Oporto Weekly

Storytelling in the Garden

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Family
🏷️Free
📍Biblioteca Popular de Pedro Ivo
📅4 July 2026

"Contos no Jardim do Marquês" is a storytelling event hosted by the Biblioteca Popular de Pedro Ivo, designed to engage young audiences with narrative arts. This initiative aims to foster a love for reading and imagination among children through live performances in an outdoor setting. The event is part of the library's ongoing community outreach programs, providing cultural enrichment accessible to local families.

Visitors can expect an engaging and relaxed atmosphere, suitable for children and their guardians. The session takes place in the garden of the Biblioteca Popular de Pedro Ivo, offering a pleasant, open-air environment for listening to stories. The event is presented in Portuguese and is specifically tailored for a family audience, with content appropriate for younger listeners.

Admission to "Contos no Jardim do Marquês" is free of charge, and walk-ins are welcome. The Biblioteca Popular de Pedro Ivo is located near the Marquês metro station, approximately a 5-minute walk. The event is designed to be family-friendly.

Featured in July 2-8, 2026 — the weekly Oporto Weekly edition.