At the Christmas Park that will be set up at Plaza Intendente Seeber (Av. del Libertador & Sarmiento), children and families will have the opportunity to enjoy the Christmas spirit and participate in a number of fun activities, a carousel, the Elf Village, a ball pit, face painting, and many more attractions, all with free entrance.

At the Toy Factory children will be able to participate in different activities, making their own toys, crafts and drawings. Donations of toys for children in need will be received in this sector.

At the Santa Claus Cabin children will meet Santa Claus and take pictures with him. Picture will be available for download on this link.

Live shows will be presented Monday to Thursday at 6 pm, and Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 4.30 pm and 6.30 pm. 

The Park will be open from December 8 to December 24, 2017. 

Monday to Friday, 3 pm to 8 pm, 

Saturdays and  Sundays, 10 am to 8 pm.

December 24: 10 am to 3 pm

Free entrance. The park will be closed when raining.

On December 16th the Park will be closed for the City's Christmas Parade. This year the Parade will feature more than 350 artists and acrobats, marching bands, songs and dance, magic shows, the presence of fairies and elves and large floats representing the values of Christmas: love, peace, and union.

The Parade will take place on Saturday, December 16th, from 5 pm to 7 pm, at Av. del Libertador & Sarmiento (in case of rain the Parade will be postponed)

Free entrance.
Notice: because of the rain forecast the Parade has been rescheduled for Sunday, December 17th, at 5 pm.

The Final of the 76th Argentine Pato (Horseball) Championship (Abierto Argentino de Pato), the most important tournament of this sport in Argentina, will take place on Saturday, December 9th, 2017 at Campo Argentino de Polo in Palermo, at 4.30 PM, with the participation of the two best teams of our National Sport.

Pato (Horseball) is a traditional Argentine equestrian sport, practiced since the beginning of the XVII century, and declared as Argentina's National Sport in 1953. "Pato" is an exciting game that combines polo and basketball, and in which two teams made up of 4 players each, by a series of passes and combinations to elude their adversaries, try to introduce the "Pato" (Duck) through a vertical ring. The rings, located at the center of each end of the field, are 1 meter (3.3 ft) diameter, and are located on 2.4 m (7.9 ft) high poles. The "Pato" is a ball with six handles. The player that is in possession of the "Pato" must hold it and ride with his right arm extended, offering the rivals the opportunity to steal it.

Pato is a similar, but earlier version, of the game of Horseball played in France, Portugal, and other countries.

The Campo Argentino de Polo is located on Av. del Libertador & Dorrego, Palermo. 

At the International Artisans' Fair ("Feria Internacional de Artesanias de Buenos Aires"), that will be held from December 5th to December 10th, 2017 at La Rural Exhibition Center, over 400 craftsmen from Argentina and Latin America will show their talent, creativity and skills, with live demonstrations of their work.

Individual artisans, official entities and delegations from the different Argentine provinces and neighboring countries will exhibit and offer their hand crafted unique pieces, while sharing their techniques and knowledge with the public. 

The stands are grouped according to the different kinds of crafts, including: ceramics; basket making; cutlery; leather; clothing; musical instruments; jewelry; wood; noble metals; paper; stone; textiles; glass, and more.

A great opportunity for visitors to purchase exclusive handicraft pieces at the best prices, while learning about cultural and artistic expressions from Argentina and Latin America.

Dates: December 5 through December 10, 2017.

Location: La Rural Exhibition Center. Av. Sarmiento 2704

Opening hours: 2 PM to 9 PM

Entry fees: 

General: AR$ 100

Pensioners: AR$ 80

Children under 8, free

Website: http://www.artesaniasbue.com.ar/

Gallery, the original circuit for art lovers around art galleries, antique shops, museums and cultural centers, presents a new special edition of Gallery Day, that will take place in the neighborhoods of Palermo and Villa Crespo on Saturday, December 2nd, 2017, from 3 pm to 7 pm.

The Palermo-Villa Crespo circuit covers the area surrounded by the streets of Dorrego, Gascón, Lavalleja, Córdoba and Santa Fé, with more than 25 art spaces that will open their doors to show the latest works of their artists.

As always, there will be live music shows, and guests will be welcomed with a complimentary glass of champagne or premium beers. Maps will be provided to the public so they can visit their favorite galleries and exhibitions at their own pace.

