Holiday guide · Updated as listings arrive
Christmas Magic in St. John’s: Your 2026 Family Holiday Guide
Santa visits, sparkling lights, holiday markets and festive shows for kids in St. John’s and nearby towns — all in one place.
Every event here is a checked, approved monkeybars listing for the 2026 season, from November through Old Christmas Day. Dates, times, ages and prices come straight from each listing — when something isn’t confirmed, the card says so. New events appear automatically as local hosts add them.
Happening This Weekend
Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25
No holiday events are listed for this weekend yet. See everything coming up below, or check all kids’ activities this weekend.
All upcoming holiday events
5 events · in date order
Thu, Nov 19 · 7:30 PM
NSO Christmas Pops: The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert
The Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra presents Christmas Pops: The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert — the film on the big screen with the orchestra performing the score live, conducted by Martin MacDonald.
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30 AM
Home Depot Kids Workshop: Build a Christmas Car Ornament
Free hands-on Kids Workshop — build a take-home wooden Christmas car ornament. 10:30 a.m. session.
Sat, Dec 12 · 8:30 AM
Home Depot Kids Workshop: Build a Holiday Train
Free hands-on Kids Workshop — build a take-home wooden holiday train. 8:30 a.m. session.
Sat, Dec 12 · 3:00 PM
Bowling with Santa
Bowling with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Plaza Bowl! $80 + tax per group of up to 6 people: 2 hours of glow bowling, 1 medium pizza, 1 medium garlic fingers and soft drinks, plus pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus. A portion of sales is donated to the Torbay Lions Club. Reservation needed — call Plaza Bowl at 709-579-7339.
Sat, Dec 19 · 10:30 AM
Christmas PJ Craft Party with Art With Jai
Wear your coziest Christmas pajamas for a morning of holiday crafting and family fun with Art With Jai. For families with young children under 6.
Hosting a holiday event for families?
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