Weekend guide · March 1-2
Fastelavn is here! 🎉 If you’re wondering what to do this weekend, check out these events below you can enjoy with your kids 😇 👉
Fastelavn at the Children's Animal Park
📍 Børnenes Dyremark / Children's Animal Park, Wagnersvej 19, Sydhavn.
📆 Saturday, March 1st.
🕙 12.00 - 15.00
🎟️ 25 kr. if you want to join the Barrel smashing ceremony, otherwise free.
💫 Børnenes Dyremark celebrates Fastelavn with a festive parade, fun activities, and traditional barrel smashing for children of all ages. The day includes a cozy café with coffee and cake, the chance to buy wool from the farm’s own sheep, and a costume contest crowning the year’s cat king and queen. A lively day filled with community, creativity, and classic Fastelavn traditions! 🎭🐑🥁
Storytelling concert: Listen to the moon
📍 Hans Egedes Church, Vardegade 14, Østerbro.
📆 Sunday, March 2nd.
🕙 11.30 - 14.00
🎟️ Free (Please sign up here)
💫 Hans Egedes Kirke hosts its annual Fastelavn celebration in collaboration with the church scouts. The day begins with the poetic children's theater performance Lyt til Månen (Listen to the Moon) by Papirskoven, followed by the traditional barrel-smashing. After crowning the Kattekonge (cat king) and Kattedronning (cat queen), everyone gathers to enjoy delicious Fastelavnsboller. A festive and fun-filled event for families! 🎭🥁🍩
Decorate your Fastelavnsris (budding twigs)
📍 Danish Architecture Center, Bryghuspladsen 10, Inner city.
📆 Saturday, March 1st. // Sunday, March 2nd.
🕙 11.00 - 16.00
🎟️ Free with DAC entrance (115 kr. for people over 25, 60 kr. for 18-25, free for under 18) + 20 kr. if you want to buy ‘Fastelavnsris’ (budding twigs) in the workshop.
💫 At DAC’s family workshop, kids and their grown-ups can create festive decorations for a traditional fastelavnsris—with an architectural twist! Inspired by current exhibitions, little builders can craft rockets, folding houses, or even their own dream home to decorate the budding twigs. Bring your own fastelavnsris or get one on-site, and dive into a fun mix of tradition and creativity. 🏠🎭✂️
Gameday
📍 Vigerslev Library, Kirsebærhaven 23, Valby.
📆 Saturday, March 1st.
🕙 12.00 - 17.00
🎟️ Free
💫 Take a journey through gaming history, from the classic Atari 2600 to modern consoles like PlayStation 5 and the immersive world of Virtual Reality. Play legendary titles, challenge your parents in the games they grew up with, and enjoy unlimited popcorn along the way. A fun-filled gaming experience for all ages! 🎮🕹️🍿
Make your own eternity flower
📍 Børnekulturhus Ama’r, Øresundsvej 8B, Amager.
📆 Saturday, March 1st.
🕙 10.00 - 14.30
🎟️ 40 kr.
💫 Create colorful 3D eternity flowers from bead sheets in this hands-on workshop led by Cæcilie Emborg. Kids aged 4 and up, with an accompanying adult, can design flowers to stand, hang, or display in a vase. A fun and creative session where imagination blooms! 🌸🎨✨
Badge workshop
📍 Nørrebro Library, Nørrebrogade 208, Nørrebro.
📆 Saturday, March 1st.
🕙 11.00 - 13.00
🎟️ Free
💫 Get creative and make your own badge using illustrations from old children's books that are too worn for lending. This open workshop welcomes kids from 3 years old with an accompanying adult, offering a fun way to give new life to beloved stories. Drop in and craft a unique keepsake (just be prepared for a short wait if it gets busy!) 📖🎨🎭
Make your own ‘fastelavn’ mask
📍 Osramhuset, Valhalsgade 4, Nørrebro.
📆 Saturday, March 1st.
🕙 10.00 - 13.00
🎟️ Free
💫 Get ready for Fastelavn with a creative mask-making workshop! Kids of all ages can transform paper, colors, and decorations into unique festive masks. Materials and inspiration are provided, just bring your imagination and have fun crafting. Younger children should be accompanied by an adult, and no registration is needed. A playful and hands-on way to prepare for the celebrations! 🎭🎨🎉
Performance: JOSEPH_KIDS
📍 Danish Dance Theater, Ekvipagemestervej 10, Inner city.
📆 Saturday, March 1st // Sunday, March 2nd.
🕙 10.00 // 12.00 // 14.00 (duration 35 minutes)
🎟️ 80 kr. for kids, 155 kr. for adults, 115 kr. for Mit Teater members.
💫 The acclaimed performance JOSEPH_KIDS by Italian artist Alessandro Sciarroni blends computer magic, dance, and theatre, offering a playful take on the intersection of technology and movement. With surprising projections and dynamic physicality, the show has captivated children across Europe. After the performance, kids can join a short workshop with dancers from Danish Dance Theatre. Suitable for ages 5 and up. 🎭💻✨
Fastelavn at Fælledparken
📍 The French Playground in Fælledparken, entrance from Serridslevvej
📆 Sunday, March 2nd.
🕙 11.00
🎟️ Free
💫 Families are invited to a lively Fastelavn celebration in Fælledparken, where kids can enjoy the traditional barrel-smashing, tasty Fastelavnsboller, and sweet treats. While the little ones have fun, adults can warm up with a freshly brewed cup of coffee. It's a festive day filled with community spirit and classic Fastelavn traditions! 🎭🥁🍬
One Bowl: Portuguese dinner night
📍 Kraftwerket, Valgårdsvej 2, Valby.
📆 Sunday, March 2nd.
🕙 17.00 - 19.00
🎟️ Pay what you can (the suggested price is 50 kr.)
💫 One Bowl is a community kitchen that brings people together over a shared meal every Sunday, welcoming everyone regardless of their financial situation. With a mission to combat food insecurity, loneliness, and social exclusion, meals are served on a ‘pay what you can’ basis. The space fosters generosity, trust, and connection, creating a warm and inclusive atmosphere where everyone is valued. 🍲❤️🤝
