Family Events in Malta 2026
Family-friendly events, child-suitable activities and days out.
Last updated: 28 May 2026 · 100 upcoming
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Festa St Paul - Munxar
The Archdiocese of Malta lists the St Paul feast in Munxar for 31 May 2026.
Explore Ta' Bistra
Heritage Malta lists Explore Ta' Bistra for 31 May 2026 at Ta' Bistra Catacombs, Mosta.
Reliving the Tales of Kottonera
Heritage Malta lists Reliving the Tales of Kottonera for 3 June 2026 at Kalkara.
Dancing to Dementia by the Malta Dementia Society.
Dancing to Dementia - Malta Dementia Society
Bingo at the Museum
Heritage Malta lists Bingo at the Museum for 4 June 2026 at Fort St Elmo, Valletta.
Dog Beach Party by Waggo's ️
Dog Beach Party by Waggo's - Imgiebah Bay
Comino & Blue Lagoon excursion
Saturday boat excursion to Comino and the Blue Lagoon, meeting in Sliema. Run weekly by English Cafe Malta.
BE(E) Hands On
BE(E) Hands On at Park Ta' San Klement
World Environment Day Fair
Heritage Malta lists World Environment Day Fair for 6 June 2026 at Ghar Dalam Cave and Museum, Birzebbuga.
Honey & Bee Fest 2026
Honey & Bee Fest takes place at Villa Rundle Gardens in Victoria, Gozo on 6 and 7 June 2026, 10:00-18:00.
Digging in Science - World Environment Day
Heritage Malta family activity in the Ghar Dalam gardens, marking World Environment Day with hands-on archaeology.
Blue Grotto excursion
Saturday boat trip down to the Blue Grotto with a Sliema meeting point. Hosted by English Cafe Malta.
Festa Tonn 2026
Festa Tonn 2026 is listed for Marsaskala on 6 June 2026, 17:00-23:00.
Summer Open BBQ - Sliema beach
Open public BBQ on the Sliema seafront. Bring something to grill and someone you know - or come on your own. Casual, welcoming, all ages.
Mickey Mouse Party (1.5 years+)
Family-friendly session listed on a kids-activity directory. Pre-book a slot, check parking and bring whatever the venue lists as required
Festa Our Lady of Fatima - Gwardamanga
Traditional village festa in Gwardamanga: procession, band marches and fireworks.
Collection in Focus - Prints
Heritage Malta lists Collection in Focus - Prints for 10 June 2026 at MUZA, Valletta.
Ghost Tour
Heritage Malta lists Ghost Tour for 11 June 2026 at Fort St Angelo, Birgu.
2026 Shearwater Boat Trips (SOLD OUT)
Shearwater Boat Trips 2026 (sold out)
Juniors' Discovery Tour
Heritage Malta lists Juniors' Discovery Tour for 13 June 2026 at Domvs Romana, Rabat.
Kids BBQ Party (1.5 years+)
Family-friendly session listed on a kids-activity directory. Pre-book a slot, check parking and bring whatever the venue lists as required
Tails in Wonderland
Tails in Wonderland is listed for 14 June 2026 at 16:00 at Palazzo Parisio in Naxxar.
World Sea Turtle Day
Heritage Malta lists World Sea Turtle Day for 16 June 2026 at National Museum of Natural History, Mdina.
MCAST Open Day 2026
MCAST Open Day 2026 is listed for 19 June 2026 at 17:00 at MCAST.
Messy Cinema Mornings - The Scarecrows\' Wedding
Eden Cinemas' family screening series - picture-book adaptations on the big screen, low volume, lights up a touch, parents welcome to step in and out.
The Malta Trade Fair 2026
The Malta Trade Fair runs from 26 June to 5 July 2026 at MFCC, Ta' Qali.
Kids Sip & Paint
Family-friendly session listed on a kids-activity directory. Pre-book a slot, check parking and bring whatever the venue lists as required
Echoes of Calm - Yoga Session
Heritage Malta lists Echoes of Calm - Yoga Session for 27 June 2026 at Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Archaeological Park, Qrendi.
Seafaring in Prehistory
Heritage Malta lists Seafaring in Prehistory for 27 June 2026 at Hal Tarxien Prehistoric Complex, Tarxien.
Explore Ta' Bistra
Heritage Malta lists Explore Ta' Bistra for 28 June 2026 at Ta' Bistra Catacombs, Mosta.
Festa Our Lady of Lourdes - Qrendi
Traditional village festa in Qrendi: procession, band marches and fireworks.
Festa Immaculate Heart of Mary - Burmarrad
Traditional village festa in Burmarrad: band marches, statue procession, fireworks and food stalls. Free, family-friendly.
