Children’s Day in El Salvador 2026: Family Events and Activities
Salvadorans love a family celebration. Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are a big deal here, as well as Grandparents’ Day! But the kids are not left out, they have their own special day as well. Children’s Day (Día del Niño) in El Salvador is celebrated every October 1, and it’s all about the kids. Schools throw parties with piñatas, games and treats, many families give a small gift to their children or plan a special outing, and malls, parks and towns across the country put on activities for little ones.
This year October 1 falls on a Thursday, but the celebrations are already starting! We rounded up events, workshops and activities in San Salvador and around the country so you can plan with your little ones. We recommend confirming details with each organizer before you go, since times and availability can change.
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FIT OCELOT – International Puppet Festival
Puppet companies from Mexico, Spain, Colombia, Brazil and El Salvador. A week of stories and characters, perfect for celebrating as a family. It takes place in the MUNA auditorium, so before or after the show you can also visit the museum, which is lovely. If it’s your first visit, check out our guide to visiting MUNA with kids.
📅 Date & time: September 27 to October 3 (see program)
💵 Cost: $12 opening show | $10 general show | $5 students
📍 Location: MUNA Auditorium, San Salvador
🔗 More info: @fit_ocelot
El Mundo Mágico de Cri-Cri (The Magical World of Cri-Cri)
A stage show full of music, dance, color and imagination, with more than 150 artists from the National Dance Companies, the National Ballet of El Salvador, the National Folk Ballet, the Orchestra and the Choir. Shows every weekend in October to celebrate Children’s Month.
📅 Date & time: Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. and Sundays at 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., from October 3 to November 1
💵 Cost: Free for kids, students with ID, seniors and people with disabilities | Salvadorans: $1.75 | Foreign residents: $5 | Non-resident visitors: $10. Tickets at tienda.cultura.gob.sv
📍 Location: Teatro Nacional, Historic Center of San Salvador
🔗 More info: @presidenciasv
Mundo Saurio at Plaza Mundo Apopa (Last Days)
A Jurassic family adventure with a dinosaur walk-through, a ball pit and the new Dino Lab workshop, in partnership with the Tin Marín Children’s Museum. It closes on Sunday, October 4!
📅 Date & time: Until Oct 4. Monday to Thursday, 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.; Friday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: To be confirmed
📍 Location: Prisma Moda Rotunda, south hallway (across from La Tecleña), Plaza Mundo Apopa
🔗 More info: @museotinmarin
Bounce House Area at Plaza Cascadas
Inflatables for little ones to jump and play, run by Jumpers. Show a receipt of $10 or more from any store at Las Cascadas to get the special price.
📅 Date & time: Oct 1 to 11, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: $7 for 30 minutes or $12 for an hour. Special price: $5.25 for 30 minutes or $9.25 for an hour.
📍 Location: Plaza Cascadas, Antiguo Cuscatlán
🔗 More info: @lascascadassv
Friday, September 25
Teletón 2026 – “El abrazo que nos une”
A big benefit concert with a lineup of artists, many of them great for the whole family, supporting rehabilitation for children and families. Message them on social media to find out how to attend and to see the artist schedule.
📅 Date & time: Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26
💵 Cost: To be confirmed
📍 Location: Be Sport
🔗 More info: @teletonsv
Saturday, September 26
Weekend at the Chalchuapa Market
Atolada, a traditional atol (warm corn drink) gathering (9:00–10:00 a.m.), rappelling for kids (9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.), family games (10:00–11:00 a.m.) and a mechanical bull (1:00–4:00 p.m.).
📅 Date & time: Sept 26, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: Free
📍 Location: Chalchuapa Market, Santa Ana
🔗 More info: @mercadosnacionales
Weekend at the San Miguelito Market
Guest marching band (9:30–11:00 a.m.), UMA folk dance group (1:00–2:15 p.m.), a big Salvadoran tamal feast (3:30–4:30 p.m.) and a visit from folklore character El Cipitío and Todo Loco (4:00–6:00 p.m.).
📅 Date & time: Sept 26, 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: Free
📍 Location: San Miguelito Market, San Salvador
🔗 More info: @mercadosnacionales
Children’s Day with Internacional Libros y Regalos
Activities at several of their stores:
- Multiplaza, Antiguo Cuscatlán: pin customizing and coloring, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Metrocentro Lourdes: face painting, storytelling and coloring, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Plaza Mundo Soyapango: face painting, storytelling and coloring, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- Galerías San Salvador: art therapy for kids, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: To be confirmed
🔗 More info: @internacionallibrosyregalos
Outdoor Science: Creative Recycling
A crafts workshop using recycled materials. May be canceled due to weather.
📅 Date & time: Sept 26, 2:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: Free (limited spots, first come, first served)
📍 Location: Bebeteca, Platform 4, Parque Cuscatlán, San Salvador
🔗 More info: @miparquecuscatlan
Blue and White Slime at Plaza Merliot
A creative afternoon making patriotic slime with El Mundo de Mel Galáctico.
📅 Date & time: Sept 26, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: $5.00 (sign up with @slimebar.sv)
📍 Location: Plaza Merliot
🔗 More info: @plazamerliot
Muñeca Lab – Doll Customizing Workshop
Kids customize their own doll alongside international fashion designer Marcela Salinas. Limited spots.
