Firenze for Kids: a family weekend (22-24 May 2026)

When: 22-24 May 2026  |  Where: historic centre of Florence and cultural venues  |  Admission: many activities free, some require reservation

Firenze for Kids is an event designed to involve children and their families in creative and educational experiences. The 2026 edition is dedicated to Pinocchio for the bicentenary: games, shows and workshops explore the themes of truth and lies in ways accessible to children.

Main programme and activities

• Creative workshops: illustration studios, hands-on crafts and artisan workshops covering illustration, theatre and woodworking.
• Shows: theatre performances, puppet shows and musical routes suitable for all ages.
• Educational projects for schools: guided visits and didactic paths in the city’s cultural sites.
• Journalism for kids: sessions on fake news and media literacy adapted for young audiences.
• Night at the Museum: special evening activities and symbolic overnight events in museums and historic palaces.
• Final parade: closing performance in Piazza della Signoria with characters inspired by the tale.

Locations

Events take place across several central venues and cultural spaces. Major locations include:

• Palazzo Vecchio (main hub)
• Biblioteca delle Oblate
• Santa Maria Novella complex
• Palazzo Medici Riccardi and Palazzo Buontalenti
• Palazzo Stefano Bardini and other exhibition spaces
• Istituto degli Innocenti and the Military Geographic Institute
• Symbolic installations in collaboration with children’s healthcare facilities
• Piazza della Signoria (final event)

Practical information for families

• Admission: most activities are free; some require booking or have limited places.
• Ages: programmes are aimed at various age groups, including specific offers for schools, toddlers and older children.
• Logistics: plan to walk between venues: wear comfortable shoes and check individual event times.
• Tips: reserve popular activities in advance and arrive early to ensure participation in workshops and guided visits.

For the complete schedule and updates, consult the event’s official website. Firenze for Kids presents a wide range of educational and creative activities designed to entertain and teach children through play and experimentation.