Christmas events for kids 2026 in East Midlands

3 events in the East Midlands suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.

• CinderellaNottingham Playhouse, Nottingham · 3 Dec – 2 Jan · Ages 3–8
• The Wizard of Oz - Pantomime 2026The Old Savoy, Northampton · 4–28 Dec · Ages 3–12
• Christmas StorytimeCanons Ashby, Daventry · Tue 15 Dec · 10:15am · Up to 5

1 event in the East Midlands welcomes babies under one.

• Christmas StorytimeCanons Ashby, Daventry · Tue 15 Dec · 10:15am · Up to 5

Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 7 events in the East Midlands are on that day.

• Merlin's Magic Christmas TrailCanons Ashby, Daventry · Thu 24 Dec · 10am
• Christmas at BeltonNational Trust - Belton Estate, Grantham · Thu 24 Dec · 4pm
• AladdinNottingham Playhouse, Nottingham · Thu 24 Dec
• The Wizard of Oz - Pantomime 2026The Old Savoy, Northampton · Thu 24 Dec
• Circus Starlight Christmas Circus!Grantham House, Grantham · Thu 24 Dec

11 events in the East Midlands are indoors — handy if the weather turns.

• Grantham Arts – Fresh Festive Wreath WorkshopGrantham House, Grantham · Wed 25 Nov · 6:30pm
• AladdinNottingham Playhouse, Nottingham · 27 Nov – 16 Jan
• A Christmas QuestCanons Ashby, Daventry · 28 Nov – 24 Dec
• Festive bauble workshopNational Trust - Lyveden, Lyveden · Sat 28 Nov · 11am
• The Wizard of Oz - Pantomime 2026The Old Savoy, Northampton · 4–28 Dec

1 event in the East Midlands is aimed at older children and teenagers.

• Wintertide Storytelling and Folk Carols with StoryfolkHardwick Hall, Chesterfield · 19–20 Dec · Ages 12+