For 2026, we confirmed 12 Christmas events for kids in Brasilia. The season opens on November 1 with 40 Meter Musical Tree of Light and runs until January 4 with Light Show on the 35 Meter Great Tree. Of these, 9 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 Brasilia and Taguatinga: 12
- First: 40 Meter Musical Tree of Light, Brasilia, November 1
- Free events: 40 Meter Musical Tree of Light, Natal do Quebra-Nozes (Nutcracker Christmas) at Taguatinga Shopping, Noyaux villageois en fête, Noël dans votre quartier: Belle de Mai (Village Hubs Celebrate, Christmas in Your Neighborhood), O Incrível Natal Disney (The Incredible Disney Christmas) at ParkShopping, Light Show on the 35 Meter Great Tree, Natal do Parque Encantado (Enchanted Park Christmas) at Terraço Shopping 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 Brasilia
- Kids’ Christmas events
- 12 confirmed for 2026
- Towns
- Brasilia and Taguatinga
- Season
- November 1 to January 4
- Free events
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40 Meter Musical Tree of Light
- When: Every day, Nov 1 to Jan 2, 6 pm to 1 am
- Where: ParkShopping, lawn in front of the mall, SAI/SO Área 6580, Guará, 71219-900 Brasilia (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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On the lawn in front of ParkShopping, a 40 meter tree with more than 150,000 LED lights puts on a show of color, light and music all season. The soundtrack plays every 30 minutes, from 6 pm to 1 am, every day through Jan 2, 2027.
Access is open, so it is an easy outing to fit in after dinner or on the way home, with no ticket needed. Because it is outdoors, kids can see the tree from many angles, and you can round out the visit with the Disney decorations in the mall's Praça Central.
Parent tip: The musical shows run every 30 minutes after 6 pm; arrive close to the top of the hour or the half hour so you do not wait long.
- Host
- ParkShopping (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- ParkShopping, lawn in front of the mall, SAI/SO Área 6580, Guará, 71219-900 Brasilia (opens in maps)
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Natal do Quebra-Nozes (Nutcracker Christmas) at Taguatinga Shopping
- When: Arrival Sun, Nov 1, at 5 pm; Papai Noel through Dec 24
- Where: Taguatinga Shopping, Praça Central and Level 3, QS 1, Rua 210, Lotes 40 a 44, Taguatinga Sul, Brasilia (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Papai Noel arrived at Taguatinga Shopping on Sunday, Nov 1, 2026, with the Quebra-Nozes (Nutcracker) show at 5 pm and activities from 2 pm to 7 pm in parking lot H: face painting, inflatables, popcorn and cotton candy.
The throne on Level 3 is open through Dec 24: Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 10 pm and on Sundays from 12 pm to 8 pm, with a letter box and a pet armchair. On Saturdays and Sundays, at 4 pm and 6 pm, there is a Nutcracker ballet through Dec 20. The 35 meter outdoor tree has a light show every hour, from 6 pm to 1 am. The Laços de Natal (Christmas Bonds) campaign, from TGS Solidário, lets you sponsor a child from a social institution.
Parent tip: The news report does not give a photo price or booking details. The Laços de Natal campaign is at tgssolidario.com.br.
- Host
- Taguatinga Shopping (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Taguatinga Shopping, Praça Central and Level 3, QS 1, Rua 210, Lotes 40 a 44, Taguatinga Sul, Brasilia (opens in maps)
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Noyaux villageois en fête, Noël dans votre quartier: Belle de Mai (Village Hubs Celebrate, Christmas in Your Neighborhood)
- When: Sun, Nov 29, 1 pm to 5 pm
- Where: Place Cadenat, SAI/SO Área 6580, Guará, 71219-900 Brasilia (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The Noyaux villageois en fête bring Christmas to Marseille's neighborhoods. This Sunday, the party is held in Belle de Mai at Place Cadenat, from 1 pm to 5 pm, with free activities close to home: Christmas decoration workshops, festive face painting, a magic show, a decoration-making workshop, a photo booth with Santa, food stands, balloon giveaways, all set to music.
This is a neighborhood event, so more intimate than the big downtown happenings, and easy to reach on foot or by public transport for local families. No registration is announced. The Tourist Office said the full program of Christmas events in Marseille was coming soon; times and the exact content for each neighborhood may therefore be adjusted, and it is advisable to check again a few days before.