📅 Date & time: Sept 26, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: $20 kit (reserve by DM)
📍 Location: Presidente Plaza, San Benito, San Salvador
🔗 More info: @aspiraelsalvador
Galactic Slime at Tin Marín
Kids make their own galactic slime and become space explorers. Want to discover more museums to visit with kids? See our guide to museums in El Salvador for kids.
📅 Date & time: Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27
💵 Cost: $2.00 slime | $3.50 Planetarium + slime combo
📍 Location: Tin Marín Children’s Museum, San Salvador
🔗 More info: @museotinmarin
Children’s Day at Juguetón
Workshops, games, surprises and lots of fun at all 5 of their stores.
📅 Date & time: Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, times to be confirmed
💵 Cost: To be confirmed
📍 Location: All 5 Juguetón stores
🔗 More info: @juguetonsv
8th Indigo Festival (Festival del Añil)
Art, culture and tradition centered on indigo in Suchitoto’s historic downtown. Make the most of the trip with our guide to things to do in Suchitoto with kids.
📅 Date & time: Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27
💵 Cost: Free
📍 Location: Plaza Central, Suchitoto, Cuscatlán Norte
🔗 More info: @secprensasv
2-for-1 at ISTU Parks for World Tourism Day
To celebrate World Tourism Day, all parks run by ISTU (El Salvador’s tourism institute) will have 2-for-1 entry. A great excuse for a family outing this weekend. Some of the participating parks are Los Chorros, Atecozol, Ichanmichen, Amapulapa, Apulo, Cerro Verde and Costa del Sol. You can see the full list of ISTU parks on their website. Bring your DUI (Salvadoran ID) to get the national rate.
📅 Date & time: Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27
💵 Cost: 2-for-1 entry
📍 Location: All ISTU parks
🔗 More info: @istusv
Civic Month Closing Concert
A concert to close out September’s patriotic celebrations (the Mes Cívico, El Salvador’s independence month) and celebrate Salvadoran pride.
📅 Date & time: Sept 26, 6:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: Free
📍 Location: Mercado Central, 7a Avenida Sur, Historic Center of San Salvador
🔗 More info: @prensa_amssc
Sunday, September 27
Children’s Day at the San Miguelito Market
Kids’ coloring all day, a children’s marching band festival with the staff of La Hora del Niño (8:00 a.m.), free cotton candy (9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.), a trampoline and bounce house (10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.), a clown show with balloon twisting and face painting (1:30–3:30 p.m.) and family games (4:00–5:00 p.m.).
📅 Date & time: Sept 27, from 8:00 a.m.
💵 Cost: Free
📍 Location: San Miguelito Market, San Salvador
🔗 More info: @mercadosnacionales
Marching Band Contest in Chalchuapa
More than 10 participating bands, plus the market’s shopping weekend (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.).
📅 Date & time: Sept 27, from 8:00 a.m.
💵 Cost: Free
📍 Location: Chalchuapa Market, Santa Ana
🔗 More info: @mercadosnacionales
Breakfast with Bluey at Krisppy’s
An entertainment show, a special visit from Bluey and face painting, along with Krisppy’s breakfasts.
📅 Date & time: Sept 27, 8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
💵 Cost: $3.00 per child (reserve at 7852-3094)
📍 Location: Krisppy’s Mascota
🔗 More info: @krisppys
4th Band Festival “La Tierra del Torogoz”
A parade of marching bands through the streets of Santa Rosa Guachipilín with INTEX, Guatemala Marching Band, Colegio San Francisco and Torogoz Music Band.
📅 Date & time: Sept 27, 9:00 a.m.
💵 Cost: Free
📍 Location: Parque Central Sotero Valle, Santa Rosa Guachipilín, Santa Ana Norte
🔗 More info: @alcaldiadesantaananorte
Classic Car Parade and Exhibition
Classic cars parade through the streets of the capital, from Plaza Masferrer to Plaza Simón Bolívar. Perfect for little car lovers.
📅 Date & time: Sept 27, 10:00 a.m.
💵 Cost: Free
📍 Location: From Plaza Masferrer to Plaza Simón Bolívar, San Salvador
🔗 More info: @prensa_amssc
BAMBUVERSE at Bambu City Center
Bambu’s fifth Children’s Day celebration, with a space theme, a Tin Marín workshop and activity stations. Includes a kit with a tote bag, slime, a light-up wand and sweets.
📅 Date & time: Sept 27, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: $5 per kit
📍 Location: Bambu City Center, San Salvador
🔗 More info: @bambucitycenter
Children’s Day with Internacional Libros y Regalos (Sunday)
- Metrocentro Santa Ana: face painting, storytelling and coloring, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Las Ramblas, Santa Tecla: pin customizing and coloring, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- Plaza Mundo Soyapango and Galerías San Salvador: 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: To be confirmed
🔗 More info: @internacionallibrosyregalos
Outdoor Science: Discovering the Wind with Kites
An outdoor workshop where kids learn about the wind by flying kites (piscuchas). May be canceled due to weather.
📅 Date & time: Sept 27, 1:30 p.m.
💵 Cost: Free (20 spots, first come, first served)
📍 Location: Bebeteca, Platform 4, Parque Cuscatlán, San Salvador
🔗 More info: @miparquecuscatlan
Wednesday, September 30
Artist for a Day – #TuArteKids
Tu Arte Tu Vino’s first kids’ art workshop. Guided by an artist, kids paint their own piece to take home and enjoy pizza and a sundae. Limited spots.
