Klump together for the kiddies marathon

Cross the finishing line with Rasmus Klump in this 421.95 metre marathon. Open to kids aged 2-10 (pre-registration needed), the day starts with a 10am collection of goodies ahead of the 2pm warm-up. 

Kiddies’ Marathon

Helsingør Harbour; July 8, 14:00; 100kr; borneulykkesfonden.dk
 



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Former gravel pits have been transformed into a recreational area where you catch a 10km ride on a steam and diesel locomotive on Denmark’s longest narrow gauge track.

Travel on a vintage train 

Hedelands Veteranbane, Brandhøjgårdsvej 2, Hedehusene; every Sun until Sep 4; 32-64kr; ibk.dk
 


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An inspirational indoor playground that lets kids aged three to 12 unwind. Play dress-up, face-paint, bounce on inner-tubes, tumble in foam pits, draw on the floor and paint museum walls. Let out that trouble-maker!

Gigantic playground

Arken, Skovvej 100, Ishøj; until Dec  7; 0-95kr; arken.dk
 



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On a rainy weekend take that little artist-to-be to the national gallery and let artists instruct and assist you in creating works of art using a vast array of available materials. 

Inspire the Budding Artist

National Gallery, Sølvgade 48-50, Cph K; until Aug 11, Sat & Sun, 10:30-16:30; 45kr; smk.dk/en
 



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Enjoy wordless puppet shows in the open air. Until July 13, an inventor tries his best to bake a cake for his wife. From July 15, a little girl encounters strange sand creatures at the beach

Kongens Have, Cph K; Tue & Sun, 14:00 & 15:00, ends Aug 31; free adm; marionetteatret.dk




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