Dumfries & Galloway festive family guide

Christmas events for kids 2026 in Dumfries & Galloway

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

  • 7 events across Dumfries & Galloway
  • Updated 17 October 2026

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7 Christmas events in Dumfries & Galloway

7 family Christmas events across 3 venues in Dumfries & Galloway. The first is on Friday 4 December, and Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, with 3 of them on Christmas Eve.

4–6 Dec

Christmas Market 2026

Markets & fairs

  • Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill
  • Age not given
  • Outdoor

5–24 Dec

A Tale with Santa

Santa's grotto

  • Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor

5–24 Dec

Breakfast with Santa

Santa's grotto · Breakfast & meals with Santa

  • Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor

5–24 Dec

Santa's Grotto

Santa's grotto

  • Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor

8 Dec · 6pm

An Evening with Santa

Santa's grotto

  • Kinmount House, Annan
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor

13 Dec · 10am

Breakfast with Santa

Santa's grotto · Breakfast & meals with Santa

  • Kinmount House, Annan
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor

20 Dec · 12pm

Festive Lunch With Santa

Santa's grotto · Breakfast & meals with Santa

  • Gretna Hall Hotel, Gretna
  • Ages 0–10
Booking quickly across Dumfries & GallowayMany Christmas events sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.

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Where can we meet Santa in Dumfries & Galloway?

6 Santa's grottos are listed in Dumfries & Galloway.

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What Christmas events are there for toddlers in Dumfries & Galloway?

6 events in Dumfries & Galloway suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.

Are there Christmas markets for families in Dumfries & Galloway?

One Christmas market or fair is listed in Dumfries & Galloway.

What Christmas events are there for babies in Dumfries & Galloway?

6 events in Dumfries & Galloway welcome babies under one.

What's on for kids on Christmas Eve in Dumfries & Galloway?

Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 3 events in Dumfries & Galloway are on that day.

Are there indoor Christmas events for kids in Dumfries & Galloway?

5 events in Dumfries & Galloway are indoors — handy if the weather turns.