Buen Finde! Christmas is just around the corner, and Valencia is filling up with holiday activities. Below is a selection of some of the best free or low-cost events happening in the city this weekend, from live music to art openings and family plans. I’ve also put together a dedicated holiday guide — Celebrating the…
Last week, as I wrapped up a lesson, I asked my students if they had any wishes for our final class of the year.I teach a literature-based course for teenagers. I’m not sure what I expected them to say—but it definitely wasn’t: “Something Christmasy.” It caught me completely off guard. I would have sworn they…
Valencia comes alive during the holiday season. Streets glow with festive lights, plazas fill with markets and music, and there’s no shortage of activities for families, visitors, and longtime residents alike. This is an ongoing, regularly updated guide to Christmas and holiday events in Valencia, running through early January. Check back often, as new events…
Bon dia. Heavy rain put a damper on holiday events over the weekend and looks set to continue for much of the week ahead. Weather Alerts Storm Emilia dropped as much as 100 liters per square meter in the worst hit parts of Valencia, though no major flooding was reported, writes Las Provincias. Rain is…
Buen Finde! Holiday shopping is in full swing across Valencia, with even more Christmas markets, fairs, and music events opening this weekend — plus plenty of family-friendly holiday fun. Here’s what’s happening. I’ll also be putting out a special feature on Christmas Events for more seasonal resources. Holiday Events Christmas Fireworks mini-show continues on Saturday…
This week the kids have been sick, which means I’ve been sick too. My husband — apparently immune to the virus and very nonchalant about it (let that be noted) — suggested I use it as inspiration for this week’s piece: “What to Do With Kids When You Are Sick.” But the truth is: when…