📅 Date & time: Sept 30, 4:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: $30 (includes painting, pizza and sundae). Reserve at 7535-1012.
📍 Location: Krisppy’s Mascota, San Salvador
🔗 More info: @tuartetuvino.sv
Thursday, October 1 – Children’s Day! 🎉
Kids Fest at Wonders Kids Club (Day 1)
Treasure hunt with prizes (1:00–3:00 p.m.), meet & greet with Mickey and Minnie (3:00 p.m.) and face painting and balloon twisting (5:00 p.m.).
📅 Date & time: Oct 1, 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: Regular admission (group day pass not valid; included with Gold Pass membership). Reserve by DM or WhatsApp.
📍 Location: Wonders Kids Club, Centro Comercial La Joya, Santa Tecla
🔗 More info: @wonders.kidsclub
Face Painting at Basilico BINAES
Free face painting for kids who visit the restaurant. A nice plan for a family lunch, and a chance to explore the National Library (BINAES) while you’re there.
📅 Date & time: Oct 1, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: Free when you visit the restaurant
📍 Location: Basilico, BINAES (National Library), Historic Center of San Salvador
🔗 More info: @basilico.sv
Children’s Day Celebration in Rosario de Mora
Piñatas, games, prizes, 2 hours of free carnival rides and refreshments, as part of the town’s patron saint festivities.
📅 Date & time: Oct 1, 1:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: Free
📍 Location: Parque Central, Rosario de Mora District, San Salvador Sur
🔗 More info: @alcaldia_sss
Children’s Day at Epic Plaza
An afternoon full of color and surprises, with free face painting and little gifts from the plaza’s participating brands. You can pair it with Kiddo’s Magic Experience, which is at the same plaza.
📅 Date & time: Oct 1, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: Free (free parking)
📍 Location: Epic Plaza
🔗 More info: @epicplazasv
Fest Kids at Las Ramblas: Creative Zone
Coloring, face painting and crafts for little ones. It’s the first activity of Las Ramblas’ Fest Kids, which continues on Saturday, October 3.
📅 Date & time: Oct 1, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: Free
📍 Location: Central Lobby, Las Ramblas, Santa Tecla
🔗 More info: @lasramblassv
30 Minutes of Free Play at Pios Coffee & Playhouse
Every kid gets 30 minutes of free play in the playhouse.
📅 Date & time: Oct 1, during regular hours
💵 Cost: 30 minutes free
📍 Location: Pios Coffee & Playhouse (see on Google Maps)
🔗 More info: @piosplayhouse
2-for-1 Kids’ Entry at La Granjita Educativa
Kids get up close with farm animals, learning about them and feeding them outdoors, away from screens. Limited spots per time slot; restrictions apply.
📅 Date & time: Oct 1
💵 Cost: 2-for-1 kids’ entry (reserve by WhatsApp at 7787-0869)
📍 Location: Complejo Tupal, Calle Antigua a Huizúcar, San Salvador (near Super Selectos La Cima)
🔗 More info: @lagranjitaeducativa
Kids’ Afternoon at Krisppy’s Mascota
A bounce house, baby gym, brownie station, make-your-own pizza and lots more surprises.
📅 Date & time: Oct 1, 1:00 – 8:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: To be confirmed
📍 Location: Krisppy’s, Mascota location, San Salvador
🔗 More info: @krisppys
Kids in Costume Eat Free at Broders
Every kid who comes dressed as their favorite character gets a free special kids’ plate. Valid for kids under 12, up to 3 kids per adult.
📅 Date & time: Oct 1
💵 Cost: Free kids’ plate with a costume
📍 Location: Broders (see on Google Maps)
🔗 More info: @broderssv
Children’s Day at Chuck E. Cheese
Free cake and ice cream, a treasure hunt, a special show with Chuck E., candy and lots of surprises.
📅 Date & time: Oct 1, time to be confirmed
💵 Cost: To be confirmed
📍 Location: Chuck E. Cheese, Multiplaza, Antiguo Cuscatlán
🔗 More info: @chuckecheesesv
Tu Mundo de Aventuras at Plaza Mundo Usulután
Shows, workshops and family activities all through October:
- Thursday 1, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.: characters walking through the mall handing out balloons
- Saturday 3, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.: show with Capitán Trotamundos and the Hada Chiflis, at the Electrolab Rotunda
- Sunday 11, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.: canvas painting workshop, at the Electrolab Rotunda
- Sunday 18, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.: rubber duck race in the food court fountain and a beginner jewelry-making workshop
- Sunday 25, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.: play-dough workshop to make pumpkins and kittens, at the Electrolab Rotunda
💵 Cost: To be confirmed
📍 Location: Plaza Mundo Usulután
🔗 More info: @plazamundo
Free Piñatas and Popcorn at Galaxy Bowling
Piñatas and free popcorn for kids under 12.
📅 Date & time: Oct 1, piñatas at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.
💵 Cost: Free popcorn (kids under 12)
📍 Location: Galaxy Bowling (see on Google Maps)
🔗 More info: @galaxy_bowling.sv
Children’s Day at Sportline Kids
Special activities at their stores:
- Thursday, October 1, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.: balloon twisting at Multiplaza, Gran Vía and Metrocentro
- Saturday, October 3, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.: costumed characters at Gran Vía, Multiplaza and Santa Ana
💵 Cost: To be confirmed
🔗 More info: @sportlinekids.sv
Magic Experience at Kiddo
Two hours of play, a character show, face painting, balloon twisting, photos with characters and a piñata with personalized candy boxes. Limited spots.
