Family Events
The Magical Winterland at Meadowhall
Step into a world of festive wonder at Meadowhall’s Magical Winterland! Perfect for families and friends, this enchanting experience transforms the Orange Car Park into a dazzling winter wonderland, open 22 November right through to 5 January.
Christmas Fair at Greenhead Church
Join Greenhead Church for their Christmas Fair on Saturday 23 November with tea, cakes and some fabulous gifts to peruse.
Whirlow Hall Farm Christmas Fayre 2024
Get ready to immerse yourself in the festive magic of the season at the Whirlow Hall Farm Christmas Fayre sponsored by GRI Group, on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November.
Sheffield Urban Tree Festival 2024
The Sheffield Street Tree Partnership’s annual festival is back, celebrating the beauty and importance of our urban trees with a wide range of events; from tree planting and guided walks, to creative writing and urban sketch tours.
Big Fish Little Fish Christmas Family Rave
The original award winning family rave is back! Craft, Play and Dance!
Ice Palace Party Parade with The Winter Fairy
Come along for a magical parade through the Ice Palace with The Winter Fairy at this free Mini Disco!
Arts in the Right Place Christmas Fair
Arts in the right place are excited to welcome you to their new community arts venue in the heart of Sheffield, for stalls, crafts, live music, Santa's grotto & more on Saturday 30 November.
Cambridge Street Collective's FREE Kid's Craft Club - Princes & Princesses
Visit Cambridge Street Collective for a free Kid's Craft Club for a fun and creative time with your little ones!
Santa's Woodland Grotto
Unwrap the magic with Santa and his merry helpers this Christmas! See Santa in his enchanting Woodland Grotto every weekend on 30 November - 1 December, 7 – 8 December, 14 – 15 December, 21 – 24 December | 10.30am - 3.30pm.
Victorian Christmas Market at Kelham Island Museum
Gather under the gas-lamps and celebrate the start of the festive season as the much-loved Victorian Christmas Market returns to Sheffield's Kelham Island Museum on Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December.
Elf Extravaganza: FREE Mini Disco with the Elves to Kick Off December!
Visit Cambridge Street Collective for a fun-filled Elf Extravaganza with a FREE Mini Disco to kick off December in style!
Sheffield Cathedral Illuminated: The Gift
Start your Chrisrtmas celebrations with a visit to Sheffield Cathedral Illuminated: The Gift created by Luxmuralis. This will be their fifth Christmas illuminations spectacular, lighting up the building inside and out, 3 - 7 December.
Christmas Tree Festival
Sheffield Cathedral will sparkle and shine when it is lit up with more than 40 Christmas trees, each beautifully decorated by a local charity, community group or business. Free to visit, the Christmas Tree Festival will be on show from 3 December through to 12 January.
Peddler Market Nº 89
The Christmas edition of Sheffield's monthly night market! Expect a bumper line-up of award-winning street food, craft beers, live music and more as monthly market Peddler host their last event of the year 6 & 7 December.
Snow White (Lyceum Theatre)
Sheffield Lyceum's 2024 spectacular, fun-packed, family pantomime is… Snow White! Starring Catherine Tyldesley as the Wicked Queen, Gladiator's Viper and Sheffield’s favourite Dame, Damian Williams, the show runs 6 December - 5 January.
Firth Park Christmas Fayre
Come along for a festive day full of Christmas cheer at the Firth Park Christmas Fayre on Saturday 7 December! With something for everyone, it's the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit.
Kids Festive Christmas Party at Kommune
Bring the little ones for a magical morning filled with festive fun as Kommune's Kids Christmas Party is back for two days only on Saturday 7 December and Sunday 8 December, 11am to 12:30pm.
Santa's Woodland Grotto
Unwrap the magic with Santa and his merry helpers this Christmas! See Santa in his enchanting Woodland Grotto every weekend on 30 November - 1 December, 7 – 8 December, 14 – 15 December, 21 – 24 December | 10.30am - 3.30pm.
