol - 54' on 27 September 2026.

João de Brito plays an eccentric, unpredictable teacher who gives a lesson about Carolina Beatriz Ângelo and teaches how to fold a sheet of paper, jumping from wig to wig and from one kind of humour to another.

A theatre show that invites children to dive into the exciting world of maritime adventures and pirate legends, in a story that begins at the quiet Almirant Inn.

On 27 September the Estoril Circuit hosts the Benjafield's 500 Miles Race, with vintage machines on track from 09h00 to 17h00; Grandstand B is free, paddock access costs 10€, and entry is free for children up to 12.

Beto Guedes performs in Lisbon for the first time, at LAV – Sala 1, in a concert celebrating 50 years of career and revisiting Clube da Esquina classics such as 'Sol de Primavera', 'O Sal da Terra' and 'Nada Será Como Antes'.

A concert specially designed for babies and their families at the Olga Cadaval Cultural Centre.

A route between two Lisbon gardens and two centuries of history, exploring the mysterious world of water through two reservoirs, two architectural typologies, two itineraries and an underground gallery. The 180-minute visit, suitable from age 6, starts at the Reservatório da Mãe d'Água das Amoreiras.

Partimento returns to IDB Rooftop by Mīrārī with an edition for all ages: a DJ set from Progressivu and Blaya, a family dance class, pool, games, food and an object swap where everyone brings five items to trade.

The MAC/CCB, the Museum of Contemporary Art and Centre for Architecture at the Centro Cultural de Belém, is a reference museum in Lisbon devoted to modern and contemporary art and architecture, holding works by Picasso, Warhol, Paula Rego, Dalí and many others from the Berardo and Teixeira de Freitas collections. Tickets cost 15€, with discounts for residents in Portugal, students, seniors and free entry on Sunday mornings.