Barcelona feels like it’s skipping straight to spring. The sun is out, the terraces are packed, and the city has that unmistakable buzz that makes you want to take the kids exploring. We're leaning into it.

This weekend’s highlights:

Whatever you choose, we hope you have a beautiful weekend soaking up the city.

Stay sunny,

— Ben & Rahim

The International Circus Festival returns to Girona, with over 20 acts from around the world competing in acrobatics, tight rope, clowning and more. The festival culminates in a spectacular "Gold Show" where top performers compete for prizes on Monday.

Discover the inspiring stories of six remarkable women from science, sports, arts, and culture through theatrical performances across Barcelona's museums. And while you’re there, check out the maritime museum, one of the best hidden gems in the city for kids.

Get inspired by fearless heroines from history and comics! Cut, paste, and draw your own illustrated stories featuring Friday Foster, the bold 70s detective photographer, plus other remarkable women from the MNAC collection.

Watch a playful red dot come to life as it dances, multiplies, and changes colors alongside a dancer and artist in this magical, music-filled adventure. Perfect for the littlest theater-goers!

Watch physics come alive as two engineer-performers build an amazing Rube Goldberg machine on stage, complete with mesmerizing juggling acts and mind-bending domino effects that'll leave you amazed!

Saturdays & Sundays, Feb 28-Mar 22. Megalopolis at CaixaForum (Montjuïc). Workshop where families design and construct futuristic mega-structures. Ben’s kids enjoyed it, and it’s great to combine with other exhibits/shows at CaixaForum. 3+. 30m. Free for Caixa members.

Sundays, Mar 1, 15, 29 at 10:30am. Weaving colors at Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya (Montjuïc). Discover how our ancestors transformed nature's vibrant colors into dyes and textiles, then create your own woven bracelet using prehistoric techniques. 8+. 2€ (with reservation). Sunday, Mar 1 at 10:30am (Add to Calendar). Sunday, Mar 15 at 10:30am (Add to Calendar). Sunday, Mar 29 at 10:30am (Add to Calendar).

March 5-22, 2026. Metropolitan Dance 2026 (Various). Barcelona's premier dance festival returns with contemporary performances, family shows, and international creations across iconic theaters and urban spaces. Free.

Fri-Sat Mar 6-7. DroneArt Show Barcelona at Parc del Fòrum (Sant Adrià del Besòs, 15 minutes from Barcelona). Watch over 500 illuminated drones dance across the night sky to classical masterpieces performed by a live string quartet, surrounded by 10,000 flickering candles in this mesmerizing sensory experience. All ages. From 26.90€. Friday, Mar 6 from 9-10:05pm (Add to Calendar). Saturday, Mar 7 from 9-10:05pm (Add to Calendar).

Fri-Sun, Mar 27-29. Mercat del Ram in Vic 2026 at El Sucre fairgrounds (Vic, 1 hour from Barcelona). Explore livestock competitions, exhibitions, and agricultural showcases at El Sucre fairgrounds during this three-day celebration of rural traditions and farming heritage. All ages. Friday, Mar 27 (Add to Calendar). Saturday, Mar 28 (Add to Calendar). Sunday, Mar 29 (Add to Calendar).

The Rabbit Hole:

Did you know the oldest magic shop in the world is tucked away right in El Born? Founded in 1881, El Rei de la Màgia is where the original owner staged his "final disappearance" on the Spanish equivalent of April Fools' Day. It’s so hauntingly authentic that it served as a blueprint for Harry Potter’s Ollivanders and was once saved from closure when local poets literally "passed the hat" to keep the lights on. Today, you can catch world-champion magicians or book the same "secret" private shows that Leonardo DiCaprio slipped into town for recently (they even have sleight-of-hand workshops for kids 7+).

Made with ❤️ by Ben & Rahim. Two San Francisco dads living in BCN. We scout the city for the best cultural events, workshops, festivals, and hidden spots so you don't have to. Less planning, more playing. See you in the park or in your inbox every Thursday.