For 2026, we confirmed 11 Christmas events for kids in Belo Horizonte. The season opens on November 6 with Santa's arrival at DiamondMall and the 30th anniversary Christmas and runs until December 31 with Santa's arrival at Minas Shopping and the 3 Palavrinhas Christmas. Of these, 8 are free. Every listing links straight to the host. This page is part of our guide to Christmas events for kids in Brazil.
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- Kids’ Christmas events confirmed for 2026 in Belo Horizonte and Contagem: 11
- First: Santa's arrival at DiamondMall and the 30th anniversary Christmas, Belo Horizonte, November 6
- Free events: Santa's arrival at DiamondMall and the 30th anniversary Christmas, Acreditar nos Faz Voar (Believing Makes Us Fly): Santa's arrival at Boulevard Shopping, Bosque do Noel (Santa's Woods): Santa's arrival at Shopping Estação BH, Shopping Cidade's 35th anniversary Christmas: Santa's arrival, Era uma vez, o Natal (Once Upon a Christmas): Santa's arrival at Shopping Del Rey, Black to Black Christmas choir at Shopping Cidade and more
Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by town, with the date, time, cost and the small things parents ask about (registration, ages, what is included).
At a glance: Christmas events for kids in Belo Horizonte
- Kids’ Christmas events
- 11 confirmed for 2026
- Towns
- Belo Horizonte and Contagem
- Season
- November 6 to December 31
- Free events
- 8
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Santa's arrival at DiamondMall and the 30th anniversary Christmas
- When: Party Fri, Nov 6, 6 pm to 9:30 pm; decorations through Dec 25
- Where: DiamondMall, Av. Olegário Maciel, 1.600, Santo Agostinho, Belo Horizonte (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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DiamondMall was the first mall in the city to welcome Santa (Papai Noel) this year. On Friday, Nov 6, from 6 pm to 9:30 pm, the 30th anniversary party features the Happy Feet Jazz Band, a DJ, a parade, dancers and themed characters.
There is face painting, Christmas cookie decorating, caricatures, a photo booth, card personalizing, treats and stations for popcorn, cotton candy and brigadeiro (chocolate fudge balls). The Celebration decorations, with snowmen, toy soldiers and giant ornaments, can be visited through Dec 25. Also still at the mall are a simulator for an adventure on Santa's sleigh, free kids' rides and the traditional Santa throne.
Parent tip: The article did not give Santa's daily hours or the photo price.
- Host
- DiamondMall (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- DiamondMall, Av. Olegário Maciel, 1.600, Santo Agostinho, Belo Horizonte (opens in maps)
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Acreditar nos Faz Voar (Believing Makes Us Fly): Santa's arrival at Boulevard Shopping
- When: Arrival Sat, Nov 7, 3 pm; decorations through Dec 27
- Where: Boulevard Shopping Belo Horizonte, Av. dos Andradas, 3.000, Santa Efigênia (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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On Saturday, Nov 7, Boulevard Shopping unveils the Acreditar nos faz voar decorations, designed by artist Cecília Dale. A welcome with Christmas characters starts at 2 pm and, at 3 pm, a show leads up to the arrival of Santa (Papai Noel).
The setting has a 14-meter tree, a reindeer carousel, a big balloon in the Events Plaza for photos and interactive bikes that generate the energy to light the tree. Santa's area is accessible, and wheelchair users can stay beside the throne for the photo. There is also a Biscoitê themed store. The decorations can be visited through Dec 27.
Parent tip: Arrive a little before 2 pm to get a good spot in the Events Plaza. Photo prices were not announced.
- Host
- Boulevard Shopping Belo Horizonte (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Boulevard Shopping Belo Horizonte, Av. dos Andradas, 3.000, Santa Efigênia (opens in maps)
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Bosque do Noel (Santa's Woods): Santa's arrival at Shopping Estação BH
- When: Arrival Sat, Nov 7, 3 pm; Santa through Dec 24
- Where: Shopping Estação BH, Av. Cristiano Machado, 11.833, Vila Cloris, Belo Horizonte (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free; printed professional photo is paid
- Ages: All ages
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The season starts on Saturday, Nov 7, at 3 pm, in the Events Plaza, with a play full of music and characters. At the end, Santa (Papai Noel) arrives and leads a parade through the mall's corridors.
On level L1, the Bosque do Noel set has a 9-meter tree and free attractions for kids: a maze, an elastic tunnel, a funhouse mirror and an interactive memory game. Santa is there every day through Dec 24, accepts letters and poses for photos. Families can take photos with their own phones at no cost or buy the printed professional photo. The Natal Luz theme park, with a bungee tower and ball pit, is paid and runs separately.
Parent tip: The Natal Luz park is charged separately, with a 50% discount for people with disabilities.