Festa St. Peter and St. Paul - Mdina
Traditional village festa in Mdina: band marches, statue procession, fireworks and food stalls. Free, family-friendly.
Malta Youth International Athletics Festival 2026
The Malta Youth International Athletics Festival competition is on 4 July 2026 at Marsa Sports Complex, with a cultural event on 5 July.
Tallinja Malta Youth International Athletics Festival 26
Tallinja Malta Youth International Athletics Festival 2026
Festa Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Fleur-de-Lys
Traditional village festa in Fleur-de-Lys: procession, band marches and fireworks.
Malta Jazz Festival 2026 - Children's Concert
Malta Jazz Festival 2026 - Children's Concert is listed for 11 July 2026, 10:00-11:00 at Palazzo de La Salle.
Festa Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Fgura
Traditional village festa in Fgura: procession, band marches and fireworks.
Touch Nature!
Heritage Malta lists Touch Nature! for 15 July 2026 at National Museum of Natural History, Mdina.
Ftira Cookalong
Heritage Malta lists Ftira Cookalong for 18 July 2026 at Inquisitor's Palace, Birgu.
Messy Cinema Mornings - The Gruffalo
Eden Cinemas' family screening series - picture-book adaptations on the big screen, low volume, lights up a touch, parents welcome to step in and out.
Festa St Joseph - Kalkara
Traditional village festa in Kalkara: procession, band marches and fireworks.
Ancient Minds, Modern Moves
Heritage Malta lists Ancient Minds, Modern Moves for 20 July 2026 at Hal Tarxien Prehistoric Complex, Hal Tarxien.
Farsons Beer Festival 2026
Farsons Beer Festival runs from 23 July to 1 August 2026 at National Park, Ta' Qali, with free entrance.
Summer Camp Adventure (4-7 years)
Family-friendly session listed on a kids-activity directory. Pre-book a slot, check parking and bring whatever the venue lists as required
Explore Ta' Bistra
Heritage Malta lists Explore Ta' Bistra for 26 July 2026 at Ta' Bistra Catacombs, Mosta.
Festa Christ the King - Paola
Traditional village festa in Paola: procession, band marches and fireworks.
Coat of Arms
Heritage Malta lists Coat of Arms for 1 August 2026 at Fort St Elmo, Valletta.
Festa St Peter in Chains - Birzebbuga
The Archdiocese of Malta lists the St Peter in Chains feast in Birzebbuga for 2 August 2026.
Festa St Joseph - Qala
The Archdiocese of Malta lists the St Joseph feast in Qala for 2 August 2026.
Messy Cinema Mornings - The Snail and the Whale
Eden Cinemas' family screening series - picture-book adaptations on the big screen, low volume, lights up a touch, parents welcome to step in and out.
Festa Our Lady of Pompei - Marsaxlokk
Traditional village festa in Marsaxlokk: procession, band marches and fireworks.
Festa Our Lady of Lourdes - San Gwann
Traditional village festa in San Gwann: procession, band marches and fireworks.
Festa St Dominic - Valletta
Traditional village festa in Valletta: procession, band marches and fireworks.
Malta International Food Festival 2026
Malta International Food Festival runs from 5 to 9 August 2026 at The Granaries, Floriana.
Festa Christ Our Saviour - Lija
The Archdiocese of Malta lists the Christ Our Saviour feast in Hal Lija for 6 August 2026.
Delicata Classic Wine Festival 2026
The Delicata Classic Wine Festival returns to Upper Barrakka Gardens on 7, 8 and 9 August 2026.
Festa St Cajetan - Hamrun
The Archdiocese of Malta lists the St Cajetan feast in Hamrun for 9 August 2026.
Festa St Laurence - San Lawrenz
The Archdiocese of Malta lists the St Laurence feast in San Lawrenz for 9 August 2026.
Festa St Maximilian Kolbe - Bugibba
Traditional village festa in Bugibba: procession, band marches and fireworks.
Festa St Laurence - Birgu
The Archdiocese of Malta lists the St Laurence feast in Vittoriosa for 10 August 2026.
Santa Marija Feasts 2026
The Archdiocese of Malta lists Assumption of Our Lady feasts in eight localities for 15 August 2026.
Eco Market Summer Nights Market - Mellieha 2026
Eco Market Summer Nights Market runs at Mellieha Square from 20 to 23 August 2026.
Sorbet Cookalong
Heritage Malta lists Sorbet Cookalong for 22 August 2026 at Inquisitor's Palace, Birgu.
Festa Assumption of Our Lady - Dingli
The Archdiocese of Malta lists the Assumption of Our Lady feast in Had-Dingli for 23 August 2026.
Festa Stella Maris - Sliema
The Archdiocese of Malta lists the Stella Maris feast in Tas-Sliema for 23 August 2026.
