Winter Christmas market with food and drink stalls, artisan and craft stalls and the Big Wheel at Broadgate.
Free monthly family-friendly improvisation comedy show by Coventry Improv at Baxter Baristas.
A cycle-themed clown show in which the bumbling Baffo teaches the audience how to ride a bike, with stunts and live music for ages 3 and over.
A festive big-screen experience for young children with seven classic Peppa Pig Christmas episodes and four new songs, including a captioned performance.
Free Christmas fair with stalls from local crafters and independent businesses, a tombola and refreshments at St. Barbara's Church in Earlsdon.
Launch event of National Baby Week in Coventry with baby and me groups, baby first aid, buggy fitness, wellbeing walks, baby massage and oral health sessions across the city's family hubs.
Free drop-in Sunday morning of singing, moving and dancing for all ages at the Warwick Arts Centre, with under-16s accompanied by an adult.
Free monthly family session with board games, Lego, crafts and activities for all ages at St Stephen's Church, Canley.
Free drop-in open day with three 20-minute performances by West End stars Nicholas Duncan and Shinead Barrett-Byrne from The Matinee Club.
Drop-in, hands-on sensory play session for babies and young children up to four at The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum.
New 2026 Christmas light trail with thousands of lights, a glowing pathway, music and a Snow Goblin at The Rose & Crown in Wolston, designed for families.
Free, all-ages community film screening held every third Saturday of the month at St Mary's Church in Walsgrave, with donations welcomed.
Free day of book stalls, independent publishers, poets, authors and crafts at the Albany Theatre.
Free family festival around the Christmas market with stilt-walking angels, puppet sprites, Father Christmas storytelling and live music.
Free dance workshop mixing ballet with contemporary, African and Caribbean styles, led by a professional dancer from the Black British Ballet project.
The BIG Sing, with 100 local primary school children, brings a modern twist to Christmas carols with plenty of sing-alongs.
Festive dance show by Elite Dance mixing styles and Christmas favourites, suitable for all ages.
A festive Christmas concert with a live band playing heartwarming ballads and upbeat festive anthems, suitable for all ages.
Immersive 4D virtual reality sleigh ride led by D.A.S.H. around the world and into space, followed by a chat with Santa and a small gift.
Family and friends trivia quiz night with team competition, prizes and refreshments organised by Old Coventrians RFC.
Family Christmas morning with storytelling by Father Christmas, gingerbread decorating and children's crafts in the Guildhall's medieval Great Hall.
Tall Stories' stage adaptation of the picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, with songs, laughs and a little bit of scary fun for ages 3 to 103.
A magical puppet and song show for children aged 3 to 8, where a wolf in granny's clothing discovers the fun of dressing up in a snowy wild wood.
Christmas craft fair with handmade stalls, Santa's grotto, refreshments and book sales at Earlsdon Carnegie Community Library.
Christmas morning storytime with a meet-and-greet with Santa, a gift and photo, plus Christmas-themed arts and crafts.
Award-winning science show with live experiments and audience interaction, inspired by the Christmas Lectures tradition, aimed at a family audience.
Family stage adaptation of Raymond Briggs' classic book, co-produced with Pins & Needles, with performances across December.
Festive market with independent crafts, food, live entertainment and the returning Christmas Dog Parade at FarGo Village.
Professional in-house Christmas show by Albany Theatre, with a new script by artistic director Alan Pollock, recommended for ages 6 and above.
A festive Christmas play for children up to eight years old, with audience participation, sing-along songs and a free present from Santa for every child.
Family Christmas experience marking the 70th anniversary of the museum's Vintage Sleigh Ride, with a vintage sleigh, Santa, the Elves' Toy Shop and a museum pass.
Festive 5k fun run open to all abilities, from runners and walkers to families, raising funds for Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind.
CN Live Productions brings back the festive musical with West End stars singing the Christmas soundtrack live, a visit from Santa and the SMB Dancers.
First Christmas adventure for the youngest visitors with a ride in the museum's Vintage Sleigh, a seasonal story and a visit to Santa's grotto.
