Family Events

The Magical Winterland at Meadowhall

Step into a world of festive wonder at Meadowhall’s Magical Winterland! Perfect for families and friends, this enchanting experience transforms the Orange Car Park into a dazzling winter wonderland, open 22 November right through to 5 January.

22 Nov 2024 - 05 Jan 2025

Christmas Highland Cow Experience

Visit Whirlow Hall Farm for this unique Highland Cow Festive photoshoot and interactive experience. Learn about the breed and get up close and personal with the cattle through activities like stroking, brushing, and petting.

01 Dec 2024 - 29 Dec 2024

Christmas Tree Festival

Sheffield Cathedral will sparkle and shine when it is lit up with more than 40 Christmas trees, each beautifully decorated by a local charity, community group or business. Free to visit, the Christmas Tree Festival will be on show from 3 December through to 12 January.

03 Dec 2024 - 12 Jan 2025

Snow White (Lyceum Theatre)

Sheffield Lyceum's 2024 spectacular, fun-packed, family pantomime is… Snow White! Starring Catherine Tyldesley as the Wicked Queen, Gladiator's Viper and Sheffield’s favourite Dame, Damian Williams, the show runs 6 December - 5 January.

06 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025

Underneath a Magical Moon

A reimagining of Peter Pan as told by Wendy Darling, this sparkling production with exquisite music, enthralling movement, and a sprinkle of Tutti Frutti magic is for children 3+ and their families to enjoy, in the Crucible Playhouse 11 - 31 December.

11 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Ukrainian Christmas Market

Celebrate a Ukrainian Christmas with folk songs, handmade gifts, authentic food and more! at the Millennium Gallery on Saturday 14 December.

14 Dec 2024 10:00 - 17:00

Santa Cruises

Santa Cruises along Sheffield and Tinsley Canal.

14 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Santa's Woodland Grotto

Unwrap the magic with Santa and his merry helpers this Christmas! See Santa in his enchanting Woodland Grotto every weekend on 30 November - 1 December, 7 – 8 December, 14 – 15 December, 21 – 24 December | 10.30am - 3.30pm.

14 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Christmas Lunch With Santa at Owlerton Stadium

Join Owlerton Stadium for lunch with Santa on Dec 15th & 22nd! Enjoy a 3-course festive lunch, live greyhound racing, and gifts for kids. Adults from £25, kids from £17.

15 Dec 2024 13:00 - 18:00

Disney On Ice - Road Trip Adventures

Exciting twists and turns await as Mickey Mouse and friends embark on a wild ride to your favourite Disney destinations. Disney On Ice skates into Sheffield Arena for 9 performances this Christmas, 18 - 22 December.

18 Dec 2024 - 22 Dec 2024

Santa Cruises

Santa Cruises along Sheffield and Tinsley Canal.

21 Dec 2024 - 22 Dec 2024

Santa's Woodland Grotto

Unwrap the magic with Santa and his merry helpers this Christmas! See Santa in his enchanting Woodland Grotto every weekend on 30 November - 1 December, 7 – 8 December, 14 – 15 December, 21 – 24 December | 10.30am - 3.30pm.

21 Dec 2024 - 24 Dec 2024

Illuminate The Play

Visually striking and accessible for all ages, a range of bespoke videogames will be arriving at The National Videogame Museum this December. An immersive version of a retro classic, alongside unique LED games are sure to light up the festive season!

21 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025

Christmas Lunch With Santa at Owlerton Stadium

Join Owlerton Stadium for lunch with Santa on Dec 15th & 22nd! Enjoy a 3-course festive lunch, live greyhound racing, and gifts for kids. Adults from £25, kids from £17.

22 Dec 2024 13:00 - 18:00

Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa

23 Dec 2024 - 24 Dec 2024

Jack and The Beanstalk at Sheffield City Hall

The Manor Operatic Society proudly presents Jack and The Beanstalk, a giant of a pantomime showing at Sheffield City Hall from 28 December until 5 January.

28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025

Room On The Broom

Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

23 Jan 2025 - 25 Jan 2025

Cinderella - presented by Grenoside Pantomime

Grenoside Pantomime Proudly Presents “Cinderella” at Grenoside Community Centre.

24 Jan 2025 - 01 Feb 2025

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

In a brand-new production of this much-loved family favourite, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is bursting with unforgettable songs by the Sherman Brothers including Toot Sweets, Hushabye Mountain, Truly Scrumptious and of course the Academy Award-nominated title song, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

18 Feb 2025 - 01 Mar 2025

There's A Monster In Your Show

A group of performers are preparing to start their show, but quickly discover they are not alone on stage. Little Monster wants to be part of the fun too!

31 Mar 2025 - 01 Apr 2025

Family Concert: Giddy Goat

Being a mountain goat is no fun when you are scared of heights! Stand poor Giddy on a mountain ledge and his head starts spinning and his knees turn to jelly. But can he find the fearless goat inside himself in time to rescue little Edmund, the sheep?

17 May 2025 11:00

Dinosaur World Live

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family!

19 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2025

The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe comes to the Lyceum.

14 Oct 2025 - 18 Oct 2025

Autumn Lights at Don Valley Bowl

Autumn Lights returns to Don Valley Bowl for their fireworks fiesta on Bonfire Night Wednesday 5 November. Alongside Sheffield's biggest fireworks display, there will live music, DJ, fire/ light performers, laser shows, fun fair and street food.

05 Nov 2025 16:00 - 21:00

Hawley Tool Collection

This world-renowned tool collection has been amassed since the mid-1950s by former tool retailer and champion of Sheffield’s industrial heritage, Ken Hawley. It consists of over 100,000 objects, all relating to Sheffield’s tool, cutlery manufacturing and silversmithing industry.

01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

The Charlesworth Transport Gallery

Showcasing some of the finest Sheffield-made vehicles of the 1920s, The Charlesworth Transport Gallery explores the story of transport in Sheffield and its essential part of our industrial history.

01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
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