Dundee festive family guide

Christmas events for kids 2026 in Dundee & Angus

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

  • 13 events across Dundee & Angus
  • Updated 30 September 2026

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13 Christmas events in Dundee

13 family Christmas events across 10 venues in Dundee & Angus, 2 of them free. The first is on Saturday 14 November, and Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, with 2 of them on Christmas Eve.

14 Nov · 12pm

The Santa Express: Lost in Lapland

Shows & storytelling

  • Whitehall Theatre, Dundee
  • Ages 2–8
  • Indoor

21–22 Nov

CRAFTED

Markets & fairs

  • Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee
  • Age not given
  • Free

22 Nov – 24 Dec

Santa's Grotto 2026 at Dobbies Dundee

Santa's grotto

  • Dobbies Garden Centre Dundee, Dundee
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor & outdoor

28 Nov – 24 Dec

Santa's Breakfast 2026 at Dobbies Dundee

Santa's grotto · Breakfast & meals with Santa

  • Dobbies Garden Centre Dundee, Dundee
  • Ages 3–10
  • Indoor

4–8 Dec

Santa's Quiet Grotto 2026 at Dobbies Dundee

Santa's grotto · ASN & relaxed

  • Dobbies Garden Centre Dundee, Dundee
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor & outdoor

5–23 Dec

Santa's Grotto at Discovery Point

Santa's grotto

  • Discovery Point and RRS Discovery, Dundee
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor

6–20 Dec

Jingle Bell Party

Santa's grotto · Parties & discos

  • Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort, Dundee
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor
Booking quickly across Dundee & AngusMany Christmas events sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.

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Planning Christmas in Dundee

Where can we meet Santa in Dundee?

10 Santa's grottos are listed in Dundee.

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What Christmas events are there for toddlers in Dundee?

11 events in Dundee suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.

Are there free Christmas events for kids in Dundee?

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

  • CRAFTEDDundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee · 21–22 Nov

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

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

Are there Christmas markets for families in Dundee?

One Christmas market or fair is listed in Dundee.

  • CRAFTEDDundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee · 21–22 Nov

What Christmas events are there for babies in Dundee?

8 events in Dundee welcome babies under one.

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Are there Santa trains and Christmas rides in Dundee?

One Santa train or Christmas ride is on in Dundee.

Where are the Christmas parties for kids in Dundee?

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

  • Jingle Bell PartyForbes of Kingennie Country Resort, Dundee · 6–20 Dec · Ages 0–10

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

Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 2 events in Dundee are on that day.

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

Yes — one additional support needs or relaxed session is on in Dundee: quieter, calmer times with more space.

Are there indoor Christmas events for kids in Dundee?

10 events in Dundee are indoors — handy if the weather turns.