| Games Festival at El Poble In celebration of International Games day, El Poble Espanyol is hosting an event not to miss this weekend. The IV Annual Games Festival features an impressive array of 80 games, workshops and shows for kids and their parents. Entertainment throughout the day includes apple bobbing, sack races and a treasure hunt...see details Circ Cric Circus Enjoy a trip out of town to the beautiful National Park of Montseny and give the kids a treat with seats at this traditional Catalan circus running now until the end of July...see details African Festival Africa Day is being celebrated in Barcelona with the Barnafrika festival, a week of Afrocultural events culminating with an outdoor celebration this weekend featuring dance, music, traditional food and an African market...see details Tamborinada in the Park Following International Day of the Family celebrations last week, there is another great family day out in the Ciutadella park this weekend. The annual Tamborinada is taking place with plenty of magic, games, circus acts and shows...see details Guided visits to the L'Oreneta Park and Rose Garden The Parcs i Jardins service together with the Centre for Sustainable Resources are offering a great opportunity to visit the Oreneta park and the Cervantes rose garden this weekend. L'Oreneta is a real hit with the kids with its plentiful playgrounds and model railway and the roses on display at Cervantes are not to be missed. This free activity is for families with older chidren...see details World Beach Volley Tournament This world class tournament is not held on Barcelona's beaches but at a 3,000 seater stadium constructed for this week-long event at the Magic Fountains. The world's best beach volley players will be in town for this huge Barcelona spoting event and what's more you can watch for free...see details El Zoo d'en Pitus A final performance this weekend of this children's show at the Teatre Poliorama. Senor Ramon is the local bookseller who brings a love of reading to the neighbouring children...see family theatre Pilates with Baby With the introduction of Correcoching - outdoor fitness with your pram in tow and Belly dancing with baby, new mothers (or fathers) have very little excuse not to get back in shape. You can now focus on those all important muscle groups by taking part in Pilates with the help of your baby...see baby activities Other Events Apasionata, the Barcelona horse event of the year is in the city this weekend for a one day performance...read more On Sundays until June 1st you can see an impressive outdoor display of Aerial dancing in the Teatre Nacional de Catalunya gardens...read more Obligatory Schooling at Age 3 With the Catalan parliament soon scheduled to debate the new Education laws that will include compulsory schooling for children aged 3 to 6 years as from next academic year, a letter of protest is being sent by a Catalan organisation on behalf of parents and other interested parties. If you would like your signature to be included please send your name and NIE/NIF number to info@kidsinbarcelona.com to be forwarded. The deadline for receiving signatures is the 26th May. See a full list of Events Regards, Kids in Barcelona Your Subscription: [SUBSCRIPTIONS] | La Júlia i els Extraterrestres During July a special children's performance has been scheduled by the Teatre Tantarantana, for children ages 5-10 years - suitable for group or school bookings...see detail Littleland Nursery is hosting a day camp with a pirate theme which will be open throughout the summer including August...see all summer activities Lullaby Workshop Learn how to sing to your baby pre and post birth at this one day workshop with an Alexander technique specialist...see details |