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

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CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON EVENTS

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.

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.

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Eco Elves Festive Workshop at The Eden Centre

With the help of Mrs Claus and the Eco Elves, participants will unlock the magic of the Christmas tree machine, as they transform a magic bean into their very own miniature Christmas tree.

Festive Food Activity Trail at Wycombe Museum

Christmas dinners haven’t always looked the way they do now! Hunt through the museum and galleries to uncover hidden facts about Christmas dinners from the past.

Family Friendly Christmas Events by Day in Buckinghamshire 2023

• High Wycombe Christmas Festival (High Wycombe) 18th Nov FREE
• Gerrards Cross Christmas Extravaganza (Gerrards Cross) 24th Nov FREE
• Christmas on the Cobbles (Aylesbury) 25th Nov FREE
• Winslow Christmas Fair and lights switch on (Winslow) 30th Nov FREE
• Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Celebration at the Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre (Great Missenden) 2nd Dec
• Family Christmas Day at Discover Bucks Museum (Aylesbury) 2nd Dec
• Festive weekend at Chiltern Open Air Museum (Chalfont St Giles) 2nd – 3rd Dec
• Christmas storytelling at Hughenden (near High Wycombe) 2nd-3rd Dec
• Beaconsfield Festival of Lights 6th Dec FREE
• Christmas Lights Fun Day (Stony Stratford) 2nd Dec FREE
• Wendover Christmas Celebration (Wendover) 2nd Dec FREE
• Amersham Christmas Festival (Amersham) 2nd Dec
• Missenden Abbey Christmas Market
• Morgan & West’s Great Big Christmas Magic Show at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre (Aylesbury) 10th Dec
• Family Christmas crafts at Hughenden (near High Wycombe) 10th Dec
• A Christmas Carol at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre (Aylesbury) 12th – 17th Dec
• Baby Sensory ‘Baby’s First Christmas’ special (Longwick) 16th Dec
• Santa Dash at Willen Lake (Milton Keynes) 17th December
• Santa’s New Sleigh at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre (Aylesbury) 17th – 24th Dec
• Family Christmas crafts at Hughenden (near High Wycombe) 17th Dec
• Thomley Christmas Market
• Chistmas candles workshop at Wycombe Museum (High Wycombe) 21st Dec
• Christmas storytelling at Hughenden (near High Wycombe) 21st – 22nd Dec