This week in Qatar, families and individuals of all ages can enjoy a vibrant mix of events, from the ALJ Sisters’ theatrical play Hide and Seek and creative workshops at Katara, to candlelight tributes to Ed Sheeran and Coldplay. Children can join enriching summer camps, while teens can dive into cybersecurity or board game design. Don’t miss the Printed Nostalgia exhibition, turtle hatching season, or the sweet fun at the Galleria Ice Cream event. Whether you're into art, music, learning, or adventure — there’s something for everyone!

Elite Altstride Summer Camp

Join your kids age 3 to 13 years at the Elite ALtstride Summer Camp. Their mini programs for kids are a smart blend of play and learning — short sessions, rich activities, and lifelong skills. Let your child explore their energy and develop step by step in a safe, fun-filled environment! Instagram: @ elite_strides_academy

Date: July 13 - 23, 2025

Location: Qatar Academy - Msheireb

Access: Call on 30080086

Frames with Traditional Motifs Workshop

Katara is hosting a creative “Frames with Traditional Motifs” workshop for girls aged 8 to 13, taking place on 16–17 July 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Al Sadu Center, Building 46. This engaging session offers a hands-on opportunity to explore traditional designs, and registration is free via WhatsApp at 33245554.

Date: July 16 - 17, 2025

Timings: 4 pm – 6 pm

Location: Katara - Al Sadu center, Building 46

Access: Free registration via WhatsApp: 33245554

QatArt Arts & Crafts Workshop

Art enthusiasts of all ages are invited to the QatArt Arts & Crafts Workshop, happening on July 18 & 19, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Katara Art Studios, Building 19. This two-day event promises hands-on creativity and fun through workshops suitable for everyone. To register, participants must email their name, phone number, and email address to education@katara.net.

Date: July 18 - 19, 2025

Timings: 4 pm – 8 pm

Location: Katara Art Studios, Building 19

Access: Free, register on education@katara.net

Hide and Seek Theatrical Play

Watch the popular trio ALJ Sisters on stage with a new theatrical play - Hide and Seek, designed especially for young audiences. Filled with adventure, laughter, surprises, and interactive moments, this fun-filled performance promises an unforgettable experience for children and families.

Date: July 18, 2025

Timings: 3 pm – 7 pm

Location: Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC)

Access: Tickets on Eventat.com

Summer Programme at Msheireb Museums

Enjoy a series of creative workshops at Msheireb Museums this summer from learning the basics of robotics engineering and programming, exploring how Qatari heritage shapes interior design, game design, digital art, calligraphy, clay modelling and many more fun and educational workshops.

Date: July 15 – Aug 6, 2025

Timings: Various timings

Location: Msheireb Museums

Access: Tickets on Q-tickets

AOC Trade Night

Come with your children and bring your slabs, binders and singles for a fun trade night with Art of Cardz.

Date: July 18, 2025

Timings: 3 pm – 10 pm

Location: The Gate Mall, 1st Floor

Access: Free

Galleria Ice Cream Event

The 10-day event will feature two main attractions: a colourful ice cream-themed celebration offering a variety of frozen treats, and the Arcade Hangout, a retro gaming zone designed to entertain visitors of all ages. Open to the public and suitable for all age groups, the event promises fun, flavour, and nostalgia under one roof.

Date: July 17 - 26, 2025

Timings:

Location: Msheireb Galleria

Access: Free

Board Game Design Workshop

This hands-on youth workshop invites 15 participants to explore the exciting world of board game design through the lens of Mathaf’s architecture, themes, and exhibitions.
Over the course of ten interactive sessions, participants will learn how to take a creative idea and turn it into a fully developed board game—complete with storyline, mechanics, design, packaging, and presentation. The workshop will strike a balance between theory and practical application, offering a well-rounded creative experience for beginners with big ideas.
By the end of the course, participants will produce original board game prototypes rooted in cultural expression, design thinking, and storytelling. Suitable for kids aged 14 to 17 years.