📅 Date & time: Oct 1, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: $30 per child | $25 for a second child from the same family (reserve at 7485-4884)
📍 Location: Kiddo, Epic Plaza
🔗 More info: @kiddo_sv
Children’s Day at Playmax
A party with face painting, balloon twisting, candy, mini carnival games and surprises. Plus, All You Can Play from October 1 to 3.
📅 Date & time: Parties on Oct 1 and 3, times to be confirmed
💵 Cost: All You Can Play $19.99 per person
📍 Location: Playmax, San Salvador
🔗 More info: @playmax.sv
Ministry of Culture Children’s Day Schedule (Thursday)
El Salvador’s Ministry of Culture has kids’ activities at several of its venues. Almost all are free; at MUHNES (the natural history museum) you pay the Parque Saburo Hirao entry fee. Heading to MUNA? Check out our guide to visiting MUNA with kids.
• 10:00 a.m. – Painting workshops on yo-yos, party favors and chocolate bags, MUNA (free)
• 10:00 a.m. – Puppet Festival with Ocelot, Ex CAPRES (free)
• 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. – Little Explorers, MUHNES (Parque Saburo Hirao entry fee)
• 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Children’s Day Celebration, CENAR (free)
📅 Date & time: Oct 1, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (depending on the activity)
💵 Cost: Free, except MUHNES (Parque Saburo Hirao entry fee)
📍 Location: MUNA, Ex CAPRES, MUHNES and CENAR, San Salvador
🔗 More info: @miculturasv
Children’s Day at Tin Marín
Three days of celebration at the children’s museum, with a new planetarium show, galaxy slime, piñatas, raffles and more surprises for kids “ages 0 to 99.” Looking for more museums to visit with kids? See our guide to museums in El Salvador.
📅 Date & time: Oct 1 to 3, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: To be confirmed
📍 Location: Museo de los Niños Tin Marín, San Salvador
🔗 More info: @museotinmarin
Kids Get In Free at Termales La Montaña (Day 1)
Kids get free entry to these hot springs plus 30 minutes of free mini golf. On Saturday the 3rd, there’s also an Adventure Map stamp hunt (see below).
📅 Date & time: Thursday, Oct 1, time to be confirmed
💵 Cost: Free entry for kids + 30 min of free mini golf
📍 Location: Termales La Montaña (see on Google Maps)
🔗 More info: @termales_la_montana
$5 Kids’ Entry at Furesa
Special price for kids ages 3 to 10, this Thursday only. Cash or card accepted, and it applies to kids’ tickets only. Not valid with other promotions or special rates, and not available to foreign visitors.
📅 Date & time: Thursday, Oct 1 (that day only)
💵 Cost: $5 per child, ages 3 to 10
📍 Location: Furesa (see on Google Maps)
🔗 More info: @furesasv
Friday, October 2
Kids Fest at Wonders Kids Club (Day 2)
Come dressed as your favorite princess or superhero! Treasure hunt (1:00–3:00 p.m.), face painting and balloon twisting (3:30 p.m.) and meet & greet with Princess Jasmine and Spider-Man (5:30 p.m.).
📅 Date & time: Oct 2, 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: Regular admission
📍 Location: Wonders Kids Club, Centro Comercial La Joya, Santa Tecla
🔗 More info: @wonders.kidsclub
Somos Emprendedores Kids Fest at La Skina
A weekend of bounce houses, popcorn, kids’ workshops, Chispa Replay and a local makers’ fair. The “Mi jardín de papel” workshop on Saturday the 3rd is here too.
📅 Date & time: Friday, Oct 2 to Sunday, Oct 4, 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: To be confirmed
📍 Location: Centro Comercial La Skina, Santa Tecla
🔗 More info: @somosemprendedoresv
Children’s Day at SOHO Cascadas
Face painting, balloon twisting, games, surprises and a visit from costumed characters.
📅 Date & time: Friday, Oct 2, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., and Saturday, Oct 3, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: To be confirmed
📍 Location: SOHO Cascadas (see on Google Maps)
🔗 More info: @sohocascadas
Children’s Day Celebration in Santa Ana
The city’s celebration for Santa Ana’s little ones, with lots of surprises.
📅 Date & time: Oct 2, 3:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: Free
📍 Location: Parque Libertad, Santa Ana
🔗 More info: @alcaldia_sa
Broadway and Disney Classics – Ópera de El Salvador
A concert of favorite songs from musical theater and film, performed by students of the Ópera de El Salvador.
📅 Date & time: Oct 2 and 3, 7:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: $8 presale | $10 on the day of the event
📍 Location: Palacio de la Cultura y las Artes, Antiguo Cuscatlán
🔗 More info: @opes.sv
Ministry of Culture Children’s Day Schedule (Friday)
• 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. – “A jugar como antes” (old-fashioned games), Museo Regional de Oriente, San Miguel (free)
• 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Painting workshops on canvas bags, small canvases and spinning tops, MUNA (free)
• 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. – How Much Do You Know About Nature?, MUHNES (Parque Saburo Hirao entry fee)
📅 Date & time: Oct 2, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (depending on the activity)
💵 Cost: Free, except MUHNES (Parque Saburo Hirao entry fee)
📍 Location: MUNA and MUHNES, San Salvador; Museo Regional de Oriente, San Miguel
🔗 More info: @miculturasv
Saturday, October 3
Fest Kids at Las Ramblas: Kids on the Run and Fitness Circuit
An active Saturday at Las Ramblas: in the morning, the Kids on the Run race with 1K and 3K categories; in the afternoon, a fitness circuit where little ones can move and play.