CHECK POINTS
Visitors can get information and be oriented about the different self guided routes at these spaces:
* Gachi Prieto - Uriarte 1373
* Espacio Plá - Malabia 1841
* HACHE - Loyola 32

GUIDED VISITS
Take a tour with a specialized guide. Visits are free and have a duration of 90 minutes.
3:30 pm: Meeting Point Espacio Plá
4:30 pm: Meeting Point Gachi Prieto
5.00 pm: Meeting Point HACHE

AFTERGALLERY
From 7 pm at ZMUD (Bonpland 721), closing of the event with live music by Fátima Pecci Carou and Testarosa (Laura Hita). The show is produced by Otras Formas, the label that edits records from visual artists that also make music, and sponsored by Stella Artois.

This event is totally free of charge.

For maps and information on participating galleries visit Gallery Day website.

On Saturday, December 2nd 2017 locals and visitors will have the chance to discover the diverse religious cults that are practiced in the City. 42 temples will open their doors, respecting their customs and traditions, for free and without previous registration.

Starting from 8 pm and until midnight these sacred places will show the public their cultural, artistic and religious patrimony, reflecting the spirituality of their communities. Accompanied by a guide (in Spanish) through different circuits, two of which celebrate the 500 years of the Protestant Reform, visitors will have the opportunity to know about the works of art and history of each participating temple.

There will also be Jewish, Muslim, Catholic music concerts, tasting of different typical dishes, and other special activities.

Belgrano (500 years of the Reform)

Starting point: Lutheran Evangelic Church La Cruz de Cristo (Amenábar 1749/1767). To visit next: Anglican Church San Salvador, Evangelic Church del Río de la Plata, Presbyterian Church Dr. Smith Memorial, Buenos Aires Reformed Church. Total Route: 1.40 Km.

Centro (Circuit 500 years of the Reform)

Starting point: Anglican Cathedral San Juan Bautista (25 de Mayo 276). To visit next: First Methodist Church, Parrish Centro Iglesia Evangélica del Rio de la Plata, Presbyterian Church San Andrés. Total Route: 2.13 Km.

Centro/Norte

Starting point: Basilica del Santísimo Sacramento (San Martín 1039). To visit next: San Marón Cathedral, Nuestra Señora de las Victorias, Israeli Congregation of República Argentina (Temple Libertad). Total Route: 1.33 Km.

Centro/Sur

Starting point: San Ignacio de Loyola Parrish (Bolívar 225). To visit next: Basilica Nuestra Señora del Rosario/Convent of Santo Domingo, Danish Church, Parrish San Pedro González Telmo. Total Route: 1.54 Km.

Belgrano

Starting point: Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes (Echeverría 1395). To visit next: Buddhist/Chinese Association, Presbyterian Church Sin Heng, Comunidad Amijai. Total Route: 0.87 Km.

Palermo

Starting point: Parrish Nuestra Señora de la Consolación (Av. Raúl Scalabrini Ortiz 1073). To visit next: Cathedral San Jorge (Iglesia Católica Apostólica Ortodoxa de Antioquía), Evangelical Baptist Church“El Rey Jesús”, Apostolic Armenian Cathedral San Gregorio El Iluminador. Total Route: 0.62 Km.

All the Circuits will start at 8:30 pm from each starting point. Visitors must arrive 15 minutes in advance, and respect the customs of each cult and the requisites of each temple. In the case of entrance to Muslim temples it is required to have shoulders and knees covered for both sexes.

"La Gran Milonga Nacional", an open air event with live orchestras and street tango dancing along Avenida de Mayo, which is transformed for one night into a giant dance floor, will take place on Saturday, December 2nd, 2017.

This fantastic event, which every year occupies the traditional Avenida de Mayo, from Plaza de Mayo to 9 de Julio Av. is organized by the National Tango Academy and the Association of Promoters of Tourism, Hotel Business and Gastronomy (APTHGRA), in honor of the National Tango Day which is celebrated on December 11th.

