Looking for things to do in Qatar this week? From family-friendly festivals and creative workshops to sports activities, museum programmes, shopping fairs and indoor summer experiences, there are plenty of events taking place across Qatar from August 2 to August 9, 2026. Whether you are planning a day out with family, joining a hands-on workshop, or looking for new activities around Doha, here are some events to check out this week.
Qatar Toy Festival
Qatar Toy Festival brings together character experiences, toy zones, live shows, workshops, interactive games and family entertainment, creating one of Doha’s biggest indoor summer events for children and families.
Location: Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre
Date: July 01 - August 04, 2026
Time
Sun-Wed: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Thu-Sat: 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Access: Starting QAR 50 via Snoonu City, Q-Tickets, Platinumlist and Virgin Megastore
Al Shaqab International Camp 2026
Al Shaqab International Camp 2026 is an equestrian training programme for riders, offering elite coaching, professional instruction and immersive sessions focused on technique, performance and the rider-horse partnership.
Location: Al Shaqab facilities, Doha
Date: August 3 - 14, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM daily
Access: QAR 15,000 per participant
Tailored Vest Coat Workshop
This intensive hands-on workshop introduces participants to waistcoat construction, including pattern reading, fitting adjustments, structural tailoring, lining, interfacing and professional finishing techniques.
Location: M7, Msheireb Downtown
Date: August 8, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Access: QAR 450 via Qatar Creates website
Mall Steps Challenge
Mall Steps Challenge encourages people to stay active indoors by walking daily inside participating malls, making it a practical way to keep moving during the summer season.
Location: Multiple Malls in Qatar
Date: Until August 31, 2026
Time: During mall working hours
Access: Free via QSFA app
Date Harvesting Tour
This seasonal experience at Heenat Salma Farm invites visitors to explore Qatar’s date harvest traditions, walk through palm groves, learn about local agricultural heritage and enjoy a hands-on connection with the land.
Location: Heenat Salma Farm, Al Shahaniya
Date: Until August 31, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Access: QAR 100 - 200 via Heenat Salma website
Why Did I Choose That? Understanding Your Decisions
This interactive workshop invites young Muslim girls to explore how values, priorities, family, friendships, emotions and personal desires can influence everyday decisions, with guided reflection and hands-on activities.
Location: Al-Mujadilah Centre
Date: August 9, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Access: QAR 50 via Al-Mujadilah website
Kids Summer Pottery Camp
Kids Summer Pottery Camp gives children a creative pottery experience through themed clay sessions, where they draw, shape, sculpt, texture and glaze their own handmade pieces.
Location: West Bay, Doha
Date: August 2 - 13, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Access
QAR 1,560 for 6 sessions
QAR 1,100 for 4 sessions
QAR 300 for 1 session
Tickets via Ceramic Cube website
MIA Family Day: The Life of Plants
This interactive family programme explores the role of plants in Islamic art through museum objects, the natural world and hands-on activities related to plant handling and care.
Location: Museum of Islamic Art
Date: August 8, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Access: Free
Meet-Up: Chess for All
This informal chess gathering at Qatar National Library welcomes all ages and skill levels, offering a chance to learn, practise, meet other players and enjoy friendly competition.
Location: Qatar National Library
Date: August 6, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Access: Free
3-2-1 Summer Sports Fun Factory
This summer sports programme invites children, youth and families to enjoy interactive sports activities, skill challenges and active learning experiences in a fun museum setting.
Location: 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum
Date: July 5 - August 29, 2026
Time
Morning sessions: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Afternoon sessions: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Access: Free
FBQ Family Map “Treasure Hunt”
Families can explore Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum through a treasure hunt experience, following clues and searching for objects across the museum’s collections.
Location: Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
Date: Every Friday in July & August
Time: 4:00 PM
Access
Children under 12 enter free
QAR 50 for adults
QAR 30 for guests aged 13 - 22
Online tickets available on museum website
Family Exploration Journey
Family Exploration Journey takes children and their families on an interactive adventure through the National Museum of Qatar’s galleries and family exhibits, encouraging problem-solving while exploring Qatar’s environment, heritage and culture.
Location: National Museum of Qatar
Date: August 8, 2026
Time
English tour: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Arabic tour: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Access: Free with online registration via National Museum of Qatar website
Meet-Up: Creative Threads
Creative Threads is a weekly gathering for people interested in thread arts such as embroidery, knitting, crochet and weaving, offering a space to practise, exchange skills and connect with others.
Location: Qatar National Library
Date: August 6, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Access: Free
Diwani Calligraphy Workshop
This workshop introduces participants to Diwani calligraphy, a beautiful Arabic script that originated in the Ottoman era and is known for its harmony and elegant visual style.
Location: Education Centre, Museum of Islamic Art
Date: August 2 - 5, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Access: Free with registration via Qatar Museums website
Summer Saturdays at Printemps Doha
Summer Saturdays at Printemps Doha offers a family-friendly seasonal programme focused on creativity, discovery and memorable weekend experiences.
Location: Printemps Doha
Date: August 8, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Access: Starting QAR 20 via Platinumlist
Hala Summer at Mall of Qatar
Hala Summer at Mall of Qatar offers indoor family entertainment, interactive zones, character experiences, summer activities and rewards in an air-conditioned setting.
Location: Al Rayyan Rotunda, Mall of Qatar
Date: Until September 30, 2026
Time
Weekdays: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Weekends: 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Access: Free. Selected activities require same-day shopping receipts from QAR 100 or QAR 200+
ColorVerse Experience
ColorVerse Experience takes visitors on an immersive interactive journey through a world of light, colour, movement and teamwork, where families work together to restore colour to Colorama.
Location: Katara Cultural Village
Date: July 16 - September 15, 2026
Time
Weekdays: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Weekends: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Access: Tickets from QAR 35 via Platinumlist
Doha Shopping Season Fair
Doha Shopping Season Fair brings a wide range of products under one roof, including fashion, accessories, home décor, food products and items from more than 20 countries.
Location: Doha Exhibition and Convention Center
Date: July 23 - August 05, 2026
Time
Sat to Thu: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Access: Free
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