Family events in the municipality of Sines: what's coming up and what happened over the past 12 months, gathered by Pá Semana's community agenda.
Sat, 31 Oct · 21:00
Cas - Auditorium | 9:00 p.m. | Reservations: servicoeducativoCAS@mun-sines.pt Storytelling session by Paula Cusati. “Since the dawn of time, human beings have thrived on stories. On the darkest nights, stories taste even better when they’re shared. There’s no need to be afraid!”
Passed · Mon, 5 Oct 2026
📖 A morning to listen, imagine, and step into the world of stories At Onda Literária, reading is also a family affair. The Arts Center’s Outreach Team hosts a Storytime designed for the youngest children, creating a space where books, stories, and imagination come together. 📅 October 5 | 11:00 a.m. 📍 CAS - Pátio das Artes Free admission.
Passed · Sat, 3 Oct 2026
📚 On October 3, Júlio Pereira will present his book “Faz de Conta” at an event that will also feature a performance by the Atlantic Children’s Choir. An afternoon that brings together literature and music at the Pátio das Artes. 📅 October 3 – 3:00 p.m. 📍 Pátio das Artes – Sines Arts Center An event included in the program for the 4th edition of Onda Literária.
Passed · Fri, 11 Sept 2026
🎞️Kids' Movie Night at Jardim do Atl a Gaivota The new school year is coming,🌎 💻⏰ 📖 🔬🎼 Vacation is almost over!.. ⛱️🚐 ... in the best way possible, among friends and with plenty of laughs! 😃
Passed · Fri, 11 Sept 2026
🎞️Kids' Movie Night at Jardim do Atl a Gaivota The new school year is coming,🌎 💻⏰ 📖 🔬🎼 Vacation is almost over!.. ⛱️🚐 ... in the best way possible, among friends and with plenty of laughs! 😃
Passed · Sat, 25 Jul 2026
July 25, 10:00 a.m. @ Sines Arts Center. Free registration: servicoeducativoCAS@mun-sines.pt (Max. 15 families) "Look, look… it’s a story!" Stories and nursery rhymes for babies, featuring interactive book activities and the rediscovery of everyday objects. Helps reignite parents’ creativity and fosters moments of connection and exploration as a family. Ages 18 months and up.
Passed · Wed, 22 Jul 2026
July 22, 3:00 p.m. @ Pátio das Artes. Free admission “Faz de Conta” is much more than just a children’s book. It is a creative universe where words, music, and images come together to bring to life a project meticulously crafted by musician and composer Júlio Pereira, one of the most prominent figures in contemporary Portuguese music. Conceived as a book-and-album combo, this work brings together ten stories in song form, aimed primarily at children, but with an artistic depth and poetic sensibility that also captivate adult audiences.
Passed · Sat, 13 Jun 2026
🎊 The Saints Descend on the Town on June 12 and 13, 2026. The historic center of Sines welcomes the Saints to the Town, an initiative organized by 10 local merchants in partnership with the Municipality and the Parish Council of Sines. Inspired by the tradition of the popular masts and the city’s typical experiences, the event aims to bring life to the streets of the historic center, promoting socializing, entertainment, and local commerce. 🎶 Over two days, four stages will host dances, concerts, and DJs in a festive atmosphere that runs from 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM. 🌭 There will be plenty of sardines, pork chops, caldo verde, vegetarian options, and many surprises, offering a true journey of flavors, tradition, and popular entertainment.
Passed · Fri, 12 Jun 2026
🎊 The Saints Descend on the Town on June 12 and 13, 2026. The historic center of Sines welcomes the Saints to the Town, an initiative organized by 10 local merchants in partnership with the Municipality and the Parish Council of Sines. Inspired by the tradition of the popular masts and the city’s typical experiences, the event aims to bring life to the streets of the historic center, promoting socializing, entertainment, and local commerce. 🎶 Over two days, four stages will host dances, concerts, and DJs in a festive atmosphere that runs from 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM. 🌭 There will be plenty of sardines, pork chops, caldo verde, vegetarian options, and many surprises, offering a true journey of flavors, tradition, and popular entertainment.
