The Bolhão Market will be at the Palácio de Cristal on May 30th and 31st and June 1st, featuring several activities dedicated to children.
Over the three days, visitors can find a wheel of fortune with various prizes—such as fruit from the Market's traders, tote bags, and discount vouchers—as well as a creative space where children can color and draw.
The initiative is part of the Municipality of Porto's programming for the Children's Day celebrations.
Admission is free.
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