What to do with children in Barcelona: 16 family plans

We are accustomed to think of everything for the same age range and for a certain type of life. But Barcelona is also diverse in ages, in lifestyles and, although things are unfortunately becoming more and more difficult, there are still many families who want to enjoy a weekend, a holiday or a long weekend together without having to resort to the usual park.

Here we leave you a selection of plans to do with kids in Barcelona that we have loved, so you can enjoy them all the family and spend a great weekend for all ages.

Bubble Planet (from April 27)

Bubble Planet fuses experiential immersion with a museum dedicated to bubbles, creating a unique universe that has captivated audiences in Miami, Los Angeles and Milan. This surreal journey consists of 11 themed rooms, each one filled with bubbles of various shapes and sizes, even using technology to offer a Virtual Reality experience where you will be immersed in the world of bubbles as one of them. Get ready to enter this fascinating universe in Barcelona!

💸 Tickets: starting at 14,90 €

Genesis (from April 12)

April will mark a before and after in the journey of immersive experiences in Barcelona. A month in which the city will welcome Genesis an exciting show will flourish in the church of the Colegio Dominiques Barcelona. This show combines light, color and sound in video mapping projections adapted to every nook and cranny of space, to narrate the first three days of Earth.

📍 Carrer de Mallorca, 349.

💸 Tickets: starting at 12 €

Jungle Tag: obstacle course

Jungle Tag offers you the opportunity to overcome different challenges in a jungle environment. You will be able to climb ropes and walls, challenge the mirror maze, jump in the giant ball room, explore the tubes and much more.

With an electronic bracelet you can score points by touching the LEDs that light up on the obstacles

📍 Carrer del Silici, 9, Cornellà de Llobregat.

Sorolla, a new dimension

The Centre d’Art Amatller presents an ambitious exhibition: the largest digital exhibition of the Sorolla Year. With more than 1000 square meters, Sorolla, a new dimension immerses visitors in the life and work of the artist, exploring the landscapes of Valencia, its distinctive blue and the characteristic luminosity of his paintings.

Passeig de Gràcia 41

💸 Starting at 12,50 €

Barcelona Zoo

If you like animals, do not miss the opportunity to visit the Barcelona Zoo, one of the largest and most complete in Europe. In its 32 hectares you can admire more than 5,500 specimens of 400 different species, from African elephants to Antarctic penguins.

📍 Parc de la Ciutadella, Barcelona.

Barcelona Aquarium

It is the largest aquarium in Europe dedicated to the Mediterráneo, with more than 450 different species and 11,000 animals. Now you can also buy your tickets without queues and enjoy with your loved ones.

📍 Port Vell, Moll d’Espanya.

La Puntual Puppet Theater

La Puntual is a theater in Barcelona where puppets, marionettes and shadow puppets are the only protagonists. Every weekend they take to the stage to perform mythical stories, classic tales and plays for young and old.

📍 Carrer de l’Allada-Vermell, 15

Montjuïc cable car

A distance of 750 meters and a vertical drop of 85 meters is what the The Montjuïc cable car saves every day on its way up the mountain. Adapted for people with reduced mobility, it has easy and safe access to the cabins, where you can control the kids until you reach any of the stations.  

Going with the family to the Mirador de l’Alcalde or the Castell de Montjuïc, located 173 meters above sea level, can be a family plan to enjoy together the panoramic view of the city and the port of Barcelona.

📍 Avinguda Miramar, 30

FilmoXica children’s film series

Bringing quality cinema to children so that they can experience the pleasure of going to a movie theater and eating popcorn is the objective of the cycle from January to March filmoXica children’s cinema.

Every three months they organize a cycle with films of all times, from different cultures and countries and related to moments and traditions of the calendar that help children to get into the cinema and understand it in its most artistic aspect.

There will also be sessions for all ages, workshops, presentations and concerts that will make the movie-going experience something special.

📍 Filmoteca. Plaça Salvador Seguí, 1. The screenings are held in several rooms

Visit the Fabra Observatory

It is one of the 4 oldest observatories in the world that is still active, something very rare to see in astronomy. Its scientific activity focuses on the study of asteroids and comets, and if you want, parents and children can also observe them through the telescope.

Organizing a visit to the stars as a family has never been easier, as they organize guided tours of the museum, dome every weekend and will explain the stars that can be seen that day.

📍 Camí de l’Observatori, s/n

Chocolate Museum

The spirit of Barcelona’s sweetest museum is to spread the culture and tradition of chocolate and explain its relationship with Barcelona and Catalonia. What makes this plan ideal for children is that they do it through games, workshops and factory tours.  

A Suite of workshops are organized for children from 3 to 16 years old and also for children over 16 years old. You can consult all its Program here. 

📍 C/ del Comerç, 36

Tibidabo

With more than 120 years of history, leisure and culture of Barcelona, Tibidabo Amusement Park offers a magical experience to go with children, with emblematic and modern attractions (such as the Talaia, the Avió, the Muntanya Russa or the Virtual Express), unique shows (such as the Krüeger Hotel or the Marionetarium) and gastronomic spaces (such as the Club dels Aventurers).

📍 Pl. del Tibidabo, 3, 4

Trading cards exchange in Sant Antoni

Years ago, you couldn’t buy 20 packs of cards together, and you had to do what you could with what you had. Unfair trade-ins, or incredible bargains. Sometimes you had to exchange an Eternatus for five cards, but hey, good for you.

Well, the epicenter of trading cards in Barcelona happens every Sunday at the Sant Antoni Market. There are stalls of all kinds, and if you want to start building a collection with your kids… take a stroll this coming weekend and check out what’s being trafficked.

📍 Carrer del Comte d’Urgell, 1

Poble Espanyol 

who has not visited Poble Espanyol? Surely the school took you more than once when you were little or your parents chose it as a weekend plan. Now, you can keep the tradition going, as it is a perfect plan to go with children.

francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia Ave., 13

Adventure circuits in Catalunya in Miniature

Organize a Saturday morning full of pure adrenaline and bring out your most adventurous side by overcoming some activities that will make you challenge your limits (and those of your family).

Take on zip lines, V-bridges or hanging platforms and have a great time to finish the experience with an exhibition of models of the city of Barcelona.

📍 Can Balasch de Baix, s/n

Barcelona Urban Forest

In the family circuit Barcelona Bosc Urbà you can spend the best weekend of your life jumping, flying and testing your skills in complete safety. The attractions are outdoors, protected from the sun and rain, and are perfect for a family outing, fun with friends or to celebrate children’s birthdays.

And to round off the weekend, you can take a break and enjoy a bite to eat at the Food Truck Bosc, while your children from 6 to 12 years old participate in the games led by one of our monitors. Great idea, isn’t it?

📍 Parc del Forum, s/n