Christmas events for kids in Preston 2026
13 Christmas events across Preston, Chorley, Leyland and South Ribble: grottos, Santa visits, light trails, pantos, festive crafts and Christmas markets with things for children. Soonest first.
Santa's Grotto Experience at Ribby Hall VillageSun, 15 Nov 2026 +36 · Ribby Hall Village · From £29.95 per child
Christmas at Astley - Father Christmas weekendsSat, 21 Nov 2026 +9 · Astley Hall
Preston Christmas Lights Switch On 2026Sat, 21 Nov 2026 · Flag Market · Free
Chorley Christmas Lights Switch On and Christmas MarketSun, 22 Nov 2026 · Chorley town centre · Free
Leyland Christmas Light Switch OnSat, 28 Nov 2026 · Hough Lane, LeylandCinderella - The Atkinson Christmas PantomimeFri, 4 Dec 2026 +20 · The Atkinson · Adult £28-£30, under-16 £26-£28, family of 4 £98-£110 (+£1.50 fee)
Preston On IceFri, 4 Dec 2026 +30 · Flag Market
Northpole Takeover - Chorley town centreSat, 5 Dec 2026 · Chorley town centre · Free
A Christmas Carol - Pantomime at Chorley Town HallSun, 6 Dec 2026 · Chorley Town Hall · £7 per person + booking fee
Pinocchio - CADOS Christmas PantomimeFri, 11 Dec 2026 +7 · Chorley Theatre · £14 adult, £12 concession, family of 4 £46
Chorley Winter Wonderland and Ice RinkSat, 12 Dec 2026 +21 · Cleveland Street car park · Skating £8 per person, family (2+2) £25, skate hire included; rides extra
A Magical Meeting with Father Christmas at Hoghton TowerSun, 20 Dec 2026 · Hoghton Tower · £20 per child (includes 1 adult); extra adult £5
Totally Improvised Family PantomimeWed, 23 Dec 2026 · Chorley Theatre · £8.50 / £6.50