Christmas events for kids in Wigan & Leigh 2026

16 Christmas events across Wigan, Leigh, Skelmersdale and Golborne: grottos, Santa visits, light trails, pantos, festive crafts and Christmas markets with things for children. Soonest first.

• FREE Festive Family Crafts Day!Sat, 14 Nov 2026 · Civic Square · Free
• Ho Ho Haigh: Christmas Light Switch-On at Haigh Woodland ParkSun, 15 Nov 2026 · Haigh Woodland Park · Free
• Ho Ho Haigh on Ice - outdoor ice rink at Haigh Woodland ParkSun, 15 Nov 2026 +48 · Haigh Woodland Park · See booking site
• Light Night Wigan 2026 – Mesnes Park TrailFri, 20 Nov 2026 +2 · Mesnes Park · Free
• Light Night Wigan 2026 – Relaxed Hour (SEND & autistic families)Fri, 20 Nov 2026 +2 · Mesnes Park · Free
• Light Night Wigan 2026 – Town Centre TrailFri, 20 Nov 2026 +2 · Wigan town centre (The Old Courts, Wigan Museum, Sir Billy Boston Square and more) · Free
• Haigh Little Explorers - Elf Edition - Family Walk & Story TimeSun, 22 Nov 2026 · Haigh Woodland Park · £3.50
• Mother Goose – Family PantomimeWed, 25 Nov 2026 +15 · Wigan Little Theatre · £14 adult, £12 child (up to 16)/60+; online booking fee 7.8%
• Ho Ho Haigh: Santa' GrottoSat, 28 Nov 2026 +10 · Haigh Woodland Park · £11.50
• Ho Ho Haigh: Santa's Grotto at Haigh Woodland ParkSat, 28 Nov 2026 +25 · Haigh Woodland Park · Not yet announced (each ticket includes a voucher to paint a bauble at Haigh's art gallery)
• Wigan & Leigh Hospice Christmas Fair (with Santa's Grotto)Sat, 5 Dec 2026 · Leigh Library · Free
• Breakfast with Santa at Primrose FarmSun, 6 Dec 2026 +6 · Primrose Farm (Farmhouse Inns) · £10.99 child, £11.99 adult (£11.99/£12.99 on Christmas Eve); £5 pp deposit
• GSG Santa DashSat, 19 Dec 2026 · Holts Arms · Paid adult ticket; one child up to 16 free per paying adult (extra children paid)
• Christmas with the AlpacasSat, 19 Dec 2026 +1 · Winstanley Park · £5–£19.95 (child and adult tickets)
• Santa's Magical BreakfastSun, 20 Dec 2026 · The Brick Community Stadium · £14.95 child (under 12), £9.95 adult
• Dinner with Santa at Primrose FarmMon, 21 Dec 2026 +1 · Primrose Farm (Farmhouse Inns) · £11.99 child, £12.99 adult; £5 pp deposit

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