What’s On This Weekend: Jardin Viveros Ferias, Pickleball and Pumptracks
Buen finde! There is plenty of outdoor fun this weekend, from park festivals to quirky sports like pickleball and pumptrack racing. Expect heavier traffic around major events: the Los 40 Music Awards at Roig Arena on Friday (with Rosalía performing), Valencia CF vs. Real Betis at Mestalla on Sunday, and the Vibra Mahou Festival at the Marina.
Art & Culture
Watch the Balls al Carrer traditional Valencian dance in front of the iconic Torres de Serranos this Sunday.
Join a free bilingual (Spanish and Ukrainian) ceramics workshop with artist Ruslan Melenco at the National Museum of Ceramics.
Sports & Games
Join a municipal sports team and meet locals while practicing your Spanish. Registration is now open, from rugby to chess, volleyball to fencing.
Try pickleball for free this Saturday at Monteolivete Sports Center.
Bring your BMX, skateboard, and kick scooter for a special day of workshops and competitions at the Benimàmet Pumptrack on Saturday.
Books & Film
Explore the city’s literary landmarks with the new Mapa Literari de València, available as an interactive online or in print.
Catch a classic film at La Filmoteca, featuring November screenings in French, Italian, Korean, Japanese, and English (all VOSE).
Markets & Fairs
Browse two (!) festivals in Jardines de Viveros, where Feria de Consumo Responsable and Fira Comarques bring food, crafts, and family fun.
Hunt for treasures at the €1 Flea Market, returning this Sunday.
Shop local at the Secret Market pop-up in Ruzafa before it closes Sunday.
Music
Enjoy the final concert of the free UPV Jazz Series on Friday evening.
Catch Ñoño, the Valencian folk-rock duo, in a free show Saturday at Casa de la Mar.
Listen to the Valencia String Quartet put a classical spin on pop favorites Friday night at the Centre del Carme Cultural Contemporani.
Food
Sample specially created flatbreads on the Ruta de les Cocas, running this weekend at participating restaurants across the city.
Taste vegetarian tapas before the annual Veggie Vuelta wraps up on Sunday.
Reminder: Restaurants in the Cuina Oberta food festival will reveal their special menus for booking on Monday, 10 November.
Kids & Family
There is a host of kids’ activities this weekend. Create, explore, and play at free family workshops this weekend at the Ceramics Museum, CaixaForum, and Jardí Botànic.
Plenty of ways to enjoy your weekend in Valencia! I’m a little behind on the calendar, but will be filling it up shortly. The news roundup will be out on Monday. Have a good weekend!
Author: Atika
Writer and journalist based in Valencia. She mixes hard news with creative storytelling and a dash of local curiosity. You might spot her biking through the city, chasing stories — or just a good cortado.