Anyone with children or kids around knows: their energy is endless! But if you’re lacking the creativity to come up with fun outings and activities, we’ve got you covered! Check out this guide to things to do with children in Rio de Janeiro this month dedicated to them!
Land of the Dinos
Still on the subject of dinosaurs, Terra dos Dinos, located in Miguel Pereira, is well worth a visit.
As well as being the largest dinosaur park in the world, the attraction has lots of fun activities, immersive experiences and contact with nature!
📌RJ-125 highway (Rodovia Ary Schiavo), 42281 – Governador Portela, Miguel Pereira
🕙 From Thursday to Tuesday (from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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Technology and entertainment! This space in Botafogo has a special program for children and teenagers every day!
Among the activities are: bafo tournament, friendship bracelet workshop, cap customization, nerf battle and much more!
📌Rua Lauro Muller, 116 – piso G3 – Botafogo
🕙 Monday to Saturday (10am to 10pm) | Sunday (12pm to 9pm)
Carmen Miranda Museum
The Carmen Miranda Museum has prepared an afternoon full of fun and educational activities to celebrate Children’s Day!
Among the scheduled activities, there will be a playful visit to learn more about the history of the ‘Little Notable’ and a giant crossword puzzle outdoors, with facts about the artist. In addition, a Balangandãs workshop by Carmen invites children to create their own fun pieces. Finally, a screening of the movie ‘Sing 2’ at CineCarmem!
📌Avenida Rui Barbosa – Flamengo
🕙12/10, from 3pm
Candlelight Concerts
Children aren’t too young to enjoy a good music show!
From the age of eight, they too can enjoy unforgettable moments with the whole family at one of the Candlelight concerts, which take place in the most beautiful places in Rio de Janeiro! An immersive musical experience!
📅Check out the full schedule here
Little Chefs Madu
Madureira Shopping has prepared a special event to celebrate Children’s Day. The mall will be holding the ‘Pequenos Chefs Madu’ gastronomic activity, which will take place on weekends this month.
The cooking workshops will be offered by partner tenants such as Vó Alzira, Bar do Adão and Parmê, giving children the opportunity to get their hands dirty and explore the world of gastronomy in a fun and educational way. The activity is free!
📌Estrada do Portela, 222 – Madureira
🕙12 e 13/10
While They Don’t Arrive
On Children’s Day, Circo Crescer e Viver celebrates its 20th anniversary. So, to celebrate the date, the space will welcome children all day long for activities and games.
There will also be a performance of “Enquanto Eles Não Chegam”, which tells the story of a troupe of artists preparing for a show, but the public doesn’t show up to see them. The play promises great reflections!
📌Rua Carmo Neto, 143 – Cidade Nova
🕙12/10, from 3pm
Foguinho Club
For children’s month, Clube do Foguinho, Botafogo Praia Shopping‘s space for fun and creativity, has prepared a special program for every weekend of the month.
However, in addition to the regular program, the Club will also be celebrating Children’s Day. So, on Saturday, October 12, the little ones will have a fun-filled afternoon, with a workshop on creating picture frames and interactive games. On Sunday, October 13, the program continues with a Super Mario Bros play, as well as the distribution of more gifts for children.
📌Praia de Botafogo, 400 – Botafogo
🕙 Saturdays, from 10am | Sundays, from 3pm
The Magic of the Symphonic Ark
Sala Cecília Meireles will also be celebrating Children’s Day with a special orchestra!
On October 12 and 13, as part of the Sala Orquestras series, there will be ‘A Magia da Arca Sinfônica’, an enchanting celebration of Vinicius de Moraes’ symphony. It will be conducted by Felipe Prazeres, with the participation of Juliana Franco (singer) and Raphael Rossatto (singer).
📌Rua da Lapa, 47 – Lapa
🕙12/10, at 16h | 13/10, at 11h
Le Petit
To celebrate Children’s Day, Le Cordon Bleu, the largest gastronomy school in the world, will be promoting the traditional Le Petit, a short course aimed at children aged 8 and over, with pastry chef Carola Troisgros.
There, the mini chefs will have the opportunity to get their hands dirty and prepare a delicious buttery white cake, make a creamy brigadeiro for the icing and decorate the cake with lots of colorful treats. The little ones will also prepare an irresistible chocolate chip cookie.
📌Rua da Passagem, 179 – Botafogo
🕙12/10, 10am
Novel Triathlon solidarity run
An event that combines fun, health and solidarity. It’s the Novel Triathlon, which will take place at Espaço Aldeia, with the aim of raising funds for Rocinha Children’s Day, promoted by the NGO Doando com Vidas.
The solidarity event will include functional training by Brau Lima, a challenge run by Bernardo Lamarca, meditation by Alice Alvarenga and a pocket show by Fran Vilela, all accompanied by a lovely breakfast.
📌Avenida Borges de Medeiros s/n – kiosk 4 – Lagoa
🕙12/10, from 8.30am
Peter Pan – The Musical
Based on the classic novel by James Barrie, the musical Peter Pan has a unique short run in Rio.
So don’t miss this show, which tells the story of the boy who didn’t want to grow up and which also explores, beyond fantasy, topical issues such as representation and inclusion. It also offers a vast creative field for theater, music and dance!
📌Cesgranrio Theater | Rua Santa Alexandrina, 1011 – Rio Comprido
Until 20/10 | Thursdays and Fridays at 8pm | Saturdays at 4pm and 8pm | Sundays at 3pm and 7pm
