Budapest Kids Events This Weekend February 7th - February 8th 2026

CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVALFREE : The huge Chinese New Year Festival is back in Budapest's Chinatown this weekend! Expect dazzling dragon and lion dances, exciting kung fu demonstrations, and amazing fire performances. Plus, two guest chefs from Chengdu are serving up authentic Sichuan street food you have to try.A rare, vibrant cultural explosion in the city center with world-class performances and unique food experiences.

📍Chinatown Budapest, District IX· All Day · 3-14 years · Free

HUNYADI SQUARE MARKET CARNIVAL DAYFREE : This market is throwing a family-friendly Carnival Day with lots of sweet treats like traditional carnival doughnuts (farsangi fánk). There will be a kids' band playing, face painting, and mask making stations—perfect for the little ones!Great combination of a regular market visit with dedicated, free creative activities for young children.

📍Hunyadi tér Market, District VI· Morning · 3-10 years · Free

FARSANG COMMUNITY DANCE HOUSE (TÁNCHÁZ) : Join the Farsang (Carnival) tradition by attending a community dance house where you can learn authentic Hungarian folk dances. It’s a fun, active way to experience local culture before Lent starts. Great for the older kids who like moving!A genuine local cultural experience, this is a wonderful, hands-on way to engage with Hungarian traditions during the carnival season.

📍Community Dance House (Táncház), Various Districts· Afternoon · 7-14 years (with accompanying adults) · Usually small entry fee or donation

GARDEN OF LIGHTS WINTER WONDERLAND (LAST DAY) : This is your *absolute last chance* to see the magical Garden of Lights installation before it closes on the 15th, but Sunday is the final weekend for the nearby Chinese Lantern Festival too! Wander through sparkling paths and light sculptures in City Park—it feels like stepping into a fairy tale.It's a visually stunning, unique spectacle that is closing soon, making this weekend a limited opportunity for a magical family walk.

📍City Park (Városliget) near House of the Millennium, City Park· 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Last evening of operation) · 3-14 years · From ~4,490 HUF

CHIMNEY CAKE DONUT WEEKEND (LAST DAY) : Last day to grab a delicious chimney cake donut hybrid (kürtősfánk) at Édes Mackó as part of the Farsang tradition! They have amazing fillings like vanilla cream or classic sugar, making it a perfect, warm treat after a chilly day.A highly authentic, delicious, and slightly messy seasonal treat that perfectly aligns with the Hungarian Carnival season vibe.

📍Édes Mackó Chimney Cake Pastry Shop, City Park vicinity· 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM · 3-14 years · Varies (Pastry price)