Parent tip: Check the program again a few days before: the neighborhood details were announced as still to come.
- Host
- Office de Tourisme de Marseille (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Place Cadenat, SAI/SO Área 6580, Guará, 71219-900 Brasilia (opens in maps)
- Registration
- Required
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O Incrível Natal Disney (The Incredible Disney Christmas) at ParkShopping
- When: Opening Sun, Nov 1, at 5 pm; Papai Noel Nov 2 to Dec 24
- Where: ParkShopping, Praça Central and 2nd floor, SAI/SO Área 6580, Guará, 71219-900 Brasilia (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free entry; charity Ferris wheel R$15
- Ages: All ages
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ParkShopping opened Christmas on Sunday, Nov 1, 2026, at 5 pm, in the Praça Central, with Mickey, Minnie and Papai Noel. The 40 meter Árvore de Luz (Tree of Light) lights up every day from 6 pm, from Nov 1 to Jan 2, with music every 30 minutes.
Papai Noel's throne is on the 2nd floor, in the C&A corridor, through Nov 18, and then moves to the new expansion. Visits work through a virtual line on the App Multi, since Nov 2, and run through Dec 24. Meeting Mickey and Minnie is by free booking in the app (Nov 2 to 4 and 11 to 15, Dec 5 to 23). There is also an ornament workshop, a carousel and a charity Ferris wheel at R$15 per person.
Parent tip: Join the virtual line through the App Multi. The news report does not give a photo price or Papai Noel's daily hours.
- Host
- ParkShopping (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- ParkShopping, Praça Central and 2nd floor, SAI/SO Área 6580, Guará, 71219-900 Brasilia (opens in maps)
- Registration
- Recommended
- Confirmed
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Natal do Parque Encantado (Enchanted Park Christmas) at Terraço Shopping
- When: Arrival Sat, Nov 7, at 3 pm; Papai Noel Nov 8 to Dec 23
- Where: Terraço Shopping, Praça Central and Level L2, SHC AOS Entrequadras 2/8, lote 5, Octogonal, 70660-090 Brasilia (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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On Saturday, Nov 7, 2026, at 3 pm, Terraço Shopping opens the Natal do Parque Encantado with Papai Noel's arrival, a show by Posers in the covered outdoor parking lot, an orchestra and a carol concert. Entry is free.
Papai Noel's throne is on Level L2. Nov 8 to 30: Mon to Fri 12 pm to 8 pm, Sat 10 am to 10 pm, Sun and holidays 1 pm to 7 pm. Dec 1 to 17: Mon to Sat 10 am to 10 pm, Sun 1 pm to 7 pm. From Dec 18 to 23 there are special Hora Azul (Blue Hour) hours. The mall has a reindeer carousel, a little house with a slide, lighted balls, a presépio (nativity scene), a throne for pets and a box for letters.
Parent tip: The news report does not give a photo price or booking details. The December Hora Azul hours carry the name of a special service, but the sensory details are not described.
- Host
- Terraço Shopping (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Terraço Shopping, Praça Central and Level L2, SHC AOS Entrequadras 2/8, lote 5, Octogonal, 70660-090 Brasilia (opens in maps)
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Precioso Natal (Precious Christmas) at JK Shopping
- When: Sat, Nov 7, from 2 pm; carols on Saturdays at 4 pm
- Where: JK Shopping, Praça de Eventos (Level L1), Taguatinga/Ceilândia, DF, Brasilia (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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On Saturday, Nov 7, 2026, JK Shopping opens Christmas with the theme Onde a família é o maior presente (Where family is the greatest gift). From 2 pm there is face painting, popcorn, cotton candy and balloons; at 4 pm, a children's theater show, and at 4:40 pm, a choir with Christmas songs.
At 5 pm Papai Noel and Mamãe Noel arrive, followed by the lighting of the tree, about 15 meters tall. Throne visits start at 5:30 pm. The mall also has a presépio (nativity scene) with life-size figures, a mailbox for letters to Papai Noel, a throne for pet photos and a free interactive circuit for kids. Christmas carols (cantatas) are held on Saturdays at 4 pm, on Nov 14, 21 and 28 and Dec 5 and 12.
