Fun things to do in December!

Saturday 30 November - Sunday 8 December

Here is a round up of some nice things going on in December in the run up to Christmas. Unless it says otherwise, the activities are SEND-inclusive, not SEND-specific, so you may like to contact the organiser to find out about any further details that are important to your family. All information about the activities and venues has been provided by the organisers

Operation Global Cheer - SEND-focused, relaxed and BSL interpreted performances (all ages)

  • Middleport Matters, St. Paul’s Community Rooms, Church Square, Dalehall, Burslem, ST6 4BY
  • 7 December - relaxed performances: 2pm and 2:20pm
  • 7 December - BSL interpreted performance: 2pm
  • There are other, SEND-inclusive perfomances 
    • Friday 6 December 4pm, 4:20pm, 4:40pm, 6pm, 6:20pm and 6:40pm
    • Saturday 7 December 2:40pm, 4pm, 4:20pm, 4:40pm, 6pm, 6:20pm and 6:40pm
  • This is a Christmas experience for all the family to share! Enjoy indoor and outdoor arts and performance, a story by Santa, and a drink and craft/games activity too! Take home a souvenir of your time.
  • Good to know: venue is wheelchair accessible, there are wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities.
  • Free entry but booking is required. Book your tickets and find out anything else you want to know by contacting Middleport Matters: email info@middleportmatters.co.uk or call 01782 817 590

Beauty and the Beast pantomime - relaxed perfomances for all the family by SATS

Chrimbi Fest family fun day @ The Indi Club - SEND focused, inclusive for all

  • The Indi Club, Ralph Drive, Sneyd Green ST1 6HZ
  • Saturday 30th November 2024, 12pm - 4pm
  • Meet the Reindeers, Santa Claus, Tinkerbell, Hula Hooping, arts & crafts, stalls, face painting, and more! Food/ drinks also available
  • Good to know: venue is wheelchair accessible, there are wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities.
  • Please book tickets in advance by visiting Crimbi Fest 2024! or emailing bookings@projectindi.org.uk
  • £7.50 per adult, £5.00 per child

The Wizard of Indi - a magical inclusive pantomime - SEND-focused, inclusive for all

  • The Indi Club, Ralph Drive, Sneyd Green ST1 6HZ
  • Tuesday 3 December - 1pm - 3pm
  • Thursday 5 December - 6pm - 8pm
  • Saturday 7 December - 12pm - 2pm
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before the show begins.
  • Indi Club say, "Join our members as they begin their adventure into the magical land of Indi. The show promises to be filled with excitement, laughter, and magic. Follow the Yellow Brick Road to The Indi Club and watch our members shine in our Christmas pantomime!"
  • Good to know: venue is wheelchair accessible, there are wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities.
  • Refreshments will be available to buy.
  • Please book tickets in advance by visiting The Wizard of Indi - Pantomime 2024! or emailing bookings@projectindi.org.uk
  • £4 per person

The Buildy-uppy Dance Show - relaxed, BSL-interpreted performance (designed for 6+ but all ages are welcome)

  • Fenton Town Hall Fenton Town Hall, Albert Square, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 3FA
  • Saturday 7 December, 2pm - 3pm
  • The Buildy-uppy Dance Show is a playful and imaginative show for kids. Join Anna and Tom from Anatomical to transform hundreds of boxes into mysterious caves, wonky castles, and fabulous creatures. With music, dance, and audience participation, this show is all about friendship, creativity, and festive fun!
  • Good to know: The venue is wheelchair-accessible with wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities.This show will be BSL-interpreted. The show is designed for 6+ but all ages are welcome. A professional photographer will be taking photos during this show.
  • Check out this short video for a taste of the show
  • For further information Email: info@restoke.org.uk / Phone: 01782 656272. To book tickets, please visit The Buildy-uppy Dance Show.
  • £5 for adults, accompanying children gp free. 

