Looking for something different this weekend in Bordeaux? Skip the usual tourist spots! We've dug up hands-on workshops, the opening weekend of a fantastic local kids' festival, and a totally free culture day where the city centre is yours to explore safely.
Quick Picks
Free Museums & Car-Free Sunday
Various locations, (Bordeaux)
Enjoy free entry to city museums and cycle safely while the centre is car-free!
Clay Modeling Workshop for the Whole Family
To be confirmed by checking event page, (Bordeaux)
Get creative and messy indoors making unique art pieces in a local studio.
Ratatam! Children's Festival (9th Edition)
To be confirmed by checking event page, (Le Haillan)
The opening weekend of this major local festival offering shows and creative activities for everyone.
· January 31
3RATATAM! CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL (9TH EDITION) : The 9th edition of this great kids' festival is back with shows, creative workshops, and more! It runs until February 8th, so this is your opening weekend to check out the fun.It's the highly anticipated opening weekend of a core local children's cultural event, packed with workshops you won't find elsewhere.
MIC IN STREET HIP-HOP EVENINGFREE : A hip-hop culture evening organized by a local youth committee, featuring workshops and concerts from emerging rap artists. Perfect for older kids and teens looking for something cool and local.A genuine, locally organised event for teens featuring emerging rap artists and workshops—it’s far from a standard commercial offering.
FAMILY CLIMBING INTRO SESSION : Get active with an introductory climbing session where parents help belay the kids! It's a fun way for the whole family to try out a new sport together under expert guidance.A great chance to try a new active sport as a family where parents are actively involved in supervising the kids' safety.
· February 1
3FREE MUSEUMS & CAR-FREE SUNDAYFREE : The first Sunday of the month means free entry to many city museums like the Musée d'Aquitaine and others! Plus, the city centre is closed to most traffic, making it a perfect, safe space for a walk or bike ride.Take advantage of free entry at Bordeaux's great museums, and then enjoy a rare, peaceful, car-free exploration of the city centre on your bikes or on foot.
CLAY MODELING WORKSHOP FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY : Get your hands dirty with a fun introduction to clay modeling in an authentic artist's studio. It’s a creative way for everyone to make something unique to take home.This is an authentic, hands-on session inside a real artist's studio—perfect for creative families who want to make and keep something special.
THE NUTCRACKER (BALLET) : Catch the traditional winter performance of this magical ballet at the Arkéa Arena. It’s a stunning show with incredible music and choreography, a grand indoor experience.A chance to take the kids to see a world-class, magical ballet production indoors, perfect if the February weather is looking gloomy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free activities are available for kids in Bordeaux this weekend?
This weekend (Jan 31st / Feb 1st), you can enjoy the free 'MIC in street' hip-hop evening on Saturday in Grand Parc, and on Sunday you have access to free entry at many city museums thanks to the Car-Free Sunday initiative.
Where can we find hands-on workshops for children on Sunday?
Look no further than the 'Clay Modeling Workshop for the Whole Family' on Sunday afternoon (3 PM - 5 PM) in Bordeaux, where everyone can get creative with clay!
Is there anything starting up this weekend?
Yes! The much-loved 'Ratatam! Children's Festival' kicks off its 9th edition on Saturday, January 31st, running all day with shows and workshops.