Parent tip: The news report does not give the closing time for visits, a photo price or booking details; check the mall's official channels.
- Host
- JK Shopping (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- JK Shopping, Praça de Eventos (Level L1), Taguatinga/Ceilândia, DF, Brasilia (opens in maps)
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Natal Carrossel Encantado (Enchanted Carousel Christmas) at Brasília Shopping
- When: Opening Sun, Nov 8, from 2 pm; Papai Noel arrives at 4 pm
- Where: Brasília Shopping, Praça Sul, SCN Quadra 5, Asa Norte, 70715-900 Brasilia (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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On Sunday, Nov 8, 2026, Brasília Shopping opens Christmas with the theme Carrossel Encantado. The program starts at 2 pm and the show for Papai Noel's arrival is at 4 pm. There are workshops, face painting, popcorn, cotton candy and meet-and-greets with Christmas characters.
After the opening, Papai Noel receives kids at Praça Sul: Monday to Saturday from 12 pm to 8 pm, with 30 minute breaks at 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm, and on Sundays from 1 pm to 7 pm, with a break from 3:45 pm to 4:15 pm. There is also a themed slide near the throne and a photo set. Entry is free, subject to capacity.
Parent tip: The space is subject to capacity. The news report does not give a photo price or a donation rule; confirm at the mall.
- Host
- Brasília Shopping (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Brasília Shopping, Praça Sul, SCN Quadra 5, Asa Norte, 70715-900 Brasilia (opens in maps)
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Santa Claus paradeFree
Arrival of Papai Noel (Santa Claus): A Fantástica Fábrica de Música do Natal (The Fantastic Christmas Music Factory)
- When: Sat, Nov 14, 1 pm to 10 pm (arrival at 4:40 pm)
- Where: Boulevard Shopping Brasília, Setor Terminal Norte, Conjunto J, Asa Norte, Brasilia (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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On Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, Boulevard Shopping Brasília opens Christmas with the theme A Fantástica Fábrica de Música do Natal. From 1 pm to 4 pm there is an instrument workshop, popcorn, cotton candy and face painting; at 2 pm, a violin concert; at 3 pm, a marching band parade.
At 4:30 pm comes the musical by the Broadway Show cast and at 4:40 pm Papai Noel arrives, followed by a parade at 4:45 pm. From 5 pm to 10 pm he sees kids for meet-and-greets and photos. Entry is free and service is first come, first served.
Parent tip: First come, first served. Mall phone: (61) 3448-3300. Expect the musical to be in Portuguese.
- Host
- Boulevard Shopping Brasília (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Boulevard Shopping Brasília, Setor Terminal Norte, Conjunto J, Asa Norte, Brasilia (opens in maps)
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Christmas events for kids in Taguatinga
Christmas lightsFree
Light Show on the 35 Meter Great Tree (Taguatinga)
- When: Every day through Jan 4, every hour from 6 pm to 1 am
- Where: Taguatinga Shopping, outdoor area, QS 1, Rua 210, Lotes 40 a 44, Taguatinga Sul (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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One of the symbols of Christmas at TGS, the 35 meter Grande Árvore Externa (Great Outdoor Tree) lights up Taguatinga again. All season, through Jan 4, 2027, it puts on a free light show synchronized to a soundtrack, every hour, from 6 pm to 1 am.
Each show lasts about 15 minutes and can be seen by mall visitors and by people passing through the area. For kids, it is a quick and charming outing in the early evening, which you can follow with a visit to the Nutcracker decorations and Papai Noel (Santa Claus) inside.
Parent tip: Shows start on the hour from 6 pm; with small children, the 7 pm or 8 pm shows are usually the calmest.
- Host
- Taguatinga Shopping (TGS) (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Taguatinga Shopping, outdoor area, QS 1, Rua 210, Lotes 40 a 44, Taguatinga Sul (opens in maps) (near Brasília)
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Papai Noel (Santa Claus) on the Throne at Parque Encantado
- When: Every day, Nov 8 to Dec 23 (hours vary)
- Where: Terraço Shopping, Level L2, SHC AOS Entrequadras 2/8, lote 5, Octogonal Sul, 70660-090 Brasilia (opens in maps)
- Cost: Photo prices not given
- Ages: For the whole family
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All season long, Papai Noel is on Level L2 of Terraço Shopping, in a space with a throne, a presépio and a pet throne for anyone who wants to put the dog in the family photo. The hours change over the period: in November he sees visitors in the afternoon on weekdays and all day on Saturdays, and in December visits extend Monday to Saturday.
