Cherubs on cards

Christmast is a celebration devoted to children: enjoy these events, chosen for them!

 

Children’s Photo Session
Have a portrait of your child taken by professional children’s photographer Christina Bode. The photographer will then issue you with a series of Christmas cards bearing your cherub’s blessed face.

Lifetime kids rooms, Lyngby Hovedgade 15E, Kongens Lyngby; Sat 10:00-15:00; 300kr, 450kr, www.lifetimekidsrooms.dk7070 2060

 

Shane Brox Children’s Workshop
Take your children to this magical Advent calendar room to take part in a workshop that will lead them into a world of fantasy and imagination. The workshop is conducted by Shane Brox from Shane’s World on DR.
Kunstforeningen, Gammel Strand 48, Cph K; starts Sat, ends Jan 13, daily 11:00-17:00; www.glstrand.dk

 

Christmas family concert
Enjoy Christmas songs and carols performed by this 26-strong youth choir, who are internationally known and patroned by Princess Mary.
Konservatoriets Koncertsal, Julius Thomsens Gade 1, Cph K; Sat 15:00-16:00; free adm; www.dkdm.dk

 

A Norwegian Xmas
Norway’s ambassador will open a market brimful of delights from his home nation, including decorations and knitwear. Don’t miss the raffle!
Kong Haakons kirke, Ved Mønten 9, Cph S; Fri 14:00-19:00, Sat 11:00-16:00, Sun 12:00-16:00; price 10kr

 

Scouts Xmas Market
The Scouts Christmas Market will be decked out with all sorts of wares, from teddy bears and Christmas trees, to Advent wreaths and decorations. Also expect books, clothes, sandwiches, coffee and cakes. And don’t miss the tombola and raffle!
Islev Kirke, Slotsherrensvej 321, Rødovre; Sat 13:00-17:00, Sun 12:00-16:00; free adm

 

Håndarbejdets Fremme Julemarked
A perfect place to come and find exclusively homemade gifts, these talented students have done away with impressing their teachers and are instead looking to impress you with their wide variety of creations. Everything from big to small works of art, ceramics, sculptures, graphics, paintings and drawings will be on sale.
Frederiksborggade 32, enter via Rømersgade, Cph K; Sat 11:00-16:00




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