Family guide · Porto

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Music

Concert for Families — Porto Pianofest

· Reitoria da Universidade do Porto — Casa Comum · Centro do Porto

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Two sessions introducing families to the piano’s virtuosity, lyricism and playful side through pieces selected for audiences of different ages.

Ages 4 and up · Why it works at this age: The programme is designed for families, but the official minimum age is 4, so a 3-year-old should not be expected to be admitted. This is a seated indoor session.

Price
Unknown
Setting
Indoors
Booking
Booking required
Language
Português
Music

Concert for Families — Porto Pianofest

· Reitoria da Universidade do Porto — Casa Comum · Centro do Porto

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Two sessions introducing families to the piano’s virtuosity, lyricism and playful side through pieces selected for audiences of different ages.

Ages 4 and up · Why it works at this age: The programme is designed for families, but the official minimum age is 4, so a 3-year-old should not be expected to be admitted. This is a seated indoor session.

Price
Unknown
Setting
Indoors
Booking
Booking required
Language
Português
Stories

Planetarium Sessions — August

· Centro Multimeios de Espinho · Espinho

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Family programming beneath a 360-degree digital dome, including Journey Through the Planets and sessions about eclipses, Earth in space, the Sun and light pollution.

Ages 0 and up · Why it works at this age: The immersive projection may fascinate a 3-year-old, and children aged 2 and under enter free. The room becomes dark and dome images and sound may feel intense; confirm whether it is possible to leave mid-session if the child becomes unsettled.

Price
€3.50
Setting
Indoors
Booking
Unknown
Language
Português
Stories

Planetarium Sessions — August

· Centro Multimeios de Espinho · Espinho

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Family programming beneath a 360-degree digital dome, including Journey Through the Planets and sessions about eclipses, Earth in space, the Sun and light pollution.

Ages 0 and up · Why it works at this age: The immersive projection may fascinate a 3-year-old, and children aged 2 and under enter free. The room becomes dark and dome images and sound may feel intense; confirm whether it is possible to leave mid-session if the child becomes unsettled.

Price
€3.50
Setting
Indoors
Booking
Unknown
Language
Português
Community

Hoppers, by Daniel Chong

· Parque do Covelo · Paranhos

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A free outdoor screening of Pixar’s animated film about a world where human minds can be transferred into robotic animal bodies.

Ages 6 and up · Why it works at this age: An outdoor animated film, but it carries an official 6+ rating and begins at 9:30pm. For a 3-year-old, the late hour, feature-film length and amplified sound are important constraints; bring warm clothing and something to sit on.

Price
Free
Setting
Outdoors
Booking
No booking needed
Language
Unknown
Stories

Planetarium Sessions — August

· Centro Multimeios de Espinho · Espinho

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Family programming beneath a 360-degree digital dome, including Journey Through the Planets and sessions about eclipses, Earth in space, the Sun and light pollution.

Ages 0 and up · Why it works at this age: The immersive projection may fascinate a 3-year-old, and children aged 2 and under enter free. The room becomes dark and dome images and sound may feel intense; confirm whether it is possible to leave mid-session if the child becomes unsettled.

Price
€3.50
Setting
Indoors
Booking
Unknown
Language
Português
Stories

Planetarium Sessions — August

· Centro Multimeios de Espinho · Espinho

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Family programming beneath a 360-degree digital dome, including Journey Through the Planets and sessions about eclipses, Earth in space, the Sun and light pollution.

Ages 0 and up · Why it works at this age: The immersive projection may fascinate a 3-year-old, and children aged 2 and under enter free. The room becomes dark and dome images and sound may feel intense; confirm whether it is possible to leave mid-session if the child becomes unsettled.

Price
€3.50
Setting
Indoors
Booking
Unknown
Language
Português
Stories

Minions & Monsters

· Centro Multimeios de Espinho · Espinho

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A Portuguese-dubbed animated film in which the Minions release monsters in Hollywood and try to save the planet from the chaos they created.

Unknown · Why it works at this age: Daytime Portuguese-dubbed screenings are practical for families, but monsters, action, a dark auditorium and cinema sound may frighten a 3-year-old. The official page does not state a runtime or definitive age rating.

Price
€5.00
Setting
Indoors
Booking
Unknown
Language
Português (versão dobrada)
Stories

Minions & Monsters

· Centro Multimeios de Espinho · Espinho

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A Portuguese-dubbed animated film in which the Minions release monsters in Hollywood and try to save the planet from the chaos they created.

