Things To Do For The Weekend (28 August, 2025 - 30 August, 2025)

1. Checklist V3: Back to School 2025
Date: August 14–30, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Msheireb Galleria

Family-friendly back-to-school event with learning zones, workshops, safety education, reading corners, music, sports, logic-based activities, and a school prep hub. Entry: QAR 25.

2. Thai Restaurant Week 2025
Date: August 21–31, 2025
Time: From 10:00 AM onwards
Location: 13 Thai restaurants across Doha

Special curated menus at QAR 39, 59, and 89. Organized by the Royal Thai Embassy.

3. Date Harvesting & Culinary Experience
Date: Until September 10, 2025
Time: Afternoon sessions
Location: Heenat Salma Farm

Hands-on Rutab harvesting, traditional techniques, and culinary classes.

4. Doha Shopping Fair
Date: Until September 13, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – Midnight
Location: Katara Cultural Village

One of Doha’s biggest shopping fairs, offering clothes, fragrances, home décor, seasonal items, and household essentials. Cafeterias and kiosks available for dining.

5. In the Realms of Mecca: A Journey Through the Rituals of Hajj and Umrah
Date: Until December 30, 2025
Time: Saturday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Friday: 1:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Closed on Wednesdays
Location: Museum of Islamic Art (MIA)

Exhibition exploring the sacred journey of Hajj and Umrah.

6. Masha & The Bear: Super Masha! 
Date: Until August 30, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM, 6:30 PM, 8:30 PM
Location: Oasis Stage, Mall of Qatar

Live stage shows, interactive activities, and meet-and-greet.

7. Back to School at West Walk
Date: Until August 30, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: West Walk

Activities include cartoon character shows, science demonstrations, sports activities, and cultural quizzes.

8. InflataCity 2025
Date: Until August 28, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC)

Indoor inflatable adventure with themed zones and arcade games.

9. Printed Nostalgia Exhibition
Date: Until September 1, 2025
Time: Saturday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Friday: 1:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Gallery 4, Fire Station

Exhibition reflecting nostalgia through printed art and culture.

10. Doha Shopping Trade Fair
Date: August 28 – September 13, 2025
Time: Multiple slots: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM (Weekdays) | 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM & 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM (Fridays)
Location: Katara Cultural Village

11. Escape Room: The Banquet of Secrets
Date: Every Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM
Location: Museum of Islamic Art

Mystery-solving escape room through themed chambers.

12. School is Calling
Date: Until September 12, 2025
Time: From 2:00 PM onwards
Location: Doha Mall

Back-to-school themed activities and entertainment.

13. Mini ToyCon 2025
Date: August 29–30, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 11:59 PM
Location: Market Square, Ground Floor, Doha Souq Mall, Al Nasr

Free event for toy lovers, collectors, and families — the biggest toy and collectibles gathering in town.

14. Desert Falls – Sea Caves Waterpark
Date: February 25 – December 31, 2025
Time: From 10:00 AM onwards
Location: Desert Falls Water & Adventure Park, Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas

Features 19 attractions with 30 rides and slides — one of the largest theme parks in the Middle East.

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15. Scuba Diving Experience
Date: August 14, 2025 – August 14, 2026
Time: From 5:00 AM onwards
Location: Sealine

Guided scuba diving sessions for beginners and certified divers. Duration: 2 hours.
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