📅 Date & time: Oct 3. Kids on the Run at 6:30 a.m. (Annex Parking Lot); Fitness Circuit at 3:30 p.m. (Central Lobby)
💵 Cost: Free (sign up through the link in their Instagram bio, one link per activity)
📍 Location: Las Ramblas, Santa Tecla
🔗 More info: @lasramblassv
Face Painting and Cake Workshop at San Martín Kids
San Martín bakery is celebrating at several of its locations with face painting and its Taller Pastelero (cake workshop), where kids decorate a mini cake. The workshop includes the cake with dulce de leche filling, sprinkles and nougat, a filled croissant and a 12 oz San Martín drink.
- Face painting, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.: Saturday 3 at Merliot, El Casco, La Joya, Metrocentro and San Miguel; Sunday 4 at Santa Elena, El Paseo, Lourdes and Santa Ana
- Cake workshop, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.: Saturday 3 at Santa Elena, El Paseo, Lourdes and Santa Ana; Sunday 4 at Merliot, El Casco, La Joya and San Miguel
💵 Cost: Face painting: to be confirmed | Cake workshop: $15 per child
🔗 More info: @sanmartinsv
Children’s Day at Volcatenango
A weekend of adventures, games and experiences for little ones at El Salvador’s first theme park.
📅 Date & time: Saturday, Oct 3 and Sunday, Oct 4, 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
💵 Cost: To be confirmed
📍 Location: Volcatenango (see on Google Maps)
🔗 More info: @volcatenango.sv
Kids’ Workshop “Mi jardín de papel” (My Paper Garden)
Kids paint and create paper flowers to build their own bouquet. Limited spots.
📅 Date & time: Oct 3, 9:00 a.m.
💵 Cost: $25 per child, ages 4 to 9 (reserve by WhatsApp at 7610-1245)
📍 Location: CC La Skina
🔗 More info: @nativa.talleres
Candle-Making Workshop with Mía Vela
Kids make their own candle inspired by a bowl of cereal. Includes all materials, a snack and step-by-step guidance throughout the workshop. Only 12 spots!
📅 Date & time: Oct 3, 10:00 a.m.
💵 Cost: $15 per child, ages 7 and up (reserve by DM)
📍 Location: Cheros Café (in collaboration with @cheroscafesv)
🔗 More info: @miavela.sv
Kids Fest at Wonders (Day 3)
Treasure hunt (12:00–3:00 p.m.) and meet & greet with Mickey and Minnie (4:00 p.m.).
📅 Date & time: Oct 3, from 11:00 a.m.
💵 Cost: Regular admission
📍 Location: Wonders Kids Club, Centro Comercial La Joya, Santa Tecla
🔗 More info: @wonders.kidsclub
Children’s Month at Urbana Pizza
A clown, balloon twisting and candy bags. With any order from the regular menu, get a mini pizza with a small drink for $2.
📅 Date & time: Oct 3, from 1:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: Purchase at the restaurant
📍 Location: Urbana Pizza, Mall del Sol, Chalatenango
🔗 More info: @urbanapizzachalate
El Encuentro Treasure Hunt
A pirate-themed afternoon of fun to celebrate Children’s Day.
📅 Date & time: Oct 3, 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: To be confirmed
📍 Location: El Encuentro Sonsonate
🔗 More info: @elencuentrosonsonate
Family Mosaic Afternoon at Arte Studio
A mosaic workshop for the whole family: parents and kids build their own piece together, with several designs to choose from the catalog. Materials included.
📅 Date & time: Oct 3, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.
💵 Cost: Special price for 2 people (ask for details)
📍 Location: Arte Studio
🔗 More info: @artestudiosv
Súper Triunfadores Workshop at Café Fulano
A hands-on workshop with author Rousse Moreno for kids ages 3 to 8, building emotional intelligence, self-esteem and gratitude through art and reading: an animated story reading, coloring, games and a surprise craft. Families can join in! Limited spots.
📅 Date & time: Oct 3, 2:30 p.m. (90 minutes)
💵 Cost: $15 workshop + snack | $27 workshop + snack + “Creativity” book | $23 book only
📍 Location: Café Fulano, El Espino
🔗 More info: @daramor_emociones
Children’s Day at Hotel Bahía del Sol
Face painting, a clown show and a buffet with pizza, burgers, hot dogs and more. Book a stay or come for the day.
📅 Date & time: Oct 3, time to be confirmed
💵 Cost: To be confirmed
📍 Location: Hotel Bahía del Sol, Costa del Sol
🔗 More info: @hotelbahiadelsol
Payasito Chusito at Plaza Integración
An afternoon of games, surprises and fun with Chusito the clown in the play area.
📅 Date & time: Oct 3, 5:30 p.m.
💵 Cost: Free (free parking)
📍 Location: Play area, Plaza Integración (see on Google Maps)
🔗 More info: @plaza_integracionsv
Children’s Day at Mall del Sol Usulután
A clown, face painting, balloon twisting and piñatas, together with El Zócalo Cocina Mexicana. Kids are welcome to come in costume!
