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 Saint Eulàlia is the co-patron saint of
Barcelona along with Saint Jordi. Affectionately known by the nickname
for Eulàlia, La Laia, she is commemorated with
statues and street names throughout Barcelona. The festival of Santa
Eulàlia on the 12th February, is one which is dedicated to the children
of the city. Eulàlia was a child
martyr who died in Barcelona at the age of 13. The city remembers her courage and endurance by events that include family shows, parades, museum open days and cultural activities for kids...read about Santa Eulàlia
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The spectacular ice show, Disney on Ice Sueños de Princesas is coming
to the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona this February. Combining the
beauty of skating on ice with dance and acrobatics, this production
captivates the audience with all the very best from Disney.
Children's favourite fairy, Tinkerbell, guides us through the
inspirational and magical stories of 7 Disney princesses. With
enchanting sets, energetic music and impressive choreography, the show
is centred on those immortal moments when each of the character’s
dreams come true...see details of Sueños de Princesas Disney on Ice
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As part of the Dan Dansa family season at Barcelona's dance theatre el Mercat de les Flors, Å, Marja, fly, fly is production featuring a ladybird and a fairy that is dedicated to children from 6 months to 4 years old. The show's characters find themselves
lost in a strange, colourless place where unusual things happen.
The choreography of this production, from ballerina Inger Cecilie Bertrán, is inspired by children's games and the movements of a ladybird. Children are able to interact with the dancers and
explore the stage after the performance...see details
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 Registration dates for the 2010-2011 school year in Catalunya are now available. The exact timelines for applications depend upon the school age of your child. Although public nurseries begin initial applications or "preinscipció" in May, infants, primary and secondary education, applications begin next week. Obligatory education in Catalunya, as in all of Spain, is from 6 years of age...see details of timelines for school registration
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 Carnival is just around the corner with this year's main city parade taking place on Saturday, February 13th. Children play a central role in the celebrations and there will be no end of Carnival parades taking place at schools, nurseries and local cultural centres. This is one time of year when a costume for your child is a wardrobe essential. A great place to head for ready-made costumes, masks and do-it-yourself materials are the Abacus Cooperative Stores. Drim Juguetes toy shops and el Relámpago also stock a range of fancy dress costumes for toddlers and older children at this time of year...see Fancy Dress and Party Shops in Barcelona
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Resident family information
Advice and support for moving to Barcelona with children, expat resident families, children's health, schools and nurseries, babysitting and childcare, playgroups, parents and mums' groups.
Things to do with children in Barcelona
Family attractions, museums for children, parks and playground, adventure parks, water parks and beaches, Arts, crafts and cookery, music and dance, children's party entertainment.
Barcelona Children's Shops
Clothes and shoe shops for children, Barcelona toy shops, bookshops, baby equipment, maternity wear, prams, highchairs, car seats and Online shopping in our Barcelona Directory
Guide to Barcelona for families