Christmas at Reaseheath Mini Zoo (activities from age 4+)

  • Reaseheath College, Nantwich, CW5 6DF
  • Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December, 10am - 4pm
  • Reaseheath say, "Join us at the zoo this Christmas for a weekend of Christmas-themed talks by our keeper team, an elf trail around the zoo, Christmas crafts and more! We're supporting the 'Mental Elf Run' that's taking place on campus on Sunday the 8th December, and offering activities at the zoo in return for donations to Mind, the college's nominated charity this year. 
  • Good to know: venue is wheelchair accessible, there are wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities. Reaseheath Mini Zoo is fully inclusive. We have a quiet room available, sensory bags to borrow. More info on accessibility here: Accessibility - Reaseheath Zoo
  • Please be aware we have some construction work ongoing at the moment, so a couple of paths are blocked off and some of our animals in temporary accommodation. We have temporary ramps in place for access, and this should not affect your visit otherwise. 
  • For the Sunday 8th, the mental elf run is taking place at 1pm, so campus may be busy. Quieter times are generally Saturday before 11am or after 2.30pm or  Sunday before 11am. 
  • For further information please email Zoo@reaseheath.ac.uk or call 01270613222 (opt 1 for the zoo)
  • No need to book in advance, please note only card payments are accepted.
  • Adults £6, children £5 for zoo entry (for further details see Opening times and prices) + charity donation for the activities

Make an elf pot at the Potteries Museum

  • Bethesda St, Hanley, ST1 3DW
  • Sunday 1 December
  • Drop in activity 11am - 12pm and 1:30pm - 3pm
  • Make a clay pot in the shape of a Christmas Elf. Lift his hat and store all your Christmas wishes inside.
  • Good to know: venue is wheelchair accessible, there are wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities. For full accessibility details at the museum please see Accessibility Guide
  • No need to book in advance. Call 01782 23 23 23 for more information or visit www.stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag
  • £3 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Christmas Lights

If you love Christmas lights, here are some places you can see a great display:

  • Benfleet Place Christmas Lights, Longton, ST3 2RU

    • Every day until 9 January, from 3:30pm - 9:30pm. 
    • The organisers say "We offer a quiet, safe space for any child to experience a Christmas Light Display with Christmas music. If you do decide to come along to see our lights, you're very welcome to message us as well, so your child will receive a sensory goody bag and get up close to the decorations. We do encourage and invite parents/carers to allow their children to touch the decorations with supervision. It's all part of the sensory aspect for the Childs/children's experience."
    • For more details see Benfleet Place Christmas Lights | Facebook 
    • Cost: there is no charge to see the lights but the organisers are collecting donations for Caudwell Children.

  • Bromsberrow Way Christmas Lights, Meir Park 

    • Every day from 4:30pm - 9pm
    • The organisers say. "Please come on foot - don't drive into the road - and respect properties.
    • For more details see Bromsberrow Way Christmas Lights | Facebook
    • Cost: there is no charge to see the lights but the organisers are collecting donations for DougieMac and Donna Louise Hospice

  • Trentham Winter Light Trail

    • Every day, except 25 December, until 31 December, various time slots
    • An illuminated light trail throughout Trentham Gardens
    • There is information about accessibility at Trentham here Accessibility around Trentham Gardens
    • For more information and to book tickets, please visit Winter Light Trail tickets
    • Cost: adult tickets £17.50 - £22.50, child tickets £13 - £17, family tickets £55 - £65

Kidsgrove Sports Centre Christmas Party (ages 4 - 10)

  • Fourth Ave, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 1DR
  • Saturday 7 December, 10:30am - 12pm
  • Bouncy castle, face painting, hair dcorations, arts and crafts, colouring.
  • Good to know: venue is wheelchair accessible, there are wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities.
  • Book tickets in advance by calling 01782 528887
  • £8.50 per child

Waterworld Additional Needs Family Evening - SEND specific (all ages)

  • Festival Way, Festival Park, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST1 5PU
  • Saturday 7 December, 6pm - 8pm
  • The event is strictly for disabled guests and their family members/friends only.
  •  2 hours inside our facility, with full use of all the slides and pools. Only the outdoor pool and the Nucleus slide will be closed.
  • Good to know: venue is wheelchair accessible, there are wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities. The pool is wheelchair-accessible, but please note that the slides are not wheelchair accessible. There will be limited numbers, quiet ambiance (no music played & some water features turned off) able to ride some slides with a carer, selection of flotation devices available.
  • For more information call 01782 205747 or email info@waterworld.co.uk
  • Book online at : Online Tickets | Waterworld Leisure Resort
  • Cost £20 each for disabled guests, carers and spectators, £24 for family and friends, £7 per baby