La Gran Milonga Nacional will start at 8:00 pm, and will last until 3 am, with three central stages in the corners of Avenida de Mayo with Bernardo de Irigoyen, Piedras and Perú, and other smaller ones along the avenue, where the audience will be able to dance on the street to the music of live Tango orchestras, with their dancers and singers, including the orchestras La Juan D´Arienzo, Los Herederos del Compás, Mulenga, Di Sarli and Varela, and a closing by Piazzola Tango Show and its dancers.

Free entrance. Suspended in case of rain.

The Night of the Provinces (“La Noche de las Casas de Provincia“) an yearly event that shows the cultural diversity in Argentina, will take place on Thursday, November 30th, 2017, from 4 pm to 10 pm.

The "Casas de Provincia" are the representation offices of each province in the city of Buenos Aires, and they will open their doors with free access to the public on this night to present their attractions, festivities, crafts, music, tourist services, food, tastings, and much more.

Between 4 pm and 10 pm numerous artists from all around the country will be presented at the 22 main stages distributed along the three circuits in which the Casas are organized, according to their location.


CASA DE SANTA FE. 25 de Mayo 279

CASA DE TUCUMÁN. Suipacha 140

CASA DE NEUQUÉN. Maipú 48

CASA DE SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO. Florida 274 1º

CASA DE SANTA CRUZ. 25 de Mayo 279

CASA DE CORRIENTES. Maipu 271

CASA DE TIERRA DEL FUEGO. Sarmiento 745

CASA DE SALTA. Av Roque Sáenz Peña 933

CASA DE ENTRE RÍOS. Suipacha 844

CASA DE LA PAMPA. Suipacha 346

CASA DE MISIONES. Santa Fe 989

CASA DE CHUBUT. Sarmiento 1172

CASA DE JUJUY. Santa Fe 967

CASA DE SAN JUAN. Sarmiento 1251

CASA DE CATAMARCA. Córdoba 2080

CASA DE SAN LUIS. Azcuénaga 1087

CASA DE BUENOS AIRES. Callao 237

CASA DE MENDOZA. Callao 445

CASA DE CHACO. Callao 328
CASA DE CORDOBA. Callao 332
CASA DE LA RIOJA. Callao 745

For more information visit La Noche de las Casas de Provincia Facebook page

The 19th International Show Jumping Competition CSI2*-W Haras El Capricho will take place from November 23rd to November 26th, 2017 at the international level courses of Haras El Capricho, located in the town of Capilla del Señor, 80 km North of Buenos Aires.

This is one of the most important Show Jumping competitions in Latin America, sponsored by the Argentine Equestrian Federation and the International Equestrian Federation (FEI).

As every year, a live music show will be presented at the stage located next to the main jumping course before the main competition on Sunday, November 26, at 2 pm, this time with the presentation of the popular folk group "Los Nocheros".

The most important events during the weekend are:

Thursday, November 23:

The "Gran Premio Nacional" (GI), the oldest and most important race in the Argentine turf calendar, will take place on Saturday, November 11th, 2017, at Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo, Av. Libertador & Dorrego.

On October 5, 1884, the Hipodrómo Argentino de Palermo inaugurated what would become the most important race in the yearly calendar, the Gran Premio Nacional. This great prize is also known as the "Argentine Derby".  This outstanding 2500-meter race is very attractive for the public since due to the distance the start is located facing the grandstands. Other classics (GI) are included in the day's schedule: Gran Premio Hipódromo de Palermo and Gran Premio Maipu.

The Great Prize "Gran Premio Nacional" will be the center of a spectacular journey that will start at 11:30 am, and that will include entertainment for the whole family, like a playground for kids, an art exhibition, and a gastronomic fair.

At the same time, a new edition of the gourmet festival “Apetito” will take place on Saturday, November 11th and will continue on Sunday November 12th, both days from 12 pm to 11 pm.

As every November it's Jacaranda Season in Buenos Aires, and the city gets painted one more time in lavender blue. These beautiful trees can be found all over the city, making this the most beautiful time of the year to visit Buenos Aires and admire this wonderful spectacle of nature.

The first specimen of Jacaranda, a tree original from the North-west of Argentina, was planted in Buenos Aires in 1875 with the inauguration of the 3 de Febrero Park, and since then it has been spread all over the city for its ornamental value in the different plantation programs.

