
Christmas with the Kids in Derry~Londonderry
Christmas is about mulled wine, Christmas parties and mistletoe. But for us parents it also involves a lot of planning and scheduling – and dollops of good humour and patience! With so much to see and do in Derry & Strabane this festive season, we Airporter office elves (with 9 children between us!) have complied a list of fun family-friendly local events for your calendar, to make sure you make the best of the holiday season.
Whether you’re coming to Derry~Londonderry for a visit or you’re a local there are lots of suitably ‘Christmassy’ things to do with the kids for every budget. But be advised some of these events do need to be booked in advance and can sell out quickly! We’ve added handy links to take you straight to the booking page. Leave extra time to get there and to park (where necessary), wear appropriate clothing and enjoy!
Father Christmas & Alan Durant’s Dear Father Christmas
Christmas Light Switch On
Guildhall Square
24th November from 14:00 – 18:00
https://www.derrystrabane.com/Subsites/Christmas/Light-Switch-Ons/Derry-Light-Switch-On
Polar Express Showing
Brunswick Moviebowl (15th Anniversary Screening) By Foyle Film Festival
24th November from 14:00 – 16:00
http://brunswickmoviebowl.admit-one.eu/index.php?s=BRUNSWICKCB&p=details&eventCode=3003
Festival of Cribs
Thornhill Convent, Culmore
24th November from 12:00 – 18:00
The Mayor presents A Flying Visit!
Santa’s Magical Makeshift Weekend Workshop
Guildhall, Main Hall
Saturday 7th December 11:00 – 17:00
Sunday 8th December 12:00 – 17:00
Alley Theatre, Strabane
Saturday 14th December 11:00 – 17:00
Snow White & the Seven Dwarves Christmas Pantomine
The Millenium Forum
4th – 29th December (various times)
https://etickets.millenniumforum.co.uk/WEBPAGES/EntaWebShow/ShowPerformance.aspx
Aladdin Christmas Panto @ Waterside Theatre
The Waterside Theatre
7th – 18th December (selection of times available)
Christmas Craft Fair
St Columb’s Park House
8th December from 12:30 – 16:30
https://allevents.in/derry/christmas-craft-fair/200018319992619
Christmas Decoration-Making Workshop
Void Gallery
14th December from 13:00 – 16:00
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christmas-decoration-making-workshop-tickets-79368482267
Santa Sessions
The Playtrail
14th December (selection of times)
The Snow Lion and the White Queen
Guildhall Square
14th – 5th December (selection of times)
The Snowman & Other Christmas Classics
(With Allegri & Orchestra North West)
The Guildhall
15th December from 15:00 – 18:00
Christmas Elf Party
Le Petit Village, Bishop Street
16th December (selection of times)
https://www.lepetitvillage-nw.com/events-1/christmas-elf-party-16th-december-1130am
The Ulster Orchestra – The Magic of Christmas
The Millenium Forum
18th December @ 19:30
https://etickets.millenniumforum.co.uk/WEBPAGES/EntaWebHtmlSeatPlan/HtmlSeatPlan.aspx