Bon dia, Barcelona!

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Spring break is here, and Port Vell just got a major upgrade. The Art Explora festival has docked, featuring a massive museum boat where kids can explore Louvre art on the Mediterranean.

Have a sunny and adventurous Spring break!

— Ben & Rahim

Board the world’s first museum boat! Experience a mind-blowing Louvre collaboration and a sensory sound journey that turns the Mediterranean into a living masterpiece.

You don’t need to goto Sevilla (like Ben) to experience Spain’s iconic Easter traditions! Watch thousands of kids wave hand-woven palms through the historic center to officially kick off Holy Week.

Get ready for the ultimate toddler rave in Gràcia! Your little ones will dance through a glowing neon universe at this high-energy audiovisual disco where they literally become part of the art

Unlock your inner architect at MNAC by turning soft wool into Gaudí-inspired masterpieces using water and soap! This hands-on felting workshop lets kids touch and create the same organic curves that made Barcelona’s architecture world-famous.

Grab the kids for the "Big One": a massive three-day farm festival in Vic featuring livestock, tractors, and the best festival food! It’s the ultimate road trip that brings the high-energy vibe of a classic American state fair right to our backyard.

Ever wonder what happens when Bach meets Miles Davis? Join this high-energy jam session at CaixaForum to improvise, play, and compose your very own family masterpiece across every musical genre imaginable!

Mar 30-Apr 25. International Magic Festival at various venues in Tarragona (~1h from Barcelona). Watch world-renowned illusionists perform at Tarragona's prestigious festival, celebrating Spain's greatest magicians.

Sat-Mon Apr 4-6. BaBeBra & Mozart at Palau de la Música Catalana (Ciutat Vella). A fast-paced acoustic concert celebrating Mozart, Bach, Beethoven and Brahms with modern twists that delight babies and young children alike. Saturday, Apr 4 from 11am-Noon (Add to Calendar) and 12:30-1:30pm (Add to Calendar). Sunday, Apr 5 from 11am-Noon (Add to Calendar) and 12:30-1:30pm (Add to Calendar). Also Monday, Apr 6 from 11am-Noon and 12:30-1:30pm.

Sundays Apr 5, 12, 26 at 10:30am. Hands in Clay at Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya (Montjuïc). Get your hands dirty molding clay like ancient farmers and uncover how ceramics shaped the shift from nomadic to settled life. All ages. 2€ with reservation.

Sun Apr 19. We visit and experience the Palau at Palau de la Música Catalana. Explore a stunning UNESCO-listed modernist palace with a guided tour, then create your own art inspired by what you've discovered. Ages 5-10. 12€ children, 5€ adults. Sunday, Apr 19 at 10:15am (Add to Calendar).

Fri-Sat Apr 24-25. Ether (Silver Drops Dance) at Centres Cívics de Barcelona (Various). Silver Drops Dansa takes you on a dreamlike journey through air and dance in Ether, the final chapter of their elemental trilogy. Ages 2+. 35m. Free with reservation. Friday, Apr 24 at 6pm. Saturday, Apr 25 at 6pm.

Sat-Sun Apr 25-26. La Barcarola at Gran Teatre del Liceu (Ciutat Vella). A mesmerizing live show blending music, visuals, and illustration—perfect for introducing young children to interactive performance art. 3+. Saturday, Apr 25 from 10:30-11:15am and 12:30-1:15pm. Sunday, Apr 26 from 10:30-11:15am and 12:30-1:15pm.

Sat-Sun April 25-26, May 1-3. Cinderella, the 50s-style musical! at SAT! Sant Andreu Teatre (Sant Andreu). A swinging 50s take on Cinderella where a baseball player falls for a mysterious girl and they both chase a musical scholarship. 10.50€.

Sun, April 26. Strawberry Fair in Sant Cebrià de Vallalta 2026 at Sant Cebrià de Vallalta (45m from Barcelona). Celebrate Sant Cebrià de Vallalta's prized strawberries at this annual fair featuring fresh fruit, local flavors, and complimentary strawberry cake. All ages. Free. Sunday, Apr 26 (Add to Calendar).

The Rabbit Hole

Just behind the modern buzz of Plaça Catalunya lies the mystery of the Alchemist of Carrer d’Estruc, a narrow alley where a history straight out of a fantasy novel is hidden in plain sight. In the 15th century, this was home to Astruc Sacanera, a legendary sorcerer famous for his "Viper Stone" that could allegedly cure any venomous bite. Turn the visit into a scavenger hunt for the kids: look up for the unique street sign featuring a cloaked wizard, then find the protective stone seals at number 14—where carved owls and mysterious "X" symbols still guard the alchemist's old laboratory from the evil eye. It’s a perfect, spooky-meets-lucky detour that turns a city stroll into a medieval adventure!

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.