📅 Date & time: Oct 3, from 3:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: To be confirmed
📍 Location: Mall del Sol, Usulután
🔗 More info: @malldelsol_usulutan
Hada Chiflis Show at Plaza Mundo
A show full of magic, fun and adventure for the whole family, starring the Hada Chiflis (Chiflis the Fairy), at three Plaza Mundo locations:
- Plaza Mundo Usulután: Saturday, October 3, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., Electrolab Rotunda (together with Capitán Trotamundos)
- Plaza Mundo Soyapango: Sunday, October 4, 3:00 p.m., in front of the fountain, Phase 1
- Plaza Mundo Apopa: Sunday, October 11, 2:00 p.m., PrismaModa Rotunda
💵 Cost: Free
🔗 More info: @plazamundo
Cake Decorating Workshop at Plaza Madero with San Martín
Kids decorate their own mini cake filled with dulce de leche, with sprinkles and nougat, and receive surprise gifts from Colombina. Limited spots.
📅 Date & time: Oct 3, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: $15 per child (ages 6 to 13)
📍 Location: Plaza Madero
🔗 More info: @plazamadero
Diversión Kristal at Plaza Kristal
A free kids’ event with bounce houses, a trampoline, face painting, entertainment, prizes and games.
📅 Date & time: Oct 3, from 3:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: Free
📍 Location: Plaza Kristal, Av. Independencia Sur, Calle Arizona and 39 Calle Pte., Santa Ana
🔗 More info: Plaza Kristal
A Special Afternoon for Little Ones at Plaza Futura
An afternoon to let imaginations run wild as a family. Kids can come dressed as their favorite character and enjoy painting, a slime workshop, juggling and free popcorn.
📅 Date & time: Oct 3, 4:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: Free
📍 Location: La Placita, Plaza Futura, San Salvador
🔗 More info: @plazafutura
Children’s Day at Mall San Gabriel
Games, contests and a live Paw Patrol show to enjoy as a family.
📅 Date & time: Oct 3, 4:30 p.m.
💵 Cost: To be confirmed
📍 Location: Mall San Gabriel, Apopa
🔗 More info: @mallsangabriel
Party at Playmax (Day 2)
A second party with face painting, balloon twisting, candy and mini carnival games.
📅 Date & time: Oct 3, time to be confirmed
💵 Cost: All You Can Play $19.99 per person
📍 Location: Playmax, San Salvador
🔗 More info: @playmax.sv
Ministry of Culture Children’s Day Schedule (Saturday)
• 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Little Explorers, MUHNES (Parque Saburo Hirao entry fee)
• 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Art workshops, MUNA (free)
• 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Kids’ puppet show and Marimba Yulcuicat concert, Ex CAPRES (free)
The Magical World of Cri-Cri also opens at 4:00 p.m. that day (see “All Week Long” above).
📅 Date & time: Oct 3, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (depending on the activity)
💵 Cost: Free, except MUHNES (Parque Saburo Hirao entry fee)
📍 Location: MUNA, MUHNES and Ex CAPRES, San Salvador
🔗 More info: @miculturasv
Painting Workshops and Face Painting at Parque Cuscatlán
Three free Children’s Day activities. Each workshop has 20 spots, first come, first served, so arrive early. Canceled if it rains. Find more no-cost outings in our list of free things to do with kids.
• 2:00 p.m. – Wooden figure painting workshop, Plataforma 4 (20 spots)
• 3:00 p.m. – Kids’ painting workshop, Plataforma 8 (20 spots)
• 3:00 p.m. – Children’s Day face painting, Plataforma 4 (first come, first served)
📅 Date & time: Oct 3, from 2:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: Free (limited spots)
📍 Location: Parque Cuscatlán, San Salvador
🔗 More info: @miparquecuscatlan
Adventure Map at Termales La Montaña (Day 2)
On top of free entry and 30 minutes of mini golf, kids follow the Adventure Map to explore the grounds and collect stamps. A day to play, explore and enjoy nature as a family.
📅 Date & time: Saturday, Oct 3, time to be confirmed
💵 Cost: Free entry for kids + 30 min of free mini golf + Adventure Map
📍 Location: Termales La Montaña (see on Google Maps)
🔗 More info: @termales_la_montana
A Taste of Canada at the International Gastronomic Festival
The Embassy of Canada will have a booth at ACDE’s International Gastronomic Festival, serving poutine, pulled pork sandwiches with maple syrup, Nanaimo bars, and boxed maple donuts and cookies to take home. 100% of proceeds fund ACDE’s social programs for children, youth and seniors in El Salvador.
📅 Date & time: Oct 3, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: Free entry (food sold separately)
📍 Location: Gran Plaza, Galerías, San Salvador
🔗 More info: Embassy of Canada and ACDE
Kids’ Festival at the National Markets (Saturday)
The Chalchuapa and San Miguelito markets are celebrating kids with activities during their shopping weekend, so you can combine errands with some fun.
Chalchuapa Market:
• 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. – Inflatables
• 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Kids’ snacks
• 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Piñata breaking
• 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Clown music show and balloon twisting
San Miguelito Market:
• 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Bracelet-making workshop
• 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Building block station
• 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Cotton candy
• 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – Balloons for kids
• 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Costumed characters
• 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Cookie decorating workshop
📅 Date & time: Oct 3, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (depending on the activity)
💵 Cost: To be confirmed
📍 Location: Chalchuapa Market, Santa Ana, and San Miguelito Market, San Salvador
🔗 More info: @mercadosnacionales
Sunday, October 4
Pios Family Run
A family run with 1K, 2K and 3K categories, benefiting the Tin Marín Children’s Museum. Every registration helps more kids enjoy a visit to the museum.
