Christmas events for kids in Liverpool 2026

31 Christmas events across Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley and St Helens: grottos, Santa visits, light trails, pantos, festive crafts and Christmas markets with things for children. Soonest first.

• Huyton Christmas Lights Switch OnFri, 13 Nov 2026 · Huyton town centre · Free
• The Rock 'n' Roll Panto 2026: Beauty and the BeastSat, 14 Nov 2026 +44 · Liverpool Everyman Theatre · £20-£47 per ticket
• Liverpool ONE Christmas Toy ParadeSat, 14 Nov 2026 · Liverpool ONE · Free
• Prescot Christmas Lights Switch OnSat, 14 Nov 2026 · Prescot town centre · Free
• ICEBOX ice rink at BOXPARK LiverpoolMon, 16 Nov 2026 +55 · BOXPARK Liverpool · Child (3-12) £8, adult/junior from £10, adult & child from £16
• Formby Christmas Lights Switch OnThu, 19 Nov 2026 · Formby village (Chapel Lane) · Free
• Elf The Musical (BOST Musicals)Thu, 19 Nov 2026 +3 · Liverpool Empire Theatre · Paid tickets via ATG (prices on booking page)
• Enchanted at Knowsley SafariFri, 20 Nov 2026 +33 · Knowsley Safari · From £9.95 per person (varies by date); under-1s free. Grotto from £21.50 per child
• Kirkby Christmas Lights Switch OnFri, 20 Nov 2026 · Kirkby town centre · Free
• Christmas CarolFri, 20 Nov 2026 +32 · Shakespeare North Playhouse (Cockpit Theatre) · From £10 (pay-what-you-decide option)
• Santa's Secret ForestSat, 21 Nov 2026 +33 · Santa's Secret Forest (Orrell Hill Woods) · From £18.15 general admission; light trail only £16.50 (incl. booking fee)
• Skate St George's (ice rink & Christmas market)Sat, 21 Nov 2026 +42 · St George's Plateau, St George's Hall · Paid skating sessions (book online); rides paid by card on the day
• Christmas Model Railway Show 2026Sat, 28 Nov 2026 · Rainhill Village Hall (Christmas show); Rainhill High School (March show) · Model Rail 2026: adults £8, children £1, family £17
• Little Shop of Horrors (12+)Thu, 3 Dec 2026 +36 · Liverpool Playhouse · £17-£62 per ticket
• Snow White (Epstein Theatre Christmas panto)Sat, 5 Dec 2026 +28 · Epstein Theatre · Paid tickets - see Epstein box office for prices
• Kirkby Festive Fun DaySat, 5 Dec 2026 · Kirkby town centre · Free
• Kirkby Santa's GrottoSat, 5 Dec 2026 +11 · Unit 26, St Chad's Parade, Kirkby
• Wishmas at Liverpool ONESat, 5 Dec 2026 · Liverpool ONE · Free
• Story Time with SantaSat, 5 Dec 2026 +9 · Liverpool Town Hall · £5-£27 per ticket (one adult free with each child)
• Prescot Festive Fun DaySat, 5 Dec 2026 · Prescot town centre · Free
• Mini Movies: relaxed Christmas screenings (Stick Man, The Gruffalo's Child, The Snowman)Tue, 8 Dec 2026 +3 · The Reader at Calderstones (Mansion House) · Ticketed - price on The Reader booking page
• Huyton Festive Fun DaySat, 12 Dec 2026 · Huyton Village Green · Free
• Cinderella (arena pantomime)Sat, 12 Dec 2026 +12 · The Auditorium, M&S Bank Arena · Paid tickets; VIP meet & greet £60-£65
• Brunch with Mrs ClausSun, 13 Dec 2026 +1 · The Reader at Calderstones (Mansion House) · Ticketed - price on The Reader booking page
• Baby's First Christmas at the StorybarnThu, 17 Dec 2026 · The Storybarn, Calderstones Park · Ticketed - price on The Reader booking page
• Liverpool Indoor Funfair Winter 2026Sat, 19 Dec 2026 +21 · Exhibition Centre Liverpool · From £9 per session (19 Dec early-bird price); other prices on Ticket Quarter
• The Snowman (live orchestra with film)Sat, 19 Dec 2026 +1 · Liverpool Philharmonic Hall · Paid tickets - price on Liverpool Philharmonic booking page; under-18 months free (must be booked)
• Ghost Stories at Christmas (15+)Sat, 19 Dec 2026 · Speke Hall (National Trust) · Adult £19.50, youth (15-17) £16.50
• Alice in Wonderland (Altru Drama)Tue, 22 Dec 2026 +1 · The Reader at Calderstones (Mansion House) · Ticketed - price on The Reader booking page
• Elf Disco at CalderstonesTue, 22 Dec 2026 · The Reader at Calderstones (Mansion House) · Ticketed - price on The Reader booking page
• TinselTue, 22 Dec 2026 +8 · Shakespeare North Playhouse (The Studio) · £5-£30 per ticket

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