Fourth edition of the seasonal makers market with independent local traders selling handcrafted and sustainably made items and festive live music in the foyer.
Historical workshop on Victorian Christmas traditions, with games, songs and hands-on making of a Christmas card and cracker.
Charity dance gala with novice dancers performing ballroom and Latin routines for Zoe's Place Baby Hospice, with a festive meal and after-show disco.
Festive ballet show for young children and families from the Let's All Dance Ballet Company, with Fern the Christmas Fairy and Eggnog the Elf.
Second weekend of the Christmas Makers Market at FarGo Village, with independent traders, street food, live music, creative workshops and the Christmas Dog Parade.
Festive sensory stories, rhymes and play for children under five, followed by a Christmas sing-along with Santa.
Festive family Christmas party with The Grinch and Santa, a two-course meal, children's disco, games and activities.
A Victorian Christmas themed day with costumed guides, carol singing, parlour games, gingerbread decorating and Victorian card making at St Mary's Guildhall.
Hands-on, interactive family session to play and explore with sensory materials at The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum.
A live tribute recreating Pink Floyd's 'Animals' album in full, followed by a journey through the band's catalogue, with a fully synchronised light and visual show.
An all-singing, all-dancing tribute to iconic movie musicals, from Les Misérables and Fame to Mamma Mia and Wicked.
Family-friendly show that fuses musical theatre with circus acts, with acrobatics, balancing acts and live vocals from Britain's Got Talent stars Max Fox and Christian Lee.
Family dance theatre production by Sonia Sabri Company that uses puppetry, mask-work and movement to help a little girl come to terms with her feelings.
Drop-in family making session for ages 5-11 to tinker with tools and materials, make anything and play in the maker challenges and play room.
A live band sing-along show in which the audience sings along to hits from Hamilton, Wicked, Les Misérables, The Lion King and other musicals.
A West End cast brings the music of ABBA to the Matinee Club stage in a two-hour party show suitable for all ages.
UK premiere of the intimate flamenco production 'Al Compas Del Querer', fusing guitar, singing and dance to explore the life of flamenco artist Daniel Martinez.
School singing project for Key Stage 1 and Year 3 children across Coventry schools, mixing rhythmical rhymes, dancing and Makaton signing.
Family adventure show in which an active volcano on Volcano Island puts the Rangers and the dinosaurs in danger, with a post-show meet-and-greet.
Musical stage show with music and puppetry adapting the children's book 'Pirates Love Underpants' for children aged 3 to 7.
Children's musician Nick Cope plays his catchy songs with guitar and animations to a family audience at the Belgrade Theatre.
World premiere stage adaptation of Piers Torday's children's book, adapted by Jude Christian and directed by Rachel Bagshaw, recommended for ages 7 and above.
CN Live production with four West End stars and the CN Live Orchestra singing songs from musicals such as Les Misérables, Wicked and Mamma Mia!
Festival celebrating music-making by up-and-coming local musicians and singers, with children from schools taking part.
Tribute concert to Celine Dion where acrobats and aerialists dance to her biggest hits.
Musical stage show about Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, with a cast of performers from London's West End, brought to Coventry by CN Live Productions.
Award-winning puppet show with more than 75 oversized puppets bringing Eric Carle's stories to life for children aged 2 to 5.
Family pantomime in which Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion travel through the Land of Oz in search of courage, heart, brains and a way home.
Singing project for reception and nursery children who learn songs in their classrooms and then sing, dance and act with other schools.
Free Saturday taster sessions in musical theatre, commercial dance, pop singing and acting for children aged 4 to 18 at Sidney Stringer Academy.
Free drop-in creative workshops led by artists-in-residence for families to draw, sculpt, animate and move together.
Free outdoor arts project with giant illuminated puppets, drumming and music inspired by the West African kora, marking 86 years since the Blitz and closing the Coventry Peace Festival.
Free festival of community-led activities across Coventry, with the Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade, art workshops, storytelling and a giant puppet parade.