Some of the most beautiful specimens of Jacaranda trees can be admired in Plaza San Martin; along Avenida Figueroa Alcorta; Avenida Libertador near Plaza Francia (Recoleta); Plaza Italia; Plaza Alemania; Plaza de Mayo, Plaza Congreso, Palermo Parks, the Rose Garden, and many streets, avenues and parks across the city.

Between November 15th and November 20th, 2017, the International Festival BUENOS AIRES JAZZ 2017 (BAJ.17) presents a program of concerts by national and international artists, offering the best of jazz in all its forms.

The opening night at Usina del Arte, on Wednesday, November 15th, at 8.30 pm, will be starred by the legendary double bass player and composer Gary Peacock with his Now This Trio, featuring Marc Copland and Joey Baron.

The closing concert will be held at the same venue on November 20th, at 8.30 pm, with the duo Terramondo, made up by Jacky Terrasson and Stephane Belmondo. 

The program of BAJ.17 will be divided into different sections:

International Concerts: Trío Matthew Shipp; Chicuelo and Marco Mezquida (Spain); André Marques (Brazil); Ralph Alessi (USA) with Sergio Verdinelli trio. Eva Klesse's quartet (Germany); The ChuffDrone Quintet (Austria); Rita Marcotulli trio (Italy); Lina Nyberg and her group (Sweden).

Chamber Jazz Concerts: held at the Chamber Hall of Usina del Arte, presenting  the Sweddish guitar player Gustav Lundgren with his Gipsy Jazz trio; Gino Sitson; Jan-Luc Fillon together with Guillermo Romero Trío; and Joey Baron (USA).

"Cruces" (Crossings): Meetings between international and local artists, at the intimacy of Thelonius Club, Cafe Vinilo and Bebop Club.

Open Air concerts: In this edition the Open Air concerts held at the Amphitheater of Parque Centenario. will include the Jazzology series; Quinteto Enraizados and Orquesta A Saidera from Brasil; Nicolás Ibarburu and his group;  and the Uruguayan trio Daniel Maza, Hugo Fattoruso yand Fabián Miodownik, among others.

"El Aula" (The Classroom): open classes, clinics, workshops and ensemble classes.

Jazz & Cinema: This section will showcase four great films about giant artists of jazz.

VENUES:

Usina del Arte: Av. Pedro de Mendoza y Caffarena

Anfiteatro del Parque Centenario: Av. Ángel Gallardo y Leopoldo Marechal

Teatro Colón Golden Hall: Libertad 611 

Café Vinilo: Gorriti 3780

Thelonious Club: J. Salguero 1884

Bebop Club: Moreno 364
Bower of Barrancas de Belgrano: 11 de Septiembre 1901
Las Nereidas Fountain, Av. Dr. Tristán Achával Rodríguez 140
Julian Centeya Cultural Center: Av. San Juan 3255

TICKETS:

Paid concerts and workshops:
For the Opening and Closing Concerts, Solo Pianos, Solo Set, Crossings and The Classroom, you can purchase your tickets starting on 6th November online at buenosaires.gob.ar/festivales or in person at:
- Tu Entrada, Av. Corrientes 728, Mon to Fri: 10 am to 8 pm, and Sat: 2 pm to 8 pm
- Usina del Arte, Agustín R. Caffarena 1, La Boca
Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 November: 12 pm to 9 pm
Wednesday 15 November: 5 pm to 9 pm
Saturday 18, Sunday 19 and Monday 20 November: 12 pm to 9 pm

Free concerts at Usina del Arte and Cultural Centers:

Free tickets will be given out 1 hour before the event at the Information Stand of each venue (2 per person)

Amphitheater of Parque Centenario, Bower of Barrancas de Belgrano and Las Nereidas Fountain, Plaza de la Usina: The admittance will be free, on a first-come first-served basis until completing the seating capacity.

The rest of the activities and concerts in the Festival are free of charge until reaching the maximum capacity of the venues and don't require advanced tickets.

For more information, purchase of tickets and daily schedules, visit Buenos Aires Jazz 17 official website.

Feria Masticar, the food fair organized by ACELGA, an association entirely composed by chefs and entrepreneurs in the gastronomic business, will be held on November 9, 10, 11, and 12 of 2017 at El Dorrego, in the neighborhood of Colegiales.