Festa St Pius X - Santa Lucija
Traditional village festa in Santa Lucija: procession, band marches and fireworks.
Festa St Helen - Birkirkara
Birkirkara's St Helen feast is one of Malta's major inland festas.
Festa Our Lady of Lourdes - Paola
Traditional village festa in Paola: procession, band marches and fireworks.
Festa St Bartholomew - Ghargur
The Archdiocese of Malta lists the St Bartholomew feast in Hal Ghargur for 30 August 2026.
Festa Our Lady of Loreto - Ghajnsielem
The Archdiocese of Malta lists the Our Lady of Loreto feast in Ghajnsielem for 30 August 2026.
Festa St Dominic - Vittoriosa
The Archdiocese of Malta lists the St Dominic feast in Vittoriosa for 30 August 2026.
Festa Marija Regina - Marsa
The Archdiocese of Malta lists the Marija Regina feast in Marsa for 30 August 2026.
Festa Conversion of St Paul - Safi
The Archdiocese of Malta lists the Conversion of St Paul feast in Hal Safi for 30 August 2026.
Explore Ta' Bistra
Heritage Malta lists Explore Ta' Bistra for 30 August 2026 at Ta' Bistra Catacombs, Mosta.
Festa St Joseph - Manikata
Traditional village festa in Manikata: procession, band marches and fireworks.
Festa Our Lady of Consolation - Valletta
Traditional village festa in Valletta: procession, band marches and fireworks.
Messy Cinema Mornings - Stick Man
Eden Cinemas' family screening series - picture-book adaptations on the big screen, low volume, lights up a touch, parents welcome to step in and out.
Festa St Francis of Assisi - Qawra
Traditional village festa in Qawra: procession, band marches and fireworks.
Victory Day and National Regatta 2026
Victory Day is Malta's national holiday on 8 September 2026; the traditional regatta is associated with Victory Day in the Grand Harbour.
Sip & Paint
Heritage Malta lists Sip & Paint for 11 September 2026 at St Paul's Catacombs Gardens, Rabat.
Archaeologist for a Day
Heritage Malta lists Archaeologist for a Day for 12 September 2026 at Kordin III Megalithic Site, Paola.
Unravelling Secrets Through Science
Heritage Malta lists Unravelling Secrets Through Science for 15 September 2026 at Heritage Malta Head Office, Kalkara.
Astronomy & Prehistory
Heritage Malta lists Astronomy & Prehistory for 19 September 2026 at Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Archaeological Park, Qrendi.
Museums by Candlelight
Heritage Malta lists Museums by Candlelight for 19 September 2026 at Various sites in Rabat and Mdina.
Spinning Yarns
Heritage Malta lists Spinning Yarns for 19 September 2026 at Gran Castello Historic House, Cittadella, Gozo.
Festa St Augustine - Valletta
Traditional village festa in Valletta: procession, band marches and fireworks.
Wander Through Tas-Silg
Heritage Malta lists Wander Through Tas-Silg for 27 September 2026 at Tas-Silg Archaeological Complex, Marsaxlokk.
Explore Ta' Bistra
Heritage Malta lists Explore Ta' Bistra for 27 September 2026 at Ta' Bistra Catacombs, Mosta.
Festa Stigmata of St Francis of Assisi - Marsa
Traditional village festa in Marsa: procession, band marches and fireworks.
Notte Bianca 2026
Notte Bianca is listed by Festivals Malta for Saturday 3 October 2026 in Valletta.
Festa Our Lady of the Rosary - Gudja
The Archdiocese of Malta lists the Our Lady of the Rosary feast in Gudja for 4 October 2026.
Festa Our Lady of the Rosary - Marsa
The Archdiocese of Malta lists the Our Lady of the Rosary feast in Marsa for 10 October 2026.
Ask the Curator!
Heritage Malta lists Ask the Curator! for 10 October 2026 at Skorba Prehistoric Site and Ta' Hagrat Megalithic Site, Mgarr.
BirguFest - Birgu by Candlelight 2026
The 17th-century city of Birgu lit entirely by candle for one weekend each October.
Festa St Francis of Assisi - Sliema
The Archdiocese of Malta lists the St Francis of Assisi feast in Tas-Sliema for 11 October 2026.
Picnic in the 1800s
Heritage Malta lists Picnic in the 1800s for 17 October 2026 at Borg in-Nadur Prehistoric Complex, Birzebbuga.
In Guardia
Heritage Malta lists In Guardia for 18 October 2026 at Fort St Elmo, Valletta.
Mdina Grand Prix 2026
Vintage-car street race around the walls of Mdina - one weekend in October each year.
Explore Ta' Bistra
Heritage Malta lists Explore Ta' Bistra for 25 October 2026 at Ta' Bistra Catacombs, Mosta.