Family highlights for the weekend (May 8–10, 2026) in Trentino-Alto

Weekend highlights: May 8–10, 2026

Every week we update a curated list of family-focused events: creative workshops, storytime sessions, guided visits and outdoor activities suitable for different ages. Below are the main family-friendly events in Trentino-Alto Adige for the weekend, including times, locations and practical tips.

Friday, May 8, 2026

• Piazza del Volontariato – 9:30–12:00, Piazza Duomo, Trento: readings for children up to 6 years with volunteers from Nati per Leggere and Nati per la Musica.
• Mattarello da Tavolo – 14:30–17:30, Biblioteca Comunale Mattarello: an afternoon of board games open to everyone.
• Ma venerdì giochiamo? – 14:30–17:00, Biblioteca Comunale Gardolo: monthly board game meetup.
• Spazio giochi da tavolo – 14:30–18:30, Biblioteca Ragazzi Palazzina Liberty, Trento: board games for children aged 3–6.
• Ti voglio bene mamma! – 16:50, Biblioteca Storo: reading and workshop with Elisa Bort for children 4–8 years old.
• Mother's Day Kids&Us – 16:30–18:00, Top Center Trento: creative workshop in English using recycled materials.
• Luci nella notte – 20:00–21:00, Museum of Natural Sciences, Bolzano: guided night tour for children and teens 6–16 years old.

Saturday, May 9, 2026

• Passeggiate in salute – 9:30, MUSE Trento: urban walk promoting a healthy lifestyle, open to all ages.
• Coccola di Storia – 10:00–11:00, Lavis Public Library: a storytime for children 0–6 with volunteer readers.
• Demonstration. Versi in Fuga – 11:30 & 16:00, Spazio Maxi Ooh! MUSE Trento: a special adventure for children aged 3–5 accompanied by an adult.
• Un salto tra i giochi di una volta – 14:00–18:00, METS San Michele all’Adige: afternoon to rediscover traditional games, with activities, workshops and a final circus show.
• Elementi in Equilibrio – 14:00–17:00, Palazzo Lodron Nogaredo: continuous workshop on the four elements organized by MART.
• MUSE Party – 14:00–18:00, MUSE Trento: an afternoon of activities, shows and workshops exploring scientific and technological changes of the 1500s.
• Schegge di pietra: a prehistoric afternoon – 14:30–16:30, Parco Archeo Natura Fiavè: hands-on creative workshop for Kid Pass Day.
• Ti voglio bene mamma! – from 16:00, Sala polifunzionale Pieve Tesino: a parent-child workshop to bake cookies as a Mother's Day gift.

Sunday, May 10, 2026

• Coccole: la nostra voce – 9:30 & 11:00, Museion Bolzano: interactive concerts for families with children 0–3 and 3–7 years old.
• Demonstration. Versi in Fuga – 11:30 & 16:00, Spazio Maxi Ooh! MUSE Trento: the show returns for children 3–5 years accompanied by an adult.
• Architetti e Architette della Preistoria – 14:30–18:00, MUSE Trento: woodworking workshop to build a model stilt house (ages 7–10).
• LITTLE MART – La Caravana dello scarto – 15:00–16:30, MART Rovereto: creative-artistic workshop for children 4–12 years old.
• Animal Party – 15:00–18:00, Museum of Sciences and Archaeology Rovereto: new zoology rooms open with workshops, guided tours and face painting.
• Il cielo in una stanza 3.0 – from 15:00, Planetarium Rovereto: a family journey through the cosmos.
• Fiabe in tutti i sensi – 15:00–18:00, MAG Museo Alto Garda Riva del Garda: sensory storytelling sessions for children by AlbiNova.

Practical tips: always check times, attendance rules and booking requirements with event organizers before you go. Bring water, a snack and suitable clothing for outdoor activities. For more ideas consult the online events agenda or subscribe to the weekly newsletter.