Well, a long weekend ahead as Monday is officially a holiday; Twelfth night is almost upon us, the Epiphany, preceded by the Noche de Reyes, or night of the kings, when 3 wise men are expected to visit every home in the kingdom, in celebration of a royal child. Many towns and cities throughout Spain will be hosting extravagant major events and parades to welcome these strangers from far off lands who mark the final culmination of seasonal gift giving that will put an end to this year’s heady mix of yule time feasting, Saturnalian revelry and of course the main christian winter celebrations.
There is plenty to do and see, with craft and artisan markets across the island, the main ones in Las Palmas Telde and even one in Vecindario.
Las Palmas Sand Nativity
Belen de Arena – Las Canteras
Until January 7
This weekend is your last chance to visit one of the attractions that have positioned Las Palmas de Gran Canaria as one of the world’s most charming cities at Christmas time: the Belen de Arena de Las Canteras has become an entire event in its own right, with unique sculptures visited every year by thousands of locals … and a growing number of travellers who visit the capital of Gran Canaria at this time of year.
On the first day of 2019 this particular birth had already received more than 200,000 visitors, since it opened to the public on November 30. The sand sculptures will be open until January 7 and are free to visit, though charitable donations are encouraged.
24th Artisan Fair – Parque de San Telmo
Planeta Gran Canaria, 20th Festival de la Infancia
Until Jan 4 @ 10:00 am – 8:30 pm
“Neon Experience” Disa Foundation @ INFECAR
Jan 4 @ 1:00 pm
This year at the childhood and youth fair “Planeta Gran Canaria” at INFECAR for Fundación Disa have prepared a unique experience … a neon experience!
Children (and certainly their parents and moms!) Can experience the magical sensation of painting with light and some amazing neon makeup.
From 12/26/18 to 1/4/19 we will see you in Infecar in Hall 6: ENTER AND SEE IT!
Hosted by Canarias Sociocultural Workshops
Visit of a Royal Page to Holiday World @ Holiday World
Jan 4 @ 6:45 pm – 8:45 pm
FREE “Museums Weekend” Museos en finde @ Cabildo Museums
Three Kings Fair – Telde
Until Jan 5 all-day
Lindy Hop in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria @ La Isleta factory
Agüimes 2019: 64th Live Reyes de Magos Performance @ Colegio Nuestra Señora del Rosario
Las Palmas
5 January, Reyes Magos, the three kings – festivities. Artisan fair exceptionally from 10:00-24:00 in San Telmo. Arrival of the Three Kings to Las Palmas The arrival of SS. MM. to the capital is scheduled at 12:00 noon, at the Naval Base. The three monarchs and their entourage will disembark at the Naval Base, meeting place to all, as well as with the mayor, Augusto Hidalgo, who will deliver the “Key to the City” and attendees will also enjoy a show “Magic and poetry” and will feature exceptional guests, such as the Dino family.
The Three Kings Parade. At 17:00 starts the parade from Castillo de la Luz to Parque de San Telmo. Melchor, Gaspar and Baltazar, will debut in 2019 a new form of locomotion: three platforms decorated with striking light boxes in the shape of stars, and will share, through messages launched in the cavalcade, their concern for the conservation of the planet. Melchor will go on a golden star, Gaspar will do it on a silver and Baltasar will go on the star of light decorated in bronze. The three kings will be followed by their camels, who for the first time, will travel the city without human and pack, as they usually do in their natural habitat.
At 22:30 concert by “Non Trubada” at Parque de San Telmo. Night of Kings event on Triana.
MOGÁN
Saturday 5 January, The Three Kings festivities in Arguineguin.
Fair of Kings at Plaza Pérez Galdós between 17:00-21:00 with crafts, gastronomy and market.
At 18:00 Arrives the ship carrying their Majesties, The Magi from the East to the Arguineguín port. They will tour via Avenida De las Marañuelas to Plaza Pérez Galdós, with live music and animation.
Upon arrival, delivery of the municipality’s key to Their Majesties, and Letter Collection.
MASPALOMAS
4-6 January : Christmas in the sun – children and family oriented event in Parque Sur Maspalomas. Inflatables, workshops and entertainment from 10:00-21:00 over the weekend. On Friday the fun starts at 17:00.
Saturday 5 January the Three Kings parade at 18:00.
Parade route : from Centro Sociocultural del Mayor de San Fernando, Calle Santa Brígida, Calle Mogán, Avd. de Tunte, Rotonda Plaza de Las Lavanderas, Avenida de Gáldar, Calle Francisco Hernández González, Avenida de Tejeda, and the entry of the Majesties to Pabellón de San Fernando de Maspalomas.
The parade will cause road closures in the area during the parade
Visitas Guiadas – Casas Consistoriales
FREE Guided visits in English & Spanish to the old Casas Consistoriales. Tour the Old Quarter and the Barrio de Vegueta (Plaza de Santa Ana, 1), every Sunday 10:00 a 13:00.
Rastro Street Market and in the park Folk Music and dancingRastro, second hand market, las Ramblas Juan Rodríguez Doreste (next to Parque Santa Catalina).
Every Sunday 9:00 a 14:00 .
San Fernando Second hand market “rastro”
Puerto Rico Farmers Market @ Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria
San Lorenzo farmers’ market – Las Palmas
Teror Municipal Market
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