Qatar Calendar
Family events in Doha
15 upcoming listings for family events in Qatar, soonest and most notable first.
Can't MissQatar National Day Celebrations
A full day of parades, fireworks over the Corniche, and family events across the city.
Doha CornicheDec 18
Happening in QatarKabayan Fiesta 2.0 — Bigger & Better!
A Filipino-community celebration at Desert Falls waterpark, with street food, live performances, traditional games and prize giveaways.
Desert Falls Water & Adventure ParkOct 16
Official EventNova Paw Festival — The Pearl 2026
Qatar's first international pet festival brings families, pet lovers and tourists together at The Pearl's Pets Park.
Pets Park, The Pearl-QatarNov 27 – Nov 28
Happening in QatarAjyal Film Festival
A week of film screenings and discussion at Katara, deliberately programmed across every generation, not just adults.
Katara Cultural VillageNov 19 – Nov 27
Free EntryQatar Sustainability Week
A week of community events showcasing Qatar's sustainability journey across multiple locations.
Multiple locations, DohaOct 31 – Nov 7
Free entry
Free EntryQatar Boat Show 2026
Yachts, marine gear and watersports brands take over Old Doha Port for four days.
Old Doha PortNov 4 – Nov 7
Free entry
Official EventKids Expo Qatar 2026
A children's expo at QNCC covering education, healthcare and childcare brands, for kids from infancy to 13.
Qatar National Convention CentreNov 16 – Nov 21
Happening in QatarQatar Balloon Festival
Ten days of sunrise balloon launches and music-synced night shows, with pilots flying in from twenty-odd countries.
Venue to be announcedDec 10 – Dec 19
Free EntryFall Market at The Ned Doha
A free-entry autumn market in The Ned Doha's lobby and Nickel Lounge, with seasonal food kiosks and kids' activities.
The Ned DohaOct 25 – Oct 31
Free entry
Free EntryThe Pearl Food Festival
A free-entry food festival on The Pearl-Qatar's waterfront with food stalls and entertainment.
The Pearl-QatarNov 11 – Nov 21
Free entry
Free EntryQatar International Food Festival
Qatar's flagship food festival brings local and international kitchens, chef-led sessions and family entertainment to one outdoor precinct.
Lusail Stadium precinctJan 13 – Jan 23
Free entry
Happening in QatarFuwairit Break Event 2026
Six weekly-themed weekends of family beach activities at Fuwairit Kite Beach, north of Doha.
Fuwairit Kite Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Al Shamal RoadSep 10 – Oct 31
Official EventBubble Planet
An immersive, all-ages bubble experience at QNCC, with themed rooms, a giant ball-pit 'bubble bath', VR and optical illusions.
Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC)Dec 6, 2026 – Feb 6, 2027
Happening in QatarDoha International Book Fair
Ten days of publishers, author talks, and a genuinely huge Arabic-language book market.
Doha Exhibition and Convention CenterDates to be announced
Happening in QatarKatara Traditional Dhow Festival
Wooden dhow races and a working showcase of pearl-diving and boatbuilding traditions.
Katara Cultural Village BeachDates to be announced
Questions people ask
- What family events are coming up in Qatar?
- Coming up: Qatar National Day Celebrations, Kabayan Fiesta 2.0 — Bigger & Better! and Nova Paw Festival — The Pearl 2026.
- How are these listings checked?
- Every event carries a source link and a last-checked date, and comes from the official organiser or a trusted ticketing platform.
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