Family Events
On Ice Meadowhall
Premium Ice-Skating experiences for beginners and pros! Experience the magic of ice skating at Meadowhall, as part of the Magical Winterland, running until 5 January 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Santa Cruises
Santa Cruises along Sheffield and Tinsley Canal.
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.
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!
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.
Breakfast with Santa
Join the Mercure Kenwood Hall Hotel & Spa for a magical morning of Breakfast with Santa on Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 December (Christmas Eve).
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.
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.
Cinderella - presented by Grenoside Pantomime
Grenoside Pantomime Proudly Presents “Cinderella” at Grenoside Community Centre.
Sheffield Lunar Chinese New Year Celebration 2025
Sheffield is set to celebrate the Lunar Chinese New Year with a huge festival taking place on 1 - 2 February 2025. The festival will transform the city centre into a vast celebration of culture, with an exciting programme of events and performances.
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.
Sheffield Comic Con
Coming to Sheffield's Ponds Forge International Centre on Saturday 22 March, this will be a great day for families, sci-fi collectors, fans, and every other kind of Comic Con Fan!
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!
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?
Dinosaur World Live
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family!
Art in the Gardens
Taking place Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September 2025 in Sheffield's stunning Botanical Gardens, Art in the Gardens is one of the largest outdoor art markets in the North of England, with artists, craft makers and visitors coming from across the UK.
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.
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.
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.
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.
