To celebrate World Museum day and promote cultural Barcelona, the city's museums offer free admission during the evening. With more than 40 Barcelona musuems particpating in the event, La Nit dels Museus offers an unbeatable opportunity to see some of the city's heritage and the temporary exhibitions available in Barcelona's cultural centres.
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Why buy new when you get pick up good quality and carefully-used items for your baby? Barcelona now has a shop dedicated to buying and selling baby items and equipment. Bebesitos is specialized in all types of nearly-new articles for your little one. You can also bring along your own items which the shop will sell on your behalf. For all types of baby clothing from dresses and jumpers to swimwear and accessories, you can also browse and shop online at Pkeños. The original web shop will also sell your secondhand items for you. Both shops offer the choice of donating any unsold items to charity...see Secondhand Shopping
Football English is a Saturday morning club for kids aged 5 to 12 years old run by a professional Football Coach from the UK. Boys and girls are welcome to the club which is held at a sports' centre on the Rambla. All activities are taught in English with the help of a Spanish football assistant. Kids get to improve their football skills at the same time as their English communication skills by listening and talking with their coach. The sessions include fun, football competitions, penalty shoot-outs, games, skills and tournaments. Reserve your child's place and pay on the day!...see details in Sports for Kids
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
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.
Child-friendly Apartments in BarcelonaFind 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
Sightseeing with kids in 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
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
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.
