The Popular Festivals Arrive at 'Dominguinhos' of June in the Algarve

As part of the global company Ingka Centres, MAR Shopping Algarve promotes play as an essential tool for learning. The ‘Dominguinhos’ is an educational project that offers a set of free activities every Sunday at 11:00, in the children's area on Floor 0, next to the Centroxogo/IKEA store. The cultural programming includes playful and educational experiences for children and families in the community, promoting development and social interaction while reinforcing the concept of Meeting Place.

In June, ‘Dominguinhos’ is inspired by popular festivals to transform tradition into a creative and participatory experience. Throughout the month, children are invited to sing, dance, create, and play to the rhythm of the marches and manjericos, exploring popular culture in a playful way adapted to their universe.

‘Fitinhas’ | SpongeBob (June 6) SpongeBob and Patrick embark on a chaotic and unlikely adventure to save their underwater world. Along the way, they face eccentric villains, absurd situations, and tests of their friendship. Amid laughter and nonsense, SpongeBob proves that courage, optimism, and a pure heart can make all the difference. This will be an adapted cinema session designed for children and young people with functional diversity to enjoy the experience comfortably and safely. The room environment will be adjusted with lower sound, softened light, the introduction of a short break, and freedom of movement, creating a more inclusive space.

This initiative is aimed at children aged 3 to 12 years and their companions (maximum of two adults and five people per group) and starts at 10:30. For each session, 450 tickets are available, which can be picked up at the information desk from Monday to Friday during the operating hours of MAR Shopping Algarve, always in the week the session takes place. The access regulations will be available at marshopping.com.

‘DOMINGUINHOS’ JUNE PROGRAMMING June 7 | Songs & Dance – Kids Popular Marches The month kicks off to the rhythm of the marches, in a version designed for the youngest. Children create and rehearse their own mini march, exploring simple movements, choreographed steps, and songs inspired by popular festivals.

June 14 | Artistic Workshop – Colorful Balloons and Manjericos Tradition gains new colors through creativity. In this workshop, the little ones will build manjericos out of paper and decorative balloons, exploring shapes, textures, and color combinations. The activity merges imagination and popular culture, encouraging manual activities in a playful and contemporary way.

June 21 | Children’s Theater – The Marches of the Malmequeres Neighborhood A legend adapted to the children's universe brings to life a neighborhood where music marks the rhythm of everyday life. Through narrative and interpretation, children enter a world of expressive characters, stimulating imagination and the love of storytelling.

June 28 | Family Games – June Games Fair