- Host
- Shopping Estação BH (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Shopping Estação BH, Av. Cristiano Machado, 11.833, Vila Cloris, Belo Horizonte (opens in maps)
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Shopping Cidade's 35th anniversary Christmas: Santa's arrival
- When: Arrival Sat, Nov 7, 7 pm; Santa through Dec 24
- Where: Shopping Cidade, Rua dos Tupis, 337, Centro, Belo Horizonte (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free; professional photo is paid
- Ages: All ages
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The party starts at 6:30 pm at the Rua Rio de Janeiro entrance, with music and characters. At 7 pm Santa (Papai Noel) arrives and lights the giant LED bow on the facade, which marks the mall's 35th anniversary. At 7:20 pm a parade heads to the Tupis level, where the decorations are unveiled at 8:30 pm.
The setting has an 11.5-meter tree and a free golden carousel for kids. Santa's throne sits inside a giant lit gift box and there is a Pet Throne for animals. He meets families every day through Dec 24, with free photos taken by visitors themselves and a paid professional option.
Parent tip: Bring the family early, since the opening night program is long.
- Host
- Shopping Cidade (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Shopping Cidade, Rua dos Tupis, 337, Centro, Belo Horizonte (opens in maps)
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Era uma vez, o Natal (Once Upon a Christmas): Santa's arrival at Shopping Del Rey
- When: Opening Sun, Nov 8, from 3 pm; Santa through Dec 24
- Where: Shopping Del Rey, Av. Presidente Carlos Luz, 3.001, Pampulha, Belo Horizonte (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free at the opening party
- Ages: All ages
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On Sunday, Nov 8, from 3 pm, the Events Plaza on the 1st floor hosts the opening of the Era uma vez, o Natal Christmas season. There is a choir with more than ten voices, characters and the elf Pisca, played by Thiago Comédia, who runs the party until the lights are switched on.
The event has Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) interpretation, audio description, space for people with reduced mobility and free loan of noise-reducing earmuffs and an identification lanyard for people with autism (ASD) or invisible disabilities. The accessible throne lets wheelchair users stay next to Santa (Papai Noel). He is at the mall through Dec 24 and welcomes pets in photos. The ice rink returns to the G1 parking lot.
Parent tip: The ice rink is in the G1 parking lot, entered through Entrance E, and its price was not announced.
- Host
- Shopping Del Rey (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Shopping Del Rey, Av. Presidente Carlos Luz, 3.001, Pampulha, Belo Horizonte (opens in maps)
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Black to Black Christmas choir at Shopping Cidade
- When: Tue, Dec 1, 7 pm
- Where: Shopping Cidade, Tupis level, Rua dos Tupis, 337, Centro, Belo Horizonte (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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On Tuesday, Dec 1, at 7 pm, the Black to Black children's choir performs on the Tupis level of Shopping Cidade. The performance is part of the season's Christmas music lineup and is free.
The Tupis level is also home to the Main Plaza, with an 11.5-meter tree and a free golden carousel, plus Santa's (Papai Noel's) throne, open every day through Dec 24. It is an easy outing to watch kids sing and enjoy the decorations afterward.
Parent tip: Santa is there through Dec 24, so you can combine the choir with a photo.
- Host
- Shopping Cidade (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Shopping Cidade, Tupis level, Rua dos Tupis, 337, Centro, Belo Horizonte (opens in maps)
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Free Christmas ornament workshops at Shopping Cidade
- When: Sat and Sun, Dec 5, 6, 12 and 13
- Where: Shopping Cidade, Level GG, Rua dos Tupis, 337, Centro, Belo Horizonte (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, with tickets claimed through Sympla
- Ages: All ages
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On Dec 5, 6, 12 and 13, Shopping Cidade holds Christmas ornament workshops on level GG. The activity is free, but tickets must be claimed in advance on the Sympla platform.
It is a good chance for kids to make their own Christmas decorations and, while there, enjoy the mall's decorations, with an 11.5-meter tree and a free golden carousel. The start time of each workshop was not given in the article, so check your ticket on Sympla or the mall's website before you go.
Parent tip: Get your ticket ahead of time, since claiming one is required.
- Host
- Shopping Cidade (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Shopping Cidade, Level GG, Rua dos Tupis, 337, Centro, Belo Horizonte (opens in maps)
- Registration
- Required
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Vozes group Christmas choir at Shopping Cidade
- When: Thu, Dec 10, 7 pm
- Where: Shopping Cidade, Tupis level, Rua dos Tupis, 337, Centro, Belo Horizonte (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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On Thursday, Dec 10, at 7 pm, the children of the Vozes group sing on the Tupis level of Shopping Cidade. Admission is free and the performance is part of the mall's Christmas music program.
On the same level are the 11.5-meter tree, the free golden carousel and Santa's (Papai Noel's) throne, with a dedicated spot for pets. Santa meets families daily through Dec 24.
