April kids: Around the world in 80 bites

Bite of the world
April 2-3, 11:00-21:00; Kbh Volume, Enghavevej 82, Cph SV; kids 15kr, adults 25kr; kph-projects.dk, spisfestival.dk; ages 0-18

Kbh Volume in Sydhavn is turning into a culinary world map where they invite you inside to take a bite of the world.
Travel from the Nordics to the Orient and the Southern Hemisphere, sampling different delicacies courtesy of some of the many foreign restaurants in Copenhagen.
Listen to lovely music while trying new flavours and participate in the workshop where you can test yourself and learn more.
Don’t miss this food festival as you’ll discover cuisines you didn’t realise Copenhagen had. (NØ)

Play with music
April 2, 10:00; Kulturhus Måløv, Måløv Hovedgade 60, Måløv; free tickets available; bib.ballerup.dk; ages 1-2

Join in when Kulturhuset Måløv arranges a playful day for toddlers and their parents.
This session will focus on rhythm, fun fingergames, rhymes, riddles, singing and movement.
Everything will be explained by the professional rhythm and motion educator Lis Balling, who will enlighten you about the physicality and needs of your child during the 45-minute session.
To attend you need to order tickets beforehand. They are free and can be ordered via the website. (NØ)

(photo:  iStock)
(photo: iStock)

 

Hulterbulter creative workshop
every Sun 11:00-16:00; Tronegårdsvej 12, Kongens Lyngby; 40kr; hulterbulter.dk; ages 0-18

This month’s theme is ‘Teddys and dolls’, and the creative facility staff are there to help your child unfold his or her talents and give inspiration.   Group trips are possible on other days. (NØ)

(photo: iStock)
(photo: iStock)

 

Free play with LEGO
every Fri in April, 10:00-17:00; Ballerup Bibliotek, Banegårdspladsen 1, Ballerup; free adm; bib.ballerup.dk; ages 0-18

Enter the imaginary and creative world of Lego and go crazy with figures, houses, aeroplanes and other incredible creations.   Activities are arranged – particularly for the very youngest. (NØ)

(photo: iStock)
(photo: iStock)

 

Children’s workshop
Every Sat & Sun in April, 10:30-16:30; SMK, Sølvgade 48, Cph K; 45kr; smk.dk; ages 3-18

This month’s theme is prints of all shapes and colours. Experiment with linoleum, wood and styrofoam templates to create different, simple or more complex prints and stamps on coloured paper. (NØ)

(photo: iStock)
(photo: iStock)

 

Hokus Pokus Alfons Åberg
daily in April at 10:00; Cinemaxx Kbh, Fisketorvet, Cph V; 45kr; cinemaxx.dk; 77 mins; ages 0-9

Introduce your kids to the cinema on a trip that won’t burst a hole in your pocket. Alfons has  just started school and is trying to convince his parents he isn’t a kid anymore – hard when you have an imaginary friend. (NØ)

(photo: iStock)
(photo: Gunilla Bergstrom)





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