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We’re Ben and Rahim, two friends and dads raising our kids in Barcelona. 1,000+ international families plan their weekends with our Thursday email.

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Day Trips from Barcelona with Kids: 14 by Train or Car

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Castanyada and Halloween with Kids in Barcelona 2026

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Our Kids' Movies in English at Mooby

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Christmas with Kids in Barcelona 2026

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Free Things to Do with Kids in Barcelona

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What Families Love This Week

1. Where to Find Roasted Chestnut Stands in Barcelona

Sat Oct 31 - Sun Nov 1

2. Toca Festa: A Free Family Music Day at L'Auditori

Sat Oct 3

3. Festa Major de Sarrià 2026

Daily Oct 2-12

4. Festa Major de la Barceloneta 2026

Through Oct 4

5. Pinocchio Tells His Own Story with Puppets and Shadows

Fri-Sun Oct 2-4

6. Coyote vs. Acme in English at 4:10pm Daily

Daily Oct 1-8

7. Castanyada and Halloween with Kids in Barcelona 2026

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8. Trick-or-Treat Shop Routes Across Barcelona

Fri-Sat Oct 30-31

9. Forgotten Island in English at 3:50pm

Daily Oct 1-8

10. Castanyoween Street Party in Congrés i els Indians

Sat Oct 31

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CE Europa Football School (Gràcia)

Paid

Club Natació Atlètic-Barceloneta Day Pass: Pools, Prices, Kids

€16

Telefèric de Montjuïc

€19

JumpYard Barcelona: Prices, Ages and Booking

€14

UE Sant Andreu Youth Football

Paid

Barcelona Bosc Urbà

€17

Piscines Bernat Picornell (Montjuïc): Day Pass, Family Swim, Prices

From €9.25

Tribu House

€14 / 3 hrs

Hotel Arts Day Pass

Paid

Indoor Karting Barcelona

€19

Climbat La Foixarda

€14

Virtua VR Arcade

€25

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This Weekend's Events

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Festa Major de Sarrià 2026

The giant Blauet turns 25 and the neighborhood throws him a hot-chocolate morning before giants from across the city walk in. There is one stop made for small kids.

SarriàDaily Oct 2-12Free

Performance

Pinocchio Tells His Own Story with Puppets and Shadows

Its last weekend, in a tiny puppet theater where shadows carry the story for a kid still learning Catalan. One of the three days is cheaper.

Ciutat VellaMultiple Dates Sep-Oct€14 (advance €12.44)

Festival

Festa Major de la Barceloneta 2026

Watch a cannon fire candy into crowds, dance sardanes, hear seafaring songs, and spot two giant parade figures celebrating the neighborhood's fishing roots.

Ciutat VellaThrough Oct 4Free

Festival

Kids' Concerts with Daytime Hours and Lower Volume

Kids perform alongside live musicians across four days of daytime concerts designed around their attention spans and comfort.

Sant Cugat del VallèsThu-Sun Oct 1-4Ticketed; ages 0-3 free

About 30 minutes by FGC from Barcelona drive

Festival

About 90 Free Activities Across Montjuïc

Dance, climb, eat, and explore 100+ activities across Montjuïc's museums, gardens, and theaters in one weekend.

Sants-MontjuïcSat-Sun Oct 3-4Free