As December draws to a close , we officially enter the countdown to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, so the little ones begin to look forward to the arrival of Santa Claus, presents and lots of fun. In and around Lisbon, there are many markets and attractions to liven up the most magical time of the year.
That’s why we’ve decided to put together an article with lots of suggestions, including musicals , ice rinks, immersive experiences, themed shows and more. Best of all, we’ll be updating this article frequently until the end of the festive season. So save this itinerary. After all, it promises to be your best friend for the Christmas vacations.
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Spend the day at Wonderland Lisboa
Wonderland Lisboa is one of the capital’s main Christmas attractions, so we couldn’t fail to include this theme park on the list of Christmas plans for the kids.
After welcoming more than a million visitors in 2024, the 10th edition opens its doors from November 29 to January 4, 2026, and the meeting point is the same as always: Parque Eduardo VII.
There is no shortage of attractions for all ages, such as Santa’s House, the ecological ice rink, the giant Christmas tree, flying chairs, live music, the traditional carousel and, of course, the famous Ferris wheel, among many others.
📍 Location: Parque Eduardo VII.
🗓️ Dates: November 29 to January 4, 2026.
🎟️Entrada: free, but access to some of the attractions is paid.
Strolling through the Christmas Markets
The city of Lisbon and the surrounding area has a wide range of Christmas markets on offer.
Therefore, visiting some of the most emblematic markets is an excellent idea for enjoying a good time with the family.
Many of these Christmas Markets have amusements designed exclusively for children, such as:
- The Rossio Christmas Market, where the Christmas Train is synonymous with lots of entertainment;
- The Bairro Alto Christmas Market, among many others.
Watching musicals as a family
With the Christmas season upon us, there’s nothing better than taking the family to discover some of the best musicals on show in Lisbon and the surrounding area.
From “Nutcracker and the Kingdom of Ice” at AM Arena, which combines figure skating and a message about friendship, to Filipe La Féria’s vibrant “Hercules – The Heroic Musical” at Teatro Politeama, there are options for all tastes.
For the little ones in particular, “Madagascar, A Musical Adventure” and “Simba – The Musical” promise to enchant with colorful stories, dynamic choreography and messages about resilience and family unity.
Sliding on the UBBO ice rink
Ice skating is an increasingly popular activity, both for experienced fans and amateurs. After all, it doesn’t matter how many times you fall. The most important thing is that you have a great time.
That’s why one of the Christmas plans we suggest for children is to go to the ice rink at the UBBO Shopping Resort in Amadora.
📍 Location: Av. Cruzeiro Seixas 5 e 7, Amadora
🗓️ Dates: November 1 to January 11, 2026.
🎟️Entrada: €6 for 20 minutes; €28 family pack (4 ice rink tickets + 2 seal or reindeer tickets – skating support equipment).
Going to a museum
Not all the museums you can visit in Lisbon are a good option for taking the little ones.
But there are at least five in the city that children will simply adore , which you can find in our guide to museums to visit with children.
The National Coach Museum, the Pavilion of Knowledge, the Puppet Museum and the Carris Museum are just some of the examples that the little ones will love to visit.
Editor’s note: this article will be updated throughout the festive season, whenever appropriate.
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