Sat 22 Nov 2025, 12:00‑21:00 - The Chocolate Factory, Derby

Bustler’s Winter Feastival – Street food, artisan stalls, kids’ silent disco & family activities.

Thu 27 Nov 2025, ~17:00 start  - City Centre, Derby

Christmas Lights Switch‑On & Lantern Parade – Parade, lights switch‑on, live entertainment and family fun.

Sat 29 Nov 2025 – Wed 24 Dec 2025 - Derby Market Hall, Market Place, Derby

Cathedral Quarter Santa’s Grotto – Meet Santa, festive activities and photo opportunities for families.

Sat 29 Nov 2025 – Wed 31 Dec 2025  - Ice Rink, Market Place, Derby

Cathedral Quarter Ice Rink 2025 – Outdoor ice‑skating in the city centre, family‑friendly winter fun.

Sun 30 Nov 2025 – Wed 24 Dec 2025 - Derby Market Hall, Market Place, Derby

Festive Markets - Pop‑up stalls, festive shopping and browsing for families.

Sun 30 Nov 2025 Museum of Making, Silk Mill Lane

Breakfast with Santa – A breakfast event where children meet Santa, enjoy food and crafts.

Fri 5 Dec 2025 – Wed 31 Dec 2025 - Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park, Derby

Dick Whittington – A pantomime show perfect for children & families.

Sat 6 Dec 2025 – Sun 7 Dec 2025 - Markeaton Park, Ashbourne Road

Family Festivities – Festive food, live music, Elf‐Trail, crafts and outdoor fun for all ages.

Thu 11 Dec 2025 – Tue 23 Dec 2025 - Chapel Street Arts Centre, 19 Chapel Street

Merry Elwin The Adventurous Elf – A festive theatre show aimed at families with younger children.

Tue 16 Dec 2025 – Wed 17 Dec 2025 - Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear St

Elf the Musical – Family‐friendly stage adaptation of the beloved Christmas film.

Fri 13 Dec 2025 - Shining Cliff Woods, Alderwasley, Derbyshire

Children’s Woodland Adventure ‑ Elves Christmas Treasure Hunt – Outdoor treasure‐hunt and woodland adventure for children in a nature setting.

Mon 8 Dec 2025 - Derby Market Hall, Market Place, Derby

Christmas Sign & Sing 2025 – Family friendly festive singing event with BSL interpreted performance.