📅 Date & time: Oct 4, 7:00 a.m.
💵 Cost: Varies by each participant’s category. Register at amiiwo.com.
📍 Location: Parque El Cafetalón, Santa Tecla
🔗 More info: @piosfamilyrun26
Kids Fest at Wonders (Day 4)
Treasure hunt (1:00–3:00 p.m.), face painting and balloon twisting (3:30 p.m.) and meet & greet with Woody and Buzz Lightyear (5:30 p.m.).
📅 Date & time: Oct 4, 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: Regular admission
📍 Location: Wonders Kids Club, Centro Comercial La Joya, Santa Tecla
🔗 More info: @wonders.kidsclub
Kids’ Ciclovía in San Salvador
This Sunday the Ciclovía (car-free Sunday route) belongs to the little ones: an aerobics class (8:00–9:00 a.m.), a comedy magic show (9:00–9:30 a.m.), face painting (9:30–10:30 a.m.), games (10:30–11:00 a.m.), a juggling show (11:00–11:30 a.m.) and free bike loans (9:00–11:00 a.m.).
📅 Date & time: Oct 4, 8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
💵 Cost: Free
📍 Location: San Salvador Ciclovía (Alcaldía de San Salvador Centro)
🔗 More info: @imdersansalvador
Children’s Day at Quality Restaurante, Lake Ilopango
A day of games, water and fun by the lake: free face painting, bounce houses and pool access for the little ones. Restrictions apply.
📅 Date & time: Oct 4, from 12:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: Free entry
📍 Location: Quality Restaurante & Eventos, Lake Ilopango (see on Google Maps)
🔗 More info: @qualityrestaurante
Afternoon of Games at Torolomo El Volcán
Games and prizes for all kids who visit the restaurant, surrounded by nature at La Finca.
📅 Date & time: Oct 4, from 1:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: Free when you visit the restaurant
📍 Location: Torolomo El Volcán, San Miguel
🔗 More info: @torolomoelvolcan
Children’s Day at Ecoparque Berlín
A special celebration with lots of surprises.
📅 Date & time: Oct 4, from 2:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: Free entry
📍 Location: Ecoparque Berlín, Berlín
🔗 More info: @ecoparqueberlin
Ministry of Culture Children’s Day Schedule (Sunday)
• 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Party favor and bracelet workshops, MUNA (free)
• 2:30 p.m. – “El huevo perdido” (The Lost Egg), a play by Ocelot Teatro, MUHNES (Parque Saburo Hirao entry fee)
• 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Children’s Day with El Cipitío (a mischievous character from Salvadoran folklore) and a concert by the police band Alternativa Musical Policial, Ex CAPRES (free)
The Magical World of Cri-Cri has shows at 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (see “All Week Long”).
📅 Date & time: Oct 4, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (depending on the activity)
💵 Cost: Free, except MUHNES (Parque Saburo Hirao entry fee)
📍 Location: MUNA, MUHNES and Ex CAPRES, San Salvador
🔗 More info: @miculturasv
Children’s Day at Garden Mall San Miguel
A full afternoon for kids, with piñatas, a show, prizes, games and free treats.
• 3:00 p.m. – Piñata breaking and entertainment, west entrance
• 4:00 p.m. – Paw Patrol show with prizes and games, East Food Court
• 5:00 p.m. – Free face painting at the north entrance, plus free popcorn and cotton candy for the first kids at Divertilandia
📅 Date & time: Sunday, Oct 4, from 3:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: Free (free parking)
📍 Location: Garden Mall, 30 Av. Sur and Bulevar Víctor Kury, San Miguel
🔗 More info: @gardenmallsv
Kids’ Festival at the National Markets (Sunday)
Day two of kids’ activities at the Chalchuapa and San Miguelito markets.
Chalchuapa Market:
• 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Juggling clown show
• 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Kids’ snacks
• 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Puppet show
• 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. – Bubble station
San Miguelito Market:
• 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. – Toy giveaway
• 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Kids’ live painting
• 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Magnetic games station
• 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Slime-making workshop
• 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Cotton candy
• 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Themed kids’ show
📅 Date & time: Oct 4, 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (depending on the activity)
💵 Cost: To be confirmed
📍 Location: Chalchuapa Market, Santa Ana, and San Miguelito Market, San Salvador
🔗 More info: @mercadosnacionales
Minnie and Mickey Show at La Granjita Educativa
A day at the farm with a magic show, dancing, and photos and interaction with Minnie and Mickey. It also includes time with the animals, a craft station and bubbles. Spots are limited, so reserve on WhatsApp at +503 7787-0869.
📅 Date & time: Sunday, Oct 4, time to be confirmed
💵 Cost: $10 kids, $5 adults (reservation required)
📍 Location: La Granjita Educativa, Complejo Tupal, San Salvador
🔗 More info: @lagranjitaeducativa
Saturday, October 17
Missed Children’s Day? There are still celebrations later in October.
Children’s Day Cooking Party at KADÔ
Kids decorate their own cake and make delicious cookie milkshakes. Limited spots.
📅 Date & time: Oct 17, 10:30 a.m.
💵 Cost: $25 per child, ages 5 to 10. Tickets at kadoenlinea.com or reserve at 7740-6886.
