Late-May Events: Hanging out with Fireman Sam


Visit a fire station
May 21, 10:00-12:00; Frederiksberg Fire Station, Howitzvej 26, Frederiksberg; free adm; brand.kk.dk

During the months of April and May, most fire stations around the country will have an open house so children and their parents can experience a day in the life of a fireman.

At the end of May it will be Frederiksberg Fire Station’s turn to open up its doors to the public.

So whether you want to slide fearlessly down a pole like Fireman Sam, watch how they put out some roaring flames or feel what it is like to sit in a real fire truck, this will be a day to remember.

And who knows, maybe a real fire in the area might generate extra excitement. (NØ)

Full Moon Party

May 21-22; Redfshalevej 325, Cph K; 150kr, billetto.dk

This is one for ravers still nostalgic for the heady days of all-nighters on a Thai beach. The setting here is downtown Copenhagen, but the robotic rhythms, glowsticks and flamboyant party people should provide a flashback or two. (PS)

Copenhagen Marathon
22 May, 09:30; Start/finish: Islands Brygge, Cph S; copenhagenmarathon.dk

Around 200,000 spectators will be cheering and waving as the indefatiguable runners pound the streets. Some 10,000 entrants are expected to make a run for it on the route through Vesterbro, Nørrebro and Østerbro. (PS)

Second-hand bazaar
May 29, 10:00-16:00; Israels Plads, Cph K; free adm; tradono.dk

A trendy, exclusive downtown second-hand clothes market for the ladies. The fashion blogging stallholders are chosen for the quality of their apparel and accessories. Live music jazzes things up. Shop till you drop. (PS)

Politiken Mini Marathon
May 21, 10:00-13:00; Østerbro Stadion, Gunnar Nu Hansens Plads 7, Cph Ø; kids: 80kr, copenhagenmarathon.dk

The day before the city marathon, there will be a mini version for kids aged 5-15 in Østerbro over distances of 1 or 2 km. All participants will get a diploma as well as fruit and water. (NØ)

Jungle Jim’s Magic Show
May 28, 14:00; Remiseparken, Peder Lykkesvej 71, Cph S; free adm; livisundby.dk

When Denmark’s greatest magician turns up at this urban festival in Sundby, it will be with lots of crazy ideas, juggling, magic and, of course, assistance from the always helpful audience. (NØ)

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