Christmas with kids

Festive Weston: Christmas Lights Switch-On

Sat 14 Nov, 16:00

Italian Gardens, BS23 1JN

A free evening of street performers, Weston Brass and live entertainment, with the lights switched on at 5.30pm and fireworks at sea. The Weston Independent Market also trades in the gardens from noon.

Free

eat:Weston Christmas Festival

Sat 21 Nov, 10:00

Italian Gardens

Over 100 local food and drink makers - bakers, farmers, brewers, orchardists, roasters and street food - plus music. Free to attend, no tickets needed; arrive early for the best choice.

Free

Weston Hospicecare Christmas Fayre

Sat 21 Nov, 10:30

The Winter Gardens

More than 50 stalls of festive treats, stocking fillers, refreshments and games - and Santa is expected. Free entry; donations to Weston Hospicecare welcome.

Free (donations welcome)

Weston Museum Christmas Market Weekend

Sat 28 Nov - Sun 29 Nov

Weston Museum, Burlington Street

Local stallholders, seasonal treats at Clara's Café, a 50p children's reindeer trail and free visits with Santa (10.30am–12.30pm and 1.30–3.30pm, no present included).

Free

Aladdin - The Playhouse pantomime

Fri 4 Dec - Thu 31 Dec

The Playhouse, High Street

The Playhouse's Christmas panto, starring Jaymi Hensley with Weston favourites Mike Goble and Collette Stewart. No shows on 11, 18 or 25 December.

From £25

Grinch Grotto Takeover at the Grand Pier

5, 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20 December

The Grand Pier

Santa's elves greet you before Mr Grinch welcomes children into his grotto for story time - every child gets a gift. Booking includes Grand Pier entry; tickets are non-refundable.

Family Christmas Eve Eve

Wed 23 Dec, 14:00

The Winter Gardens

A K-pop Christmas show, crafts, a choir and festive activities for families.

Icescape at Puxton Park

Winter season - see dates when booking

Puxton Park, Cowslip Lane, Hewish BS24 6AH

A large undercover real-ice rink with festive food and drink and rides. The venue says it's about ten minutes from Tropicana; advance tickets are discounted.

Twilight Tobogganing at Mendip Activity Centre

Fri 6 Nov - Sun 3 Jan

Mendip Activity Centre, Churchill

Toboggan under 10,000 lights and lasers, follow a woodland trail to a hidden grotto, then toast s'mores with hot chocolate by the fire. Peak dates sell out fast.

Winter Wonderland at Wookey Hole

Selected dates, 21 Nov – 24 Dec

Wookey Hole, near Wells

Ride the Wookey Express, meet Father Christmas, visit Santa's Toy Factory (every child gets a gift) and see an underground light experience in the caves.