Christmas plans with children

Christmas is one of the best times of the year, there are plenty of activities and things to do with the little ones at home. Two weeks of vacation, parties, and lots of gifts.

Discover all the activities to do with children in Valencia, Madrid, and Barcelona, and let yourself be amazed by the magic of Christmas.

Valencia

Christmas Markets and Fairs: One more year, the Mercado de Colón sets up its Christmas market (From November 30th to January 6th, 2017), with samples of crafts and Christmas decorations specifically aimed at children. It will feature the presence of Santa Claus and the Three Wise Men, a puppet show, animation and magic shows, theater performances, a large Christmas tree, and a nativity scene.

Valencia will also be the setting of the Christmas Fair (From December 8th to January 5th, 2017). A space with multiple activities dedicated to leisure, culture, art, children's workshops, and markets.

As if this were not enough, you will also be able to attend the Christmas Market at the City of Arts and Sciences (From December 17 to January 8, 2017). Throughout the entire Umbracle Arbotantes Walkway, visitors will be able to visit over 30 stalls where they can find wooden toys. There will also be children's songs, puppets, piñatas, live music, and a collection of letters for Santa Claus.

If what your little ones like is music, lights, the smell of roasted chestnuts, the Christmas Fair in Valencia (From December 4th to January 24th) It has a lot of attractions for all kinds of audiences, from Ferris wheels to bouncy castles, bumper cars, lots of food stalls, a haunted house, and much more! For all ages.

The Christmas fair for the whole family of the city of Valencia par excellence It's Expojove 2016 (From December 26th to January 4th, 2017) that will take place at Feria Valencia. It's over thirty Christmases filled with smiles, children's activities, adventures, entertainment, and family experiences.

Ice skating rink at the Town Hall Square and at the City of Arts and Sciences: One of the most enjoyable activities during this time of year. A unique experience in which children and adults can participate. Other ice skating rinks can be found at Nuevo Centro and Fun On Ice, next to the Bonaire Shopping Center.

Children's theater: Valencia has a lot of theater options for children and the whole family. Among them, "This was and was not" (From December 26th to December 27th - for children aged 6 and up), a family show that takes us into the world of children. We can also attend a rock concert with the ""Ramonets" (4th and 29th of December) Letting children learn about musical instruments. Clowns and puppets will tell us the classic fable of The Three Little Pigs accompanied by music and songs at the La Estrella Theater.

"The big party of the Valencian 'fierecillas' arrives at the Palau de la Musica, with more music, workshops, theater, and many more surprises." "Feretes i Cançonetes" translates to "Rhymes and Songs" in English. (the 28th and 29th of December).

Christmas Circuses: One of the traditional Christmas activities in Valencia is the attendance of the youngest children at one of the numerous circuses that come to the city. In Valencia, you can enjoy the circus. Wonderland Circus (From December 2nd to January 15th, 2017). Children under 2 years old do not pay an entrance fee. The approximate duration of each show or performance is 2 hours. Other circuses in the city are: Great Alaska Circus (from December 8th to January 8th) and the Christmas Circus (from November 25th to January 15th, 2017).

Christmas shows: One more year the city will have the presence of the Three Wise Men from the East, who will parade through the center of Valencia on January 5, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.

Madrid

See the Christmas lights on the Naviluz bus: It is a way to see the Christmas lights with children, touring the center of Madrid by bus. It departs from Plaza Colón every 5/7 minutes and is free for children under 7 years old.

Another option is the Navibus that leaves from Cánovas del Castillo Square.

Nativity Scenes Routes in Madrid: They are very fun and eye-catching exhibitions to see with children. You can start the nativity scene route by visiting the traditional Nativity scene at Puerta del Sol with over 500 figures.

Ice skating rinks at Cibeles and Colón (From December 21st to January 6th, 2017): For children, the ice skating rink installed in the Crystal Gallery of the Cibeles Palace and the ice skating rink at Colón are very attractive, as well as a Christmas tree and numerous igloos where children's workshops take place.

Children's shows: You have a great lineup of children's shows that you can watch in December with your kids.

Among them are the Wizard of Oz, Mary Poppins, Little Red Riding Hood, or Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol at the Lope DE Vega Theater on Gran Vía. Or various children's theater activities at the Conde Duque Cultural Center or the Ice Circus at the Carpa de la Puerta del Ángel.

Christmas at the Price: A classic activity for children during the holiday season is the circus show at the Price Theater. This year's show is called "Circo Price en Navidad 2016" and features a series of traditional circus acts, with the novelty of a number featuring animatronic polar bears, which you can see until January 8th.

Three Kings ParadeWithout a doubt, the main Christmas show in Madrid for children is the traditional parade that goes through Castellana and Recoletos avenues and ends at Cibeles Square.

Barcelona

Christmas markets in the city of Barcelona: In Barcelona, you can find several fairs and markets that you shouldn't miss. The Three Kings Fair on Gran Vía (From December 19th to January 6th, 2017) You will find a typical Christmas market with toys, Christmas decorations, churro stands, and all kinds of little shops. Another fair that you shouldn't miss is the [missing text]. Santa Llúcia Fair (From November 28th to December 23rd), It is the oldest Christmas decoration market in Barcelona. Here you will find nativity scenes and Christmas ornaments of all kinds, as well as activities for the little ones.

There are other classic activities for these dates such as the Giant log next to the Santa Llúcia Fair, for children up to 12 years old. Nativity scene of Plaza Sant Jaume It is a classic, and every year it has a different setting. The Christmas lights are also a great attraction.

The Children's Fair (From December 27th to January 4th) It is one of the activities that you must not miss, the children will have a blast among the numerous special offers: shows, movies, games, workshops, concerts, puppet shows, magic, adventure and sports spaces.

For ice skating, there are two typical places, the ice rink at Plaza Catalunya and the one at Pedralbes Centre. Most museums also organize workshops and Christmas activities.

Christmas Movies for Kids and the Whole Family:

• Moana: We will meet Moana, a dreamer and adventurer who feels a genuine attraction to the sea. Premiere in theaters on December 2nd.
• Sing! Buster Moon is an elegant koala who manages a theater that is on the verge of disappearing, and in order to keep it afloat, he decides to produce the world's largest singing competition. Premieres in theaters on December 23rd.

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