Things to do with children in Barcelona: 25 family plans

A classical music concert by candlelight while 1,000 drones fly over Barcelona forming beautiful shapes (animals, flowers, abstract figures…). This is the DroneArt Show, whose originality and duration (about 65 minutes) make it ideal for all ages: adults will enjoy the music and technology, and children will be amazed by a performance that seems like magic.

This virtual reality activity is both an entertaining lesson in ancient history and an experience that engages not only your sight and hearing, but also your sense of smell and the sensation of wind blowing over you. Children will be amazed as they travel through the Pink City on a magic carpet, and when it’s over, they’re sure to be curious about fascinating ancient civilizations.

A family plan that invites contemplation. LUMINISCENCE is an event where the most beautiful classical music (with a modern touch) is combined with video mapping in the exceptional setting of the event: the Baroque basilica of Santa Maria del Pi. Admittedly, it’s not a plan for the most energetic children, but it’s perfect for introducing quieter kids to new artistic formats and enjoying a moment of relaxation with them.

As fun as it is educational, the Paradox Museum is an ideal space for those who enjoy testing their logic and perception. The museum has 70 interactive spaces where you can be amazed by optical effects and other perceptual illusions: although it may seem like magic, it’s all science! It’s also an ideal place to take fun photos to add to the family album.

Tickets for groups of children here. SENSASis a sensory experience located on Carrer Entença. 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 other senses, awakening abilities that will make you feel like a true superhero. The challenges rangefrom dodging lasers and winning prizes to recognizing smellsand sounds in the dark. In addition, all completed challenges will be converted into donations to thelocal association AURA, which supports people with functional diversity.

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

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 pit, explore the tubes, and much more. With an electronic bracelet, you can earn points by touching the LEDs that light up on the obstacles.

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

If you like animals, don’t miss the opportunity to visit Barcelona Zoo, one of the largest and most comprehensive zoos in Europe. Covering 32 hectares, you can admire more than 5,500 animals of 400 different species, from African elephants to Antarctic penguins.

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

TheMontjuïc Cable Car coversa distance of 750 meters and a height difference of 85 metersevery day on its journey up the mountain.Adapted for people with reduced mobility, it has easy and safe access to the cabins,where you can keep an eye on the kids until you reach either station. A family trip to the Mirador de l’Alcalde or Castell de Montjuïc, located 173 meters above sea level, is agreat way to enjoy the panoramic views of the cityand the port of Barcelonatogether.

Bringing quality cinema to children so they can experience the pleasure of going to the movies and eating popcorn is the goal oftheFilmoXica children’s film series from January to March. Every three months, they organize a series featuring films from different eras, cultures, and countries, related to moments and traditions in the calendar thathelp young audiences get into cinemaand understand its more artistic side. There will also be screenings for all ages,workshops, presentations, and concertsthat will make the movie-going experience something special.

It is one of the four oldest observatories in the world that is still active, something very rare 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 family visit to the stars has never been easier, as they organize guided tours of the museum and dome every weekend and explain the stars that can be seen that day.

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 throughgames, workshops, and tours of their factory. Theyorganize a series ofworkshops designed for children aged 3 to 16 and also for those over 16,and you can check outtheir entire program here.

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

Who hasn’t visited Poble Espanyol? Your school probably took you there more than once when you were little, or your parents chose it as a weekend outing. Now you can continue the tradition, as it’s a perfect place to go with children.

Organize a Saturday or Sunday morning full of pure adrenaline andbring out your most adventurous side by taking on some activities that will challenge your limits(and those of your family). Take on zip lines, V-bridges, or hanging platforms and have a great time, ending the experience with anexhibition of models of the cityof Barcelona.

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

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