📍 Location: KADÔ
🔗 More info: @kadosv
🎁 Children’s Day Deals
20% Off at Tu Rincón de Juegos
A discount on toys and books, with delivery nationwide. Only valid with cash or bank transfer.
📅 Valid: September 19 to October 5
🔗 More info: @turincondejuegossv
Free Children’s Book at Internacional Libros y Regalos
With a minimum purchase of $30 in children’s books and toys, kids get a free children’s book, chosen from the selected titles (subject to availability). Exclusive to LibroClub members or anyone who signs up at the time of purchase. Can’t be combined with other promotions.
📅 Valid: September 25 to 28
📍 Where: All their stores and their website
🔗 More info: @internacionallibrosyregalos
Children’s Day Giveaway: Teepee + Bookshelf
Baby Space and Sofia Babies and Kids are giving away a cozy reading nook: 1 teepee from Sofia Babies and Kids and 1 floor bookshelf from Baby Space. To enter: follow both brands, like the post, tag 2 people and tell them where you’d put the teepee and bookshelf, and share the Reel to your stories tagging both brands.
📅 Enter: September 27 to 30, until 11:59 p.m.
🎉 Drawing: October 1, Children’s Day
🔗 More info: @babyspace20 and @sofiababiesandkids.sv
Kids Get In Free at Hotel El Pacífico
To celebrate Children’s Day, kids ages 1 to 7 get in free with a water park day pass. Can’t be combined with other current promotions.
📅 Valid: October 1 to 4, day pass only (7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
📍 Location: Hotel El Pacífico, Playa El Majahual, La Libertad
📞 Reservations: (+503) 7871-3231
🔗 More info: @hotelelpacificosv
Children’s Day Day Pass at Chuck E. Cheese
A $27.99 day pass to celebrate the little ones with unlimited play. Restrictions apply.
📅 Valid: September 28 to October 1
📍 Location: Chuck E. Cheese, Multiplaza, Antiguo Cuscatlán
🔗 More info: @chuckecheesesv
Kite Flying at Hotel Entrepinos
With a day pass, bring your own kite (piscucha) or the hotel will give you one to fly as a family, surrounded by nature.
📅 Valid: October 3 and 4
📍 Location: Hotel Entrepinos, San Ignacio, Chalatenango
📞 Reservations: 7233-4373
🔗 More info: @entrepinoshotel
Free Kids’ Combo at Santa Burguesa
Buy an adult combo at regular price and get a free kids’ combo: sliders, fundido or nugs, with fries and a drink (lemonade, tea or soda). Valid for kids under 10, dine-in only (not for takeout). A 10% tip is added to the bill and drinks don’t include refills.
📅 Valid: October 1 and 2
🔗 More info: @santaburguesa.sv
Free Ice Cream with a Kids’ Meal at Finca Buena Vista
Buy a kids’ meal and get a free scoop of ice cream, in a family-friendly setting surrounded by nature.
📅 Valid: October 1 to 4
📍 Location: Restaurante Finca Buena Vista (see on Google Maps)
🔗 More info: @rest.fincabuenavista
Free Kids’ Cheeseburger at El Lomo y la Aguja
One free cheeseburger per child under 12 for each adult who orders a main dish. The child must be at the table. Dine-in only, one per child, and not valid with other promotions.
📅 Valid: October 1 to 4
📍 Location: All their restaurants
🔗 More info: @ellomoylaaguja
2-for-1 Mini Bowls at Acai Bar
Second mini bowl free, all day. Restrictions apply.
📅 Valid: October 1, all day
📍 Location: All three locations: La Skina, Epic Plaza and Espacio San Benito
🔗 More info: @acaibarsuperfood.sv
Kids Eat Half Price at La Pérgola in San Ignacio
50% off wings, chicken tenders, the classic burger and mozzarella sticks for kids. A nice add-on to a day trip in the mountains.
📅 Valid: October 1
📍 Location: La Pérgola, San Ignacio, Chalatenango
🔗 More info: @lapergoladesanignacio
$2.50 King Jr. Meal at Burger King
Buy a regular combo and get a King Jr. Meal (with toy) for $2.50. Valid for each regular combo purchased; not valid for delivery or with other discounts.
📅 Valid: October 1
📍 Location: Burger King restaurants
🔗 More info: @burgerking_sv
Magic Menu with a Magic Box at Denny’s
The $11.50 Magic Menu comes with a Magic Box that includes a coloring book, crayons, Denny’s stickers and a gift card for 1 hour of play at Playmax (San Salvador), Skypark (Santa Ana) or Game Land (San Miguel). Dine-in only, one box per menu, while supplies last.
📅 Valid: October 1 to 11
📍 Location: Denny’s restaurants
🔗 More info: @dennyselsalvador
Free Kids’ Personal Pizza at Papa John’s
Spend at least $15 on regular-priced items and kids under 8 get a free personal pizza (pepperoni, ham or cheese). Maximum 2 per table, not valid with other promotions. Available at select locations.
📅 Valid: October 1 to 4
📍 Location: Select Papa John’s locations
🔗 More info: @papajohns_sv
More Ways to Celebrate Children’s Day in El Salvador
Looking for plans that don’t cost a thing, this week or any other weekend? Check out our list of free things to do with kids near San Salvador.
And if you’d like a Salvadoran activity to keep the kids busy this Children’s Day, our El Salvador coloring book for kids is perfect for afternoons at home.
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