28 Nov – 24 Dec
Santa's Elf Express
Santa's grotto · Trains & rides
- Strathspey Railway - Aviemore Station, Aviemore
- Ages 1–12
- Indoor
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15 Christmas events in the Highlands
15 family Christmas events across 10 venues in Inverness, Moray & the Highlands. The first is on Saturday 28 November, and Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, with 9 of them on Christmas Eve.
29 Nov · 9am
Breakfast with Santa and His Reindeer at Threaplands
Santa's grotto · Breakfast & meals with Santa · Days out & festivals
- Threaplands, Elgin
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
5–12 Dec
Andre Rieu's 2026 Christmas Concert: Let It Snow
Films
- Eden Court Inverness, Inverness
- Ages 8+
- Indoor
5–24 Dec
Breakfast with Santa - Fochabers
Santa's grotto · Breakfast & meals with Santa
- Simpsons at Fochabers, Fochabers
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
5–24 Dec
Breakfast with Santa - Inverness
Santa's grotto · Breakfast & meals with Santa
- Simpsons, Inverness
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
5–24 Dec
Christmas Fun in the Paddocks
Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals
- Cairngorm Herd, Glenmore
- Ages 1–12
- Outdoor
5 Dec – 25 Oct
Santa's Grotto at Nevis Range
Santa's grotto
- Nevis Range Mountain Resort, Fort William
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
6 Dec · 9:30am
Breakfast with Santa
Santa's grotto · Breakfast & meals with Santa
- North Kessock Village Hall, Inverness
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
6–20 Dec
Breakfast with Santa at Threaplands
Santa's grotto · Breakfast & meals with Santa
- Threaplands, Elgin
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
6–20 Dec
Santa Sunday Lunch 2026
Santa's grotto
- Kingsmills Hotel - Top Inverness Hotel with Swimming Pool, Inverness
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
24 Dec · 1pm
Afternoon Tea with Santa
Santa's grotto · Breakfast & meals with Santa
- Pinz Bowling, Elgin
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
24 Dec · 9am
Breakfast with Santa
Santa's grotto · Breakfast & meals with Santa
- Pinz Bowling, Elgin
- Ages 0–10
- Indoor
Booking quickly across Inverness, Moray & the HighlandsMany Christmas events sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.
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Where can we meet Santa in the Highlands?
12 Santa's grottos are listed in the Highlands.
- Santa's Elf ExpressStrathspey Railway - Aviemore Station, Aviemore · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 1–12
- Santa's Grotto at ThreaplandsThreaplands, Elgin · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 3–10
- Breakfast with Santa - FochabersSimpsons at Fochabers, Fochabers · 5–24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Breakfast with Santa - InvernessSimpsons, Inverness · 5–24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Christmas Fun in the PaddocksCairngorm Herd, Glenmore · 5–24 Dec · Ages 1–12
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What Christmas events are there for toddlers in the Highlands?
13 events in the Highlands suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.
- Santa's Elf ExpressStrathspey Railway - Aviemore Station, Aviemore · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 1–12
- Santa's Grotto at ThreaplandsThreaplands, Elgin · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 3–10
- Breakfast with Santa - FochabersSimpsons at Fochabers, Fochabers · 5–24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Breakfast with Santa - InvernessSimpsons, Inverness · 5–24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Christmas Fun in the PaddocksCairngorm Herd, Glenmore · 5–24 Dec · Ages 1–12
What pantos and Christmas shows are on for kids in the Highlands?
One panto or Christmas show is on for kids in the Highlands.
- A Land Beyond WinterEden Court Inverness, Inverness · 12–24 Dec · Ages 3–7
What Christmas events are there for babies in the Highlands?
9 events in the Highlands welcome babies under one.
- Breakfast with Santa and His Reindeer at ThreaplandsThreaplands, Elgin · Sun 29 Nov · 9am · Ages 0–10
- Breakfast with Santa - FochabersSimpsons at Fochabers, Fochabers · 5–24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Breakfast with Santa - InvernessSimpsons, Inverness · 5–24 Dec · Ages 0–10
- Breakfast with SantaNorth Kessock Village Hall, Inverness · Sun 6 Dec · 9:30am · Ages 0–10
- Santa Sunday Lunch 2026Kingsmills Hotel - Top Inverness Hotel with Swimming Pool, Inverness · 6–20 Dec · Ages 0–10
Are there Santa trains and Christmas rides in the Highlands?
One Santa train or Christmas ride is on in the Highlands.
- Santa's Elf ExpressStrathspey Railway - Aviemore Station, Aviemore · 28 Nov – 24 Dec · Ages 1–12
What's on for kids on Christmas Eve in the Highlands?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 9 events in the Highlands are on that day.
- Santa's Elf ExpressStrathspey Railway - Aviemore Station, Aviemore · Thu 24 Dec
- Santa's Grotto at ThreaplandsThreaplands, Elgin · Thu 24 Dec · 10am
- Breakfast with Santa - FochabersSimpsons at Fochabers, Fochabers · Thu 24 Dec · 8:30am
- Breakfast with Santa - InvernessSimpsons, Inverness · Thu 24 Dec · 8:30am
- Christmas Fun in the PaddocksCairngorm Herd, Glenmore · Thu 24 Dec · 10am
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Where can kids watch Christmas films in the Highlands?
One Christmas film screening is on for kids in the Highlands.
- Andre Rieu's 2026 Christmas Concert: Let It SnowEden Court Inverness, Inverness · 5–12 Dec · Ages 8+
Are there indoor Christmas events for kids in the Highlands?
13 events in the Highlands are indoors — handy if the weather turns.
- Santa's Elf ExpressStrathspey Railway - Aviemore Station, Aviemore · 28 Nov – 24 Dec
- Santa's Grotto at ThreaplandsThreaplands, Elgin · 28 Nov – 24 Dec
- Andre Rieu's 2026 Christmas Concert: Let It SnowEden Court Inverness, Inverness · 5–12 Dec
- Breakfast with Santa - FochabersSimpsons at Fochabers, Fochabers · 5–24 Dec
- Breakfast with Santa - InvernessSimpsons, Inverness · 5–24 Dec
What Christmas events are there for teenagers in the Highlands?
1 event in the Highlands is aimed at older children and teenagers.
- Andre Rieu's 2026 Christmas Concert: Let It SnowEden Court Inverness, Inverness · 5–12 Dec · Ages 8+