Unknown · Why it works at this age: Daytime Portuguese-dubbed screenings are practical for families, but monsters, action, a dark auditorium and cinema sound may frighten a 3-year-old. The official page does not state a runtime or definitive age rating.

Price
€5.00
Setting
Indoors
Booking
Unknown
Language
Português (versão dobrada)

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Outdoors

Porto Saudável Walk — Jardim de São Lázaro

· Jardim de São Lázaro · Bonfim

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A free guided five-kilometre walk combining exercise with cultural, historical and heritage discoveries around the city.

Unknown · Why it works at this age: The organiser welcomes all ages and mobility levels, but five kilometres is too far for most 3-year-olds to walk. Bring a stroller, water and sun protection, and confirm full route accessibility in advance.

Price
Free
Setting
Outdoors
Booking
Booking required
Language
Português
Stories

Minions & Monsters

· Centro Multimeios de Espinho · Espinho

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A Portuguese-dubbed animated film in which the Minions release monsters in Hollywood and try to save the planet from the chaos they created.

Unknown · Why it works at this age: Daytime Portuguese-dubbed screenings are practical for families, but monsters, action, a dark auditorium and cinema sound may frighten a 3-year-old. The official page does not state a runtime or definitive age rating.

Price
€5.00
Setting
Indoors
Booking
Unknown
Language
Português (versão dobrada)
Music

Varizes — STOP at the Bandstand

· Jardim do Passeio Alegre · Foz do Douro

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A free outdoor concert by a band combining melodic rock with heavier sounds.

Unknown · Why it works at this age: The garden offers room to move and makes it easy to step away, but amplified rock may be too intense for a 3-year-old. Stay well away from the speakers and consider child hearing protection.

Price
Free
Setting
Outdoors
Booking
No booking needed
Language
Unknown
Stories

Flow

· Largo do Amor de Perdição · Cordoaria

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A free outdoor screening of the animated adventure about a black cat and other animals trying to survive in a world without humans.

Ages 6 and up · Why it works at this age: The visual animal story may hold a young child’s attention, but the official rating is 6+, it contains peril and starts at 9:30pm. For a 3-year-old, consider the late hour, amplified sound and need to remain seated.

Price
Free
Setting
Outdoors
Booking
No booking needed
Language
Sem diálogo
Stories

Stories in Jardim do Marquês — Pebbles

· Biblioteca Popular de Pedro Ivo · Marquês

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A read-aloud of Pebbles by Jarvis, followed by an activity in which each participant transforms a stone using painting, drawing and words.

Unknown · Why it works at this age: A short one-hour session combining a story and hands-on making, an accessible format for many 3-year-olds. Small stones require supervision, and the ability to follow the reading will depend on the individual child.

Price
Free
Setting
Indoors and outdoors
Booking
Unknown
Language
Português
Stories

Minions & Monsters

· Centro Multimeios de Espinho · Espinho

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A Portuguese-dubbed animated film in which the Minions release monsters in Hollywood and try to save the planet from the chaos they created.

Unknown · Why it works at this age: Daytime Portuguese-dubbed screenings are practical for families, but monsters, action, a dark auditorium and cinema sound may frighten a 3-year-old. The official page does not state a runtime or definitive age rating.

Price
€5.00
Setting
Indoors
Booking
Unknown
Language
Português (versão dobrada)
Stories

Minions & Monsters

· Centro Multimeios de Espinho · Espinho

More details

A Portuguese-dubbed animated film in which the Minions release monsters in Hollywood and try to save the planet from the chaos they created.

Unknown · Why it works at this age: Daytime Portuguese-dubbed screenings are practical for families, but monsters, action, a dark auditorium and cinema sound may frighten a 3-year-old. The official page does not state a runtime or definitive age rating.

Price
€5.00
Setting
Indoors
Booking
Unknown
Language
Português (versão dobrada)
Stories

Planetarium Sessions — August

· Centro Multimeios de Espinho · Espinho

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Family programming beneath a 360-degree digital dome, including Journey Through the Planets and sessions about eclipses, Earth in space, the Sun and light pollution.

Ages 0 and up · Why it works at this age: The immersive projection may fascinate a 3-year-old, and children aged 2 and under enter free. The room becomes dark and dome images and sound may feel intense; confirm whether it is possible to leave mid-session if the child becomes unsettled.

