Algarve Family Events – November 2025

November brings crisp mornings, festive lights, and plenty of hands-on experiences for families exploring the Algarve. From captivating science labs in Faro to free treasure hunts in Almancil, use this guide to plan unforgettable November weekends with kids. Each event name links to the organiser’s page for schedules and booking details.

Jump to: Centro Ciência Viva STEM Saturdays · Night Sky Adventures in Faro · MAR Shopping Creative Sundays · Free Cinema & Light Switch-Ons · Action Days in Algoz & Vale do Lobo · Waterfront Fun in Portimão · Quinta do Lago Holiday Highlights · Weekly Movie Nights & Mini Golf Deals · Sports Challenges for Active Families

Centro Ciência Viva STEM Saturdays

Place: Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve, Rua Comandante Manuel Francisco 33, Faro
Great for: Curious kids who love experiments, engineering, and exploring nature.
Price: €4 per child unless noted otherwise.

Manhãs de Ciência – Magia ou Alquimia?

Dates: 1 November 2025 · Time: 10:30–12:30
Mix potions, explore chemical reactions, and discover how science explains “magic” tricks.
Book Magia ou Alquimia?

Manhãs de Ciência – Do ouriço ao magusto!

Dates: 8 November 2025 · Time: 10:30–12:30
Learn how chestnuts go from hedgehog-shaped husks to São Martinho feasts, complete with roasting.
Book Do ouriço ao magusto

Manhãs de Ciência – O Beabá do Direito do Mar

Dates: 15 November 2025 · Time: 10:30–12:30
Kids plot maritime maps, explore shipping routes, and understand why protecting oceans matters.
Book Direito do Mar

Laboratório de Engenhocarias

Dates: 16 November 2025 · Time: 10:30–12:30
Young inventors (ages 6–12) build contraptions and test simple machines.
Reserve Engenhocarias

Manhãs de Ciência – Aventuras a Meias

Dates: 22 November 2025 · Time: 10:30–12:30
Pull on white socks, explore the garden, and catalogue tiny seeds and bugs back in the lab.
Reserve Aventuras a Meias

Manhãs de Ciência – Marte, o Planeta vermelho!

Dates: 29 November 2025 · Time: 10:30–12:30
Craft red-planet landscapes and learn fun Mars facts through hands-on geology experiments.
Reserve Planeta Vermelho

Night Sky Adventures in Faro

Noite Astronómica em Faro

Dates: 7 November 2025 · Time: 20:00–22:00
Place: Parque de Lazer das Figuras, Faro
Bring blankets and meet local astronomers for telescope viewing of the Moon and planets. Free entry.
Details for Noite Astronómica

MAR Shopping Creative Sundays

Place: MAR Shopping Algarve, Av. Algarve, Almancil · Great for: Children up to age 10 · Price: Free

Dominguinhos – Folhas de Outono

Dates: 2 November 2025 · Time: 10:30–12:00
Create colourful autumn leaf collages while discussing sustainability.

Dominguinhos – Castanhas Criativas

Dates: 9 November 2025 · Time: 10:30–12:00
Build quirky chestnut characters with natural materials.

Dominguinhos – Caça ao Tesouro

Dates: 16 November 2025 · Time: 10:30–12:00
Team up to solve clues in a mall-wide treasure hunt.

Dominguinhos – A Grande Aventura do Esquilo Roberto

Dates: 23 November 2025 · Time: 10:30–12:00
Watch a puppet performance about sharing and preparing for winter.

Dominguinhos – O Meu Álbum de Fotografias

Dates: 30 November 2025 · Time: 10:30–12:00
Craft a keepsake photo album from sustainable materials.

MAR Shopping event calendar

Free Cinema & Light Switch-Ons

Fitinhas – Sonic 3 Screening

Dates: 1 November 2025 · Time: 10:30–12:30
Place: MAR Shopping Algarve, Almancil · Great for: Ages 3–12
Collect complimentary tickets at the information desk for a family cinema morning.