Passed · Wed, 27 May 2026
As part of the 9th edition of “informa – Education • Training • Employment,” an informational session dedicated to school and training offerings for the upcoming academic year will be held on May 27 🎓 Aimed at parents and guardians of 9th-grade students at Vasco da Gama Elementary and Middle School and Poeta Al Berto High School, this session aims to help families explore the various educational and training paths available. 📅 May 27 🕡 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM 📍 Sines Arts Center 📩 Registration (limited): ascosta@mun-sines.pt
Passed · Fri, 22 May 2026
:: Family Activities MAY 22 6:00 PM: "Let's Get the Party Started!", with Joana Pestana – Traditional Portuguese and international dances, taking children on a journey through different worlds
Passed · Thu, 21 May 2026
:: Family Activities MAY 21 6:00 PM: "Marielle the Adventurer and Photography Day" – Intercultural Dialogue - Cape Verdean Association of Sines
Passed · Wed, 20 May 2026
:: Family Activities MAY 20 6:00 PM: Illustration and diorama-making workshop led by Nádia Domingos - An activity designed to help children invent, draw, and build imaginary worlds
Passed · Wed, 20 May 2026
On May 20, Ciclo cria 2026 invites families and children to participate in the 🎨 Illustration and Diorama Creation Workshop, by Nádia Domingos 🕕 6:00 PM A creative activity designed to stimulate the imagination through drawing, building, and creating small worlds on paper and in three dimensions. Free admission, registration required. 📩 servicoeducativocas@mun-sines.pt
Passed · Tue, 19 May 2026
:: Family Activities MAY 19 6:00 PM: "Stories of Chance" Workshop, by Catarina Bico—using scraps of paper, participants create random compositions
Passed · Tue, 19 May 2026
In the Ciclo cria 2026 series, creativity also springs from the unexpected ✂️📖 On May 19, the Sines Arts Center will host the workshop 🎨 “Stories of Chance,” by Catarina Bico 🕕 6:00 p.m. Using fragments of paper, participants are invited to create random compositions and narratives, exploring imagination, experimentation, and creative play. Free admission, registration required. 📩 servicoeducativocas@mun-sines.pt
Passed · Mon, 18 May 2026
The "Ciclo cria 2026" initiative continues to engage the educational community with activities designed for schools 💚 On May 18, the Sines Arts Center will host two events that combine creativity, environmental awareness, and the promotion of reading: ♻️ Reciclanda 🕙 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM Activity organized by ReCRIA, in partnership with the Sines City Council’s Environmental Department. 📖 Story Time - “The Turtle Who Didn’t Give Up” 🕚 11:00 AM Free admission, registration required. 📩 servicoeducativocas@mun-sines.pt
Passed · Sat, 16 May 2026
🎵 The Ciclo cria 2026 festival concludes on May 16 with the family concert “A Trip Around the World,” presented by the Mundos da Música project, at 9:00 p.m. at the Sines Arts Center. Admission is free; tickets must be picked up at the reception desk of the Sines Arts Center.
Passed · Sat, 16 May 2026
:: Family Activities MAY 16 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.: "Lagoa Pequena" performance by Estação das Letras—A sensory show where sounds, light, and puppets bring the creatures of the lagoon to life. For babies, children, and families. 3:00 PM: "Contar d'Ouvido," by Bru Junça and Tó Zé Bixiga - Stories and songs from the oral tradition accompanied by the viola campaniça 4:30 PM: "Saying 'No' Is an Act of Love," with psychologist Bárbara Ramos Dias – a guide to setting boundaries in parenting 9:00 PM: Family concert "A Trip Around the World," by Mundos da Música
Passed · Fri, 15 May 2026
🎨 As part of the Ciclo cria 2026 series and the celebrations for International Day of Families, the Sines Arts Center will host a series of family-friendly activities on May 15. At 5:00 PM, Rui Foles will lead “Live Family Caricature,” a fun activity where each participant can take home an original keepsake of this family moment. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Starting at 6:00 PM, “Sunset for Young and Old” will take place, featuring a guest DJ and a musical selection dedicated to the childhoods of parents and children, fostering moments of togetherness and sharing across generations.
Passed · Fri, 15 May 2026
:: Family Activities MAY 15 5:00 PM: Live family caricatures by Rui Foles 6:00 PM: Sunset for kids and adults with a guest DJ – Songs from the childhoods of parents and children
Passed · Sat, 18 Apr 2026
On April 18, the Sines Arts Center will host another afternoon of the "Ciclo cria" series, featuring activities designed for families. At 3:00 p.m., the Readers’ Club – Parents and Children (ages 5 to 10) will take place, promoting moments of sharing through reading. At 4:30 p.m., Story Time takes place, aimed at families. 📩 Reservations: servicoeducativoCAS@mun-sines.pt
Passed · Sat, 21 Mar 2026
Sines Arts Center | Reservations: servicoeducativoCAS@mun-sines.pt Monstrinha for Families | Extension of Monstra - Lisbon Animation Festival 11:00 a.m.: Monstrinha Baby 3:00 p.m.: Monstrinha Parents and Children 1 4:30 p.m.: Monstrinha Parents and Children 2
Passed · Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Cas - Cafeteria | 14h00 | Families | Registration: biblioteca@mun-sines.pt This Christmas season, come and learn how to make little Christmas angels. Participation is free, and each participant should bring the following material: macramé cord and a small wooden ball with a hole in it.