Price
€3.50
Setting
Indoors
Booking
Unknown
Language
Português
Stories

Planetarium Sessions — August

· Centro Multimeios de Espinho · Espinho

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Family programming beneath a 360-degree digital dome, including Journey Through the Planets and sessions about eclipses, Earth in space, the Sun and light pollution.

Ages 0 and up · Why it works at this age: The immersive projection may fascinate a 3-year-old, and children aged 2 and under enter free. The room becomes dark and dome images and sound may feel intense; confirm whether it is possible to leave mid-session if the child becomes unsettled.

Price
€3.50
Setting
Indoors
Booking
Unknown
Language
Português
Stories

The Singing Whale

· Centro Multimeios de Espinho · Espinho

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A Portuguese-dubbed animated film about a young humpback whale who confronts her fears and searches for a song capable of saving the oceans.

Unknown · Why it works at this age: The 3pm screenings and dubbed version are convenient, but the monstrous creature, underwater peril, darkness and cinema sound may be intense for a 3-year-old. The official page does not publish an age rating.

Price
€5.00
Setting
Indoors
Booking
Unknown
Language
Português (versão dobrada)
Stories

Planetarium Sessions — August

· Centro Multimeios de Espinho · Espinho

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Family programming beneath a 360-degree digital dome, including Journey Through the Planets and sessions about eclipses, Earth in space, the Sun and light pollution.

Ages 0 and up · Why it works at this age: The immersive projection may fascinate a 3-year-old, and children aged 2 and under enter free. The room becomes dark and dome images and sound may feel intense; confirm whether it is possible to leave mid-session if the child becomes unsettled.

Price
€3.50
Setting
Indoors
Booking
Unknown
Language
Português
Stories

Planetarium Sessions — August

· Centro Multimeios de Espinho · Espinho

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Family programming beneath a 360-degree digital dome, including Journey Through the Planets and sessions about eclipses, Earth in space, the Sun and light pollution.

Ages 0 and up · Why it works at this age: The immersive projection may fascinate a 3-year-old, and children aged 2 and under enter free. The room becomes dark and dome images and sound may feel intense; confirm whether it is possible to leave mid-session if the child becomes unsettled.

Price
€3.50
Setting
Indoors
Booking
Unknown
Language
Português
Stories

The Singing Whale

· Centro Multimeios de Espinho · Espinho

More details

A Portuguese-dubbed animated film about a young humpback whale who confronts her fears and searches for a song capable of saving the oceans.

Unknown · Why it works at this age: The 3pm screenings and dubbed version are convenient, but the monstrous creature, underwater peril, darkness and cinema sound may be intense for a 3-year-old. The official page does not publish an age rating.

Price
€5.00
Setting
Indoors
Booking
Unknown
Language
Português (versão dobrada)
Stories

Planetarium Sessions — August

· Centro Multimeios de Espinho · Espinho

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Family programming beneath a 360-degree digital dome, including Journey Through the Planets and sessions about eclipses, Earth in space, the Sun and light pollution.

Ages 0 and up · Why it works at this age: The immersive projection may fascinate a 3-year-old, and children aged 2 and under enter free. The room becomes dark and dome images and sound may feel intense; confirm whether it is possible to leave mid-session if the child becomes unsettled.

Price
€3.50
Setting
Indoors
Booking
Unknown
Language
Português
Stories

Planetarium Sessions — August

· Centro Multimeios de Espinho · Espinho

More details

Family programming beneath a 360-degree digital dome, including Journey Through the Planets and sessions about eclipses, Earth in space, the Sun and light pollution.

Ages 0 and up · Why it works at this age: The immersive projection may fascinate a 3-year-old, and children aged 2 and under enter free. The room becomes dark and dome images and sound may feel intense; confirm whether it is possible to leave mid-session if the child becomes unsettled.

Price
€3.50
Setting
Indoors
Booking
Unknown
Language
Português
Music

Manuela Azevedo and Hélder Gonçalves at the Book Fair

· Concha Acústica, Jardins do Palácio de Cristal · Massarelos

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An intimate acoustic concert at the Concha Acústica, part of the opening of Porto Book Fair, which this year includes books, exhibitions and more than 80 activities for babies, children, young people and families.

Unknown · Why it works at this age: The garden allows families to move around or step away if a child becomes restless, and the acoustic format should be gentler than a large concert. Still, expect a sizeable opening-night crowd and keep away from the speakers.

Price
Free
Setting
Outdoors
Booking
No booking needed
Language
Português