Get ready for a weekend packed with Irish celebration and big festival vibes! This March 14th and 15th, Santiago is hosting everything from massive music festivals to charming puppet shows and family-friendly St. Patrick's Day fun.
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Exhibition: From the Public to the Private
Fundación Cultural de Providencia
A free, indoor look at theatre set design sketches on Saturday afternoon.
KidZania Indoor Play Center (Sunday)
KidZania Santiago
A massive indoor city where kids aged 2-17 can role-play jobs all day Sunday.
El Chanchito del Chiquero Puppet Show
Teatro Azares
A dedicated family puppet show happening Saturday in central Santiago.
· March 14
7: The massive Lollapalooza festival hits Parque O’Higgins this weekend! Expect huge crowds and continuous music across five stages, featuring rock, pop, and electronic acts. If you have older kids or teens, this is the biggest event happening.It's the major cultural anchor event running all weekend.
ST PATRICK'S DAY FESTIVAL IN LAS CONDESFREE : A fantastic, free family event in Las Condes celebrating St. Patrick's Day starting in the late afternoon. Expect music, dance workshops, traditional games, and a festive parade later in the evening.It's a dedicated, free, family-friendly St. Paddy's celebration.
ST PATRICK'S DAY FESTIVAL IN PIRQUE : Celebrate St. Patrick's Day out in Pirque at the Tübinger brewery festival. It’s geared toward the whole family, featuring live music, children's games, and dancing.It spans both days and is explicitly family-focused.
: This temporary amusement park near Mall Arauco Maipú is running all weekend. Buy a wristband for unlimited rides on the mechanical games. Great for burning off energy on Saturday evening.It is specifically listed as 'Familiar' (Family) and runs the whole weekend.
EL CHANCHITO DEL CHIQUERO PUPPET SHOW : A puppet show as part of a 'Puppet Show for the Family Cycle.' If you're looking for something theatrical and tailored for younger kids on Saturday, this is a strong bet.It's part of a dedicated puppet show cycle for families.
: A big, festive gathering celebrating Irish and Chilean traditions with a lineup of bands. It runs all day Saturday in Ñuñoa and should have a great atmosphere.It is a central, large community celebration occurring on Saturday.
EXHIBITION: FROM THE PUBLIC TO THE PRIVATEFREE : Check out an exhibition showing set design sketches from the Municipal Theater of Santiago. It’s a great, free indoor cultural option for Saturday afternoon.It is free, indoors, and has a confirmed running date including Saturday.
· March 15
5: Day two of Lollapalooza! If your teens are into music, this is the place to be. With over 100 artists across five stages, there's something for every taste, from pop to rock.The Sunday iteration of the main music festival.
: The second day of the family-friendly St. Patrick's celebration at Tübinger Taproom in Pirque. Catch the live music or let the kids try the traditional games if you missed Saturday.Continues the family-friendly celebration from Saturday.
: Catch a Chilean theatre piece on Sunday evening as part of a cycle. This one happens at 7 PM at Teatro Cachafaz.It's one of the few events confirmed for Sunday.
EXHIBITION: THE ENCOUNTER OF HANDSFREE : This free exhibition features sculptures and photographs detailing the creation process behind the famous hands installations found globally. A nice, easygoing Sunday walk through the Sculpture Park.It’s free, outdoors in a park setting, and runs Sunday.
: The Valorant Champions Tour wraps up this Sunday! If your tweens or teens are into competitive esports, this is their chance to see the world's best teams compete live. It's the closing day of the event.It's a major youth-oriented esports event ending on Sunday.
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2: KidZania operates on its standard weekend schedule this Saturday and Sunday. Kids can try out over 60 different jobs and activities in this massive indoor city experience. Great for a full day out.Confirmed operating hours for the target weekend and specifically geared for children's role-play.
: The indoor role-playing city is open Sunday too, offering hours of guaranteed fun, especially if the weather turns. Remember to budget for the wristband/entry fee.Confirmed operating hours for the target weekend and specifically geared for children's role-play.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Santiago this weekend?
This weekend (Mar 14-15) we found two great free options: the St Patrick's Day Festival in Las Condes on Saturday afternoon, and the indoor art exhibition 'From the Public to the Private' on Saturday.
Are there any big outdoor festivals happening this weekend?
Yes! Lollapalooza Chile is on Saturday and Sunday at Parque O’Higgins, and there are several family-friendly St. Patrick's Day events happening outdoors, like the festival in Las Condes.
What's best for teens on Sunday?
The Valorant Master Santiago esports tournament finals are wrapping up at Espacio Riesco on Sunday, which is huge for gaming fans. Otherwise, the Sunday theatre performance at Teatro Cachafaz is an option.
