Fun things to do in December!

Monday 23 December - Sunday 29 December

Tots’ Film Club – The Snowman and The Snowman and the Snowdog

  • Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, ST1 4HG
  • Monday 23 December: 10am
  • MAC say: “Our Tots Films are ideal for your little ones; providing a relaxed environment for their first cinema experiences!”
  • Good to know: the venue is wheelchair-accessible with wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities.
  • For more information and to book a place see Mitchell Arts Centre or call 01782 409 307
  • A child ticket is £4 and one accompanying adult ticket is free. Additional adult tickets are £4.

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

Beauty and the Beast - relaxed performance at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Adventure Mini Chiristmas with Santa (ages 0-12)

  • Waterworld Leisure Resort, Festival Way, Etruria, ST1 5PU
  • Saturday 21 December - Tuesday 24 December,  open between 10am - 6pm
  • From December 21st-24th Christmas tickets will include access to both Adventure Mini Village and Adventure Mini Golf as well as a visit to see Santa Claus and receive a gift in his huge grotto! There will be special appearances from Rudy the Reindeer and Santa's Elves who will be getting involved in all our Festive activities.
  • Good to know: Venue completely wheelchair accessible, lift accessibility to the golf, calming classical music played, disabled parking at Waterworld.
  • For further information see Indoor Role Play Family Leisure Venue or call 01782 205 747
  • Tickets must be booked in advance Book here Online Tickets | Waterworld Leisure Resort
  • Cost: £20 per child, £8 per adult

Holly Jolly Jamboree at the Family Hubs (ages 0-10)

  • Chell Heath Family Hub, Bishop Rd, ST6 6QW, Monday 23 December 2:30pm - 4pm
  • Shelton Family Hub (Thomas Boughey), College Road, ST4 2DQ Monday 23 December 12:30pm - 2pm
  • Normacot Family Hub (Westfield), Buccleuch Rd, ST3 4RF Tuesday 24 December 1:30pm - 3pm
  • Potteries Centre - Community Room, Lower Mall, Potteries Shopping Centre, Hanley, ST1 1PP - Tuesday 24 December 1:30pm - 3pm
  • Festive fun, music and craft activities
  • Good to know: there are sensory rooms at Normacot, Chell Heath and Shelton Family Hubs and pop up sensory tests for children if they need to use them during the sessions. 
  • For more information contact 
  • No need to book, just come along.
  • For ages 0 -10
  • Free

Winter crafts drop-in at the Family Hubs (ages 0-10)

  • Chell Heath Family Hub, Bishop Rd, ST6 6QW, Friday 27 December 10am - 4pm
  • Shelton Family Hub (Thomas Boughey), College Road, ST4 2DQ, Friday 27 December 10am - 4pm
  • Winter crafts for children ages 0-10
  • Good to know: there are sensory rooms at these Family Hubs and pop up sensory tests for children if they need to use them during the sessions. 
  • For more information contact 
  • No need to book, just come along.
  • For ages 0 -5
  • Free

YMCA Christmas Trip – Gandey’s Circus Snowstorm (ages 10 - 16)

  • Pick up and drop off from YMCA North Staffordshire, Harding Road, ST1 3AE - the trip is to the Trafford Centre, Manchester.
  • Friday 27 December, 12.30pm- 7.30pm. Travel time 2hrs, Activity time 3.00pm until 5.00pm
  • Get ready for "Firebird" – the ultimate winter show that’s got it all! Imagine epic ice-skating moves mixed with jaw-dropping circus stunts, all telling the story of Irina’s mission to save the magical Firebirds from an evil sorcerer. It’s a wild ride full of epic battles, stunning lights, and unforgettable performances by world-class skaters and circus pros.
  • Pick up and drop off is available, please bring food & drink and dress appropriately as it is in an outdoor enclosure. This is an evening activity.
  • Good to know: the venue is wheelchair-accessible with wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities. However there are only 8 Wheelchair spaces per show. We ask if you require one of these spaces that you contact us upon booking so we can contact the venue as we cannot guarantee a space if we show up on the day.
  • For more information and to book a place contact amy.murray@ymcans.org.uk
  • Cost: £5.00 or £2.50 for students on pupil premium