Free activity at the History Museum

Les claus de Barcelona - Les festes de la ciutat is a family activity at the MUHBA, city history museum this weekend dedicated to Barcelona's festivals and saints.  Take a tour of the museum itself and find out how the city's festivals have evolved and to what extent they have remained the same.  Parents take their own tour while kids will hear stories about Saint Jordi and Saint Eulalia.

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Art Workshops at the European Museum of Modern Art


Every Sunday, kids can join an artistic workshop organised by the Escola Traç de Barcelona at the MEAM (Museu Europeu d’Art Modern). The weekly sessions, for ages 5 to 12 years, offer a fun way for children to make the most out of the works on exhibit.  From the surreallism of Picasso to the use of camouflage by both humans and animals, kids can learn about different techniques while visiting some of the works on display from the 21st and 20th century. Each child will then get the opportunity to create their own piece of art.  The MEAM is located in the beautiful Palau Gomis, in the back streets of the Barrio del Born and displays work from figurative artists. Parents can take a tour with a discount for Kids in Barcelona visitors!...see workshop details

 

School for Parents


La Caseta in Gràcia has decided that it is not only kids that need to learn about family life but that their parents could benefit from some extra lessons too!  From February, the play centre and alternative pre-school is running a series of Saturday sessions aimed at parents and carers for children aged 0-6 years old.  The informal classes cover a range of topics from sibling conflict to quality playtime and how to make a super Carnival costume.  Education professionals, psychologists and creative course-leaders will be particpating in the group sessions that will run until the end of April.

 

Paramamá for Stylish Maternity Wear


paramamaLook your best this Christmas with georgous designer maternity wear from Paramamá.   This beautiful shop on C/Muntaner,  stocks many international maternity brands such as Boob, 1 et 1 font 3, Veronique Delachaux, Citizens of Humanity jeans and Bellybutton.  You can look chic while keeping comfortable!  You will also find in-store a selection of maternity and nursing lingerie as well as a range of nursing t-shirts and Erbaviva organic cosmetics...see details of Paramamà 

 

Cerca Circ Parties


Make your children's party an unforgettable event with a circus skills workshop and juggling show as part of the celebration!  Cerca Circ offer English-speaking entertainment that will liven up any kids' party with gigantic bubbles, juggling, balancing tricks, balloon models and fire juggling performances.  Cera Circ entertainer, Shaun also speaks fluent Spanish and Catalan.  As well as performing and teaching circus skills at birthday parties, school events and other festivities, Cerca Circ also run comical and visual workshops for English language learning that feature diabolos, plate-spinning, unicycles, juggling, stilts and balancing games.  These workshops are excellent for school cultural weeks and end-of-term activities.  Cerca Circ entertainers are available in Barcelona, Sitges and Girona and can travel to events throughout Catalunya.  Activities are adapted to the size of the group and ages of the children..read more

 

 
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Child-friendly Apartments in Barcelona

Find a self-catering apartment for your family stay in Barcelona.  Child-friendly apartments with free travel cots and high chairs...see Family Apartments in Barcelona

Family-friendly restaurants in Barcelona

Where to go for a meal with with kids in the city?  Restaurants with terraces and outdoor space and places to eat with children's meal options. Coffee shops and cakes, easy meals, tapas with kids, snack bars and takeaway...see Child-friendly restaurants in Barcelona

Sightseeing with kids in Barcelona

Making the most of a trip to Barcelona. See the city by horse-drawn carriage, tram, cable car, helicopter, boat or bicycle...see Visiting Barcelona with Children

Zoo Barcelona

13 Hectares of the Parc de La Ciutadella are dedicated to the city’s zoo which is home to over 4,000 animals from 400 different species...read more about the Barcelona Zoo

 

Barcelona Aquarium

Considered the largest Aquarium in Europe and offering an impressive range of marine life, the aquarium one of the top family attractions in the city...read more about the Barcelona Aquarium

 

Poble Espanyol

A mock village built in a variety Spanish architectural designs. 40 workshops, 21 different types of craftsmanship, shops, restaurants and kids' activities...read more about Poble Espanyol

 

Do you live in Barcelona with children or are moving here with kids?  Information, advice and support for resident families from health and education, babysitting and childcare, to playgroups, parents networks and meeting groups for mums...see Barcelona Family Life

 

 

 

 

Schooling in Catalunya is free and compulsory for children aged 6-16 years.  Primary education (educació primària) is the first stage of obligatory schooling for children aged 6-12 years and Secondary education (educació secundària) is the period of schooling from 12-16 years.

 Many children do attend school from age 3 in Barcelona and indeed much of Spain.   Schooling from 3-6 years is know as infants education (educació infantil) or parvulario (years P3, P4 and P5)...see Schools and Nurseries in Barcelona

 

 

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Kids in Barcelona is a family-friendly guide to the city of Barcelona for visitors with children and English-speaking residents with kids.  Our aim is to promote Barcelona as a child-friendly destination.  If you would like to feature your family-related business, children's shop, family restaurant, children's course, school or playgroup please Contact Us.