Christmas is here! Well, almost. Christmas eve is very close, and we're celebrating already!
This week there are different activities and events to enjoy the holidays. There are many things to do for the little ones, who enjoy these days, but also for the "big ones". On this occasion we tell you about the Things to do this Weekend in Lanzarote Christmas Special for each of the municipalities of the island. Look at the Holidays program in Arrecife, San Bartolomé, Yaiza and Playa Blanca, Tinajo, Haría, Tías and Puerto del Carmen, Teguise and La Graciosa…
Arrecife
Christmas in Arrecife 2016
Arrecife has several activities to celebrate the holidays this weekend:
"Mirando la Navidad". Los Campesinos - Villancicos 2016.
The Folkloric Group Los Campesinos will offer their concert "Mirando la Navidad" (Looking at Christmas) tonight, at 9:00 pm in the Parque José Ramírez Cerdá. "Los Campesinos" will be accompanied by the Municipal Orchestra of "Pulso y Púa". Next to the Coral of San Bartolomé, the group will make a tour through their popular songs of the Canary Islands and the world.
Santa Claus and his Elf visit Marina Lanzarote
This Friday 23, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm and on Saturday 24, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Santa Claus and his Elf will visit the Marina Lanzarote Shopping Center. Do not forget to deliver your letter for this Christmas.
"Chrity Bingo" Arrecife
On December 23, at the Democracy Society of Arrecife, "Bingo Solidario" is celebrated at 8:00 p.m. The donation is 15 € and includes 10 play cards, snacks and many prizes. This solidarity event is for the benefit of Aspercan, Creciendo Yaiza and Asociación Tinguafaya.
Christmas Concert 2016
The "El Salinero" Theater hosts this Thursday, December 22, at 7:00 pm, the traditional Christmas Concert of students and teachers of the Insular Center of Music Teachings of the Cabildo of Lanzarote.
The students of Music and Movement, Choirs and Bands, Piano and Wind-Metal will interpret an attractive repertoire of carols and other compositions, typical of these dates, celebrating Christmas with all participants and the audience.
Admission is free until capacity is reached. Invitations may be collected at the El Salinero Theater Box Office one hour before the concerts.
San Bartolomé
San Bartolomé Christmas Program 2016
For this Thursday, December 22, at 6:00 pm, San Bartolomé' program includes "Merienda Navideña", a Christmas Snack at the Senior citizen center.
Playa Honda
Meet Santa Claus at Deiland 2016
Shortly before starting his usual Christmas route, Santa Claus will visit the Deiland Shopping Center and greet all the children who come near the sled in the floor plant this Saturday, December 24 from 11:00 am. to 2:00 pm.
Yaiza and Playa Blanca
I Live nativity scene CEIP Playa Blanca
On Thursday, December 22, from 9:00 am, you will enjoy the "I Belén Viviente in Yaiza" (live nativity scene), which is prepare by the parents Association of CEIP Playa Blanca, with the goal of raising funds to purchase sports equipment for the center.
Yaiza Christmas Program 2016
This Friday, December 23, Yaiza celebrates Christmas from 6:00 pm with the Parade with Santa Claus in the street Limones of Playa Blanca.
At 7:00 pm there will be a Children's Workshop of "Globoflexia" (balloons) at Calle Limones in Playa Blanca.
And at 8:30 pm, there will be performances by Rancho de Pascua, in Yaiza's square next to the restaurant Brisa Marina.
Rubicón Shopping Center Christmas Program 2016
The Rubicón Shopping Center offers for this weekend several activities:
Friday, December 23
7:00 pm. to 8:00 pm. Show "Magic Gerry".
Saturday December 24
11:00 am. - 1:00 pm. "Santa Claus is coming to take your letter".
Sunday December 25th
5:30 pm. to 6:30 pm. "Storyteller of Illusion".
Tinajo
Tinajo Christmas Program 2016-2017
Tinajo presents an extensive program for this Christmas weekend:
Thursday, December 22
12:00 pm. Opening of the "Christmas Market" at Plaza de San Roque.
4:00 pm. Tour of the Royal Sites by the different socio-cultural centers, starting in La Santa, El Cuchillo, La Vegueta, Mancha Blanca and finishing at Plaza de San Roque.
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Workshops for children.
Friday, December 23
12:00 pm. Opening of the "Christmas Market" at Plaza de San Roque.
From 4:30 to 7:30 pm. Children's workshops at Plaza de San Roque: "Rudolph Reindeer" and "Olaf, the snowman".
7:30 pm. Theater in charge of the group "Detrás del Telón", with the play "The Grinch".
Yo can collaborate with the Toys Collection Campaign for the Social Services of the municipality and exchange the entrance for a toy or food at Casa de la Cultura. Limited capacity.
Saturday December 24
12:00 pm. Opening of the "Christmas Market" at Plaza de San Roque.
12:30 pm. "Cook for a day, Christmas special" and "Felt Soaps" Workshops.
5:00 pm. Visit to the San Roque Senior Center with the performance of Los Tabletudos philarmonic Christmas Special.
