DAZZLING LIGHT SHOW
Camana Bay Christmas tree
Throughout December | 6pm and 7:30pm
Enjoy the spectacular light display at the 42-foot tree with two shows every night at 6pm and at 7:30pm, with a new show every week. Each show will dazzle with music for the first five minutes, followed by 10 minutes of animated lights.
SANTA MAIL
Outside Mailboxes Etc., Camana Bay
Through Dec., ends Christmas Eve
Camana Bay has a magical mailbox delivering letters to Santa himself. Write down your Christmas wish lists and ask a grown-up to help you mail it. Remember, take a photo of dropping off your letter and tag #CamanaBay on social media so the moment can be shared.
THE ENCHANTED SNOWGLOBE
F. J. Harquail Cultural Centre
6, 7 Dec. | 7pm
A pole and aerial theatrical presented by Quintessential Movement. Tickets available at cics.ky. $15 for children under 12, $75 for adults, $150 VIP.
VISUAL ARTS SOCIETY MARKET
Camana Bay
7 Dec. | 10am-5pm
Purchase handmade goods and arts by some of Cayman’s most talented artisans.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Schooner’s Bar & Grill at Cayman Turtle Centre
7, 14, 21, 22 Dec. | 8:30-10am
Cayman Turtle Centre hosts breakfast with Christmas music, games, treats, meet and greet Santa, and a gift for children to take home. Kids can also write a letter to Santa and drop it inside Santa’s mailbox. All Breakfast with Santa guests will receive 15% off full park admission to be used on the same day. Tickets US$38 per person. Visit turtle.ky to purchase tickets.
SANTA PHOTOS
Camana Bay
7 Dec. | 2:30-4:30pm
Free opportunity for children to interact and have their photos taken with Santa dressed in his casual tropical clothes. Photographer is AJ Conolly. Reservations required.
SANTA LANDING
Airport Park
7 Dec. | 1-5pm
Join the Kiwanis Club of Grand Cayman for a family fun day at the Airport Park. Santa lands at 2pm, and every child can meet him and enjoy a free gift. Entertainment includes a bouncy castle, face painting, bungee trampolines and music. Refreshments will also be available.
SANTA AT HARBOUR WALK
Harbour Walk
7 Dec. | 11am-1pm 13 Dec. | 5-7pm
Bring your family, take photos with Santa, and create lasting memories that will make your holiday season even more special.
CHRISTMAS AT THE CASTLE
Pedro St. James
8 Dec. | 6-9pm
Carol singing, food and drinks, Santa visit and photos, Christmas market and raffle prizes. Free admissions with part proceeds donated to Literacy is for Everyone (LIFE).
A DREAM CHASERS WHITE CHRISTMAS
F. J. Harquail Theatre
8 Dec. | Gates open 5pm, show starts 6pm
Tickets available on eventpro.ky or at the door. Adults $20, children $15, under 5 free.
CHRISTMAS SING-ALONG SPECTACULAR
F.J. Harquail Cultural Centre
10, 11 Dec.
Cayman Music School presents a performance and sing-along collection of favourite Christmas and Disney songs. Adults $25, children under 12 $15. Tickets available at eventpro.ky.
ELMSLIE CHURCH CAROL CONCERT
Elmslie Church, George Town
10, 12 Dec. | 7:30-9pm
A traditional carol concert performed by Cayman National Choir and Orchestra. Concert is free but donations are encouraged as a portion of the proceeds are donated back to Elmslie Church.
SANTA PHOTOS
Camana Bay
11 Dec. | 4-6pm
Free opportunity for children to interact and have their photos taken with Santa dressed in his traditional clothes. Photographer is AJ Conolly. Reservations required.
ARTISANS FAIR
National Gallery of the Cayman Islands
12 Dec. | 5-8pm
Local artisans market with seasonal treats, music, and after-hours exhibition viewing at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands.
SCOOBYLUMINATIONS
Rackams
12 Dec. | 6-9pm
Santa arrives at Rackams around 6:30pm on his sleigh. Attendees can have a picture taken with Santa and Scooby Doo, enjoy puppy cuddles, and buy raffle tickets and stall items.
NATURE PLAY WINTER WORKSHOPS
Camana Bay
14 Dec. | 10-11am
Baobab Education uses interactive read-aloud methods to explore winter through nature-based sensory play with the theme ‘Gingerbread friends’. Limited spaces and registration required. Perfect for children aged one to 8-years-old (children under three years old require an adult to stay for the session). $50 per child, with 10% discount for siblings or current clients. Visit baobab.ky or email [email protected]
FESTIVE DRESS DOWN DAY
The Crescent, Camana Bay
13 Dec. | 10-11am
Participate in this annual fundraiser for the Cayman Islands Food Bank.
GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOP
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
14, 15, 20, 21, 22 Dec. | Two sessions available: 11am and 2:30pm
Craft the perfect gingerbread house, working together as a family to create a masterpiece that you can bring home with you. One pre-assembled gingerbread house provided per family, as well as frosting and candies to decorate it. Children enjoy seasonally inspired sweet treats and hot cocoa. $150 per gingerbread house. Maximum of four guests per house. Prepayment and reservations required. Call 815-6912.
CHRISTMAS MOONLIGHT & MOVIES
The Crescent, Camana Bay
17 Dec. | 6:30-8pm
Open air screening of Polar Express (2004), rated G.
GINGERBREAD MAN TEA
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 Dec. | Two seatings available: 11:30am and 2:30pm
Decorate your own Gingerbread Man station while enjoying tiny sandwiches and a tower of sweets. Adults can choose from a selection of classic and herbal teas, freshly baked scones, finger sandwiches and pastries. Prices are $105 for adults, $55 for Children 6 to12, and $25 for children 3 to 5. Prepayment and reservations required. Call 815-6912.
SANTA VISITS BAYSHORE
Bayshore Mall
19 Dec. – 24 Dec.
From Thursday, 19 December to Christmas Eve, Kirk Freeport invites families to visit Santa’s Grotto at Bayshore Mall to share holiday wishes and snap photos. Every child will receive a Kirk Freeport penguin toy, and seasonal treats be on offer as well as holiday music. If you decide to finish some Christmas shopping while there, every purchase made in Kirk Freeport before Christmas Eve enters shoppers into a $40,000 sweepstakes.
• Thursday, 19 December 3-7pm
• Friday, 20 December 3-7pm
• Saturday, 21 December 1:30pm-4:30pm
• Monday, 23 December 2-5pm
• Tuesday, 24 December 10:30am-2:30pm
NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS
Camana Bay
31 Dec. | DJ from 6-9pm, fireworks at 8pm.
Enjoy a DJ on The Crescent while watching the fireworks launch from Festival Green. In partnership with the restaurants of Camana Bay.
This article originally appeared in the Christmas Wishes 2024 newspaper supplement.
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