There are lots of magical Christmas events happening across Buckinghamshire from Milton Keynes to High Wycombe.  Find great family friendly events in our guide to what’s on for kids over the Christmas holidays. Travel a little further and find out great events for kids in Berkshire and Oxfordshire too. Click on any of the links in red for more details.

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Father Christmas returns to Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park.  Take a wander through the festive forest, past the magical Wishing Tree and through the snow pits, to find Father Christmas on the big red tractor.  Get up close with real reindeer, enjoy festive crafts too.  A magical Christmas experience for the whole family, with full farm entry included! Tickets now on sale.

I’ve got some great round ups if you’re looking for a specific type of event and then scroll on down to find out what’s on for kids this December in Buckinghamshire.

What’s On For Kids Christmas Event Summary Guides 2024

PANTOS & FESTIVE FAMILY THEATRE

WHERE TO VISIT SANTA

CHRISTMAS LIGHT TRAILS

CHRISTMAS ICE SKATING

CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON EVENTS

CHRISTMAS MARKETS & FAIRS

Family Friendly Christmas Events in Buckinghamshire 2024

Santa’s Grotto & Elves Workshop at The Little Gym Handy Cross  22nd Dec

Join Santa, Mrs Claus and their cheeky elves for snowball games, sleigh rides & gymnastics before heading to the Evles workshop to Make a Wish with the Fairy Elf Godmother.  It’s then time to join Santa for Christmas songs, previous photos and to collect your special Christmas present.  Open to members and non-members.

Meet Santa at The Kenton theatre in Henley 30th November

Santa’s Christmas Cracker is a 45 minute, interactive family show, particularly suitable for 2-8 year olds. Afterwards the adventure continues as each child gets to meet Father Christmas and receive a specially wrapped present from him – it’s the most Christmassy Christmas show ever, HO-HO-HO!

Milton Keynes Lantern Festival – Land of Lights at Gullivers World

Enjoy a 1 mile festive light trail experience in Milton Keynes. Discover a magnificent lantern festival where universal themes are brought to life on a spectacular scale.

The Gingerbread Boy at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre (Aylesbury) 20th – 24th Dec

Full of heart, laughter and song – and a healthy helping of cake – The Gingerbread Boy is a brand-new Christmas story about friendship and celebrating our differences.

The perfect festive treat for ages 3+ Running time 50 minutes plus meet Santa after the show.

Panto Express at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

 The Bucks Railway Centre Christmas Panto Express.  See Father Christmas whilst enjoying a steam train ride and watch a pantomime – all in one amazing Christmas experience!

Christmas Storytelling at Hughenden

Hear festive tales such as The Little Fir Tree by Hans Christian Andersen, and take home a woodland creature teddy as a festive gift.

Child Heroes Christmas Trail at The Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre 

Discover their stockings around the Museum and earn a special seasonal hero’s stamp at the end. Pick up a free trail sheet from the ticket desk.

A Nordic Christmas at Hughenden

Whisk your family away from the everyday and immerse yourself in a Nordic inspired Christmas at Hughenden, with a decorated house and family activity trail.

Eco Elves Teddy Tale at The Eden Centre

Mrs Claus and her merry band of Eco Elves are back, bringing with them all the festive joy.

Family Friendly Christmas Events by Day in Buckinghamshire 2024

• High Wycombe Christmas Lights Switch on event (High Wycombe) 16th Nov FREE

A Christmas Carol at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre (Aylesbury) 21st-23rd Nov + 15th – 18th Dec

After last year’s sell-out run Dickens Theatre Company are back in Aylesbury with their 5* staging of this Victorian classic.

• Gerrards Cross Christmas Extravaganza (Gerrards Cross) 22nd Nov FREE
• Christmas on the Cobbles (Aylesbury) 24th Nov FREE
• Christmas storytelling at Hughenden (near High Wycombe) select dates 25th Nov – 29th Dec
• Christmas Tree craft workshop at Hughenden (near High Wycombe) 30th Nov
• Lantern making workshop (Stony Stratford) 30th Nov
• Christmas Lights Fun Day (Stony Stratford) 30th Nov FREE
• Wendover Christmas Celebration (Wendover) 30th Nov FREE
• Amersham Christmas Festival (Amersham) 30th Nov FREE
• Missenden Abbey Christmas Market with children’s entertainment (Great Missenden) 1st Dec
• Beaconsfield Festival of Lights 4th Dec FREE
• Festive weekend at Chiltern Open Air Museum (Chalfont St Giles) 7th – 8th Dec
• Santa Dash at Willen Lake (Milton Keynes) 15th December
• Magical Storytelling at the Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre (Great Missenden) 19th – 22nd Dec, 27th – 30th Dec + 2nd -5th Jan
• Christmas wooden lantern craft workshop at Hughenden (near High Wycombe) 21st Dec
• My Year Walk with Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre (Great Missenden) 22nd Dec
• Chistmas tree craft workshop at Wycombe Museum (High Wycombe) 22nd Dec
• Christmas Trek & Treat at the Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre (Great Missenden) 27th Dec
• Jungle Juniors animal handling sessions at the Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre (Great Missenden) 28th Dec
• Santa’s Sleigh craft workshop at Hughenden (near High Wycombe) 29th Dec