Kids in Barcelona - Family and parents guide to activities, shopping, holiday apartments, events, health, schools and nurseries, babysitting and childcare, and playgroups in Barcelona.

Santa Eulàlia Festival
Saint Eulàlia is the co-patron saint of Barcelona along with Saint Jordi. Affectionately known by the nickname for Eulàlia, La Laia, she is commemorated with statues and street names throughout Barcelona.  The festival of Santa Eulàlia is dedicated to the children of the city, celebrated by parades, museum open days and cultural activities...see details

Barcelona Carnaval
Carnival or Carnaval in Barcelona begins on the 11th February when Fat Thursday marks the beginning of a week of celebrations and parades before the austere period of Lent. The celebration of Carnaval almost certainly has its routes in pagan rituals and festivals. Today, it is yet another colourful tradition to enjoy.  Most areas of the city have their own parties, parades and costume competitions with the main Rua de Carnaval parade in Barcelona taking place on Saturday 13th February...see details

Disney on Ice in Barcelona
The spectacular ice show, Disney on Ice Sueños de Princesas is at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona this February.  Combining the beauty of skating on ice with dance and acrobatics, this production captivates the audience with all the very best  from Disney.  Children's favourite fairy, Tinkerbell, guides us through the inspirational and magical stories of 7 Disney princesses. With enchanting sets, energetic music and impressive choreography, the show is centred on those immortal moments when each of the character’s dreams come true...see details

Å, Marja, fly, fly
As part of the Dan Dansa family season at Barcelona's dance theatre el Mercat de les Flors, Å, Marja, fly, fly is production featuring a ladybird and a fairy that is dedicated to children from 6 months to 4 years old.  The show's characters find themselves lost in a strange, colourless place where unusual things happen. The choreography is inspired by children's games and the movements of a ladybird. Children are able to interact with the dancers and explore the stage after the performance...see details

New York Orchestra in Barcelona
80 musicians from the St Anthony High School Orchestra of Long Island New York are performing a free concert in Barcelona.  This one-night only performance, from an orchestra that has visited several countries around the world, takes place on Friday, 19th of February at the St Jaume church...see details

Family Show at CaixaForum
Mamulengo Jatoba is a free, family puppet show on stage at the CaixaForum this weekend.  Two street artists arrive in town to put on a puppet show and recount a tale of laughter and love in this show inspired by music, ventroquilism and magic. Kids aged 3 years and over can also enjoy a selection of animated short films all the way from Estonia on Saturday...see details

For more family activities see What's on for Kids in Barcelona

Regards to all,

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