The best things to do in Cascais in April

World Physical Activity Day will be celebrated next Saturday, April 6th, and over 15 kilometers of the Marginal will be closed to traffic between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm, so that everyone can walk, run, cycle, scooter, skate, or rollerblade. The Marginal will be closed between Parede and Alcântara.

The Time Out reported in February: Cascais has a new gastronomic hub, the One Market, located in the commercial galleries of the luxury development One Living. They have been in soft-opening, but the official inauguration will take place on April 13th, between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm, in an event that will feature a performance by Tatanka and a series of special offers, from menus to exclusive discounts from restaurants and shops. It will be a great opportunity to discover the new "fashion food district" of the town.

Sometimes the most important thing is to be in the right place at the right time. When Jorge Castro received a phone call in the early hours of April 25th, 1974, urging for a popular mobilization in downtown Lisbon, he promptly responded to the call and took his camera with him. The images he captured on that historic day, and in the days that followed until May 1st, also became remarkable records, which are now showcased in the exhibition "Life Took to the Streets on a Day Like This", which will be on display at the Municipal Library of Cascais - São Domingos de Rana, from April 6th to May 4th, as part of the commemorations of the 50th anniversary of the revolution.

What better plan for an outdoor evening than a starry sky ready to be photographed? On April 20th, at night, the Cresmina Dune will host an astrophotography workshop. Participants will learn how, with a simple mobile phone, they can use techniques for capturing the galaxy at its best. Registration should be done through the email address atividadesnatureza@cascaisambiente.pt.

The spirit and history of Broadway materialized in a show directed by Henrique Feist. Ten years after its premiere, Broadway Baby, which explains how this area of New York became synonymous with the American musical, is back at the Casino Estoril for two special sessions. It will be on stage on April 5th and 6th, with tickets on sale for 16€.

Another initiative celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 25 de Abril Revolution in Cascais is this poster workshop, where families can take their kids to discover how to make posters for a demonstration, promoting civic and political engagement from an early age. The workshop takes place at the Municipal Historical Archive of Cascais - Casa Sommer and is based on the stencil technique and movable type printing. Registration must be done through this form.

Every month it's the same: at the Trunk Market, there's all kinds of second-hand items, antiques, or recycled goods. It takes place at the Mercado da Vila on Sunday, March 7th.

The well-known Carcavelos Trunk Market has a bit of everything, from antiques to second-hand items, including clothes, decoration items, records, books, toys, and furniture pieces. This month, it takes place near the Carcavelos Market on March 7th.

Monopoly, Catan, or Party & Co? The Casino Estoril will host the third edition of the board game festival for families on the weekend of April 20th and 21st. You'll be able to try out hundreds (!) of games and purchase many of them at a discount. Entry is free for those under 18 years old. For adults, it costs €2, which goes to the Child Support Institute, the organizer of the event.

World Health Day is celebrated on April 7th, and Cascais will have a series of activities throughout the municipality spread over several days. Perhaps the best of all is the "mega zumba class" that promises to take place in the gardens of the Casino Estoril on the 5th, between 14:30 and 15:30. In the morning of the same day, there will be a showcooking about spices, a dance presentation, and health assessments. Check out the full schedule on the municipality's website.

Every Wednesday, on Market Saloio day, there's a featured ingredient in the cooking demonstration at the Vila Market. In the first session of the month, scheduled for April 3rd, chickpeas take the spotlight and are used to prepare a variety of recipes. Admission is free.

After the dinosaurs, the Environmental Interpretation Center of Pedra do Sal hosts a talk about mammoths and other animals that disappeared after what is known as the Ice Age. Registrations to better understand this extinction phenomenon are available through the email address atividadesnatureza@cascaisambiente.pt. The lecture is aimed at children over 10 years old and adults who want to accompany them.

It's a double tribute, to the famous opera Carmen but above all to one of its most celebrated interpreters, the Spanish singer Teresa Berganza, who passed away two years ago. The Estoril Casino hosts the Cascais Opera - Gala "Carmen for Berganza," a show featuring Cátia Morezo as Carmen and the participation of the Cascais Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are available from 35€ to 90€.