6:30 pm. Traditional Staging of the Live Nativity Scene by the neighbors of La Vegueta. Socio-Cultural Center of La Vegueta.
Sunday December 25th
7:00 pm. Staging of the Live Nativity Scene by the neighbors of Tinajo. At Plaza de San Roque.
Haría
Haría Christmas Program 2016-2017
See all you can do this weekend in the municipality of Haría:
Thursday, December 22
2:00 pm. Third Age Party, with the performance of the Theater Group "Raíces y Ramas" and then dance, at the Socio Cultural Center La Tegala in Haría. The bus will pass through the towns of Haría starting at 1:00 pm, prior registration.
7:00 pm. Exhibition Opening "MIXTURA COLECTIVA" at El Aljibe Hall of Haría.
8:00 pm. Visit of the Easter Ranch to the village of Tabayesco.
9:00 pm. Visit of the Easter Ranch to the village of Mala and Charco del Palo.
Friday, December 23
7:30 pm. Visit of the Easter Ranch to the town of Máguez.
8:00 pm. Concert with the Municipal School of Folklore and the Christmas Collective at the C.S.C. La Tegala.
9:00 pm. Visit of the Easter Ranch to the village of Haría.
Saturday, December 24th
11:00 am. to 1:00 pm. Christmas workshop for children, in the craft market.
12:00 pm. Performance of the School of Folklore of the Municipality at the Artisan Market.
12:00 am. MISA DEL GALLO, with an exposition of verses sung by the Easter Ranch.
Then Dance with the group Los Conejeros and DJ Furre at Cultural Center La tegala.
Charity Concert: CACT Solidarios. Calicanto, Acatife, El Pavón, Raíces.
On December 23 at 8:30 pm, the Auditorium of Jameos del Agua receives the first solidarity concert of the Art, Culture and Tourism Centre of Lanzarote. Four recognized groups of Lanzarote will be at the same stage for a good cause, fully contributing the benefits to AFA (Association of Relatives of Alzheimer's patients and other dementias).
The performance will be in charge of Calicanto, Acatife, El Pavón and Raíces, who will join their voices for charity. Tickets are priced at € 15. It will be an unrepeatable concert that you won't want to miss.
Tías and Puerto del Carmen
Tías Christmas Program 2016/17
Tías and Puerto del Carmen offer a great program to celebrate Christmas this weekend. Have a look:
Thursday, December 22
5:00 pm. Activities for Children at the Open Commercial Zone of Tías, organized by the Association of Entrepreneurs of Tías and Felapyme.
8:30 pm. Meeting of the Easter Ranches of Mácher, Tías and the Coral The Marina of Puerto del Carmen, in the Municipal Theater (free admission).
Friday, December 23
9:30 am. to 2:00 pm. Workshops and cultural animation, at Sociocultural Center of Masdache and Mácher.
5:00 pm. Great Santa Claus Parade in Puerto del Carmen. Departure from the Italy Avenue to the Varadero Square, ending with a big party at the square, with collection of toys.
Saturday December 24
5:00 pm. Activities for Children at the Open Commercial Zone of Tías, organized by the Association of Entrepreneurs of Tías and Felapyme.
Sunday December 25th
8:00 pm. Choirs meeting, at the Civic Center El Fondeadero of Puerto del Carmen.
Discover the house of Santa Claus. Biosfera Plaza.
Santa Claus opens the doors of his little house on the third floor of the Biosfera Plaza Shopping Center, on December 24th at 11:30 am.
Teguise
Teguise Christmas Program2016
The Villa of Teguise and Costa Teguise celebrate Christmas:
Thursday, December 22
5:00 pm. Christmas Tales "Children's Stories: A story, a Gift", by Miren Edurne. Civic Center of Costa Teguise.
6:00 pm. Christmas workshops at Marinero Town of Costa Teguise.
8:00 pm. to 11:00 pm. Special Christmas Concert "De Ida y Vuelta" by Raíces and musical performance from the "Bourbon" version group. Open commercial area of La Villa. Maciot de Bethencourt Square.
Viernes 23 de diciembre
Friday, December 23
6:00 pm. Santa Claus Parade - Costa Teguise. On Las Cucharas Avenue and arrival to Jablillo Shoppping Center and then performance by Comparsa Los Cumbancheros.
8:30 pm. "Noche de Magia y Anticuentos" by the writer Devora Ventura. Narrated by German Barrios and Carmen Sancristóobal and the voice of Soprano Camila Paulsson. At the Spinola Palace.
9:30 p.m. (1st) Ronda Night - Historic Cascada of La Villa. Acting Group The Great Village.
Saturday December 24
10:30 pm. Screening of the Mystery of the Birth of Jesus.
With the performances of Rancho Chico and Rancho de Pascuas de Teguise.
Then Misa del Gallo. Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
La Graciosa
La Graciosa Christmas Parties 2016
The eighth island also celebrates Christmas this weekend:
December 22th
6:00 pm. Children's Cinema in the Parish Hall.
December 23th
10:00 am. Excursion to Lanzarote to do the Route of the Nativity scenes.
December 25th
7:00 pm. Christmas Mass.
