Question 1

What's free to do in Kathmandu this weekend?

Accepted Answer

Weekends in Kathmandu run on free events — gallery openings on Friday and Saturday evenings, weekend morning farmers' markets in Patan and Jhamsikhel, community hikes around Shivapuri and Phulchowki, free cultural performances in Patan Durbar Square, and Sunday brunch DJ sets at neighbourhood cafés. This page surfaces every free event currently confirmed for this Saturday and Sunday.

Question 2

Are weekend hikes around Kathmandu free?

Accepted Answer

Most community-led hikes (Shivapuri, Nagarjun, Phulchowki, Champa Devi) are free to join — you usually pay a small park entry fee at the trailhead. Organised group hikes list directly on this page.

Question 3

Where can I find free family-friendly events on weekends?

Accepted Answer

Patan Durbar Square and Bhaktapur Durbar Square host free festival and jatra events on many weekends. Farmers' markets in Jhamsikhel and Patan are family-friendly. Free outdoor cinema and storytelling sessions also run on Saturday evenings.

Question 4

Do free weekend events require RSVP?

Accepted Answer

Free events on Kata Jaam? are no-pay — but some have a soft RSVP through the app so organisers can plan capacity. The event card tells you whether RSVP is needed.

Free events in Kathmandu this weekend

Free events this Saturday and Sunday

Film Screening: Baato

Tender is The Tear: Open Studio Writing Workshop

Kathmandu Women Walk at Midnight

Gwaramari Photowalk

Hike with EEC

Esports Tournament

Ropai Jatra

Garden Socials: Weekend Market

KTM TEA PARTY | Street Soul Edition II

Knitting & Crochet Community Circle

Misfits Living Room Sessions

Saturday Salsa Social

Award Winning Short Film Screenings

Free Live Screening Austrian GP

Salsa the Night Away

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