As November approaches, some people are already thinking about Christmas, especially the younger ones. The lights, trees and presents have the kids ‘on tenterhooks’. But what to do outside the house? It’s important to have a list of activities to liven up the children ‘s Christmas (even more).
Although December is still some time away , we already have some suggestions that promise to make the festive season even more magical. Ice-skating shows, markets, carousels and theme parks. The options are many, so this is just a ‘short itinerary’ to enjoy with the family.
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Without being a definitive guide, we’ve put together a few suggestions that take place, for the most part, in Greater Porto. However, there is also room for outside tips. Presented at random, these activities have the potential to liven up Christmas even more for the little ones and, by extension, the whole family.
Watching “The Nutcracker and the Kingdom of Ice”
“Nutcracker and the Ice Kingdom” promises to delight the whole family, especially children, between November 16 and January 5, 2025, at Mar Shopping Matosinhos.
Produced by AM LIVE, this is a creative adaptation of the original story, full of magic and adventure, based on the news of a “Canceled Christmas” that leaves everyone in shock.
“The Nutcracker and the Kingdom of Ice” features well-known faces such as Ângelo Rodrigues, Rita Rocha and Angie Costa. Tickets go on sale on October 26.
📍AM Arena – Mar Shopping Matosinhos, Av. Dr. Óscar Lopes
📅From November 16th to January 5th
Exhibitions and/or light shows
This tip is literally for the whole family. As we’ve mentioned before, Porto has been the stage for several immersive experiences .
There are several options, from trips to the surrealist world of Dalí to ancient civilizations, not forgetting the Legends of Porto. These are some of our suggestions:
- “Dalí Cybernetics”, at Alfândega do Porto
- “Mysterious Egypt
- “Look At Porto”, in Rua de Sá da Bandeira, among others.
📍Various locations
Perlim, the biggest Christmas theme park
Just half an hour’s drive from Porto, you can take your family to what is considered to be one of the biggest Christmas theme parks in the country, in Santa Maria da Feira.
Perlim will open its doors to the public on November 23rd and run until January 5th. There’sno shortage of attractions there, such as:
- Christmas Market;
- Ice rink;
- Circus, among many others.
📍Alameda Roberto Vaz de Oliveira, Santa Maria da Feira
📅From November 23 to January 5
Editor’s note: this list will be updated as and when appropriate. So keep an eye on our website so you don’t miss a thing!