Doha, Qatar: It's time to make the most of your weekend as some of the best events and experiences happening across Qatar to keep you entertained are rounded up here.
There are live entertainment, immersive attractions, interactive workshops and fun-filled family activities to explore this weekend.
Make the most of your time off and let's dive in!
ColorVerse Experience
Until September 15, 2026 | 4-10pm weekdays; 4-11pm weekends
Katara Cultural Village
The ColorVerse Experience, a next-generation immersive attraction, is taking visitors on a story-driven adventure.
Designed for families and children aged four years and above, the 35-minute event takes participants on a journey beyond Earth to help restore the fading world of Colorama by recovering its primary red, green and blue colours through interactive challenges.
The ColorVerse Experience offers visitors an interactive walkthrough where entertainment meets technology in a vibrant multisensory environment.
The attraction’s tickets priced at QR35 on weekdays and QR55 on weekends are available through Platinumlist.
Qatar Toy Festival
Until July 31, 2026 | 2pm-10pm (Until 11pm on weekends)
Doha Exhibition and Conference Centre
Covering more than 22,000 square metres across four halls, the Qatar Toy Festival is divided into seven distinct themed zones, each designed to cater to different age groups and interests, ensuring a memorable experience for every visitor.
The festival invites families and visitors to immerse themselves in a world of entertainment, creativity, and interactive experiences.
Entry ticket for children is QR50 on weekdays and QR70 on weekends.
For more info
Local Dates Festival
Until August 10, 2026
4pm-9pm, Sundays to Thursdays; 4pm-10pm Fridays and Saturdays.
Eastern Square, Souq Waqif
Discover the finest varieties of rutab dates at a festival celebrating Qatar’s rich agricultural dates heritage.
Visitors can explore a wide selection of locally grown dates, meet farmers and learn more about traditional cultivation practices passed down through generations.
The annual festival serves as a key platform for promoting Qatar’s agricultural sector, encouraging sustainable consumption and celebrating the importance of dates in the country’s culture.
Workshop: Ruq’ah Calligraphy
July 25, 2026 | 11am–1pm
Education Centre in Museum for Islamic Arts
Join calligraphy expert Hussein Ammar Ahmad for a workshop on ruq'ah, the final script style developed by the Ottoman Empire.
Rising to prominence in the 19th century, ruq'ah was celebrated for its legibility and straightforward elegance.
It remains widely recognized today, having been used in the titles of books, newspapers, and various publications.
Free to attend. Register for workshop
Into the Jungle
Until August 1, 2026 | 5:30pm, 7pm & 8:30pm
Mall of Qatar
Step into a magical rainforest at Mall of Qatar as the Into the Jungle Show brings dazzling costumes, theatrical puppetry, dynamic dance and thrilling circus-inspired performances to the Oasis Stage.
Enjoy three free daily shows offering an immersive adventure for the whole family.
Beat the summer heat and experience a world where nature meets fantasy in an unforgettable indoor spectacle for visitors of all ages.
Click here for more info
‘Beat The Heat’ Race 3 
July 24, 2026 | 6pm-10pm
The Strong Box, SBX Lusail
Qatar's first indoor treadmill race series returns with a full season of races and challenges across the country's most iconic venues.
Grab a teammate, 4 in each group, hit the treadmill, and push your limits to cover the most distance in 60 minutes.
Spots are filling fast. Register now on QSFA app
“I See Something You Don’t: The Car of Your Dreams"
July 23, 2026 | 10am -12:30pm
3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum
Your creativity comes to fore this summer at a hands-on workshop where participants design and build their dream cars through interactive activities and teamwork.
Featuring design challenges, brainstorming sessions and model-building, the programme encourages youth, families and car enthusiasts to turn their automotive ideas into reality.
The free workshop also promotes creativity, problem-solving and a passion for engineering and design in a fun, collaborative environment.
Register here or send an email to [email protected]
Design your table lamp – Patch Edition
July 25, 2026 | 11:30am – 1:30pm
M7, Mshereib Downtown
Participants at this workshop will design and decorate their own table lamps using patchwork techniques highlighting their creativity.
Put together by Ikhlas Elhassan, children aged 8-15 years will explore different fabrics, colours and patterns while learning how to create unique, balanced and visually appealing designs.
The workshop fee is QR250.
For more information and registration, visit m7.org.qa
