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Free Castanyada and Halloween Parties at Barcelona Civic Centers
- When
- Daily Oct 22-31
- Ages
- All ages (best for 3–10)
- Price
- Mostly free; a few…
Upcoming: Free Castanyada and Halloween Parties at Barcelona Civic Centers
Free Castanyada and Halloween Parties at Barcelona Civic Centers
FestivalHorta-GuinardóSant AndreuNou BarrisSarrià-Sant GervasiSants-MontjuïcSant MartíGràciaLes CortsEixampleL'Hospitalet de Llobregat30 families interested
Where
Various locations
Ages
All ages (best for 3–10)
Duration
1-2h
Setting
Indoors and outdoors
Plan for
An hour or two after school
Language
Catalan
Spots
29 in Barcelona, plus L'Hospitalet
Expect
Chestnuts, stories, crafts, a few spooky tunnels
What you need to know
- About a dozen need no booking at all, like Castaween al Guinardó and Nit d'Ànimes: just turn up in the late afternoon
- Best for toddlers: Castaween al Guinardó (up to 12) on Thursday, October 29, and the gentle, lit-up little kids' tunnel at Ateneu La Bòbila de Porta on Friday, October 23
- Friday, October 30 is the big night, with a dozen parties across the city, most starting at 5pm or 5:30pm
About
In the last week of October, civic centers, libraries and neighborhood casals all over Barcelona throw small parties for the Castanyada, the Catalan chestnut festival, and many now mix in a little Halloween too. Think roasted chestnuts, the Castanyera in her headscarf telling stories, puppet shows, craft tables and face painting, often out on the square in front of the center. These are the neighborhood's own parties, put on by local ludotecas, casals and families, so they feel small and friendly rather than staged. Kids get to roll panellets, the little almond sweets of the season, walk through a homemade spooky tunnel, or just eat warm chestnuts with friends from school.
Schedule
Thu, Oct 22
- 5pm–7pmPanellets workshopVegan panellets with Zero Waste Bcn, ages 5 and up with one adult. €13.50 plus €7 materials; booking.
Fri, Oct 23
- 5:30pmFesta de la CastanyadaStories, kids' workshops, a spooky drink and chestnuts on the square. Free, no booking.
- 5:30pmLa Castanyera al país del HalloweenStorytelling for ages 3 and up. Free, first come, limited space.
- 6:30pm–7:30pmLittle kids' spooky tunnelShort, lit tunnel with quiet music and friendlier characters. Free, no booking.
Sat, Oct 24
- 10:30am–1pmCreative panellets for familiesEgg-free panellets, ages 5 and up. Free; booking.
- 10:30am–1pmPanellets workshopFamily workshop, ages 6 and up. €22.02 per person with ingredients; booking.
- 12pmContes de tardorAutumn stories of chestnuts, witches and elves, ages 5 and up. Free; booking opens 15 days before.
Mon, Oct 26
- 5:30pm–7:30pm
Tue, Oct 27
- 5pmCrit o ConfitFace painting and costumes, then a door-to-door candy walk around the neighborhood. Free; booking.
- 5:30pmLa castanyera ha perdut les castanyesFamily clue hunt to solve an autumn mystery. Free; booking.
- 5:30pm–7:30pmCuina terroríficaSpooky cooking, ages 4 and up. €9.46 for one adult and one child, plus ingredients; booking.
Wed, Oct 28
- 5pm–7pmCastaween cookiesDecorate Halloween and Castanyada cookies. Free; booking.
- 5pm–7pmTerror tunnelBuilt by students of Institut Vila de Gràcia; may be scary for little ones. Free, no booking.
- 5:45pmEl gran joc de la CastanyadaA big autumn game with witches, chestnuts, panellets and a Thriller dance. Free; booking.
Thu, Oct 29
- 5pm–7pmCastaween al GuinardóGames, workshops, autumn stories, chestnuts and sweet potatoes for kids up to 12. Free, no booking.
- 5pm–7pmOn és la Castanyera?Help a sad Castanyera with games and challenges, in small groups. Free; booking.
- 5:30pmHem creat un monstre!Make ghost and monster puppets, ages 4 and up; at 7pm, dancing by the fire, chestnuts and a piñata. Free; booking.
- 5:30pmLes aventures del MatitoShow for ages 4 and up, then autumn crafts and a visit from the Castanyera d'Horta. Free; booking.
- 5:30pmContes de tardor amb castanyes torradesThe story of the Castanyera with roast chestnuts, ages 3 to 10. Free; book a place for each child and adult.
Fri, Oct 30
- 4:45pm–7:30pm
- 5pmNit d'ÀnimesTerror tunnel run by local teens, face painting and workshops for all ages. Free, no booking.
- 5pmCastanyada with MontercermundoNeighborhood party in the Flora Tristán gardens inside the block, ending with a circus and clown show. Free, no booking.
- 5pmCastanyadaSeasonal treats and surprises with the Poble-sec ludoteca. Free; booking.
- 5pmCastanyada a la SedetaGames, workshops and face painting on the square. Free; booking opens two weeks before.
- 5pm
- 5:30pm–7pmLa castanyera al país de HalloweenStorytelling with a Castanyera welcoming kids at the door. Free; booking through Ludoteca La Tardor.
- 5:30pmCastanyada i xerinolaFamily concert by Landry el Rumbero, with hot chestnuts for everyone. Free, no booking.
- 5:30pmCastanyada al barri de la TeixoneraKids' crafts, chestnuts and entertainment, put on by Centre Cívic Teixonera. Free, no booking.
- 6:30pmCastanyes i xocolatadaA visit from the Castanyera with fresh chestnuts, then hot chocolate. Free; booking.
- 6:30pmTúnel del Terror, 13th editionBig community-built tunnel; may be scary for little ones. Free tickets from October 13 online or by phone.
- Time TBCTerror tunnel and CastanyadaActivities for all ages and chestnuts. Free; time not posted yet.
Sat, Oct 31
- 11amCastaween craftsEasy Halloween and Castanyada crafts, ages 4 and up. Free; booking.
- 11amContes CastanyoweenSpooky stories told at the neighborhood casal; no age given. Free.
Mostly free; a few workshops paid
Dates & times
Thu 22 – Sat 31 Oct
Each spot has its own day and time; see the Schedule. The busiest night is Friday, October 30. L'Hospitalet shows 2025 info until its 2026 program is posted, usually mid-October.
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Where it is
- Various locations
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30 spots on the map
Nearby playgrounds
Resources
- Castaween al GuinardóCity listing for the Guinardó party, in Catalan.
- Túnel del Terror, Trinitat VellaCity listing with how to get tickets, in Catalan.
- Nit d'ÀnimesCity listing for the Sant Martí party, in Catalan.
- L'Hospitalet Castanyada 2025Last year's program from the town's own news site, in Catalan.
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