Playmakers Creative Camp

Casal d’Estiu Petits

Beach & Water Sports Camp

1. Festa Major de Gràcia 2026

The neighbors spent months gluing bottle tops and papier mache into worlds above their streets, and this year one square belongs entirely to the kids.

2. Funfair Rides at Diagonal and Passeig de Gràcia

Rides for every size of kid, and this is the week they run past bedtime.

3. FC Barcelona vs. Al Ahly at Spotify Camp Nou

Watch Barcelona's new squad debut as they face Egypt's Al Ahly in the first Gamper Trophy match at the renovated Camp Nou stadium.

4. Rooftop Pools & Splash Spots

Rooftop day passes, outdoor Olympic pools, and a quarry bathing pool for a family swim with a view.

5. Beat the Heat

Beaches, pools, water parks, and air-conditioned escapes for the hottest days.

6. Club Natació Atlètic-Barceloneta

Seafront swim club on Sant Sebastià beach, with day passes for a family swim and learn-to-swim from babies up

7. Float Through the International Space Station in VR

Filmed aboard the real ISS by its astronauts, and the Earth moment is one your kids will retell all week

8. Drop-In Science Board Games at Museu Blau

A museum full of games instead of glass cases, with educators matching each kid to the right one

9. The Short List

The 15 places Barcelona families love most — start here.

10. PAW Patrol Explores Dinosaur Island in English

Opening weekend for the pups' first big dinosaur adventure, timed for a 4pm escape from the heat.

Club Natació Atlètic-Barceloneta

Seafront swim club on Sant Sebastià beach, with day passes for a family swim and learn-to-swim from babies up

Piscines Bernat Picornell

Open-air Olympic 50m pool with grandstands on Montjuic.

Sagrada Família

Gaudí's stained-glass nave and lift-up tower views.

Parc Central de Nou Barris Playground

Giant climb-in whale, zip line, lakes, and a summer water fountain.

Parc de Diagonal Mar

Giant wide slides, a misting lake, and paths to the beach.

Hotel Arts Day Pass

Freshwater pool with slides, loungers, and a food credit.

Parc de les Glòries

Barcelona's newest big park, with a huge slide-filled playground and summer water play.

Illa Fantasia Water Park

22 slides, three pools, wave pool, and a toddler splash zone.

Zona de Banys del Fòrum

Calm, wave-free saltwater swimming zone on the Fòrum seafront.

Plaça de Vicenç Martorell

Fence-free playground and arcade cafe terraces off the Rambla.

Castelldefels Beach

Wide shallow sands with playgrounds, chiringuitos and watersports

Parc de Diagonal Mar

A 14-hectare contemporary park with a lake, water sculptures, giant slides and play areas, a short walk from the Diagonal Mar beach.

Zona de Banys del Fòrum

An enclosed saltwater bathing zone with calm, wave-free water and step-in access, right on the Fòrum seafront.

Hotel Arts Day Pass

Splash in two outdoor pools above Barceloneta Beach without an overnight stay, with a food-and-drink credit included.

Piscines Bernat Picornell

Swim in the open-air 50m pool used at the 1992 Olympics, with grandstands and Montjuic views above the lanes.

Parc de la Creueta del Coll

A former-quarry park with a shallow summer bathing pool beneath Chillida's huge suspended sculpture, plus a playground and city views.

Piscina Sant Jordi

Swim lengths in a 50-meter Olympic-size pool, or join the kids' swim school, diving, and artistic swimming groups.

Club Natació Atlètic-Barceloneta

Historic seafront swim club on Barceloneta beach, with day passes for a family swim and courses from babies up

Parc de Diagonal Mar

Ride the wide stainless-steel slides on the Muntanya Màgica, then circle a lake fed by misting steel tubes.

Our Top 6 Kids' Movies in English This Summer

Six kids' films playing all summer in their original English, and the one everyone knows is just the start.

Festa Major Season: Barcelona's Neighborhood Street Festivals

Giants, human towers and fire runs: the free neighborhood street festivals that light up Barcelona from summer into winter.

Plazas with Playgrounds & Bars

Small, traffic-free squares that pair a playground with bar terraces, where you wander in, grab a drink, and let the kids run around.

Water Parks & Seaside Escapes

Water parks and seaside towns for a full day of cooling off near Barcelona.

Museums Kids Love

Indoor museums that hold kids' attention, from sharks and dinosaurs to fire engines, mummies, chocolate, and Roman ruins.

Worth the Drive: 5 August Festivals Outside Barcelona

Foam parties, a bike race where the whole town soaks the riders, and fireworks over the sea: these five do what the city festes won't.

Cool Markets & Malls

Air-conditioned malls, department stores, and a covered market to escape the heat with kids.

Day Trips Under an Hour

Six day trips within an hour of Barcelona, from Castelldefels sand to Girona's medieval walls, with travel times on every listing.

Beach Day Trips

Sitges, Castelldefels, Caldes d'Estrac and Tossa de Mar: calm shallow water, sand for little swimmers, and how to reach each one.

Go Beyond Gaudí

Famous buildings by the architects who aren't Gaudí, from the chocolate house next to Casa Batlló to a marble pavilion kids can roam.

Pride 2026 for Families

Pride weekend isn't only parades and parties: there's a family day of crafts, kids' shows, and funfair rides for little ones.

Barcelona Christmas Markets

Barcelona's four family-friendly Christmas markets, from the Cathedral's giant Tió to the Port Vell Ferris wheel.

Rainy-Day Markets, Malls & Movies

Indoor food markets, malls, and original-language cinemas to ride out a rainy or scorching day with kids.

Football, Swimming & Team Sports

Youth football clubs, swim clubs and team sports to sign the kids up for.

Standout Playgrounds

Barcelona's best playgrounds, from an octopus you can climb to amazing views over the city.

Parks for Every Day

City parks worth returning to, with playgrounds, slides, shade, and lookout views, most free and open daily.

Step Inside Gaudí's Cool Masterpieces

Step inside Gaudí's air-conditioned masterpieces, with stained glass, dragon roofs, and wave-walled rooms that beat the heat.

Movies, Music & Library Chill

Cinemas, family concerts and a cool public library for a calm hot afternoon.

Babysitters

Self-service platforms where families browse, message, and book local babysitters and English-speaking nannies.

Great Views of the City

Cable cars, hilltop lookouts, a castle, and a harbor boat for seeing the city from above and afloat.

Parks & Green Escapes

The green spaces we take our own kids to, for running, climbing and cooling off on hot days.

Historic Markets & Malls

Iron-roofed food markets and air-conditioned malls, from La Boqueria to a bullring turned shopping center.

Jump, Climb & Play Indoors

Trampolines, climbing walls, karting, bowling, skating, and soft play to burn off energy at indoor venues.

Gaudí & Must-See Landmarks

Gaudí's Sagrada Família, Park Güell, and house-museums, plus the Art Nouveau Hospital de Sant Pau, the landmarks worth the trip.