6–8 Nov
Christmas Artisan Markets at Balmoral
- Balmoral Castle, Ballater
- Age not given
- Indoor & outdoor
- Free
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14 Christmas events in Aberdeen
14 family Christmas events across 9 venues in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire, 2 of them free. The first is on Friday 6 November, and Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, with 2 of them on Christmas Eve.
27 Nov – 20 Dec
Santa's MEGA Grotto Experience
Santa's grotto
- Wynford Farm Park, Kingswells
- Age not given
- Indoor & outdoor
28 Nov
Magical Christmas Mail Trail
- The Gonks of Gardenshillock Storybook Trail, Aberdeen
- Up to 12
- Outdoor
28 Nov – 20 Dec
Santa Specials at the Royal Deeside Railway
Santa's grotto
- The Royal Deeside Railway - (Banchory,Station), Banchory
- Age not given
- Indoor & outdoor
29 Nov · 11am
Glen Tanar Christmas Fair 2026
- Glen Tanar Estate, Aboyne
- Age not given
- Indoor & outdoor
- Free
13 Dec · 2:30pm
Grampian Hospitals' Christmas Carol Concert - Young Lives vs Cancer
- Music Hall, Aberdeen
- Age not given
- Indoor
24 Dec · 10:30am
Santa's BIG Brunch Send-Off
Santa's grotto
- Wynford Farm Park, Kingswells
- Age not given
- Indoor & outdoor
Booking quickly across Aberdeen & AberdeenshireMany Christmas events sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.
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Where can we meet Santa in Aberdeen?
4 Santa's grottos are listed in Aberdeen.
- Santa's MEGA Grotto ExperienceWynford Farm Park, Kingswells · 27 Nov – 20 Dec · Age not given
- Santa Specials at the Royal Deeside RailwayThe Royal Deeside Railway - (Banchory,Station), Banchory · 28 Nov – 20 Dec · Age not given
- Visit SantaGrampian Transport Museum, Alford · 12–24 Dec · Age not given
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What Christmas events are there for toddlers in Aberdeen?
1 event in Aberdeen suits toddlers aged 1 to 4.
- Magical Christmas Mail TrailThe Gonks of Gardenshillock Storybook Trail, Aberdeen · Sat 28 Nov · Up to 12
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Aberdeen?
Yes — 2 events in Aberdeen are free to go to.
- Christmas Artisan Markets at BalmoralBalmoral Castle, Ballater · 6–8 Nov
- Glen Tanar Christmas Fair 2026Glen Tanar Estate, Aboyne · Sun 29 Nov · 11am
What Christmas events are there for babies in Aberdeen?
1 event in Aberdeen welcomes babies under one.
- Magical Christmas Mail TrailThe Gonks of Gardenshillock Storybook Trail, Aberdeen · Sat 28 Nov · Up to 12
What's on for kids on Christmas Eve in Aberdeen?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 2 events in Aberdeen are on that day.
- Visit SantaGrampian Transport Museum, Alford · Thu 24 Dec
- Santa's BIG Brunch Send-OffWynford Farm Park, Kingswells · Thu 24 Dec · 10:30am
Are there indoor Christmas events for kids in Aberdeen?
13 events in Aberdeen are indoors — handy if the weather turns.
- Christmas Artisan Markets at BalmoralBalmoral Castle, Ballater · 6–8 Nov
- The Santa Express - Lost in Lapland!Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen · Sun 15 Nov · 3pm
- Santa's MEGA Grotto ExperienceWynford Farm Park, Kingswells · 27 Nov – 20 Dec
- Santa Specials at the Royal Deeside RailwayThe Royal Deeside Railway - (Banchory,Station), Banchory · 28 Nov – 20 Dec
- Glen Tanar Christmas Fair 2026Glen Tanar Estate, Aboyne · Sun 29 Nov · 11am
