Rome Weekend Activities & Things to Do
Weekend in Rome
This itinerary balances free outdoor activities like park visits with ticketed interactive experiences. Since it is Easter weekend, book ticketed attractions in advance and expect some areas to be busy.
Friday Evening - Family Fun
Friday, April 3Villa Borghese Gardens
Enjoy a stroll through one of Rome's largest parks, featuring playgrounds, pond views, and open spaces for kids to run.
Great for all ages. Perfect for stretching legs before dinner.
Easily accessible via Metro Line A (Flaminio).
Colosseum Easter Procession
Witness the atmosphere surrounding the solemn Good Friday Via Crucis ceremony held at the Colosseum.
Large crowds expected; best to view from a distance with young children. Very historic.
Use Metro B stop 'Colosseo'.
Saturday - Adventure Day
Saturday, April 4Explora Children's Museum
Interactive, hands-on museum designed specifically for children with themed areas like a supermarket, garden, and fire truck.
Ages 3-12. Booking in advance is essential as visits are organized in 1 hour 45 minute shifts.
Near Flaminio Metro station.
Piazza Navona Stroll
A beautiful, car-free square where children can watch street performers, see fountains, and enjoy a gelato.
Great for a casual lunch and kid-friendly people watching.
Walking distance from Pantheon.
Cirque du Soleil
Experience 'OVO' by Cirque du Soleil, a family-friendly show featuring acrobats and musicians portraying a magical insect world.
Suitable for all ages; captivating visuals.
Accessible via bus or taxi.
Colle Oppio Park
A park located directly across from the Colosseum with a playground featuring swings and climbing frames.
Perfect for a quick play session with a view of the Colosseum.
Walking distance from Metro B Colosseo.
Sunday - Relaxed Day
Sunday, April 5Rome Zoo Bioparco
Spend the morning exploring one of Europe's oldest zoos, home to over 200 species including giraffes, bears, and primates.
Best to arrive early. Very stroller friendly.
Located inside Villa Borghese park.
Picnic Lunch Break
Enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch within the expansive Villa Borghese gardens.
Bring your own snacks or buy from local kiosks.
Plenty of green space to relax.
St. Peter's Square
Explore the massive square and enjoy the open space, perfect for children to run around.
A powerful architectural experience even just from the exterior.
Accessible via bus or Metro A stop Ottaviano.
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