Frosty Festivities: FREE Mini Disco with the Christmas Ice Sisters!
Come along for fun-filled Frosty Festivities featuring a free Mini Disco with the Christmas Ice Sisters!
Nether Edge Farmers' Market - December 2024
Festive edition of this quarterly market, which takes place in the streets around Nether Edge. Taking place on Sunday 8 December expect a bustling atmosphere with 80+ stallholders selling a vast array of local produce, crafts, wares and seasonal treats.
Santa Cruises
Santa Cruises along Sheffield and Tinsley Canal.
Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol
Featuring a screening of the complete film with the musical score performed live to the film, Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert comes to Sheffield City Hall on Monday 9 December.
Underneath a Magical Moon
A reimagining of Peter Pan as told by Wendy Darling, this sparkling production with exquisite music, enthralling movement, and a sprinkle of Tutti Frutti magic is for children 3+ and their families to enjoy, in the Crucible Playhouse 11 - 31 December.
Santa Cruises
Santa Cruises along Sheffield and Tinsley Canal.
Santa's Woodland Grotto
Unwrap the magic with Santa and his merry helpers this Christmas! See Santa in his enchanting Woodland Grotto every weekend on 30 November - 1 December, 7 – 8 December, 14 – 15 December, 21 – 24 December | 10.30am - 3.30pm.
Christmas Lunch With Santa at Owlerton Stadium
Join Owlerton Stadium for lunch with Santa on Dec 15th & 22nd! Enjoy a 3-course festive lunch, live greyhound racing, and gifts for kids. Adults from £25, kids from £17.
Disney On Ice - Road Trip Adventures
Exciting twists and turns await as Mickey Mouse and friends embark on a wild ride to your favourite Disney destinations. Disney On Ice skates into Sheffield Arena for 9 performances this Christmas, 18 - 22 December.
Santa Cruises
Santa Cruises along Sheffield and Tinsley Canal.
Santa's Woodland Grotto
Unwrap the magic with Santa and his merry helpers this Christmas! See Santa in his enchanting Woodland Grotto every weekend on 30 November - 1 December, 7 – 8 December, 14 – 15 December, 21 – 24 December | 10.30am - 3.30pm.
Christmas Lunch With Santa at Owlerton Stadium
Join Owlerton Stadium for lunch with Santa on Dec 15th & 22nd! Enjoy a 3-course festive lunch, live greyhound racing, and gifts for kids. Adults from £25, kids from £17.
Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa
Jack and The Beanstalk at Sheffield City Hall
The Manor Operatic Society proudly presents Jack and The Beanstalk, a giant of a pantomime showing at Sheffield City Hall from 28 December until 5 January.
Room On The Broom
Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Cinderella - presented by Grenoside Pantomime
Grenoside Pantomime Proudly Presents “Cinderella” at Grenoside Community Centre.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
In a brand-new production of this much-loved family favourite, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is bursting with unforgettable songs by the Sherman Brothers including Toot Sweets, Hushabye Mountain, Truly Scrumptious and of course the Academy Award-nominated title song, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
There's A Monster In Your Show
A group of performers are preparing to start their show, but quickly discover they are not alone on stage. Little Monster wants to be part of the fun too!
Family Concert: Giddy Goat
Being a mountain goat is no fun when you are scared of heights! Stand poor Giddy on a mountain ledge and his head starts spinning and his knees turn to jelly. But can he find the fearless goat inside himself in time to rescue little Edmund, the sheep?
Dinosaur World Live
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family!
The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe comes to the Lyceum.
Hawley Tool Collection
This world-renowned tool collection has been amassed since the mid-1950s by former tool retailer and champion of Sheffield’s industrial heritage, Ken Hawley. It consists of over 100,000 objects, all relating to Sheffield’s tool, cutlery manufacturing and silversmithing industry.
The Charlesworth Transport Gallery
Showcasing some of the finest Sheffield-made vehicles of the 1920s, The Charlesworth Transport Gallery explores the story of transport in Sheffield and its essential part of our industrial history.
