Dudley festive family guide

Christmas events for kids 2026 in Dudley & the Black Country

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

  • 20 events across Dudley & the Black Country
  • Updated 27 October 2026

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20 Christmas events in Dudley

20 family Christmas events across 13 venues in Dudley & the Black Country. The first is on Saturday 28 November, and Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, with 4 of them on Christmas Eve.

28 Nov – 9 Dec

Relaxed Santa Safari Sessions

Santa's grotto · ASN & relaxed

  • West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor & outdoor

28 Nov – 24 Dec

Santa Hunts

Santa's grotto

  • Black Country Living Museum, Dudley
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor & outdoor

28 Nov – 24 Dec

Santa’s Steam Specials

Santa's grotto · Trains & rides

  • Severn Valley Railway - Kidderminster station, Kidderminster
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor

28 Nov – 24 Dec

The Elf Express

Santa's grotto

  • Bridgnorth Station, Bridgnorth
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor

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Planning Christmas in Dudley

Where can we meet Santa in Dudley?

20 Santa's grottos are listed in Dudley.

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What Christmas events are there for toddlers in Dudley?

18 events in Dudley suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.

What pantos and Christmas shows are on for kids in Dudley?

One panto or Christmas show is on for kids in Dudley.

Where can kids do Christmas crafts in Dudley?

3 Christmas craft sessions and workshops are on in Dudley.

Are there Christmas markets for families in Dudley?

2 Christmas markets and fairs are listed in Dudley.

What Christmas events are there for babies in Dudley?

18 events in Dudley welcome babies under one.

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Are there Santa trains and Christmas rides in Dudley?

3 Santa trains and Christmas rides are on in Dudley.

Where are the Christmas parties for kids in Dudley?

One Christmas party or disco is on for kids in Dudley.

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

Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 4 events in Dudley are on that day.

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

Yes — 4 additional support needs and relaxed sessions are on in Dudley: quieter, calmer times with more space.

Are there indoor Christmas events for kids in Dudley?

16 events in Dudley are indoors — handy if the weather turns.