São Paulo is a city with options for everyone, including the little ones. Especially during Children’s Month! If you’re looking for a fun outing to take your children on in October, check out our guide to what to do with children in São Paulo this month and have fun with the whole family.
What to do with children in SP: a fun list!
Visit the CienTec Park
This is a little-known park in the city, but it’s full of attractions for children learning at school. The tour is a great way for them to see science in practice, and there’s even a planetarium to complement the experience.
Free of charge
📍Avenida Miguel Stéfano, 4200 – Água Funda
Farms in the capital
Another activity that children love is interacting with animals! And there’s no better place to do this than on farms. There, children can watch, stroke and even feed some of the animals, but always under adult supervision, of course.
From R$ 9,90
📍Check out the locations by clicking here
Family in the Park
Another option for entertaining children in SP is the traditional Família no Parque (Family in the Park). There are dozens of attractions for all ages, such as tobogganing, zip-lining, fishing, target shooting and more! There is also a kids’ area with a carousel, bouncy castle and other toys for children aged 1 to 5, accompanied by their parents.
Saturdays and Sundays
Free admission, with attractions starting at R$10
📍 Villa Lobos Park
Dinosaur theme park
Just as animals enchant children, dinosaurs also tend to be a major area of interest for little ones. So if your child is a fan of the Jurassic world, take them to a theme park about the giants of the past, it will be an unforgettable experience.
Different prices
📍Check out the parks by clicking here
‘Harry Potter: The Exhibition’
An interactive exhibition about the world of Hogwarts and the wizards is now on display in São Paulo. Children who are Harry Potter fans will be able to see original props from the movie and clothes worn by the actors, as well as exploring interactive scenarios from the saga.
Until 27/10
From R$ 60; children under 3 don’t pay
📍 Oca do Ibirapuera
Children’s plays on show
How about teaching your little ones a love of theater from an early age ? To do this, we recommend taking your child to one of the many children’s plays currently on in the capital, which bring fairy tales, princess stories and other playful and fun stories to the stage. Check out the options in this article.
Restaurants to take the kids to
For parents or guardians who want to take the little ones out for a snack, a good tip are themed or kids-friendly restaurants, with fun activities that will entertain the children during the meal! In São Paulo, there are several options, such as Harry Potter-themed houses, SpongeBob, dinosaurs and much more. Check out our guide to restaurants to take the kids to in SP at this link!
Circus World
Respectable public! This Children’s Month, how about a visit to Mundo Circo in SP? The space features circus shows, workshops and exhibitions, offering a playful and super fun experience for the little ones.
Free of charge
📍 Youth Park
Monica’s Park
Want a sure-fire plan to do with the kids in São Paulo? Visit the gang from Bairro do Limoeiro! Parque da Mônica is the largest indoor park in Latin America, full of fun attractions for the little ones. There’s a carousel, a little train, a big toy and much more, all recreating iconic scenes from the comics.
📍 Shopping SP Market
Games session for the whole family!
For children who enjoy board games, why not have a play session? 60 Minutos, famous for its escape rooms, offers afternoons and evenings of games with over a hundred different board game titles for all tastes and ages. The house also has a hamburger restaurant, offering tasty snacks to accompany the game.
The activity is free for all ages, and children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Long-term activity
From R$10 here
📍 Theatro São Pedro
Animália Park
Do you want an ecological and super-fun outing to entertain the kids? Animália Park combines a zoo and an amusement park, with attractions of all kinds. Roller coasters? Yes. A ride to see macaws in their natural habitat? Also!
📍 Estrada do Furquim, 1490 – Chácara Santa Maria, Cotia/SP
Hopi Hari
Brazil’s most famous amusement park is also a sure-fire tip for enjoying with the kids! Just 70km from the capital, Hopi Hari offers forty different attractions for all ages, promising fun for dads and little ones.
📍 Rodovia dos Bandeirantes, km 72 – Vinhedo/SP
Catavento Museum
Opened in 2009, the Catavento Museum offers interactive attractions and exhibitions that bring the public closer to science. There are more than 250 fun installations for all ages, exploring everything from the universe to the animal world.
From R$ 9
📍 Palácio das Indústrias, in Dom Pedro II Park – Brás
Playful parks
The capital currently has two play parks, spaces for children and babies from 0 to 5 years old. They offer a safe and fun space for little ones to have a great time, with slides, tunnels, seesaws, a transparent maze and other toys.
📍 São Sebastião Square – Ipiranga
📍 Professor Amaro de Abreu Filho Square – Saúde
