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

Mas La Roca - Family House near Barcelona
What’s going to be on the children’s Christmas list this year?  Pink Barbie trainers or monster ray guns are completely out of the question, what I want for my children is a different Winter Wonderland far removed from the hysteria of consumerism and garish temptations. Crunchy frost, frozen puddles, spiders’ webs strung with dew, that’s what I’m adding to their Christmas list.  Monica Krüger, Barcelona mum of two young children, describes her favourite family escape from the ciy and introduces a Kids in Barcelona exclusive offer...read full article

International Clown Festival in Cornella
This year's International Clown Festival in Cornella de Llobregat will bring together performers from around the world including Russia, Italy, Argentina, Belgium, England and France. This weekend and next you can enjoy some great performances for free including an outdoor show from UK entertainer Abi Collins...see details

Ceramic Course for Kids
Mexgifts in Sant Cugat, that runs ceramic classes for adults and children in English and Spanish, has a special session this weekend.  Children love to do crafts and what better way to get them started than with ceramic painting?  They can choose from numerous designs either for children or the holiday season...see details

Barter Market
Also in Cornellà this weekend is the 2nd Mercat d'intercanvi with organised games and entertainment for little kids.  Exchange markets are becoming increasingly popular in Catalunya and you will be surprised at the range of items on offer. Instead or bringing money to the event, arm yourself with anything you no longer need and would like to exchange for something that you do!...see details

Taller de contes sobre la pell
A combined session of storytelling and massage for families with children from 0-3 years. Parents learn to tell children's stories not only with words and images but also through touch...see details

American School Winter Bazaar
If you fancy hunting for some Christmas bargains and are partial to a slice of cake and a little mulled wine, then make sure the 13th December is down in your diary. The American School of Barcelona is organising its fund-raising winter bazaar with raffles, tombola, gifts, kids entertainment and bouncy castle. If you are a seller then you may like to reserve a stand now...see details 

Concert for 2 year olds
Aigua - Music that Flows, is one of the unique family concerts programmed at the l'Auditori throughout this season. Aimed at children ages 2 years and over, it is an appealing combination of sounds that will capture the attention of even the most restless of toddlers...see details

Cinderella in Song
Parents and children of 6 years plus can enjoy an operatic performance of Cinderella in the magical setting of the Gran Teatre Liceu this weekend...see details

New English Language Pre-school Group
The Early Performers pre-school group now has 2 more sessions held in Poble Nou. The additional sessions at Xantala Nursery will operate  from 3pm to 5.30pm on Mondays and Fridays. The group is in English and will appeal to parents who want their children to receive education sessions in English and parents of 3-6 year olds who are currently not attending full-time school...see details

UK Mime Act in Barcelona
Fraser Hooper, one of Europe's most famous comical performers, is at the CaixaForum this weekend. Teacher at the prestigious Circus Space in England, Fraser has appeared at almost every major street festival worldwide...see details

Timeout for Parents
Don't miss your chance to see some professional English-language theatre in Barcelona with the latest performance from Jocular Productions starting this week.  Fuddy Mears by David Lindsay-Abaire, revolves around an amnesiac, Claire, who wakes up each morning as a blank slate on which her husband and teenage son must imprint the facts of her life. Performances this weekend and next...see details

A St. Andrew's Supper and Whisky Tasting is being hosted by The British Society of Catalunya along with the City of Barcelona Pipe Band on the 28th. You are invited you to join them for a fun evening of bagpipes, whisky and a Scottish supper...see details

Christmas Decorating Course
If you were considering whether to to pull out the same tired tinsel to spruce up your home this Christmas, there may be an alternative. Ghali Flowers is running courses on decorating your home for the festive season.  Floral Ideas to Decorate your Home is a 2-hour workshop this Saturday. You can also learn how to make a traditional Christmas garland later in the month...see details

Bright Family call plans make it easier for you to stay in touch whilst in Spain...see details

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Kids in Barcelona

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