little people · big adventures

Family days out in Portugal

Autumn 2026 · Portugal edition

Little people, big adventures.

Everything for kids in Portugal in one place: days out, places to eat, what's on, and a homeschooling corner for the families who need it. It's for you whether you arrived last week or have lived here for years.

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01Start here

Where do you want to start?

Days out, food or plans for the weekend. Go straight to what you need.

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02Browse locally

Find your corner of Portugal

Days out and places to eat in each part of the country, from the Minho down to the Algarve.

  1. Lisbon & Cascais 94 to do · 14 to eat
  2. Sintra & Mafra 28 to do · 2 to eat
  3. Setúbal & Arrábida 51 to do · 2 to eat
  4. Silver Coast 26 to do · 2 to eat
  5. Central Portugal 118 to do · 3 to eat
  6. Porto & North 120 to do · 4 to eat
  7. Alentejo 73 to do · 2 to eat
  8. Algarve 60 to do · 5 to eat

Or start with what your child loves:

03Make plans

What's on for families

See what's on

Coming up in the family year. Dates move, so check the official page before you go.

For organisers and businesses

Run activities children would love?

List your class, club, workshop, camp or venue for families across Portugal. Every listing is described honestly, and payment never buys the verdict.

List your business
  • Attractions and days out
  • Classes and clubs
  • Camps and workshops
  • Tutors and education
  • Online activities
  • Family services

Useful things, close to home

What's happening near you?

Occasional emails with children's activities, family meetups, days out and what's on across Portugal, kept short and useful.

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