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

BCN Kinder Nursery
Tucked away in a quiet street in Barcelona's Gotico area, BCN Kinder is a bilingual nursery offering places to pre-school children from 1-5 years.  Groups operate in either Catalan or a combination of Catalan and German. Far from being purely a kindergarten for German speakers, this cooperative centre cares for children from a host of different nationalities including Italian, American, Danish, Dutch and Spanish - many of whom are English speakers...read full article

Halloween Celebrations
Seasonal parties this week include the American Society's Halloween breakfast at the Hard Rock Cafe, spooky games at Fish and Chips and halloween celebrations at the Aventura Park indoor play centre in Diagonal Mar shopping centre.   The American Society are also hosting an evening party on the 31st where families can enjoy a special menu earlier in the evening...see events list

Castanyada
On the 1st of November, Catalunya celebrates All Saints Day with its traditional Chestnut Festival of the "Castanyada". Roasted sweet chestnuts, "Castanyes", are eating outdoors accompanied by entertainment.  Also at this time of year you will see "Moniatos", sweet potatoes on sale and "Panellets", small marzipan and almond balls coated with pine nuts. Sweet wine is also, traditionally, consumed. Check with your local Civic Centre for celebrations in your area.  Poble Espanyol are also kicking of Gastronomy month this Sunday and are marking the occasion with a Castanyada, show and family workshops.  A main Castanyada party with kids' entertainment and activities also takes place on Friday evening in the Parc de la Barceloneta...see events list

Art and Dance at the MNAC
Children can take part in two different cultural workshops at the National Musum of Art this weekend. They can try their hand at sculpture alongside the exhibit by Juli González or take part in the Ball del Bestiari, learning an unusual dance alongside imaginary animals...see details

Make your Own Music Workshop
At the Fundació Joan Miró, "Animacions Sonores" is an opportunity for families with children from 6 years and over to use new visual and musical technologies to create their own musical compositions that combine sound and images ...see details

Timeout for Parents
If you would like to brush up on the legendary story of King Arthur then here is your chance.  The Lady of the Lake leads you through the Legend of Kind Arthur, a magical, musical and dynamic storytelling in English for native speakers and advanced learners at the Llantiol Theatre. Written and performed by Sophie Heydel, the show is a hilarious romp all the way from the enchanted creation of Arthur to Morgan la Fey's revenge on Camelot. Not recommended for children. Performances Nov. 8th, Dec. 13th, Jan 10th. Tickets from Atrapalo

The Kids in Barcelona Children's Fair
Congratulations to Hannah from Valldoreix who won 4 pots of sauce from the Fresh Curry Company in the free draw and to Tiffany Doyne-Ditmus, the lucky winner of a personalised birthday cake from Barcelona Cakes at our Children's Fair last Saturday. A big thank you to all those who came along and especially to those who participated with a stall. There was a a great selection of second-hand items on offer as well as some delicious cakes and cookies. 

A special thank you also to: Collage Creative Art Centre, Children's party entertainers Animarte, Bateau Lune, Rock 01 Baby, Girafant, Bebelun, A Taste of Home, Cuentos sin Fronteras, Simply Colors, Kiss and Cakes, Organix snacks, Paula Dietz-Rauber Photography, Juice- Plus, Quemono, Jolie's Cashmere for Kids, Amy's Handmade Cards, Naif Magazine, Usborne Books, the Barcelona International Black Sisters, Monica from Mas La Roca and Sofie Heydel from the Drama Factory.

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Kids in Barcelona

Issue No. 46

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Fleamarket (Flohmarkt) hosted by BCN Kinder near Drassanes on Sunday, November 9th...see details

Barcelona Women's Network Christmas Fair on Saturday, 15th November. Handmade goods, cakes, christmas presents etc...see details

Homeopathy in the home workshop in English at Mujer on October 31st.  Topics include how to treat wounds, bruising, burns, stings, nappy rash, colic and teething...see details

Early Performers Pre-school group for 3-6 year olds near Metro Jaume I. Following English Foundation Stage. All sessions run by an experienced teacher. Contact: earlyperformers
@gmail.com or Lianne onTel. 617 310 578

Relaxation techniques for Pregnant women. Workshops for couples from 2nd trimester of pregnancy at the Goa Centre near Pl. Molina Tel. 93 209 8757/ 678 937 850 or  ninablau
@gmail.com