From Dec 18 to 23 there is a special Hora Azul (Blue Hour) program, with extended hours on some days. A visit pairs well with a stroll through the Parque Encantado decorations, which include a Christmas carousel and a play area for little ones in the Praça Central.
Parent tip: Check the schedule table on the page before you head out; on Sundays and holidays Papai Noel is only there from 1 pm to 7 pm.
- Host
- Terraço Shopping (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Terraço Shopping, Level L2, SHC AOS Entrequadras 2/8, lote 5, Octogonal Sul, 70660-090 Brasilia (opens in maps)
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Coca-Cola Christmas Caravan at Conjunto Nacional
- When: Sat, Nov 14, at 6 pm
- Where: Conjunto Nacional, SDN CNB Conjunto A, Asa Norte, 70077-900 Brasilia (opens in maps)
- Cost: Price not given
- Ages: All ages
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The Coca-Cola Christmas Caravan, organized by Brasal Refrigerantes, travels through the Federal District and surrounding areas from Nov 12 to Dec 20, 2026. On Nov 14, at 6 pm, the starting point is Conjunto Nacional, in Asa Sul.
The trucks are decorated and lighted, with music and Christmas characters. Papai Noel may step down at the meeting points before the route begins, but climbing onto the vehicles for photos during the parade is not allowed. The official route is on the website caravanailuminada.brasal.com.br.
Parent tip: Check the official route map. Climbing onto the trucks for photos is not allowed.
- Host
- Conjunto Nacional Brasília (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Conjunto Nacional, SDN CNB Conjunto A, Asa Norte, 70077-900 Brasilia (opens in maps)
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Coca-Cola Christmas Caravan at Liberty Mall
- When: Sat, Nov 21, at 6 pm
- Where: Liberty Mall, SDN Conjunto B, Asa Norte, 70077-900 Brasilia (opens in maps)
- Cost: Price not given
- Ages: All ages
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The Coca-Cola Christmas Caravan, organized by Brasal Refrigerantes, passes through the Federal District from Nov 12 to Dec 20, 2026. On Saturday, Nov 21, at 6 pm, the starting point is Liberty Mall, in Asa Norte.
The decorated, lighted trucks bring music and Christmas characters, and Papai Noel (Santa Claus) may step down at the meeting points. The news report does not give an entry price and advises checking the organizers' official channels and the route map.
Parent tip: Check the official route map at caravanailuminada.brasal.com.br.
- Host
- Liberty Mall (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Liberty Mall, SDN Conjunto B, Asa Norte, 70077-900 Brasilia (opens in maps)
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What are the 2026 Christmas events for kids in Brasilia?
For 2026, we confirmed 12 Christmas events for kids in Brasilia, each on its host’s own page: Noyaux villageois en fête, Noël dans votre quartier: Belle de Mai (Village Hubs Celebrate, Christmas in Your Neighborhood), Precioso Natal (Precious Christmas) at JK Shopping, Natal do Quebra-Nozes (Nutcracker Christmas) at Taguatinga Shopping and 9 more. Each one is listed above with times, cost and a link to the host.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Brasilia?
Yes, 9 of the 12 events here are free: Noyaux villageois en fête, Noël dans votre quartier: Belle de Mai (Village Hubs Celebrate, Christmas in Your Neighborhood), Precioso Natal (Precious Christmas) at JK Shopping, Natal do Quebra-Nozes (Nutcracker Christmas) at Taguatinga Shopping and 6 more. Some free events still ask you to register, so check each listing.
Where can kids see Santa this year in Brasilia?
Where to see Santa: O Incrível Natal Disney (The Incredible Disney Christmas) at ParkShopping, Papai Noel (Santa Claus) on the Throne at Parque Encantado, Coca-Cola Christmas Caravan at Conjunto Nacional and 2 more. 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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