Urchins reclaiming the streets

For the month of October there will be activities galore during the new festival, Kids City. Also this week is a delightful range of creative workshops and plays.

Kids conquer the city
For the whole month of October, the city of Copenhagen will be transformed into a Kids City, an event which kicks off on Thursday. Copenhagen’s youngsters will join forces with local artists’ group Pony Pony to decorate the green fence around the Metro construction. 

Kongens Nytorv, Cph K; Thu (Oct 3) 10:00-16:00; free adm; www.visitcopenhagen.dk

 

Kids’ Christiania
Find out how to make music with natural and recycled materials in this storytelling workshop.
Rosinhuset, Christiania, Cph K; Sun 12:00-17:00; tickets: 20kr; www.christianiaboerneteater.dk

Huset
'Huset' introduces a cast of unusual characters living in the impressive construction of an on-stage, two-storey house.
Det Lille Teater, Lavendelstræde 5-7, Cph K; ends Nov 10, performances Tue-Fri 10:00 & 11:30, Sat-Sun 13:30 & 15:00; tickets: adults: 125kr, children: 55kr; www.detlilleteater.dk; suitable for ages 4-10 years

Family drawing workshop
Experiment with different drawing techniques while taking in the museum’s collection of sculptures, carvings and paintings.
Thorvaldsens Museum, Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads, Cph K; Sat 11:00-13:00; tickets: adults: 75kr, children 25kr; www.thorvaldsensmuseum.dk; suitable for children from 8 years





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