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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, toy stores 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?
Children’s House Library
In the Cinecittà Est neighborhood we find this library for children and teenagers 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., and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is located at 153 Libero Leonardi Street.
Children’s Cinema.
After closing for the summer, the distinctive 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.
Little chefs in the kitchen at Eataly
For a fun afternoon of delicious culinary experiments, Eataly offers cooking classes for little ones. At the Rome Ostiense location, your kids 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
Neon Brush Kids: fluorescent art workshop
If you are looking for a fun, unique, family-friendly art activity, then Neon Brush Kids is for you! Take your kids on a colorful adventure where little artists can unleash their creativity amid fluorescent colors and neon lights.
The colorful workshop is not only an experience for children, but also a special opportunity for parents to spend quality time with their children, having fun exploring the world of art and fluorescent colors without worrying about the mess. A perfect opportunity to combine creativity and laughter as a family!
Where: Moderno Hotel Roma – via Magenta, 2, 00185 Rome.
Duration: 1h 30 min.
Visit the Lego exhibition.
If your kids have a passion for Legos, then you can visit the bricks exhibition at the Leonardo Shopping Center. This is the largest Lego exhibition in Europe: over 2,000 square meters of space and 100 models. You will find special constructions, also dedicated to Rome.
Where: viale Donato Bramante, 31. It is also open on holidays, from 7.90 euros.
An ice cream 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.
Candlelight Rome – a magical concert
For children who are already a little older, this evening could be a magical way for younger children to discover the world of music. An exciting show, where the audience will be enveloped by the glow of thousands of candles. The atmosphere, will make your children’s eyes sparkle and bring them closer to classical music through famous artists such as Taylor Swift or I Coldplay. Check out all the upcoming Candlelight Rome concerts!
Age limits: children ages 7 and up can participate .
Vigamus – the museum of video games
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.