Candlelight Concert & Christmas Light Switch-on

Dates: 1 November 2025 · Time: 16:30–18:30
Place: Designer Outlet Algarve, Almancil · Price: Free
Sing along during the festive light switch-on before enjoying live music.

Action Days in Algoz & Vale do Lobo

Kids Fest Algarve

Dates: 8 November 2025 · Time: 10:00–15:00
Place: Krazy World Zoo & Park, Estrada Algoz – Messines · Great for: Ages 6–15
Graffiti walls, paintball, go-karts, escape rooms, workshops, and a silent disco for parents.
Price: €16.50 per child
Buy Kids Fest tickets

Vale do Lobo Bike Fun Ride

Dates: 16 November 2025 · Time: 09:00–13:00
Place: The Praça, Vale do Lobo · Great for: Families & cyclists
Choose between a 20 km family ride or 30 km challenge and support local charities. Entry €6.
Register for Bike Fun Ride

Stargazing at Vale do Lobo

Dates: 28 November 2025 · Time: 20:00–23:00
Place: Parque do Golfe, Vale do Lobo · Price: Free
Peer through a motorised telescope to view the Moon and star clusters with expert guides.
Reserve Stargazing evening

Waterfront Fun in Portimão

Feira de São Martinho

Dates: 7–16 November 2025 · Times: Vary daily (late-night rides on weekends)
Place: Parque de Feiras e Exposições de Portimão · Price: Free entry
Enjoy roasting chestnuts, amusement rides, bumper cars, and family day discounts.
See fair programme

Benagil Cave Sunset Boat Trip

Dates: 1–14 November 2025 · Time: 16:00–18:30 daily
Place: Departs Cais Vasco da Gama, Portimão · Price: €19.80 adult / €15 child
Sail aboard the Ophelia catamaran to explore Algarve sea caves under a golden sunset.
Book Benagil Sunset cruise

Granfondinho Children’s Bike Race

Dates: 1 November 2025 · Time: 15:00–17:00
Place: Portimão Waterfront · Great for: Ages 3–12 · Price: Free
Support young cyclists tackling age-appropriate courses during the Granfondo weekend.

Laser Run Algarve Final

Dates: 23 November 2025 · Time: 09:00–18:00
Place: Portimão Sports Complex · Price: Free
Watch athletes of all ages compete in a run-and-laser challenge—cheer on future pentathletes.

Quinta do Lago Holiday Highlights

Movie Time at Par.Tee Park

Enjoy outdoor family films with blankets and snacks. Admission is free—two screenings each evening.

• 4 November 2025 · 17:30 & 19:30
  
• 11 November 2025 · 17:30 & 19:30
  
• 18 November 2025 · 17:30 & 19:30
  
• 25 November 2025 · 17:30 & 19:30
  Par.Tee Park listings

Christmas Light Switch-on & Market at Dano’s

Dates: 30 November 2025 · Time: 16:00–23:00
Place: Dano’s Sports Bar & Restaurant, Quinta do Lago · Price: Free entry
Face painting, crafts, bouncy castle, live music, and the grand illumination of Dano’s festive lights.
See Dano’s programme

Weekly Movie Nights & Mini Golf Deals

Fun Friday at Par.Tee Park

Dates: 7, 14, 21 & 28 November 2025 · Time: 10:00–20:00
Offer: Free mini golf round with every pizza ordered—perfect for a relaxed family outing.
Claim Fun Friday offer

Sports Challenges for Active Families

The Campus Triathlon

Dates: 9 November 2025 · Time: 08:30–14:00
Place: The Campus, Quinta do Lago · Price: From €25 participant fee
Swim, cycle, and run across age categories—spectators cheer from dedicated zones.
Register for The Campus Triathlon

Tinsel Town Christmas Market

Dates: 30 November 2025 · Time: 12:00–18:00
Place: Oscars Bar & Kitchen, Vilasol, Quarteira · Price: €5 adults, €2 (ages 10–15), free under 10
Shop festive stalls, meet Santa, and support the Loulé orphanage through entry donations.
Market details