School holiday activities

• CQE: Festive Crafts and make presents
  Free workshops to make presents, cards and Christmas tree decorations. 
  • 12noon to 4pm at LCB Depot and Leicester Central Library
  • Free rickshaw ride between venues
• Christingle Service
  An interactive family service in aid of The Children's Society. Build your own Christingle and learn about its meaning, share the Christmas story, and sing some carols!
  • 3.30pm to 4.30pm at Leicester Cathedral
• Christmas Crafts
  • 11am to 2pm at Fosse Library
• Festive Jam - Emmanu'-El Apostolic Gospel Choir
  • 3pm at the Haymarket Balcony  
• Festive Jam - DJ Ninja Bob
  • 4pm at St Martin's Square
• Museums on tour
  See the cabinet of curiosity, explore the vintage typewriters and enjoy print making activities.  
  • Drop in between 11am to 4pm at Beaumont Leys Library
  • Hosted by Leicester Museums and Gallery
• Santa's Grotto
  • 12noon to 6pm at Highcross Leicester

• Santa's Grotto
  • 12noon to 6pm at Highcross Leicester
  • A dedicated quiet session will take place at 11am to 12noon for those who would prefer a less stimulating environment
• The Muppet Christmas Carol (film)
  Be entertained with this Muppet's version of the Dicken's classic film in the atmospheric Guildhall, with a real, roaring fire. 
  • Screenings at 12noon and 3pm at Leicester Guildhall
  • Tickets: £6 each

• Let's Ride - Ride with Santa 
  A festive event where you can ride with Santa Claus himself! Get in the holiday spirit and pedal alongside Santa and his helpers on this traffic free cycle circuit
  
  • 6pm to 8pm at Leicester Cycle Circuit
  • Booking required

• Let's Ride - Ride with Santa
  • 6pm to 8pm at Leicester Cycle Circuit
  • Booking required

• Festive Jam - The Fourmasons
  • 7pm at St Martin's Square
• Santa’s Magical History Tour presents Storytime with Santa
  Fun filled stories, interactive songs and games around the tree with Santa and Thursday the Elf in the Mayors Parlour. Take your own photos with Santa by the magnificent fireplace, place a wish on the magic tree and play with the elves.
  
  • 11am and 12noon at Leicester Guildhall
  • Under 5's event - Tickets: £6 each

• Christmas Crafts
  • 10am to 1pm at Belgrave Library
• Festive Jam - Emmanu'-El Apostolic Gospel Choir
  • 3pm at the Haymarket Balcony  
• Santa's Grotto
  • 12noon to 6pm at Highcross Leicester

• Santa's Grotto
  • 12noon to 6pm at Highcross Leicester
  • A dedicated quiet session will take place at 11am to 12noon for those who would prefer a less stimulating environment

• Christmas activity drop in
  • 10am to 11.30am at Highfields CYPFC
  • 1pm to 2.30pm at Eyres Monsell CYPFC (reception area)
• Christmas Fun 
  Create a calendar for 2025, make a scratch art bookmark or picture and play board games.   
  • 1pm to 4pm at:
    • Evington Library
    • Highfields Library
• Santa's Grotto
  • 12noon to 6pm at Highcross Leicester
• Stay and Play
  • 1pm – 2.30pm at Beaumont Leys CYPFC
  • 1.15pm to 2.45pm at Thurnby Lodge CYPFC
  • 1.30pm to 3pm at Woodbridge CYPFC

Christmas Eve!

• Festive Jam - King Brasstards
  Pop-up musical performances bringing a festive soundtrack to the city centre this Christmas.
  • 4pm at Highcross

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas!

• Stay and Play
  • 1pm to 2.30pm at Beaumont Leys CYPFC
  • 1.15pm to 2.45pm at Thurnby Lodge CYPFC
  • 1.30pm to 3pm at Woodbridge CYPFC

• New Year’s Eve celebration
  • 10am to 12noon at Braunstone CYPFC

Happy New Year!

• Stay and Play
  • 9.30am to 11am at Thurnby Lodge CYPFC
  • 1pm to 2.30pm at Highfields CYPFC
  • 1pm to 2.30pm at Beaumont Leys CYPFC
  • 1.30pm to 3pm at Woodbridge CYPFC

• Stay and Play
  • 10am to 11.30am at Eyres Monsell CYPFC

This summary is for information only and is correct at the time of publishing. View the webpage links or contact the individual providers directly to find out if the activities are suitable for your child or family needs.   Children must be supervised by a parent / guardian at all times. 

Activities are free to attend unless stated; however, fees may apply for additional activities or services available at the event. 

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