KIDS.Barcelona is over 250 families strong now. We almost doubled this group in seven days (again)! Thanks for spreading the word 🙏 .
Catching our breath as Semana Blanca wraps.
Last Weekend:
Ben: “Getting to Sitges for the Kids Carnaval parade had more logistical complexity than I expected. My boys were exhausted on the train home, but the parade itself was pure joy and worth the effort.”
Rahim: “Planned for the highlighted Monumental event on Saturday, but a check on the 3-year-old’s emotional stamina (and mine) led to a pivot. We wandered Santa Eulàlia in El Born instead. Reminder to always have a Plan B.”
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This Week's Upgrades
Pre-Booking: Our "Upcoming" section, at the bottom, now focuses on events that require buying tickets, as some events are surprisingly selling out weeks in advance.
Idan, another parent: “Monumental Carnaval was a total hit but I didn’t buy tickets beforehand and had to beg the manager to get in.”
Map & Tags: A simple visual city map (link at bottom) and clearer tags let you scan the weekend's geography at a glance. We’ll make these better over time.
💡 Add to Calendar: We noticed some of you open this email a dozen times a weekend just to check locations.
Reminder: Tap "Add to Calendar" on any event to drop the Google Maps link and timing directly into your phone. No more hunting for emails while standing on a windy street corner with a stroller.
Let’s close this break out strong. — Ben & Rahim
Join fairies, goblins, and monsters from around the world in this enchanting musical adventure! Monsters is a captivating show designed to spark imagination and wonder in younger audiences. In Catalan, but looks accessible to all.
Where: L'Auditori
When: Saturday, Feb 21 at 12pm (Add to Calendar)
Saturday, Feb 21 at 5pm (Add to Calendar)
Sunday, Feb 22 at 12pm (Add to Calendar)
Sunday, Feb 22 at 5pm (Add to Calendar)
Join siblings Isabella and Ross on a magical adventure through Rossini's world of opera and gastronomy! Meet the composer's ghost and beloved characters like William Tell and Cinderella as they search for an enchanted recipe book in this delightful musical tale at Gran Teatre del Liceu.
Where: Gran Teatre del Liceu
When: Sunday, Feb 22 at 11am (Add to Calendar),
Also: Saturday, Feb 28 at 11am (Add to Calendar)
Sunday, Mar 1 at 11am (Add to Calendar)
MNAC has arguably the best view in Barcelona, but we’re heading inside for some creative chaos. This workshop lets the kids design their own "silly" posters, inspired by the museum’s current (and decidedly more serious) poster exhibit.
When: Saturday, Feb 21 at 4pm (Add to Calendar)
Dirty Hands, Happy Kids: Urban Garden Workshop
Get your hands dirty at Vallcarca Green Point! Join us for a fun morning of sifting compost and planting seasonal veggies in a minimalist garden, plus learn how to join the community composting movement. Bring your planter and grow something amazing together!
Where: Punt Verd Vallcarca
When: Saturday, Feb 21 at 11am (Add to Calendar)
Discover the magic of Ancient Egypt in this enchanting family workshop! Decode hieroglyphics, activate mystical amulets, and even participate in a mummification ritual at the Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya. Reserve in advance.
When: Sunday, Feb 22 at 10:30am to 12pm (Add to Calendar)
Looking Ahead
Feb 28 & Mar 1. Concert for Babies at L'Auditori (Sant Martí). A sensory musical experience designed for newborns and babies up to 12 months. 30m. 11€. (Add to Calendar: Saturday Feb 28 at 4pm and 5:15pm, Sunday, Mar 1 at 10am, 11:15am, and 12:30pm).
Sun Mar 1. The TRIBE goes Rumba! at Ateneu Popular 9 Barris (Nou Barris). Join Labu Teatre and Cristina Solé for a poetic and absurd celebration of three lives meeting and sharing existence through rumba and theatrical magic. All ages. Free. Sunday, Mar 1 at Noon (Add to Calendar).
Sat Mar 21. Traditional Easter Cake Workshop at Centre Cívic El Sortidor (Poble-sec). Bake traditional Easter bread rings and decorate hard-boiled eggs in this hands-on family workshop—then take your creation home! All ages. Free with registration. Saturday, Mar 21 at 11am-1pm (Add to Calendar).
Sat Mar 21. Handel & Friends at L'Auditori. Journey through Baroque Europe with Handel & Friends! Five musicians on historical instruments and a special narrator bring the lives and masterworks of Bach, Vivaldi, and other great composers to life in a fun, accessible concert. 5+. 11€. Saturday, Mar 21 at Noon (Add to Calendar) and 5pm (Add to Calendar).
Sun Mar 22. Fly Me to the Moon at SAT! Sant Andreu Teatre (Sant Andreu). Escape the rush with Cia Leandre's magical journey to the moon—a sensory gift of laughter, wonder, and childlike joy for the whole family. All ages. 10.50€. Sunday, Mar 22 at 5:30pm (Add to Calendar).
The Rabbit Hole:
Basecamps is a nature-focused retreat center with tents and cabins in La Cerdanya. Another parent mentioned they were going this week (Ben remembered he went last fall and liked it). They seem to have an elaborate and well-thought out Kids Academy: survival workshops, igloos, fire-cooked meals, and a lot more. Let us know if you try it.
About KIDS.Barcelona
Made with ❤️ by Ben & Rahim. Two San Francisco dads living in BCN. We scout the city for the best cultural events, workshops, festivals, and hidden spots so you don't have to. Less planning, more playing. See you in the park or in your inbox every Thursday.
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