Who says children can’t enjoy Carnival? If it’s up to the blocosquinhos and children’s events around here, little revellers have plenty of options to enjoy the city! Check out our suggestions for enjoying Carnival with children in Rio de Janeiro!
Park Folia
On the list of suggestions for enjoying Carnival with children in Rio, we recommend Park Folia, an event full of games and attractions at ParkJacarepaguá!
The public can have fun in the baby area and playground, take part in the kids parade and a masquerade costume parade, as well as watch the award-winning project Grandes Músicos para Pequenos (Great Musicians for Little Ones) perform.
The repertoire includes marchinhas and great hits by Luiz Gonzaga, Milton Nascimento, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Raul Seixas, Elis Regina and other icons of Brazilian music.
Tickets are on sale from R$40 on the Sympla website, at the box office on site and at the totem near the skating rink (open Thursday to Sunday from 1pm to 8pm).
Estrada de Jacarepaguá, 6069 – Jacarepaguá
📅01 to 03/03 | from 3pm
💵From R$40,
CarnaDinos
With the safety and well-being of visitors in mind, the park Land of the Dinos is promoting “CarnaDinos”. A carnival for those who want to have fun with the family in a relaxed and stress-free way.
On March 1 and 2, the park will be transformed into a space full of fun, music and creativity, with activities for all ages. Children and adults will be able to enjoy a special program and create unforgettable memories together!
📌RJ-125 highway (Rodovia Ary Schiavo), 42281 – Governador Portela, Miguel Pereira
📅01 and 02/03 | from 11am
💵From R$10 (children)
Bailinho do Jujuba
To enjoy Carnival with children in Rio, shopping malls are a great option!
One of them is Shopping Boulevard, which will be filled with children’s joy with the traditional Bailinho do Jujuba. The event will bring a special program for the little revelers, with a costume parade, recreation and even an exclusive dressing room for children’s make-up.
📌 Shopping Boulevard | Rua Barão de São Francisco, 236 – Vila Isabel
📅01/03 | 10h to 12h
💵Free (redeemable via the Shopping Boulevard app)
Super Orange Ball
Shopping Nova Iguaçu has also prepared a special Carnival program. With free events, the little ones will be able to enjoy lively dances, theatrical performances, recreation and playful presentations full of color and fantasy.
Among the attractions are a tattoo workshop , a little theater and the Super Orange Playground!
In addition, on March 2nd and 3rd, from 2pm to 6pm, there will be the Super Orange Ball, with lots of music, games and fun!
📌 Av. Abílio Augusto Távora, 1111 – Luz, Nova Iguaçu
📅01 to 03/03 | from 2pm
💵Free (with app redemption)
Bailinho do Tijolinho
Bailinho do Tijolinho will rock the North Zone with music, dancing, children’s entertainment and lots of samba in a free party for the public!
The event takes place at Shopping Nova América in the parking lot in front of Ibis, with musical presentations, interactive activities and special performances for children and their families.
Among the highlights are the Violúdico group, New Kids on The Bloco, Daniel Saboya, Gigantes da Lira and Bloco Desliga da Justiça.
Avenida Pastor Martin Luther King Jr., 126 – Del Castilho
📅01 to 03/03 | from 12pm
💵Free
Folia do Foguinho
Carnival Saturday is guaranteed fun with comfort and safety for the kids at Botafogo Praia Shopping!
From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Foguinho Club will host the “Folia do Foguinho” party, with music, games and a Carnival parade. The program is free and aimed at babies up to 2 years old.
Botafogo Praia Shopping
📅01/03 | from 10am
💵Free (registration through the mall’s app)