Enjoy the magic of Christmas time as you celebrate the festive season together with these fabulous family activities and shows.
 
Stick Man at Leicester Square Theatre 5^th Nov – 2^nd Jan (ages 5 and over)
Festive Prêt-à-Portea Afternoon Tea at The Berkeley 11^th Nov – 2^nd Jan (ages 7 and over)
Hogwarts in the Snow at Warner Bros. Studios 12^th Nov – 15^th Jan (all ages)
Santa’s Grotto at Hamleys 12^th Nov – 24^th Dec (ages 2+)
ELF the Musical at Dominion Theatre 14^th Nov – 7^th Jan (ages 8+)
Christmas at Kew 16^th Nov – 8^th Jan (all ages)
Christmas in the Sunshine at Clore Theatre 17^th Nov – 31^st Dec (ages 3-6)
Crystal Palace Lightopia 17^th Nov – 2^nd Jan (all ages)
The award-winning light show returns to Crystal Palace Park with incredible illuminated installations.
The Snowman at Peacock Theatre 19^th Nov – 31^st Dec (all ages)
Family Sunday Ice Skating at Skylight Tobacco Dock (ages 4 and over)
Take in magnificent winter views of the city from Europe’s only rooftop ice rink.
Eat & Drink Festival Christmas at Olympia 23^rd – 27^th Nov (all ages)
Street food vendors, expert demonstrations and an artisan market make the Eat & Drink Festival a fantastic day out.
Luxury Christmas Wreath Workshops at The Real Flower Company 24^th Nov – 6^th Dec (ages 12+)
Combine sustainably-grown foliage, herbs and berries to make a sensational seasonal wreath.
Christmas Fair at Chelsea Physic Garden 24^th – 27^th Nov (all ages)
Hex at Olivier Theatre 26^th Nov – 14^th Jan (ages 8+)
Children will be mesmerised by this vibrant original re-telling of Sleeping Beauty.
Picture Perfect Christmas at The National Gallery 26^th Nov – 23^rd Dec (ages 3+)
A fantastic tale of friendship and mystery awaits families as they step into an iconic painting by Hendrick Avercamp.
Storytime with Father Christmas at Royal Albert Hall 2^nd – 20^th Dec (all ages)
Step into the festive grotto for a magical storytime experience with Santa Claus himself.
Christmas Light Trail at Kenwood 2^nd Dec – 1^st Jan (all ages)
The Gingerbread City at Museum of Architecture 3^rd Dec – 2^nd Jan (all ages)
Christmas Fair Weekend at Fulham Palace 3^rd & 4^th Dec (all ages)
This fabulous indoor and outdoor Christmas market will feature fine food stalls, swing boats, storytelling sessions and instrumental performances.
Breakfast with Santa at Selfridges 3^rd– 21^st Dec (all ages)
The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert at Eventim Apollo 4^th Dec (ages 5+)
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Live in Concert at OVO Arena 9^th & 10^th Dec (ages 6 and over)
Luna Cinema at Kensington Palace 10^th – 23^rd Dec
The Fir Tree at Shakespeare’s Globe 15^th – 31^st Dec (all ages)
This enchanting re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale will delight children of all ages.