Birmingham festive family guide

Christmas events for kids 2026 in Birmingham & Solihull

Meet Santa, explore light trails, browse festive markets and enjoy family shows across Birmingham & Solihull. From historic streets to countryside days out, find the best Christmas plans for the whole family — with dates, ages and prices in one place.

  • 23 events across Birmingham & Solihull
  • Updated 2 November 2026

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23 Christmas events in Birmingham

23 family Christmas events across 15 venues in Birmingham & Solihull, 1 of them free. The first is on Saturday 21 November, and Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, with 6 of them on Christmas Eve.

21 Nov – 3 Jan

Santa's Winter Wonderland

Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals · ASN & relaxed

  • SnowDome, Tamworth
  • Ages 3–12
  • Indoor

27 Nov – 9 Dec

An Evening with Santa

Santa's grotto

  • Coughton Court, Coughton
  • Ages 0–10
  • Outdoor

27 Nov – 23 Dec

The Magical Santa Express

Santa's grotto · Trains & rides

  • Statfold Country Park, Tamworth
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor & outdoor

28 Nov – 24 Dec

SEND Christmas Grotto

Santa's grotto · ASN & relaxed

  • Drayton Manor Resort, Tamworth
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor

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Planning Christmas in Birmingham

Where can we meet Santa in Birmingham?

23 Santa's grottos are listed in Birmingham.

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What Christmas events are there for toddlers in Birmingham?

22 events in Birmingham suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.

Are there free Christmas events for kids in Birmingham?

Yes — 1 event in Birmingham is free to go to.

Are there Christmas markets for families in Birmingham?

One Christmas market or fair is listed in Birmingham.

What Christmas events are there for babies in Birmingham?

17 events in Birmingham welcome babies under one.

Are there Santa trains and Christmas rides in Birmingham?

3 Santa trains and Christmas rides are on in Birmingham.

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What's on for kids on Christmas Eve in Birmingham?

Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 6 events in Birmingham are on that day.

Are there ASN or relaxed Christmas events for kids in Birmingham?

Yes — 3 additional support needs and relaxed sessions are on in Birmingham: quieter, calmer times with more space.

Are there indoor Christmas events for kids in Birmingham?

21 events in Birmingham are indoors — handy if the weather turns.