Events

17 – 18 Oct

FATACIL Showground, Municipal Park · Lagoa · Algarve

MGAP's annual Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair returns to Lagoa's FATACIL Showground with over 70 exhibitors, plant sales, talks and demonstrations on sustainable Mediterranean gardening.

UC Exploratório - Centro Ciência Viva da Universidade de Coimbra · Coimbra

A family workshop for children aged 6 and over, part of Circular Lab, exploring how the circular economy can be applied to the textile sector through eco-printing. It takes place on 17 and 18 October 2026, at 11:00 and 16:00.

Monte do Paio - Espaço Galeirão, Reserva Natural das Lagoas de Santo André e da Sancha · Santiago do Cacém · Alentejo

Workshop at the ObservaLagunas 2026 fair where participants construct mobiles inspired by the kestrel, a small falcon found in Castro Verde, using simple recyclable materials whilst learning about the bird's characteristics and habitat.

Jardim da Sereia · Coimbra

Imagine a place where, with nothing more than a blanket, you can share new swaps and play with no cost at all 🤔 Since 2011, the Children and Youth Swap Market has put reuse into practice, extending the useful life of goods and encouraging more thoughtful, less impulsive consumption. 🟢 Each participant registers at the eco-bank and brings at least one item (such as toys, games and books) that they no longer use and that is in good condition. This entitles them to 10 jardins, the…

Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve · Faro

📣 The "We Repair Together" Workshop is back - this time a special edition for the youngest, marking International Repair Day, in a collaboration between Centro de Ciência Viva do Algarve and R.Util-Faro! 👩‍🔧 This JUNIOR Workshop welcomes young people and children from the age of 10 (accompanied by an adult), who can bring an electric or electronic toy/appliance that has broken but might be fixable with our help! There will also be other activities to explore and…

18 – 25 Oct

Traditional Dream Factory · Alentejo

A week-long residency for technologists and community builders at Traditional Dream Factory, an Alentejo regenerative village and farm, combining farm work, workshops, skill-shares, and a wilderness immersion day.

18 – 19 Oct

Caldas da Rainha (cidade) · Caldas da Rainha

From 17 to 18 October, Caldas da Rainha will host the Open Gardens Festival for the first time. The starting point is a simple question: "What does it mean to talk about nature in this territory?". In Caldas da Rainha, gardens aren't found only behind gates. They extend through the city's parks and woodlands, urban allotments, farmland, community projects and spaces where different ways of building the future are being tried out. On 17 and 18…

Porta do Mezio · Arcos de Vale de Vez

The Trilho dos Pastores invites you to walk the ancestral paths of São Jorge, in Arcos de Valdevez, which are now gaining new life through an innovative goat-herding project. This initiative revives an age-old traditional practice, bringing the animals back to the mountain to help manage and enhance the territory. Walking this route in the southeast of the municipality, you will see how the landscape shaped by man tells the story of the deep connection between local communities, the land and the…

Bio-Reserva da Morena

Milvoz is organising an activity where participants learn the camera trapping techniques used in environmental surveillance and wildlife monitoring. It takes place on Sunday morning, 18 October, starting at 10am; register by email at geral@milvoz.pt.

Monte do Paio - Espaço Auditório, Reserva Natural das Lagoas de Santo André e da Sancha · Santiago do Cacém · Alentejo

A session on the LIFE SOS Pygargus project, which works on the conservation of the Montagu's harrier through habitat measures and threat mitigation in Portugal and Spain, held as part of the ObservaLagunas 2026 Fair at the Santo André and Sancha Lagoons Nature Reserve.

UC Exploratório - Centro Ciência Viva da Universidade de Coimbra · Coimbra

Family workshops at UC Exploratório, in Coimbra, on the circular economy applied to textiles: conscious consumption, reusing clothes and sustainable techniques such as eco-printing. Aimed at children aged 6 and over, they take place on 17 and 18 October.

18 Oct 2026 – 26 Jun 2027

Quinta Da Fidalga · Seixal

An exhibition of drawings, testimonies and photographs produced in annual workshops at Quinta da Fidalga since 2020, led by Manuela Rosa. The show runs from October 2026 to June 2027, Tuesday to Saturday, and presents work by participants of various professions and ages who explore the site's heritage through drawing.

Cinema Charlot - Auditorio Municipal

The International OCEAN FILM TOUR is back in Setúbal with its new tour - VOLUME 12, bringing the beauty and fascination of the oceans to the big screen. The ultimate film event for everyone who loves the sea, featuring the best ocean adventures, water sports and environmental documentaries on board. The programme runs for 120 minutes and the documentaries are subtitled in Portuguese. Including the supporting programme with a host presentation and prize draws, the event lasts…

19 – 31 Oct

Mértola · Alentejo

Terra Sintrópica is organising a practical learning camp in Mértola on semi-arid landscape regeneration, from 19 to 24 and 26 to 31 October 2026, with accommodation and meals included.

