What to do with kids in Barcelona: 24 plans for the family

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We are accustomed to think everything for the same age group and for a certain type of life. But Barcelona is also diverse in ages, in lifestyles and, although unfortunately things are getting 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 children in Barcelona that we have loved, so that the whole family can enjoy them and spend a great weekend for all ages.

LUMINISCENCE

A family plan that invites to meditation. LUMINISCENCE is an event where the most beautiful classical music (with some modern touches) is combined with video mapping in the exceptional setting of the event: the baroque basilica of Santa Maria del Pi. It is true that it is not a plan for the most active children, but it is perfect to bring the kids closer to new artistic formats and to find with them a moment of relaxation.

Location: Santa Maria del Pi. Plaça del Pi, 7

Tickets: from 25€, children under 4 years old get in free

Paradox Museum

As fun as it is educational, the Paradox Museum is an ideal space for those who enjoy putting logic and perception to the test. The museum has 7 interactive spaces to surprise you with optical effects and other deceptions of perception: although it may look like magic, it’s all science! It is also an ideal place to take fun photos to make the family album grow.

📍 Location: Pl. Urquinaona, 3

Tickets: General admission: 18€ / Children and reduced admission: 14€.

IKONO

IKONO is a perfect place to introduce children to digital art. The installation has several interactive spaces full of light and color that will excite the little ones: from a ball pool to a booth for light paiting as Picasso, through a room with arcade machines with which they can discover how their parents’ games were at their age.

Location: Arenas Shopping Center. Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 373.

Tickets: from 12,50€.

Alfa5

Alfa5, the world’s largest XR Sports center, has opened in a former mythical gym in Poblenou. This concept refers to expanded sports, those that add layers of technology to play in different ways. For example, the space features a soccer game where the goal keeps moving, a virtual reality version of tennis, virtual paragliding and a game that mixes digital art with physical activity called Flatlball, among other activities.

This is an ideal plan to promote physical activity and team play among children. However, due to the intensity of some of its activities , it is not suitable for children under 7 years old, from this age they will have a great time!

Location: c/ Almogàvers, 169

Tickets: from 17€.

Leonardo Versus Michelangelo

Bringing the little ones of the house closer to classical art is easier with immersive exhibitions, and now we have in Barcelona an excellent exponent: one dedicated to the two great geniuses of the Renaissance: Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci. With its digital art, immersive room, virtual reality and a spectacular game in metaverse format, this experience will delight you and will make you learn art and history in the most entertaining way, as if it were a video game.

Location: IDEAL. C/ Dr. Trueta, 196

Tickets: from 950€.

SENSAS Barcelona, a challenge to the senses

SENSAS is a sensory experience located in Entença street. Here, the five senses of those who dare to participate -including the little ones- will be put to the test.

Far from being intimidating, the challenges in complete darkness become an opportunity to enhance the rest of the senses, awakening skills that will make you feel like a real superhero. Challenges range from dodging lasers and getting prizes to recognizing smells and sounds in the dark.

In addition, all completed challenges will be converted into donations to the local association AURA, which supports people with functional diversity.

📍 Location: Carrer d’Entença, 91-93, Bajos 2 (Eixample)

💸 Tickets: from 22 €. Tickets for groups of children here.

Take them for chocolate!

Fresh milk and a cup filled to the brim. And if it’s with churros, even better. Drinking a cup of chocolate not only makes us feel a little clumsy when we get our hands dirty, but it also makes us feel like children because it is a very cold weather tradition when we were kids. That’s why taking your children to one of the best chocolate shops in the city (either to have a cup of churros or buy some good chocolates) is one of the most typical family plans of the season and one of the most enriching (never better said).

📍 Location: Several locations. Check here our list of chocolate shops.

Jungle Tag: obstacle course

Jungle Tag offers you the opportunity to overcome different challenges in a jungle environment. You can 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.

📍 Location: Carrer del Silici, 9, Cornellà de Llobregat.

Interactive space Clik of CosmoCaixa

The CLIK space at CosmoCaixa is an interactive educational experience designed for children between 3 and 11 years old. This newly renovated space allows children to explore scientific concepts through play.

📍 Location: CosmoCaixa. Isaac Newton, 26.

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.

📍 Location: Parc de la Ciutadella

La Puntual Puppet Theater

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

📍 Location: Carrer de l’Allada-Vermell, 15

Montjuïc Cable Car

A journey of 750 meters and a drop of 85 meters is what the Montjuïc Cable Car saves every day in its journey 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.

📍 Location: Avinguda Miramar, 30

FilmoXica children’s film series

Bringing quality cinema closer to children so that they can experience the pleasure of going to a movie theater and eating popcorn is the goal of the FilmoXica children’s film series from January to March.

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 side.

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

📍 Location: Filmoteca. Plaça Salvador Seguí, 1. The projections are made 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 with the family has never been easier, as they organize guided tours of the museum, dome every weekend and they will explain the stars that can be seen that day.

📍 Location: Camí de l’Observatori, s/n

The Drone Saga: a drone and contemporary dance show

Drones and dancers share the stage in a contemporary dance show that plays with light, color and movement. The music, composed exclusively for this experience, accompanies each choreography and turns the show into a unique visual and emotional journey. A plan suitable for all ages that will leave the kids with their mouths open.

📍 Location: Sala Paral-lel 62

💸 Tickets: From 21€.

Xocolata 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.

They organize a set of workshops designed for children from 3 to 16 years old and also for over 16 years old and you can check their program here.

📍 Location: 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).

📍 Location: Pl. del Tibidabo, 3, 4

Sticker exchange in Sant Antoni

Years ago, you couldn’t buy 20 packs of stickers together, and you had to do what you could with what you had. Unfair exchanges, or incredible bargains. Sometimes you had to trade one 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 walk this coming weekend and check out what’s being traded.

📍 Location: Carrer del Comte d’Urgell, 1

Candlelight

Candlelight offers the little ones of the house the opportunity to enter the world of music in a magical environment. These concerts illuminated by thousands of LED candles are open to children over 8 years old, allowing the whole family to enjoy an unforgettable evening with their favorite music (classical and contemporary). Discover their program now!

📍 Location: Various locations

💸 Tickets: From €17

Poble Espanyol

Who hasn’t 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 continue the tradition, as it is a perfect plan to go with children.

📍 Location: Av. de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13

Adventure circuits in Catalunya en Miniatura

Organize a Saturday morning full of pure adrenaline and bring out your adventurous side 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.

📍 Location: Can Balasch de Baix, s/n

Outdoor play areas

Generations grow, tastes change, but playgrounds remain. Far from the classic swings, today’s parks have an infinity of structures where children have fun while being active. Barcelona has a large number of playgrounds, some of them very large, so fun is guaranteed.

📍 Location: Several locations

Barcelona Bosc Urbà

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 the children’s birthdays.

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

📍 Location: Parc del Forum, s/n

Ballet of Lights

The little ones will be thrilled with this dance show where the costumes of the dancers are illuminated with LED lights. Depending on the date, the stage of the Auditori L’illa is filled with magic with the music and the story of Sleeping Beauty or Cinderella, two classic tales that become the perfect gateway to discover the world of ballet. A plan designed for the whole family and aimed at children from 5 years old.

📍 Location: Auditori L’illa

💸 Tickets: From 21€.