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Christmas events for kids in London, 2026

65 events running over the Christmas holidays (19 Dec–4 Jan), including christmas & seasonal, theatre and food & afternoon tea, from free. Festive shows and trails sell out early, so book ahead where the listing says so.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 · details checked against each organiser’s own site

65 events on now and coming up

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Questions families ask

Are there free things to do with kids?
Yes: 7 events listed here are free, including Pokémon Space Trail, The Bayeux Tapestry and Christmas Past. Some free venues still ask you to book a timed slot.
What can we do with the kids on a rainy day?
35 events here are fully indoors, such as Afternoon tea bus tour, Anya's Grotto and Children's afternoon tea. Pick "Rainy day" above to see only those.
What is good for toddlers and under-5s?
26 events say they are toddler- or baby-friendly, for example Christmas at Kew 2026 (festive light trail), Afternoon tea bus tour and Children's afternoon tea. Check each listing's ages before you book.
Do I need to book in advance?
For many, yes: 25 listings say to book ahead, and 2 say walk-up is fine. Each event page shows the organiser's booking notes and links to their own booking page.
Which are easy with a pushchair?
13 venues state pushchair access, including Christmas at Kew 2026 (festive light trail), Cinderella panto and Southbank Centre Winter Market. Where a listing does not say, we leave it blank rather than guess.
Are there relaxed or SEN-friendly sessions?
23 events offer relaxed sessions or SEN adjustments, such as Christmas at Kew 2026 (festive light trail), Cinderella panto and Glide at Battersea Power Station. Dates for relaxed sessions are on each event page.