Week of 28 March 2026

Easter and April plans with little ones in Barcelona

Easter is here and the weather is gorgeous. Easter activities, museums, parks and plans to enjoy the holidays with kids aged 0-5 in Barcelona.

Culture 0-5 years 🌳 Outdoor Free

Easter Week in Barcelona

Barcelona fills up with Easter plans for families. Processions in the Gothic Quarter, mona de Pasqua workshops in pastry shops, Easter egg hunts in parks. It's the perfect week to enjoy the city without the school rush, at a slow pace and with ice cream.

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💡 Parent tip: The Gothic Quarter has processions on Thursday and Friday afternoon — they're short and kids love watching the figures. Afterwards, grab a treat at a Born pastry shop where the monas will be on display in the windows.

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Culture 2-5 years 🏠 Indoor

SOS Oceans — Museu Maritim

The 'SOS Oceans! La colla PATAPUM al rescat' exhibition at the Maritime Museum is designed for children. Interactive, colourful and with a lovely message about caring for the oceans. Little ones touch, play and learn without realising it. Until April 26.

📍 Museu Maritim de Barcelona, Avinguda de les Drassanes 1 🚗 10 min

💰 ~10€ adult (under 7 free)

💡 Parent tip: Sunday afternoons from 3pm entry is free. The Drassanes building itself is spectacular — kids stare at the ceiling. There's a baby changing area in the ground floor toilets.

CaixaForum Workshop — Artefacte: coses i ombres

A creative workshop where kids experiment with shadows, lights and everyday objects. Created by artist Xavier Bobes, it's the kind of activity that sparks curiosity without overwhelming them. Children handle materials, create shapes and discover how light transforms things.

📍 CaixaForum Barcelona, Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guardia 6-8 🚗 15 min

💰 ~6€ (under 16 free)

💡 Parent tip: Book workshop places online — they fly during Easter week. CaixaForum has a decent cafe for a drink afterwards. The Puig i Cadafalch building is worth a look from outside too.

Juguem a les Places — Ciutat Vella

Free outdoor play sessions in squares across Ciutat Vella. Instructors with play materials, motor skills circuits and family activities. Free, outdoors, no booking needed. It's like a play cafe but in the neighbourhood square.

📍 Squares across Ciutat Vella district, Barcelona 🚗 10 min

💡 Parent tip: Check the district's social media to find out which square each week. Usually Friday or Saturday mornings. Bring suncream — the old town squares trap the spring sunshine.

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Outdoor 1-5 years 🌳 Outdoor

Tibidabo — 2026 Season

Tibidabo has opened for the new season and with the long spring days it's the perfect plan. The Avion, the Cuca de Llum, the Giradabo — the same classics that still work a treat. Easter queues are shorter than summer and the weather is ideal.

📍 Parc d'Atraccions Tibidabo, Placa del Tibidabo 3-4 🚗 30 min

💰 ~15€ child entry

💡 Parent tip: Take the Tramvia Blau + Funicular up — the journey is part of the fun. Weekdays during Easter have much shorter queues. Bring sandwiches because the food inside is pricey and underwhelming.

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Culture 1-5 years

Tibidabo

★★★★☆

Historic amusement park on Barcelona's hilltop with incredible views

📍 Tibidabo, Barcelona

Best for: Kids who are already walking and want to ride everything (2-5 years)

💡 Take the Tramvia Blau + funicular up — it's half the fun. Head straight for the Avió and the Talaia — queues build fast.

Also consider

🚗 25 min 0-5 years 🌳 Free

Castelldefels

Baix Llobregat

Wide shallow beach with beach bars and castle views, 25 minutes from Barcelona

Highlights:

Wide shallow beachBeach barsCastle views

💡 The stretch between the Renfe station and the canal is the most family-friendly. There are public showers and toilets. The water stays shallow for many metres, ideal for babies. The beach bars have high chairs.

🚗 25 min 0-5 years 🌳 Free

Delta del Llobregat

Flamingos, flat cycling paths, and wild nature just 25 minutes from central Barcelona

Highlights:

FlamingosFlat cycling pathsBird watching

💡 Go first thing in the morning to see the most birds. Paths are flat and perfect for a bike with a child seat. There are wooden bird hides where kids can 'spy' on birds.