Christmas in Cayman is a wonderland of sights, sounds and special events designed to make spirits bright. Here are some holiday happenings to help celebrate the joys of the season.
SELFIES ON SOCIAL
Throughout the holiday season
During the holiday season, Camana Bay will run a Selfies on Social competition; visitors can snap a selfie around the Town Centre, with the Gingerbread family in Heliconia Court and under the large wreath by the Observation Tower and by the Christmas tree on The Crescent, post their photos on social media and be entered into a prize draw.
FOOD DRIVE
Camana Bay is encouraging people to organise a food or funds drive in their office or school and drop the items off at the Visitors Centre in Camana Bay anytime during the holiday season.
HOLIDAY FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
Wednesdays, 10am-5pm
Check off your gift list with artisanal products made in Cayman at Camana Bay’s popular weekly market.
SANTA RUN
Saturday and Sunday, 11 and 12 December (virtual event), 6am to 8pm
This year’s Santa Run will be a virtual event island-wide. Registration fees include a Santa Run shirt, while supplies last. Organisers are encouraging people to walk or run within their social bubbles at a time and place of convenience to them over the allocated weekend. Participants are asked to use the #CaymanSantaRun and tag The Cayman Food Bank in their posts on Facebook and Instagram for an extra entry into the prize draw. All registrants will automatically be entered, but the posts on social media will get you extra entry. Register at the Visitors Centre in Camana Bay.
CABOOSE BREAKFAST COOKOUT
Saturday, 11 December, 8:30am
Enjoy a fantastic traditional Caymanian-style breakfast including porridge, fritters, local eggs, sweet plantain, cassava cake, swanky, coffee and fever grass tea. Held at the Mission House in Bodden Town. Tickets available online from the National Trust for the Cayman Islands.
HOLIDAY GIFT WRAPPING
Saturday, 11 & 15 December
Holiday gift wrapping on The Paseo at Camana Bay, supporting local charities through donations.
VISUAL ARTS SOCIETY CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET
Saturday, 11 December, 10am-5pm
Pick up a unique gift at this festive market on The Paseo at Camana Bay featuring locally made items, including decorations, gifts, jewellery, wood crafts, art cards, fine art photography, painted canvases, textiles and more.
JINGLE BELL WALK/RUN
Sunday, 12 December, 7am
A long-standing holiday favourite, the Jingle Bell Walk/Run raises funds for the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre. It starts and ends at The Holiday Inn. The $25 registration fee includes a light breakfast and entry into a draw for prizes. Santa will be in attendance and entertainment will be provided by the Singrays. Participants are asked to bring their own refillable water bottle. Registration is limited due to COVID-19 restrictions and all necessary precautions will be taken to ensure the safety of participants and volunteers. To register, email [email protected].
MOONLIGHT & MOVIES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Tuesday, 21 December, 6:30pm
Enjoy a free festive flick outdoors on the Crescent at Camana Bay. The movie playing is Arthur’s Christmas (2011, PG).
NEW YEAR’S EVE
Friday, 31 December
Camana Bay puts on a spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks show, at 8pm, launched from the Festival Lawn. Seven Mile Beach is also a favourite spot to watch fireworks displays.
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