This weekend features an array of events and activities to enjoy.
Weekends always offer plenty of events to enjoy with family and friends, especially during Qatar’s winter season. This weekend offers a list of entertaining events for all, from film enthusiasts to sweet tooths.
Still looking for things to do this weekend? Doha News has compiled a list of five events worth checking out.
1. Baraha Cinema at Msheireb Downtown Doha
Movie enthusiasts have a chance to enjoy Baraha Cinema at Msheireb Downtown this weekend. The cinema offers outdoor movie screenings and interactive activities in addition to mouthwatering meals and movie-inspired dishes.
On Thursday, visitors can enjoy Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), followed by The Garfield Movie on Friday.
Tickets can be purchased online.
Date: December 25, 2025–January 3, 2026
Time: 4:00pm–10:00pm
Location: Barahat Msheireb
2. Sweet Sikka
Good news for Qatar’s sweet tooths—Sweet Sikka has returned to Msheireb Downtown Doha.
The event offers a wide range of desserts and family-friendly activities for visitors in Doha.
The event features an array of treats, from hot chocolate and waffles to colourful candies, alongside live performances and interactive shows for children, with prizes on offer throughout the day.
Tickets can be purchased on site at the cost of QAR 30.
Date: Until December 27
Time: 4:00pm–10:00pm
Location: Sahat Al Nakheel, Sikkat Wadi Msheireb
3. Winter Mirage Fest at Meryal Waterpark
Those looking for a different experience this weekend can head to the Meryal Waterpark for the Winter Mirage Fest, which features music and entertainment for families and friends to enjoy.
Tickets can be purchased online.
Date: Until February 15, 2026
Time: 4:00pm–12:00am
Location: Meryal Waterpark, Qetaifan Island
4. Lantern Festival
A stroll at the park is always an ideal plan, especially under Qatar’s current breezy weather. However, it has become more exciting at Al Bidda Park with the Lantern Festival, a vibrant showcase of lit sculptures and installations, offering a mesmerising experience for all visitors.
Date: Until March 28, 2026
Time: 3:00pm–12:00am
Location: Al Bidda Park
5. Winterfest Candyland
Children, or adults wanting to unleash their inner child, are in for a treat at the Doha Quest’s Winterfest Candyland.
The event features vibrant candy-inspired decorations in addition to various activities including gingerbread house decorations, snow globe making, tote bag painting, and suncatcher art.
The festival is included in the theme park’s admission ticket, but the additional activities have separate fees.
Date: Until January 10, 2026
Time: 2:00pm–10:00pm
Location: Doha Quest