Parent tip: Arrive a little early to find a spot near the stage.
- Host
- Shopping Cidade (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Shopping Cidade, Tupis level, Rua dos Tupis, 337, Centro, Belo Horizonte (opens in maps)
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Belo Horizonte
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Santa Claus parade
Santa's arrival at Minas Shopping and the 3 Palavrinhas Christmas
- When: Arrival Sat, Nov 7, from 5 pm; decorations through Dec 31
- Where: Minas Shopping, Av. Cristiano Machado, 4.000, União, Belo Horizonte (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free for the party; professional photo price not announced
- Ages: All ages
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On Saturday, Nov 7, from 5 pm, Minas Shopping holds a party with a show and a Christmas Parade through the corridors. Santa (Papai Noel) arrives at Entrance 2, by the Coco Bambu entrance, and then is available to meet families and take photos.
The 3 Palavrinhas decorations, Natal com mais amor (Christmas with more love), are in the Events Plaza, on Level 1, and tell the story of the birth of Jesus in interactive scenes, with life-size characters, LED panels and a tree about 14 meters tall. The Sensory Space, inspired by the character Palu, was designed for neurodivergent children and uses images, textures and hands-on play. The attractions can be visited through Dec 31.
Parent tip: There is a professional photographer on site, but you can also take pictures with your phone.
- Host
- Minas Shopping (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Minas Shopping, Av. Cristiano Machado, 4.000, União, Belo Horizonte (opens in maps)
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Santa's arrival at Botânico Shopping
- When: Sat, Nov 14, 10:30 am
- Where: Botânico Shopping, Rua Jornalista Djalma Andrade, 177, Belvedere, Belo Horizonte (opens in maps)
- Cost: Ticket through Sympla; price not listed
- Ages: All ages
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Botânico Shopping welcomes Santa (Papai Noel) on Saturday, Nov 14, at 10:30 am, starting the mall's Christmas program. Families, friends and kids are invited to the reception, which promises surprises.
Tickets are available on Sympla. The mall is at Rua Jornalista Djalma Andrade, 177, in the Belvedere neighborhood. The news article does not say how long Santa will be available or what the photo costs.
Parent tip: Check the ticket price and rules on Sympla before you go.
- Host
- Botânico Shopping (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Botânico Shopping, Rua Jornalista Djalma Andrade, 177, Belvedere, Belo Horizonte (opens in maps)
- Registration
- Required
- Confirmed
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Christmas events for kids in Contagem
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Santa's arrival at ItaúPower Shopping (Contagem)
- When: Arrival Fri, Nov 13, 7:30 pm
- Where: ItaúPower Shopping, Av. General David Sarnoff, 5.160, Cidade Industrial, Contagem (opens in maps)
- Cost: Official photo from R$39; phone photos are free
- Ages: All ages
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The Christmas season opens on Friday, Nov 13, with Santa's (Papai Noel's) arrival at 7:30 pm. A parade leaves the Food Court for the decorations in the Events Plaza, with free popcorn and cotton candy handed out to kids. There, according to the mall, will be an attraction new to Minas that combines technology and fantasy.
After the celebration, Santa meets families and hears their wishes. He is available Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 10 pm, with 40-minute breaks, and on Sundays, 1 pm to 8 pm. Official photos start at R$39, and you can take pictures for free with your phone. In the Food Court there is a theme park with trampolines, a bungee tower, slides and ball and foam pits.
Parent tip: It was not stated whether the theme park costs extra.
- Host
- ItaúPower Shopping (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- ItaúPower Shopping, Av. General David Sarnoff, 5.160, Cidade Industrial, Contagem (opens in maps)
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What are the 2026 Christmas events for kids in Belo Horizonte?
For 2026, we confirmed 11 Christmas events for kids in Belo Horizonte, each on its host’s own page: Era uma vez, o Natal (Once Upon a Christmas): Santa's arrival at Shopping Del Rey, Santa's arrival at ItaúPower Shopping (Contagem), Santa's arrival at Minas Shopping and the 3 Palavrinhas Christmas and 8 more. Each one is listed above with times, cost and a link to the host.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Belo Horizonte?
Yes, 8 of the 11 events here are free: Era uma vez, o Natal (Once Upon a Christmas): Santa's arrival at Shopping Del Rey, Santa's arrival at DiamondMall and the 30th anniversary Christmas, Bosque do Noel (Santa's Woods): Santa's arrival at Shopping Estação BH and 5 more. Some free events still ask you to register, so check each listing.
Where can kids see Santa this year in Belo Horizonte?
Where to see Santa: Santa's arrival at ItaúPower Shopping (Contagem), Santa's arrival at Minas Shopping and the 3 Palavrinhas Christmas and Shopping Cidade's 35th anniversary Christmas: Santa's arrival. Check the listings above for times and booking.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city, library or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 9, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
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