october is here! 👻 this month usually spoils us with plenty of sunshine, so make sure to get outside and soak it all in. i’ve rounded up a bunch of reasons to do just that, so no excuses.
and if you haven’t explored matosinhos much yet, now’s the time — it’s one of porto’s most exciting up-and-coming areas, buzzing with surf, climbing, seaside walks, and now… specialty coffee too. ☕
🗓 what’s on this week
thu 2
9am coworking thursdays at espaço agra
4pm clay & coffee (45€) at svet space
7pm thirsty thursday run by porto expat runners
9:30pm quizz night at castle rock
fri 3
3:30pm surf class at surfitbox (25€ for 1 class or less for a pack; use thismustbeporto for 20% off)
6pm we’re all animals art exhibition opening at funq wine
6:30pm drink & draw at studio sparks
6:30pm sunset surf class at surfitbox (use thismustbeporto for 20% off)
6pm live dj & pop-up food event at temporada café
7pm ceramics workshop (30€) at svet space
8:30pm dinner with strangers by dinnersmate
10pm porto internationals pubcrawl at the box porto
sat 4
9:30am let’s play pickleball (5,50€) in gaia
10am founders running club in jardim do morro
10am comum nas antas sustainable market at alameda eça de queirós
11:30am outdoor 30min sports class (ideal if you speak a little pt already and want to make local friends)
3pm apuro bar bday with vegan tattoos (3pm), art workshop (4pm) and concert (10:30pm)
4pm picnic with meditation (donation) at jardins do palácio de cristal
4pm en guided visit to art exhibitions at galeria municipal do porto
8pm pub quiz – mind games at casa da horta
10pm stand-up comedy at maria pistolas
sat 4 / sun 5
10am local street market at praça da batalha
10am local street market at jardim do morro
sun 5
9:45-6pm art in the park, from painting to circus arts at parque da devesa
10-1pm serralves museum & park (free every 1st sunday w/ your resident card)🌞
10am street photography walk (donation) at portuguese centre of photography
12-7pm vintage market w dj & pop-up food at allmo
2pm art & wine: outdoor painting workshop (30€) at casa de são roque
3 - 7pm photo exhibition by pt students at antiga cadeia e tribunal da relação
3pm surf class at surfitbox (25€ for 1 class or less for a pack; use thismustbeporto for 20% off)
3pm sunday ceramics workshop (35€) at do barro art
4pm hide & seek game at parque da cidade
5pm singing workshop: harvest songs (20€) at the hidden space porto
mon 6
5pm i don’t hate mondays meetup (5€) at casa camélia
tue 7
7pm track tuesday run by porto expat runners
wed 8
10am coworking day at typographia cowork
6:30pm live jazz afternoons at mirajazz
7pm mundo lingo meetup at embaixada do porto
7:30pm slideshow & tell open mic at fino golf club matosinhos
8pm quizz & beer night at letraria porto downtown
🔦 local spotlight
a cozy new gem has just joined matosinhos’ growing scene — bistro pina, opened in late august by a lovely team from belarus.
they serve specialty coffee, fresh sandwiches, and a taste of the east with comforting dishes like borscht and syrniki.
matosinhos keeps proving it’s not just about surf and seafood anymore — it’s becoming the spot for good vibes, great food, and global flavors.
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até já,
sara
☕ if you enjoy this must be porto and want to support it,
you can buy me a coffee or share it with a friend. it helps a lot.💙