Celebrating a very special bear’s birthday

Rasmus Klump Day
Aug 14, 11:00-23:00; Tivoli; 110kr, under-8s free adm; tivoli.dk; all ages

The most loved bear cub in Denmark, Rasmus Klump (also known as Petzi, Pol and Barnaby Bear), is turning 65 years old.

Rasmus Klump, which is also the name of the comic strip series, has his own house in Tivoli now, where he mingles with kids every day.

On Rasmus Klump Day, children are invited to dress up as their favourite figures and come to the bear’s party held in his garden.

Sing, dance and play with the beloved characters from the cartoon.

There will also be a drawing competition, a reading corner, a badge-making corner and a fish pond. (JQ)

SmåSulten food festival
Aug 21, 11:00-17:00; Raffinaderivej 20, Cph S; free adm; copenhagencooking.dk; 4-16 years

SmåSulten, a one-day food festival for kids, invites children to explore different tastes and foods, such as insects. Children will be able to stuff sausages, make marmalade, and create their own campfire twists by the fire. (JQ)

Last chance to visit Bakken
Closes Sep 4, 12:00-24:00 most days; Dyrehavevej 62, Klampenborg; free adm; bakken.dk; all ages

Let loose and have fun at Bakken, the world’s oldest amusement park before the end of its 2016 summer season. The park is close to Bellevue Strand, one of the most beautiful beaches in Greater Copenhagen. (JQ)





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