What to do at Christmas in DF: 8 Ideas to Enjoy with Family

If you live in Mexico City or are planning a trip to this destination during the upcoming holiday season, you can take advantage of the different events that the Mexican capital has to offer. Here are several options. Disney's Classic Children's Films on the Big Screen  An ideal way to introduce children to cinema is by sharing with them the movies that were part of our childhood. For this reason, the Cineteca Nacional, in collaboration with Conaculta, has screened films throughout the year that marked the childhood of many generations. In the last two months of the year, you can find movies such as: The Aristocats, Bernard and Bianca, and The Fox and the Hound. Location: Cineteca Nacional Date: Until December 26  Find fun recipes to pamper your kids The Nutcracker Ballet This classic during the holiday season is a must-see for dance lovers in the company of the little ones at home. This work is based on the story 'The Nutcracker and the Mouse King', in which a girl named Clara receives a nutcracker doll as a Christmas gift, which comes to life to take her into a fantasy world. Location: Auditorio Nacional Date: From December 17 to 20, 2015 Wrap your Christmas gifts easily  Santa's Factory: Let's Save the Planet  This option is a great way to teach children not only the value of Christmas but also to care for the environment. The play is about how Santa's elves help humans recycle, reuse, and reduce products to save the planet, but along the way, they encounter various obstacles. Make your kids continue believing in Santa Claus    Location: Centro Cultural Teatro 1 Date: From December 11 to 20, 2015 2015 Christmas Race The Christmas Run is an excellent alternative to close the year in good physical condition. You don't have to be a professional runner to participate, as there are different categories and two distances (5 and 10 km). Go for it! Location: Paseo de la Reforma Date: December 20, 2015 Balance your Christmas dinner with these salads Venice Exhibition  For those who love painting, this exhibition can be a good opportunity to transport themselves to beautiful Italy. The exhibition consists of more than 100 works by over 40 artists, including Salvador Dalí. Location: Museo Soumaya Dates: Until December 31, 2015  Get inspired by the variety of Italian dishes we have for you Exhibition: Simply Tin Tan  To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the late actor Germán Valdés, the Cineteca Nacional and the UNAM Film Archive pay tribute with an exhibition of photographs and audiovisual material of the so-called 'Golden Pachuco'.  Location: Cineteca Nacional Date: Until December 31, 2015 Enjoy your movies with homemade caramel popcorn   Jurassic Adventure  If you enjoyed watching the 'Jurassic Park' movies, this option is surely for you and your kids. In a tour, you can see replicas of several species of dinosaurs and reptiles, as well as photos and workshops to learn about their life and ecosystem. Location: Batán Ecological Park Date: Until May 2016 Make these delicious animal-shaped cookies with your little ones    Christmas Lights in the Zócalo  As every year, the government of Mexico City lights up the buildings surrounding the Zócalo square with different lights and ornaments that form representative figures of this season. Location: Zócalo of Mexico City Date: December 2015  Create a Christmas decoration in less than 10 minutes  Click here and get ready for the holiday season with these tips and recipes we have for you