With the arrival of December, the city turns a little greener and redder. This indicates that the Christmas season is upon us and, for parents, it’s the ideal time to show that Christmas isn ‘t just about presents, but also about beautiful memories. That’s why we’ve listed some perfect places to celebrate the magic of Christmas with children in SP!
So don’t miss out on the chance to nurture the Christmas spirit in your family and check out our selection designed for the little ones to enjoy the city.
Christmas at the Circus World
For this Christmas, the Circus World has prepared more than 40 themed performances, which will take place over 13 days. In addition to the sessions, visitors will also find a giant Santa Claus , an impressive six meters high, a themed decoration with an illuminated tunnel, sleigh, reindeer and even a machine that imitates snow. Christmas with the kids in SP will become even more special at Mundo do Circo!
🗓️ Between 01 and 22/12
📍Youth Park
🎟️ Free
Christmas workshops
This month, the activities at Ri Happy and PBKIDS toy stores will be themed. On December 7 and 14, there will be personalization of Christmas cards and the creation of Christmas ornaments. On the 28th, children can get together to exchange Pokémon Cards and open boxes of collectible cars.
🗓️ Days 07, 14 and 28/12
📍All Ri Happy and PBKIDS stores in Brazil
🎟️ Free
Christmas fairs
Many Christmas fairs offer programs and kids’ areas for children to enjoy while their parents shop for Christmas presents. Some of them are: Sabor Nacional, which holds workshops and storytelling for the little ones, and the Casa de Alice Fair, with a dedicated space for fun.
🗓️ Various dates in December
📍Various locations in SP
🎟️ Free
Magical Christmas
In this super musical production, the story unfolds when Santa Claus fulfills the wishes of two Brazilian children. Special 4D effects, 3D projections, the little ones’ favorite princesses and superheroes are the highlights of the show!
🗓️ 07 a 22/12
📍Claro Theater São Paulo
🎟️ From R$ 37.50
Visit the most beautiful Christmas decorations in shopping malls
There’s no denying that, as Christmas approaches, shopping centers get into a real fight over who has the best decorations of the year! Luckily for us, São Paulo is full of good options, among the most creative: LEGO® Christmas at Metrô Tatuapé and Metrô Boulevard Tatuapé, Toy Story Christmas at Shopping Tietê Plaza and Pokémon Christmas at Shopping Cidade São Paulo.
🗓️ During December
📍Various shopping centers in SP
🎟️ Free
Magical Christmas – Circo Spacial
In this show that closes Circo Spacial’s 2024 season,faith, kindness and generosity will be exalted. There will be extraordinary performances by clowns, acrobats, jugglers and contortionists during the celebration.
🗓️ 23/11, at 4pm, 6pm and 8pm, and 24/11, at 11am, 4pm and 6pm
📍 Avenida Atlântica, 2800 – Represa Guarapiranga
🎟️ Tickets from R$ 25
Seeing the city’s biggest Christmas trees
Another fierce competition is for the biggest Christmas tree in São Paulo. Two giants stand out: the Ibirapuera Tree, which is interactive and also has a light show on the lake, and the Villa-Lobos Park Tree, which is an impressive 53 meters high.
🗓️ Until the first week of January
📍Ibirapuera and Villa-Lobos Parks
🎟️ Free