Events Around Amman

Wondering what sort of things are happening soon? Maybe you're interested in a family outing, or just something different for a change. We've been looking around and these events in Amman (with links, of course!) caught our eye.

-December 3: Wadi Maen Hiking and Canyoning trip

This full-day event includes meals and even a chance to take a dip in the hot springs. There are trails for different levels of participants, so even those who have never hiked before can enjoy themselves. The program promises beautiful views, dancing, and lots of fun.

Here are the event's details--but hurry, this is happening soon!

-December 4-10: 3rd Annual Amman Stand-Up Comedy Festival

Need a little laughter in your life? Buy tickets to a night of this festival, which offers a line up of comedians bound to keep you in stitches. The two hour shows are held in Al Hussein Cultural center in Ras El Ein.

More information here.

-December 5-8: The Family Library

This book festival offers books for as little as 350 fils in various subject matters including culture, history, and children's books in order to support reading and family libraries throughout Jordan. The event takes place in the city's governorate in the National Library Department. And it isn't just in Amman--the fair is also being offered at Ministry of Culture centres across Jordan. It's a great way to stock up on books and teach your family the importance of reading.

More information here.

December 15- Amman Symphony Orchestra presents A New Night with Waltzes

Listen to the sweet sounds of classical music as played on the viola, including such seasonal fare as the Nutcracker and other classics. This also takes place at the Al Hussein Cultural centre.

Click here for the event's details.

December 18 - The Children's Museum's Annual Christmas Party

Bring your children to greet Santa, participate in crafts activities, sing seasonal songs and meet other children their age. Check out the full list of events at the Children's Museum to get your children involved in educational fun.

Find the full calendar here.

Have a fun December!

Looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon?

Check out 'Baba Hajj,' a shadow and puppet show at Children's Museum Jordan! It's great way to introduce theatre to the little ones. Keep them happy and busy, before or during Eid. Sit back and let the story of a young child and his father, who goes to Hajj, inform and entertain your children. It's a touching and age-appropriate way to get the kids out of the house and into the arts!

For more information on showtimes and ticket reservations, go to Children's Museum Jordan's website here! http://www.cmj.jo/en/whats_new/15701

October 16-17 @ The Children's Museum : “Prehistory playroom and archaeologist kit”

Bring your kids to The Children's Museum October 16-17 for a fun-filled, interactive workshop to learn about prehistory!

"In a country like Jordan which is situated in a region with one of the most ancient prehistory and archaeological ruins of the world we found it very instructive to hold this activity here with two objectives: that children get to know the progress of mankind and to do so with the awareness that Spain is a country with great researchers and archaeologists specialized in this field."
-Instituto Cervantes in Amman


Dates:
16/10/2010 (11:00 h)
17/10/2010 (15:00 h)

Location:
The Children´s Museum (Jordan) - Exposition Room
P.O.Box: 386
11831 Amman
(JORDAN)

Also Instituto Cervantes in Amman, the Atapuerca Foundation and the Embassy of Spain are for the exhibition Rainbow of Prehistory, in which the artist Fernando Fueyo illustrates the route of humanity from its ancient origins. This exhibition is from 16 October until 15 November.

Fernando Fueyo was born in 1945 in Spain and he is considered one of the most important illustrators of the Spanish nature. He collaborates with some magazines also. He has exhibited in Japan, Germany or Portugal. In this exhibition he exhibit watercolour paintings about the archaeological site of Atapuerca in Spain (you can find information in this web: http://www.atapuerca.org/ ).

See website for more event information: http://amman.cervantes.es/FichasCultura/Ficha66315_05_2.htm