International Book Fair Returns to Antigua Aduana with More Than 60 Authors and Free Admission
The 24th Costa Rica International Book Fair (FILCR 2026) will open this Saturday, August 22, at the Antigua Aduana in San José and will run through August 30. The event will bring together literature, art and cultural activities, with free admission throughout the nine-day fair. More Than 60 Authors and 129 Stands The fair will […]
The Sun Aligns Again with Costa Rica’s Pre-Columbian Stone Spheres
The National Museum of Costa Rica invites the public to experience a unique archaeoastronomical phenomenon that occurs only twice a year: the alignment of the Sun with the country’s famous pre-Columbian stone spheres. The activity offers visitors an opportunity to discover Costa Rica’s archaeological heritage while observing the relationship between the position of the Sun […]
RIDE Cultural Brings Music, Tradition and Free Activities to Three Alajuela Communities
From August 21 to 23, 2026, the communities of San Mateo, San Rafael and Poás, in Alajuela, will host a new edition of RIDE Cultural, an initiative of the Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCJ) that brings free cultural activities directly to local communities. Three Days of Free Cultural Activities The program includes a wide […]
Curridabat Celebrates 97 Years with Art, Culture and Music
Curridabat is celebrating its 97th anniversary as a canton with a special community event on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the “Billo” Zeledón Central Park. The celebration will bring together different artistic and cultural expressions, offering residents and visitors an opportunity to commemorate the canton’s history while highlighting local talent. Dance, Theater and Live Music […]
Night Safari: Stories, Duels and Mysteries of August in San José
ChepeCletas is organizing a nighttime walking tour this Thursday, August 13, through downtown San José. The tour, titled “Night Safari: Stories, Duels and Mysteries of August,” will explore historical events and stories connected to the month of August. The walk begins at 7:00 p.m., with the meeting point at Parque Nacional, next to the National […]
Volunteer Opportunity to Help Create Tacaco Forest in Curridabat
Curridabat will host a volunteer day on August 21 to support the creation of Tacaco Forest, a new urban restoration space located in Aleste. The initiative aims to bring the community together to plant native species and strengthen biodiversity within the city. The project, led by Portafolio Inmobiliario, plans to plant 1,500 trees representing 67 […]
San José on Screen: Free Costa Rican Film Series in the Capital
The Central Bank Museums of Costa Rica (Museos BCCR), together with the Municipality of San José, present “San José on Screen,” a free Costa Rican film series featuring six national feature films filmed entirely or partially in the capital between August 2026 and February 2027. The initiative aims to bring these productions closer to local […]
PWNEDCR 0x9 — Hacking and Cybersecurity Conference
PWNEDCR 0x9 is Costa Rica’s leading hacking and cybersecurity conference, organized by the DC506 community. The event features technical talks, hands-on workshops, a Capture the Flag (CTF) competition, and side activities such as the Lockpicking Village and Gaming Zone. The conference brings together more than 20 national and international speakers from companies such as IBM, […]
Mother’s Day Fair
The San José Cultural Center in Barrio Escalante invites visitors to celebrate Mother’s Day while supporting local talent. The fair will feature products made by students, including handicrafts, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, macramé, decorative items, and other gift ideas.
Desampa Fest Conecta 2026
The Villa Olímpica de Desamparados will host Desampa Fest Conecta 2026, a family-friendly festival featuring ten days of free concerts, amusement rides, food, cultural activities, and recreational spaces from July 31 to August 9. Admission to the venue is free, and the event will take place in a smoke- and alcohol-free environment. Confirmed artists include […]
