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What to do with your little ones in the city to experience fun times together? Rome, given its size, allows you to do so many things with children. There are the classic parks with a children’s area, libraries for the little ones, places to visit and many other things. That’s why we have made a selection of the cutest activities to do together with your daughter or son. Which one do you choose?
Luneur
Luneur Park is the oldest amusement park in Rome and one of the most historic in Italy, opened in 1953. It is located in the Eur district, in the southwest part of the city. Luneur was born as a theme park dedicated to fun for families and children, with attractions designed for the youngest, but over the years it has been able to renew itself by expanding its offer and becoming a reference point for quality entertainment in the Capital.
Luneur Park, depending on the time of year, also organizes events, educational workshops and seasonal activities that involve children and parents in playful and cultural experiences, promoting play as a fundamental tool for growth and learning.
Where: Via delle Tre Fontane, Rome.
Zero Gravity
Zero-Gravity Rome is one of the most popular trampoline parks in the Capital, located right next to the Domus Shopping Center in the Tor Vergata area. It offers large areas with trampolines, acrobatic courses, free jumping areas, dodgeball, trampoline basketball and children’s play areas. The facility is modern, accessible, family-friendly and suitable for both free activities and birthday parties, corporate events or sports training. Distinguished by a safe and controlled environment, it is the ideal place to have fun jumping, training and adrenaline experiences suitable for young and old alike.
Children’s House Library
In the Cinecittà Est neighborhood we find this library for children and adolescents opened in 2002 and renovated in 2022. The environment is large, a good 290 square meters, and contains about 16,000 documents inside. The nice thing about the Children’s House is that you find an area aimed at parents, teachers, and students in the children’s sector. Then, in one room, workshops or art activities are held for children and parents. Meetings dedicated to the Born to Read Program or aimed at expectant and new parents are hosted in the library on a regular basis.
It is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is located at 153 Libero Leonardi St. Summer closure 11/08/2025 – 22/08/2025.
Diddodò – Microlibrary for young readers
In the Nomentano neighborhood we find this bookstore entirely dedicated to children, with an inclusive environment and attentive to the needs of every family, with delivery services and dedicated initiatives. A magical place.
Where: Via Berengario, 24, 00162 – Rome.
Children’s Cinema.
After its summer closure, the special Cinema dei piccoli, considered the smallest cinema in the world, has reopened in Rome. Cartoons and art films are shown in this facility in the Villa Borghese park. A must-see experience for the little ones.
Where: Villa Borghese, Largo Marcello Mastroianni, 15, 00197 Rome. Reopens Sept. 11.
Little chefs in the kitchen at Eataly
For a fun afternoon of delicious culinary experiments, Eataly is offering cooking classes for little ones. At the Rome Ostiense location, your little ones can prepare delicious recipes in the company of other young chefs or with their families. For those who want to add an extra touch to the experience, children’s classes in English are available.
Where: Piazzale 12 October 1492, 00154, Rome
A gelato at the Palazzo del Freddo
Ice cream sandwiches, parfaits, black truffles and many flavors of ice cream… At the Palazzo del Freddo at Esquilino you can enjoy original recipes from founder Giovanni Fassi. The ice creams are made fresh daily from the laboratory. This gelateria ranks among the most legendary dessert places in the world.
Where: Via Principe Eugenio, 65-67, Rome.
One hour as a pizzaiolo
Discover the art of Italian pizza in a one-and-a-half-hour hands-on course at Pummarè Restaurant in Rome, near the Vatican. The experience allows participants to learn how to prepare and bake pizza from scratch, acting like a real pizzaiolo, in an engaging small-group workshop. After preparation, participants can enjoy their creation, accompanied by a glass of wine and other snacks included in the menu. Reservations are required for adults and children (ages 5 and up).
Vigamus – the video game museum
Vigamus is the first interactive videogames museum in Italy and in Rome. It allows you to discover the history of video games… You will find interactive arenas with mythical games, such as Metal Slug, an area where you can try virtual reality, a book shop and collections of unique pieces. The full ticket costs 8 euros, reduced 5 euros. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is located in the XV Della Vittoria District, 4 Sabotino Street.
Chaos Lab
Chaos Lab is an interactive and fun experience that combines play, science and creativity, ideal for children over 4 years old, but suitable for the whole family. The event takes place in Rome, Piazza di San Giovanni in Laterano 74, and is open daily during the vacations. Children can meet a “mad scientist” and his assistants, explore several sensory rooms with physics labs and a ball pool, following the rule of creating, learning and getting a little dirty. Explanatory totems guide parents and children in exploring the installations.
A day at Bioparco
Rome’s Bioparco, open since 1911, offers skip-the-line access to explore one of Europe’s most important zoological parks, with about 1,200 animals from 200 species. In addition to admiring the variety of exotic fauna, admission supports the park’s commitment to conservation programs and environmental impact awareness. Open daily with varying hours, Biopark is accessible to everyone!
