This Week
Coming up this week
Wed-Sat Nov 11-14
Med Tiden: Children's Theater About Two Men Raising a Tree
Two men get a tiny seed to raise, and their rivalry over the tree plays out around a wooden cabinet whose drawers keep hiding surprises.
Sat Nov 14
Bord Dæk Dig: Grimm Puppet Theater at Brønshøj Library
Puppeteer Karina Nielsen tells the Grimm tale of a table that sets itself, using puppets, objects and music in a library event room in Brønshøj.
Through Nov 29
Fish Dissection and Crab Open House at Naturcenter Amager Strand
Free open house at the Amager Strand nature center: dissect a fish with an educator, meet Øresund crabs, and learn how to tell a male crab from a female.
- ExhibitionThomas Dambo: The Garbage Man at ARKENThrough Nov 29, Under 18 free, adults 150 kr
- PerformanceRobbers in Kardemomme Town: Family Play at Bellevue TeatretMultiple Dates Nov-Dec, From 170 kr
- PerformanceFyrtøjet (The Tinderbox): Family Musical at FolketeatretMultiple Dates Nov-Dec, 75-420 kr.
- FestivalChristmas Market at Højbro PladsDaily Nov 14 - Dec 20, Free
- FestivalChristmas Market at Nytorv and GammeltorvThrough Dec 21, Free
- PerformanceMesters Jul: Christmas Puppet Show at Det Lille TeaterMultiple Dates Nov-Dec, From 40 kr
- PerformanceDe små synger: Sing-Along Family Musical at the Royal Danish TheatreMultiple Dates Nov-Dec, From 125 kr
- FestivalChristmas in TivoliNov 13 - Jan 3, 2027
- ExhibitionThe Key to the Unknown: Family Puzzle Game at the National MuseumThrough Mar 25, 2027, Under 18 free, from 135 kr.
- ExhibitionThe Comet Is Coming: Moomin Exhibition in HelsingørThrough Aug 31, 2027, Free
- FestivalChristmas Parade on AmagerbrogadeSat Nov 28, Free
- OutdoorsSanta Lucia Kayak Procession in the HarborSun Dec 13, Free
- PerformanceJul i Ramasjang: Family Christmas Concert at DR KoncerthusetMon-Tue Dec 21-22, From 200 kr.
- Guided VisitRamasjang Mystery: Kids' Detective Tour at DR ByenSat Nov 21, 175 kr. per person
- PerformanceClassical Mini Concerts at KrudttøndenSun Dec 6, 40 kr per ticket
Through Nov 29
Thomas Dambo: The Garbage Man at ARKEN
The artist behind the giant trolls hidden in the woods west of Copenhagen brings his trash-built creatures inside, and kids get to build a troll of their own.
Multiple Dates Nov-Dec
Robbers in Kardemomme Town: Family Play at Bellevue Teatret
Strict Aunt Sofie, kind Police Chief Bastian and three tiptoeing robbers in a Danish family play with songs, plus a live donkey and camel to greet on weekends.
Multiple Dates Nov-Dec
Fyrtøjet (The Tinderbox): Family Musical at Folketeatret
Andersen's fairy tale gets streetdance, 3D animation and new songs, with the witch, the soldier and the dogs with eyes as big as teacups.
Daily Nov 14 - Dec 20
Christmas Market at Højbro Plads
Wooden stalls from Denmark, Greenland and the Faroes, warm æbleskiver, and a grove of talking trees that wake up to tell kids a Christmas tale.
Through Dec 21
Christmas Market at Nytorv and Gammeltorv
Denmark's biggest Christmas market fills two old squares a short walk from City Hall Square, and the ice rink comes with skates you don't have to pay for.
Multiple Dates Nov-Dec
Mesters Jul: Christmas Puppet Show at Det Lille Teater
Thomas Winding's dog Mester is back in a Christmas puppet play: he wants to play, Thomas is too busy decorating, and the story asks what the best gift is.
Multiple Dates Nov-Dec
De små synger: Sing-Along Family Musical at the Royal Danish Theatre
The characters from De små synger, from the baker on Nørregade to the ten little cyclists, all meet in one dream land. Bring kids who know the songs by heart.
Nov 13 - Jan 3, 2027
Christmas in Tivoli
Thousands of lights, snow-covered market stalls and every ride open, plus Santa's home where kids share their wishes and two rides built just for Christmas.
Through Mar 25, 2027
The Key to the Unknown: Family Puzzle Game at the National Museum
Follow explorer Carsten Niebuhr through the Ukendt Land exhibition with an interactive key, cracking his expedition's riddles to free a djinn that has waited centuries in a chest.
Through Aug 31, 2027
The Comet Is Coming: Moomin Exhibition in Helsingør
A big new Moomin exhibition at Kulturværftet library on the comet story, where the world nears disaster and friendship pulls everyone through, with a separate section aimed at grown-ups.
Sat Nov 28
Christmas Parade on Amagerbrogade
Over a kilometer of Santas, vintage cars, nisse children and cartoon characters, in a tradition over 50 years old. Past crowds topped 60,000, so where you stand matters.
Sun Dec 13
Santa Lucia Kayak Procession in the Harbor
Hundreds of glowing kayaks glide through Copenhagen's canals singing Santa Lucia, and the harbor footbridges let you follow them on foot from Nyhavn to Christianshavn.
Mon-Tue Dec 21-22
Jul i Ramasjang: Family Christmas Concert at DR Koncerthuset
Silja, Rosa, Kristian and Bamse host a Christmas concert with an elf-costumed kids' choir, a swinging band and snow falling on stage.
Sat Nov 21
Ramasjang Mystery: Kids' Detective Tour at DR Byen
A guided detective game through the corridors of Denmark's broadcaster, where kids hunt for clues and crack riddles to name the Ramasjang villain causing trouble.
Sun Dec 6
Classical Mini Concerts at Krudttønden
A calm classical concert in Østerbro where small children sit close enough to see and hear the instruments, with a different one each month.