Family weekend in Trentino-Alto Adige: kids' events May 8–10, 2026

Family weekend in Trentino-Alto Adige: May 8–10, 2026

Practical guide to family events for the weekend: animated readings, creative workshops, shows and guided visits for children from 0 to 12 years. Below are the main appointments with times, locations and useful information.

Friday, May 8, 2026

• Storytime for little ones – 9:30–12:00, Piazza Duomo, Trento: readings for children up to 6 years by volunteers from Nati per Leggere and Nati per la Musica.
• Mattarello da Tavolo – 14:30–17:30, Biblioteca Comunale Mattarello: board game afternoon open to all ages.
• Ma venerdì giochiamo? – 14:30–17:00, Biblioteca Comunale Gardolo: monthly board-game meet for families and kids.
• Board game space – 14:30–18:30, Biblioteca Ragazzi Palazzina Liberty (Trento): activities for children 3–6 years.
• Ti voglio bene mamma! – 16:50, Biblioteca Storo: readings and a workshop for children 4–8 years (Mother's Day themed).
• Mother's Day Kids&Us – 16:30–18:00, Top Center Trento: creative English-language workshop using recycled materials.
• Lights in the night – 20:00–21:00, Natural Science Museum (Bolzano): evening guided visit for children and teens 6–16 years.

Saturday, May 9, 2026

• Healthy walks – 9:30, MUSE Trento: urban walk open to everyone, great for families who want to stay active outdoors.
• Coccola di Storia – 10:00–11:00, Lavis Public Library: storytime for children 0–6 with volunteer readers.
• Demonstration. Versi in Fuga – 11:30 and 16:00, Spazio Maxi Ooh! MUSE Trento: adventure show for 3–5 year-olds accompanied by an adult.
• A trip through traditional games – 14:00–18:00, METS San Michele all’Adige: activities and workshops on traditional play, with a final circus show.
• Elements in Balance – 14:00–17:00, Palazzo Lodron Nogaredo: continuous art workshop on the four elements for families (organized by MART).
• MUSE Party – 14:00–18:00, MUSE Trento: afternoon of activities, shows and workshops about scientific and technological changes in the 1500s.
• Stone shards: 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: cookie-making workshop to gift to mum (children accompanied).

Sunday, May 10, 2026

• Coccole: our voice – 9:30 and 11:00, Museion Bolzano: interactive concert for families with children 0–3 and 3–7 years.
• Demonstration. Versi in Fuga – 11:30 and 16:00, Spazio Maxi Ooh! MUSE Trento: repeat show for 3–5 year-olds with an accompanying adult.
• Prehistoric architects – 14:30–18:00, MUSE Trento: carpentry workshop to build a model stilt house (7–10 years).
• LITTLE MART – The Caravan of Waste – 15:00–16:30, MART Rovereto: creative workshop for children 4–12 years.
• Animal Party – 15:00–18:00, Museum of Science and Archaeology Rovereto: opening of new zoology rooms with labs, guided tours and face painting.
• The sky in a room 3.0 – from 15:00, Planetarium Rovereto: family journey through the cosmos.
• Fairy tales for all senses – 15:00–18:00, MAG Museo Alto Garda (Riva del Garda): sensory storytelling sessions for children by AlbiNova.

Practical tips

• Check details — confirm schedules, ticketing and registration with event organizers before leaving.
• Bring essentials — water, a snack and weather-appropriate clothing for outdoor activities.
• Supervision — some activities require an accompanying adult; check age recommendations in advance.
• More ideas — consult the local events calendar or sign up for a weekly newsletter to receive updates.