20 – 21 Oct

Teatro Académico Gil Vicente (TAGV) · Coimbra

DGARTES and the Universidade de Coimbra are organising a conference on the role of the arts and culture in the ecological and climate transition. Over two days, the programme includes discussion panels, talks and workshops, fostering dialogue between different fields of knowledge and geographical contexts. Among the main goals of the gathering is to strengthen the skills, tools and governance models of the institutions and organisations within the Rede de Teatros e Cineteatros Portugueses…

21 – 23 Oct

Guimarães · North

Planetiers is hosting its World Gathering 2026 in Guimarães, Portugal, from October 21 to 23, bringing together participants from Portugal, Brazil and beyond to discuss urban sustainability, innovation and shared challenges.

Cave Cultural da Rizoma · Lisbon

Rizoma screens the documentary "Ferida Aberta, Mineração em Portugal", about mineral extractivism and the struggle in Covas do Barroso, followed by a discussion with guests from Jornal Mapa, Quercus and a local association.

Auditório dos Serviços Centrais da Câmara Municipal do Seixal · Seixal · Lisbon

European seminar of the Erasmus+ ECO-DATA project on science, data and art in the protection of blue ecosystems, featuring panels, the launch of an educational toolkit, and study visits to Baía do Seixal and Núcleo Mundet.

PREC — Mértola Food Hub · Mértola · Alentejo

A community gathering in Mértola bringing together business owners, entrepreneurs and community members to discuss regenerative tourism and its impact on local development.

23 – 25 Oct

Feira da Caça de Mértola · Mértola · Alentejo

The 17th edition of the Mértola Hunting Fair, organized by the Municipal Council, will bring together hunters, companies and visitors around sustainable hunting activity and nature tourism.

23 Oct – 6 Nov

ISEG · Lisboa · Lisbon

Three-day training programme on business sustainability held at ISEG in Lisbon on 23 and 30 October and 6 November 2026, running from 09:00 to 18:30 each day.

Marruge, aldeia de xisto · Tondela · Centre

Event in Marruge, Serra do Caramulo, with a guided tour of the village, exhibitions, a screening of the documentary about the golden salamander, a traditional dinner and a night-time expedition to observe the species.

Algarve

The first online workshop in a series of three for Algarve nature and nautical tourism businesses, focused on sustainability as a competitive advantage, with Miguel Sanches of Biosphere Portugal. Free to attend, but registration is required.

28 Oct – 9 Dec

YouTube LPN (youtube.com/LPNatureza)

Online webinar cycle "Conversas que metem água" by LPN with EPAL, comprising four round-table sessions on water, wetlands, rivers and climate resilience. This session focuses on innovation in environmental education; free, streamed live on YouTube at 6 pm.

Biblioteca Municipal de Cantanhede · Cantanhede

A session of the "Conversas com (Cons)Ciências" series at the Auditório da Biblioteca Municipal de Cantanhede, on 28 October 2026 at 6:30 pm. Luís Portela talks with Miguel Castelo-Branco about science, spirituality and nature. Free admission, with prior registration.

PIEP · Guimarães · North

PIEP is organising a hybrid Learning Factory on bio-based thermoplastics, covering FIM technologies, material recyclability and process digitalisation. The event takes place in person in Guimarães and/or remotely; registration is free but mandatory.

Departamento de Engenharia Civil da Universidade de Coimbra · Coimbra · Centre

The Cluster Habitat Sustentável 2026 Conference takes place on 29 October at the Departamento de Engenharia Civil of the Universidade de Coimbra. It brings together companies, researchers and organisations to discuss innovation, competitiveness and sustainability in the Habitat sector.

Cine-Teatro Garrett · Póvoa de Varzim

Creative recycling workshop at Cine-Teatro Garrett on 31 October at 10.30am, where participants turn plastic bags into sea animals using craft techniques. Limited to 15 children, costing €5.

Escola Sant'Lago · Setúbal · Lisbon

In November, with support from Lisnave, a new Biodiversity Island (Miyawaki method) will be planted at Sant'Lago School, in Setúbal, following the example of the first island planted at the Lisnave shipyard.

1 – 30 Nov

Algarve

Throughout November 2026, the Comunidade para a Regeneração dos Ecossistemas do Barlavento is organising various volunteering activities across the Algarve, including reforestation, soil improvement, guided visits and workshops, with several projects taking part.