Save some energy for this weekend as there are many activities that you can participate in! A wide range of events from football exhibitions, family activities at a park, cleanup drive, and climate change talks to an interactive dino show await you this weekend!
Green Ehteraz is required upon entry for most events and masks are a must at some places. Ready?
World of Football Exhibition at 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum
Until April 1, 2023
Saturday–Thursday: 9am – 7pm, Friday: 1:30pm - 7pm
3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum - Khalifa International Stadium
As Qatar is set to make history as the first Arab country to host the FIFA World Cup, a special 'World of Football' exhibition showcasing the origins of football and the tournament's history is on display on the 7th floor of the sports museum.
See the jerseys worn by some of the football legends, including the jersey worn by "the greatest player of all time" Argentine Diego Maradona, a football used in the finals of the first World Cup tournament in 1930, the first written account of the rules of football, and other game memorabilia celebrating moments of the past up to Qatar’s successful bid to welcome the world and the plans for the future. This is a one-of-a-kind exhibition you wouldn't want to miss! Get your tickets here.
Singing Sand Dunes Cleanup drive
October 7 & 8, 2022 at 3:30pm
Qatar's Singing Sand Dunes - southwest of Doha
Thinking of how you can help keep Qatar clean? Be a volunteer with the Doha Environmental Actions Project (DEAP)! This weekend, DEAP Qatar's fight against plastic pollution continues as they head to the Singing Sand Dunes for other hours of cleanup activity.
Send them a direct message on their Instagram account if "you're 100% certain you are coming", and you'll receive a confirmation message of your participation, including the exact cleanup location. It's going to be a fruitful and fulfilling weekend!
2-day fun-filled activities at Baladna Park
October 7 & 8, 2022 at 4pm - 8pm
Baladna Park, Al Khor
One of Qatar's favourite outdoor destinations has again welcomed the public on September 1, 2022, and this weekend, as part of its new season offerings, Baladna Park will dedicate two days of fun-filled activities for the whole family!
Secure your place by booking your ticket here (QR35-adults, QR55-kids (ages 3-12), and watch and join a range of special activities including competitions for kids with prizes and freebies, mascot parade, 'magic shows', caricature artists’ display, among others. It's well worth the trip as there'll be lots of exciting activities to see and do! Call 5049 3000 for more details.
Flag Plaza at the Corniche
Go and visit the newly-inaugurated Flag Plaza located near the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Park. Opened yesterday, October 4, 2022, this new community gathering space will be a venue for festivals, celebrations, and other events for the people of Qatar. Take a selfie and show to your family and friends around the world the 119 flags representing nations with diplomatic missions in Qatar, as well as the UN, EU, and GCC flags.
Curator Tour - Majaz: Contemporary Art Qatar
October 8, 2022 at 4pm - 5:30pm
Masrah Almaared, Mathaf, Education City
Join the curators of Majaz: Contemporary Art Qatar, Saida Alkhulaifi and Amal Zeyad Ali, for a special tour of the exhibition exploring the stories behind more than 75 artworks created by 35 local and regional artists. These young talents are currently showcasing their work in various disciplines, including painting, photography, and sculpture. Register here for free entry. The Majaz: Contemporary Art exhibition runs until February 25, 2023.
'Dinosaurs Unleashed!' at City Center Doha
Until October 27, 2022 at 9am - 10pm
City Center Doha, West Bay
Calling all dino lovers! T-Rex and the gang are waiting for you! Head over to the City Center Doha mall and experience the closest you’ll ever come to 'living dinosaurs' with their interactive dino installations suitable for the entire family. It's free!
Women in Action on Climate Change workshop
October 8, 2022 at 3pm - 6pm
Centara West Bay Hotel & Residences
A Doha Women Forum initiative, 'Women in Action' is a leadership skill and empowerment programme designed to help participants take a more proactive role in impacting their homes and surroundings on environmental issues. The workshop is free but seats are limited. Register by sending an email: [email protected].
Botanical Art Exhibition at Heenat Salma Eco-farm
October 8-15, 2022
Heenat Salama farm, Al Shahaniya
As part of Qatar Sustainability Week, Heenat Salma organises a Botanical Art Exhibition by local-based artists from botanical art clubs. The exhibition is free to view when you visit the farm. Check out their Special Day Pass event also on October 8 and join activities such as a farm tour, sheep milking, palm weaving, and more. Contact 5096 0007 for further details.
'90 Minutes' Photography Exhibition
Until October 7, 2022 at 10am - 10pm
Katara Cultural Village Building 18
The exhibition by Qatari photographer Jassim Ahmed Al Buainain is a showcase of major sports events and tournaments in Qatar for the past 10 years. The title '90 Minutes' was inspired by the timing of the football game, and Al Buainain also made sure to display 90 striking images to match the title. Catch the exhibition until Friday and see how it highlights the aesthetics of photography and arts through sports, and how Qatar gears up for the World Cup!
One Tiger or Another Exhibition
Until January 21, 2023
Saturday to Thursday: 9am to 7pm; Friday: 1:30pm to 7pm
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Education City
A Rubaiyat Qatar exhibition brings you Singaporean contemporary artist and filmmaker Ho Tzu Nyen's last piece of a series of artworks dealing with tigers in Southeast Asia. The exhibition features artifacts relating to the legend of Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, who is one of the most famous and polarizing figures in South Asian history. You'll find a cannon, a contemporary multichannel video installation, eighteenth-century paintings, and contemporary comic books, exploring the creative potential of art and media as a means of storytelling, and history as the product of both fact and fiction.
Why one tiger or another? Visit the exhibition to find out! Click here for tickets.
