December
Run Barbados Series
This exciting 3-day event is great for those who love to run. It is an event that attracts persons from various countries including Spain, Sweden, Canada, Germany, Italy, Britain and the USA. There will be 5 races over the course of the 3 days: Run for Fun, Run for a Cause or Just Run. Also, for those who want to be a part of the event but not run, you can walk for a cause for the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Barbados. Visit http://www.runbarbados.org/ for more information and to register online.
Dates: 1st – 3rd
Location: The Bay Street Esplanade, Bay Street, St. Michael
Classical/Pops Festival
This event is a highly anticipated event in December. Classical/Pops refers to an orchestra that plays both well-known classical music and contemporary popular music. These songs and collaborations are performed by members of some of America’s most renowned orchestras, as well as a variety of vocal superstars, Broadway performers, opera singers and other featured guests. For more information, visit www.clasicalpops.com.
Dates: 8th – 9th
Location: Apes Hill Club, St. James
FLOW Rugby Barbados World Sevens
This event is the latest edition of the longest running Club Rugby Sevens tournament in the Caribbean and features more than a dozen senior men and women teams and 8 U20 men and women rugby club teams competing from several countries: Barbados, USA, Canada, Scotland, England, the Caribbean and more. Visit http://www.barbados7s.com/ for more details.
Dates: 9th – 10th
Location: Trents Playing Field, Trent, St. James
Start Time: 9 am
Barbados Turf Club Horse Racing Season 3 – Days 4 and 5
Season 3 of horse racing in Barbados culminates in the month of December with Days 4 and 5. Each day of each season features 9 races and the entrance fee to the various stands ranges from as low as $10 to $100 for the entire day. Admission to the grounds is free.
Date: 9th, 26th
Location: Garrison Savannah, St. Michael
Time: 1pm – 6pm
The Royal Barbados Police Force Band Christmas Concert
Christmas morning in Queen’s Park is a tradition for Barbadians. Many come out in their best-dressed church outfits and enjoy the morning with friends and family. During the morning, those in the park are treated to a concert by the Royal Barbados Police force, which all adds to the day’s experience.
Date: 25th
Location: Queen’s Park, Bridgetown
