The 2010 Experimental Dance Finals School children compete in a dance competition with no predefined genre boundaries. The teenagers themselves create their dance and they are judged on originality and execution. When: 19:30 – 22:00. Where: Loftkastalinn, Seljavegi 2. Entrance Fee: 500 ISK.
Writing and Art Workshop for Children and Adults
When: 14:00 – 17:00. Where: Reykjavík City Library, Tryggvagötu 15.
Kites and Birdhouses Students from the Ingunnarskóli school in Leirdalur show off their kites and birdhouses. When: 10:30 – 13:00. Where: Leirdalur, Grafarholt.
Music Programme in Guðríðarkirkju Church 10:30 Geislabaugur kindergarten kids sing during Parents’ Morning
12:10 Children from various elementary schools sing farewell to the winter by singing bird song for concert guests. When: 10:30 & 12:10. Where: Guðríðarkirkja, Kirkjustétt 8.
The First Day of Summer April 22nd Neighbourhood Festivities A varied program for the whole family in neighborhoods around the city, including a parade, music and games such as fireball, soccer, cat and mouse. When: All day. Where: Reykjavík neighbourhoods.
Summer Celebration In celebration of the first day of summer, kids are invited to participate in a varied programme at the National Museum 13:00 –15:00 Art studio for kids of all ages 13:00 – 16:00 Games from past ages 15:00 Möguleikhúsið theater performs ”Landið vifra” for kids. When: 13:00 – 16:00. Where: National Museum, Suðurgata 41.
Ship Ahoy at the Maritime Museum Old fishermen games, Children’s play corner, boat building workshop and sea clothing where kids aged 7-12 experience wearing the gear seamen used to don in times of yore.
Children Invited Aboard Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn Children play orienteering games to get familiar with coast guard vessel Óðinn When: April 22, 13:00 – 16:00 Where: Aboard Óðinn, Maritime Museum, Grandagarður 8. Entrance Fee: 700 ISK for adults, free for children under the age of 16.
Come and Play Old Games Reykjavík museum invites kids and adults to participate in exciting games played in Reykjavík in bygone times When: 13:00 -17:00. Where: Hallargarður garden, Fríkirkjuvegur 11.
Come and Play Exhibition on children's toys. When: 13:00 -17:00. Where: Reykjavík City Museum, Kistuhyl 4.
First day of Summer at the City Library Wolf Erlbruch Exhibit Opening. The show, put on with the Goethe association, features drawings by Wolf Erlbruch.
Hansel and Gretel Hólmfríður Jóhannesdóttir and Kristín R. Sigurðardóttir perform children’s opera Hansel and Gretel opera with Julian M. Hewlett on piano. By Engelbert Humperdink. When: 14:00. Where: Neskirkja Church, Hagatorg.
Exhibit Children’s Books Art Work by 20 students from Danish art school Ole Wich. Open until the 29th of April. When: 12:00 – 17:00. Where: The Nordic House, Sturlugötu 5.
Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum on First Day of Summer A fun questionnaire and a orienteering race for the whole family. Where: Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum, Laugarnestangi 70. When: 14:00 -17:00
Concert performed by students from the Allegro Suzuki Music School. When: 13:30. Where: Tranavogur 5, second floor.
Children's Fun at Mt. Esja The Icelandic Travel Association invites kids and their families on a hike in mountain Esja. Orienteering, outdoor theatre and hot chocolate. Bus transportation will be provided. Where: Bus departs from the Icelandic Travel Association, Mörkinni 6 at 13:15. When: 13:15 – 16:00.
Brass band Concert for Kids The Workers’ Brass Ensemble’s annual concert for kids. Presented by actor Felix Bergsson. When: 14:00. Where: Icelandic Opera House, Ingólfsstræti 2a.
The North Pole Cultural and Arts Centre
FRIday April 23RD The 5th International Children’s Books Festival This year's theme is children’s book art. Local and foreign authors explain their work and there will also be a special programme for children. When: 13:00 – 15:30. Where: The Nordic House.
Curious Birds Students from Sæmundarskóli school exhibit their work at Sæmundarsel near Reynisvatn, including performing songs from Dimmalimm, showing their curious bird art and reciting poetry about birds. When: 12:30 – 14.00. Where: Sæmundarsel by Reynisvatn.
Outdoor Art Outdoor art work revealed in Gufunesbær town. When: 15:30 – 16:30 Where: Gufunesbær, Gufunesvegi
Groups of Five Fingers Piano students of Allegro Suzuki Music School perform on five grand pianos and five pianos. When: 17:00. Where: Tónastöðin, Skipholti50 d.
Saturday April 24th Open House at Iceland’s Dance School - LÍ Everyone is welcome to watch dance classes and students from the ages of 9 - 16 can participate in dance workshops . Students study everything from classical dance and ballet to modern dance. Where: Listdansskóli Íslands, Engjateigi 1. When: 10:00 – 13:30 & 14:00 – 15:15.
The best original children’s book will be awarded, as well as the best Icelandic translation of a children’s book. The winning books are chosen by kids aged 6-12.
The inventor A dance performance for the whole family at The North Pole – Cultural and Arts Centre. When: 15:00 & 16:30
Fun at the Labyrinth House The Labyrinth House presents a programme of theatre, concerts, art exhibits, games and more. Kids find their way through the labyrinth and participate in the various activities along the way. When: 14:00 & 17:15. Where: The North Pole – Cultural and Arts Centre, Bygggarðar 5, Seltjarnarnes.
Sunday April 25th Concert from the Book of Ballads The Children’s Festival throws a closing concert for the entire family with songs from the Book of Ballads. When: 14:00. Where: Reykjavík Zoo and Family Park.
Fun at the Labyrinth House The Labyrinth House presents a programme of theatre, concerts, art exhibits, games and more. Kids find their way through the labyrinth and participate in the various activities along the way. When: 13:00 & 15:00. Where: The North Pole – Cultural and Arts Centre, Bygggarðar 5, Seltjarnarnes.
Guided Children’s Tour of the National Museum – IN ENGLISH Art from the Reykjavik Art School on display in the square. When: 14:00 – 16:00. Where: National Museum, Suðurgata 41.
Watercolour and Postcard Workshop
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The International Children’s Day features extensive workshop programmes for children and teenagers to introduce to them the diverse cultures of the world. A day filled with fun for everyone. Learn the Japanese art of Origami, make native American Geronimo or learn how to dance break and hip hop. When: 13:00 –17:00. When: Gerðuberg, Gerðubergi 3-5.
Original and Intriguing
Children’s Book Award
The Reykjavík City Library and the Reykjavik Art School threw a comic strip contest this spring. The entries on exhibit at Reykjavik Square, awards to the best one.
International Children’s Day
Kids Music, BARA PLATA Ísgerður Elfa performs a record release show for her brand new children's record, BARA PLATA. When: 14:00. Where: Fríkirkjan Church, Fríkirkjuvegi. Please notice this is not the complete programme. Further information at the Tourist Information Centre, Aðalstræti 2.
Kids aged 7 - 12 paint their own postcards and send them to children in the Faroe Islands. The workshop is part of a Faroe Islands culture programme at Kjarvalsstaðir When: 14:00 – 17:00. Where: Reykjavík Art Museum, Kjarvalsstaðir, Flókagata 5.
Faroese Culture Festival Faroese artists, Faroese food and Faroese folk dance. When: 14:00 – 18:00. Where: Reykjavík Art Museum, Kjarvalsstaðir, Flókagata 5.
Reykjavík big band Marathon
Where: Reykjavík City Hall. When: 13:00 - 18:00.