Welcome to a busy weekend in Málaga! This marks the start of Semana Santa (Holy Week), which brings many local processions throughout the city and suburbs, but there are plenty of non-religious activities too. Don't miss the free family theatre on Sunday morning, or hands-on cooking workshops for older kids on Saturday.
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Free Family Theatre at Eduardo Ocón Auditorium
Auditorio Eduardo Ocón
Free, family-friendly theatre performance downtown on Sunday afternoon.
Exhibition: Archipelago. Imaginary Cartography
Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga
A cultural dive into contemporary art inside the Thyssen Museum on Saturday.
Free Creative Workshops at Rosaleda Shopping Centre
Centro Comercial Rosaleda
Free, creative workshops specifically for children aged 3 to 10 on Saturday.
· March 28
5FREE : The Rosaleda Shopping Centre is hosting free creative workshops aimed specifically at primary school age kids. This is a solid, free option for the afternoon.It's free, runs all afternoon, and is specifically targeted at younger children (3-10).
: A Saturday morning session in Marbella focusing on hands-on creativity. A great way to keep children engaged artistically.Good Saturday structured art activity, even though it's in Marbella.
: An afternoon play workshop held in Marbella. At just €5, this late afternoon session offers a structured environment for kids to play.Good value and a scheduled afternoon activity for Saturday.
FREE : Witness the start of Holy Week in Marbella with this evening procession. While a religious event, these processions are major cultural experiences for all ages.A major cultural event happening Saturday evening, easily viewable by families downtown.
FREE : The official start of Holy Week processions takes place today, Palm Sunday, featuring nine brotherhoods. This is a massive cultural event you can watch downtown.The opening day of the most important local cultural event of the year.
· March 29
3FREE : Catch a free performance of family theatre as part of the 'Sundays at Eduardo Ocón' cultural program. This runs right up until March, so Sunday is your last chance for this run! It's a perfect lunchtime activity downtown.It's explicitly free, centrally located, and scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
FREE : A free musical theatre performance in Spanish, 'Alma and Her Twin,' running at noon on Sunday in the city centre park. Perfect pairing with the general theatre program happening there.Another explicit children's event, free and central on Sunday.
FREE : This looks like the start of an Easter Week activity camp running through the end of the month. It’s based in Ojén but advertised locally.Offers structure on Sunday morning, and crucially, it's listed as free.
Also On· anytime this weekend
6: Get out of the city and explore the stunning nature reserve with guided tours designed for families. This is a great chance to spend the morning trekking through natural, un-signposted paths.Offers a fantastic, active outdoor option away from the city centre bustle on Saturday morning.
: If your older kid loves being in the kitchen, sign up for this fun cooking workshop where they learn while they prepare food. Perfect for budding young chefs.It's a focused, hands-on activity for the 6+ age group on Saturday morning.
: Visit the Botanical Gardens to see the wisteria in bloom with a guided tour in Spanish. You can call ahead to check if an English tour is available for your group.The wisteria bloom is a major seasonal attraction, and this gives a structured way to see it on Saturday morning.
: Check out this contemporary art exhibition at the Thyssen Museum. Museums are a great rainy-day escape or a quiet afternoon activity.A solid cultural indoor option available Saturday.
FREE : If you are heading towards Fuengirola, the Miramar shopping centre is running a free kids' club program, perfect for the 4-12 age bracket on Sunday afternoon.Free childcare activity structure during the day on Sunday.
: Book a special family tour through the Botanical Gardens focusing on the spectacular wisteria bloom. Great for a scenic Sunday morning.Specific family pricing available for the seasonal flower display on Sunday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Málaga this weekend?
This weekend (Mar 28-29) you can enjoy the Free Family Theatre at Eduardo Ocón Auditorium on Sunday, the Free Creative Workshops at Centro Comercial Rosaleda on Saturday, and potentially the Easter Week School program in Ojén on Sunday.
Are there any planned outdoor activities for families?
Yes, you can head out to the Torcal de Antequera for outdoor family activities on Saturday morning, or visit the Málaga Botanical Gardens on either day to see the spectacular wisteria bloom with guided tours.
What's happening related to Holy Week (Semana Santa) that kids might enjoy?
The Holy Week processions start Saturday, March 28th, with the Domingo de Ramos events downtown, which are a massive cultural spectacle for all ages. Marbella also has processions running late Saturday into Sunday.
