This weekend, escape the usual tourist traps! We’ve dug up some incredible, limited-run local gems, from the very last moments of a big summer festival to unique water sports for teens. Don't miss the last chance events happening across Providencia and Ñuñoa!
Quick Picks
Feria Kids
Plaza Las Lilas
A totally free Sunday market tailored just for younger kids in Providencia.
Titanic VR: A Journey Through Time
Cenco Costanera
Dive into this immersive virtual reality history lesson if the weather turns.
Kid Quest in Santiago: Superhero Adventure for Kids (4 to 8 Years Old)
H9HP+J9, Providencia
An active, imaginative superhero quest perfect for the 4-8 age group.
· January 31
5FESTIVAL DE VERANO “SALE EL SOL” - LAST DAYFREE : Catch the absolute last day of this massive summer festival! They’re wrapping up with free ballet, jazz, cinema, and family shows scattered around the neighborhood's parks. Don't miss the final curtain call!This is your final chance to catch the free cultural vibes that have been running all summer long across Providencia’s public spaces.
BALLET “GISELLE” - LAST PERFORMANCEFREE : The Municipal Theater Ballet is offering a free staging of the classic 'Giselle' on Saturday night. You must grab free tickets in advance—it’s a huge cultural score if you can secure entry!Seeing high-caliber ballet for free is rare; this is a chance for a sophisticated cultural evening before the show closes.
KID QUEST IN SANTIAGO: SUPERHERO ADVENTURE FOR KIDS (4 TO 8 YEARS OLD) : If you have little heroes, sign them up for this active superhero quest! It’s a hands-on game designed specifically for younger adventurers, letting them run around and use their imagination.It’s an organized, active outdoor experience tailored for the 4-8 crowd, which is sometimes hard to find outside of permanent playgrounds.
WATER FESTIVAL SANTIAGO: KAYAK AND RAFTINGFREE : A fantastic, free opportunity for tweens and teens (10-17) to try out kayaking, rafting, or SUP on the Mapocho River! It runs every Saturday, so this is a great time to get them out on the water.Free water sports on the Mapocho River specifically targeting the often-ignored 10-17 age group is incredibly rare—perfect for active teens.
MAKENU, ANNIVERSARY GALA OF THE ORI VAIHERE POLYNESIAN DANCE SCHOOL : Check out the vibrant cultural performance as the Ori Vaihere Polynesian Dance School celebrates its anniversary gala Saturday evening. Great if your family enjoys dance, music, or island culture!This is a vibrant, non-mainstream cultural performance celebrating Polynesian dance—a real local gem often overlooked.
· February 1
3LATE ÑUÑOA 2026: CULTURE IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS (LAST DAY)FREE : Sunday is the absolute final day for this fantastic local festival bringing free theater, magic shows, workshops, and cinema right into the public squares of Ñuñoa. Perfect for a relaxed, free family afternoon.Neighborhood festivals like this are the best way to feel connected to the local scene, and it’s entirely free to wander around and enjoy the pop-up shows.
FERIA KIDSFREE : A dedicated Kids Fair only happening on Sunday at Plaza Las Lilas! Expect stalls and activities focused specifically on younger children—a super easy, free Sunday spot to check out in Providencia.It’s a dedicated market experience just for the little ones, making it less overwhelming than a general fair, and it's completely free!
TITANIC VR: A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME : Teens obsessed with history or tech will love this! It's an immersive VR experience taking you aboard the Titanic. It runs all weekend long.It blends history with cutting-edge VR technology, making it far more engaging for older kids than a standard museum visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free family events are happening in Providencia this weekend?
This weekend (Jan 31 - Feb 1), you can hit the last day of the cultural Festival de Verano, check out the dedicated Feria Kids in Plaza Las Lilas on Sunday, or try to snag free tickets for the Giselle ballet performance on Saturday night.
Are there any activities specifically for teens (10+)?
Yes! Teens aged 10-17 can try free kayaking and rafting on the Mapocho River at Parque de la Familia on Saturday. Older kids (10+) might also enjoy the immersive Titanic VR experience.
Where can I find hands-on activities for younger children (under 8)?
Look into the Superhero Adventure Quest in Providencia on Saturday, specifically for ages 4-8. For a guaranteed Sunday hit, the Feria Kids in Plaza Las Lilas focuses on ages 3-14.