Date: July 13 - 26, 2025

Timings: 4 pm – 6 pm

Location: Mathaf Space

Access: Free, email youth@dohafilm.com

Cyber Security Youth Bootcamp Second Summer Edition 2025

The National Cyber Security Agency announces the opening of registration for the Second Cyber Security Youth Summer Camp 2025. This initiative stems from the agency's commitment to building a digitally secure and technologically empowered local community in Qatar. It aligns with the agency's overarching goals to promote cybersecurity awareness among youth and follows previous efforts such as the Cybersecurity Education Curriculum Project and the school outreach initiative "Cyber Eco." The camp offers intensive, high-quality training in various cybersecurity fields, along with professional mentorship and support for outstanding participants by experienced experts. Graduates will also receive an accredited certificate, which qualifies them to pursue the international eJPT certification (Junior Penetration Tester), boosting their future prospects in the field. For inquiries, please contact at the following: number 40466798 - 40466623 - 40466345 Or send an email to: cstraining@ncsa.gov.qa

Date: July 13 – Aug 7, 2025

Timings: 8 am – 5 pm

Location: Qatar Science & Technology Secondary School for Boys

Access: Free

Candlelight: Tribute to Ed Sheeran

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Doha. Get your tickets now to enjoy the best of Ed Sheeran at the Mondrian Doha Hotel under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Date: July 17, 2025

Timings: 8.30 pm

Location: Mondrian Doha

Access: Tickets on www.feverup.com

Candlelight: Tribute to Cold Play

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Doha. Get your tickets now to enjoy the best of Coldplay at the Mondrian Doha Hotel under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Date: July 17, 2025

Timings: 6.30 pm

Location: Mondrian Doha

Access: Tickets on www.feverup.com

Turtle Hatching Programme at Fuwairit Beach

In collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) invites you to join its Turtle Hatching Programme at Fuwairit Beach where a new life begins under the moonlight. Discover the national efforts to protect these endangered marine creatures and join us to be part of an inspiring environmental story that embodies the balance between humans and nature.

Be part of this unique event and create unforgettable moments by joining the little turtles as they take their first steps toward the beach. Transportation will be available from the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) to Fuwairet Beach

Date: July 15, 2025

Timings: 4.30 pm – 7 pm

Location: Fuwairit Beach

Access: Register on www.qm.org.qa

Printed Nostalgia Exhibition

This exhibition invites visitors to explore personal and collective memories through printed works that reflect architecture, culture, migration, and everyday life. Artists from around the world present their perspectives, offering a space where emotions, identities, and histories intersect. Each print acts as a fragment of time—preserved, shared, and reimagined.

Blending digital illustration, photography, painting, collage, and written word, Printed Nostalgia transforms digital expressions into physical forms. The featured artworks were selected through an international open call that received 322 submissions from around the world. From these, 98 artists were selected, whose works highlight a rich diversity of voices and interpretations of nostalgia.

Date: July 16 – Sept 1, 2025

Timings: 9 am – 7 pm

Location: Gallery 4, Fire Station

Access: Free

Therapeutic Art with Soft Pastels Workshop

Explore Therapeutic Art with Soft Pastels. Over time, our emotions shape how we see ourselves and relate to the world. In this reflective workshop, we’ll explore personal transformation, expressing emotional shifts through the intuitive medium of pastels. Join psychologist & certified life and personal development coach Ranya Hedayah, and visual artist Reem Al Askari, for a special hands-on session of creative exploration. This is an invitation to a personal journey of discovery and explore where emotion and creativity meet.

Date: July 15, 2025

Timings: 6 pm – 7 pm

Location: Al Markhiya gallery at Katara Art Center

Access: Free, register on www.almarkhiyagallery.com

Sports Education Program – Sailing & Kayak

The Qatar Sports Federation, in collaboration with Doha Marine Sports Club, has announced the second phase of its sports education program in sailing and kayaking, as part of the “Summer of Sport for All 2025” initiative. The program will take place at Katara Beach from July 14 to July 23, every Monday and Wednesday, between 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM. Interested participants can register exclusively through the Sport for All app by QSFA.

Date: July 14 - 23, 2025 (Every Mon & Wed)

Timings: 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm

Location: Katara Beach

Access: Register through QSFA Sports For All App

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