Get ready for a fun-filled weekend in Bogotá! This weekend (Feb 14th & 15th, 2026) features the final day of the Alimentarte Food Festival, the closing shows of the Ruta Teatro circuit, and a special Disney concert performance. Don't miss out on these limited-time family highlights!
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Changing of the Guard Parade
Plaza de Armas
Free military parade on Sunday afternoon in the heart of the city.
Children's Museum Activities
Museo de los Niños
Interactive indoor fun focused on science and chocolate making, open Saturday and Sunday.
Hilos Magicos Puppet Show
Calle 71 No.12-22
Traditional and shadow puppet shows happening multiple times on Saturday and Sunday.
· February 14
5: Catch one of the classic puppet shows celebrating 40 years of theatre, ranging from traditional fairytales to shadow puppetry. They also have a cultural centre with art exhibits nearby.It's a reliably fun, long-running children's theater experience happening both days.
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM ACTIVITIES : This interactive museum offers a huge range of activities suitable for various ages, perfect for escaping any inclement weather. A guaranteed hit is learning how chocolate is made and getting to sample some!It is open all weekend and offers excellent indoor educational fun for a wide range of ages.
TEATRO: AURORA Y LA MUERTE : This play is listed under the children's agenda and gently tackles the difficult topic of loss using fantasy. Check local listings for the exact theatre location.It is one of the few events explicitly scheduled for a child audience on Saturday.
: Come transform a traditional *marranito* (piggy bank) by painting it with your own designs and symbols. It's a fun craft activity to create a tangible keepsake of your dreams.This specific creative workshop is only listed for Saturday afternoon.
: This one-act play features the protagonist sharing surprising world experiences and invites the audience to participate in a fun, participatory moment. This is the final weekend for this show.It has specific Saturday showtimes (4:30 PM and 7:00 PM) and is concluding its run this weekend.
· February 15
4ALIMENTARTE FOOD FESTIVAL : This is your final chance to visit Bogotá’s major food festival, running through Sunday at El Country Park. It’s a great spot for families to sample diverse cuisine.It is explicitly listed as running until February 15th—the last day of the target weekend.
CICLOVÍA BIKE DAYFREE : Enjoy traffic-free roads across the city! Families flood the streets on bikes, rollerblades, or by foot to exercise and have fun. It's a quintessential Bogotá family Sunday activity.It's the signature free family activity that happens every Sunday.
CHANGING OF THE GUARD PARADEFREE : Watch the Presidential Guard Battalion—over 200 soldiers—march in colorful 19th-century ceremonial costume. This traditional military parade is a unique cultural display.It's a highly specific cultural event happening only on Sunday afternoon.
: See the music of Encanto performed live as part of the Ondas Bogotá Festival! This is a fantastic musical event based on the beloved Disney film.It is a major, family-focused concert event happening only on Sunday.
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4: Let your kids try out different jobs in this mini-city environment—they can work as firefighters or TV hosts to earn tokens. It’s a great way to spend a few hours inside the SantaFé mall.It's a specific, immersive experience focused entirely on kids aged 3 to 13.
: Catch one of the 80 theater functions happening across various venues in Teusaquillo this weekend. The programming includes shows performed in public space.This is the final weekend (runs until Feb 15) for this large circuit of theatre performances which includes shows for all audiences.
FREE : Check out one of the 30 dance, theater, or circus performances happening this weekend (and every weekend until March) across five major public libraries. This is a fantastic free cultural option.It's free, family-oriented, runs all weekend, and offers diverse cultural programming.
: Join this vibrant community session to experience the Afro-Brazilian cultural manifestation of Capoeira. It’s a great way to improve mobility and energy.It's a specific, active cultural workshop scheduled only for Saturday afternoon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free family events are happening this weekend?
For free family fun, you can catch the Ciclovía on Sunday morning across the city, the Changing of the Guard parade on Sunday at 3:00 pm, or check the free dance/theater performances running at the five BibloRed libraries all weekend.
What is there to do on Saturday, February 14th?
Saturday is busy with the Hilos Magicos Puppet Show, creative workshops like Capoeira and Marranito Painting at Centro Felicidad Chapinero (1 pm), and two performances of Teatro El Ilusionista in the afternoon/evening.
Are there any special concerts or final-day festivals?
Yes, Sunday is the last day for the Alimentarte Food Festival at El Country Park. Also, on Sunday you can see Disney Encanto in Concert at Parque Simón Bolivar.
