Christmas Events for Kids in Curitiba (2026)

Christmas Events for Kids
Written by Kelsey Cecil

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For 2026, we confirmed 25 Christmas events for kids in Curitiba. The season opens on October 31 with Natal do Shopping Curitiba: chegada do Papai Noel (Christmas at Shopping Curitiba: Santa's arrival) and runs until January 6 with Vila de Natal (Christmas Village). Of these, 20 are free. Every listing links straight to the host. This page is part of our guide to Christmas events for kids in Brazil.

The short version

  • Kids’ Christmas events confirmed for 2026 in Curitiba: 25
  • First: Natal do Shopping Curitiba: chegada do Papai Noel (Christmas at Shopping Curitiba: Santa's arrival), Curitiba, October 31
  • Free events: Natal do Shopping Curitiba: chegada do Papai Noel (Christmas at Shopping Curitiba: Santa's arrival), Casa do Natal O Boticário (O Boticário Christmas House), Fábrica de Emoções (Factory of Emotions), Vila de Natal (Christmas Village), Catedral de Luz (Cathedral of Light), Escadarias da UFPR: Abrace o Mundo (UFPR Steps: Hug the World) 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 Curitiba

Kids’ Christmas events
25 confirmed for 2026
Towns
Curitiba
Season
October 31 to January 6
Free events
20
Last checked

Free 20Ticketed and paid 5

Free Christmas events for kids in Curitiba

Saint Nicholas visitFree

Natal do Shopping Curitiba: chegada do Papai Noel (Christmas at Shopping Curitiba: Santa's arrival)

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Shopping Curitiba welcomed Papai Noel (Santa) on Saturday, Oct 31, 2026. The party started at 4 pm, the parade left at 6 pm and Santa arrived at 7 pm. Admission is free. The arrival has already passed, but the Christmas season continues at the mall.

On level L2 are the Solidarity Trees (Árvores Solidárias), from Nov 4 to Dec 13, which gather gift requests from children at two partner projects. The article does not give Santa's hours, the photo price or anything about sensory-friendly hours.

Parent tip: Check with the mall for Santa's hours and the photo price before you go.

Host
Shopping Curitiba (opens in a new tab)
Where
Shopping Curitiba, Rua Brigadeiro Franco, 2300, Centro, 80430-210 Curitiba (opens in maps)
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Casa do Natal O Boticário (O Boticário Christmas House)

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Casa do Natal O Boticário returns to the pedestrian street Rua XV de Novembro, between Rua Doutor Muricy and Rua Marechal Floriano. It is open Tuesday to Sunday, 4 pm to 10 pm, from Nov 24 to Dec 26, with free admission.

The space has the Tree of Life and the street's light decorations, near the Ferris wheel. In 2026 the House brings a new immersive experience. It is a late-afternoon outing that pairs well with the processions and shows downtown.

Parent tip: Go before dark to see the lights come on and to avoid the Ferris wheel line on weekends.

Host
Prefeitura de Curitiba (opens in a new tab)
Where
Rua XV de Novembro (between Rua Dr. Muricy and Rua Marechal Floriano), 80020-310 Curitiba (opens in maps)
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Fábrica de Emoções (Factory of Emotions)

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Fábrica de Emoções is an outdoor musical staged at the Teatro Guaíra, with Papai Noel (Santa) searching for inspiration for the Christmas gifts. There are 27 shows, every day at 9 pm except Tuesdays, from Nov 24 to Dec 23.

Admission is free. Because it starts at 9 pm, the time suits older kids or families out for an evening stroll downtown.

Parent tip: The hour is late for little kids; bring a light jacket and arrive early to find a spot. Expect it to be in Portuguese.

Host
Prefeitura de Curitiba (opens in a new tab)
Where
Teatro Guaíra (outdoors), Rua Conselheiro Laurindo, s/n, Centro, 80010-130 Curitiba (opens in maps)
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Vila de Natal (Christmas Village)

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The Vila de Natal at Praça Santos Andrade is the starting point of Natal de Curitiba 2026. The opening is on the evening of Nov 24, tied in with the Teatro Guaíra and the historic UFPR building, and the decorations stay up through Jan 6.

For kids, the highlight is Santa's House (Casa do Papai Noel), next to interactive attractions and an electric little train. The village also has a crafts fair and a food fair, which makes it easy to have a long family outing. Everything is free and open daily. The square is downtown, in front of UFPR. On season nights, the UFPR steps host the show Abrace o Mundo, with two 18-meter trees, and the Teatro Guaíra presents the musical A Inesquecível Fábrica de Emoções, both free.

Parent tip: In the evening, take the chance to see the show Abrace o Mundo on the UFPR steps and the musical at the Teatro Guaíra in the same area.

Host
Prefeitura de Curitiba (Natal de Curitiba) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Praça Santos Andrade, 80020-300 Curitiba (opens in maps)
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Catedral de Luz (Cathedral of Light)

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Catedral de Luz turns the facade of the Catedral Basílica, at Praça Tiradentes, into a light show. Showings run from Nov 25 to Dec 4, at various times between 7:30 pm and 11:30 pm, with free admission.

The detailed schedule of showings will be released by the organizers. It is a short, visual outing that works well with kids of any age.

Parent tip: Check the showing schedule before you go and prefer the earliest times with small children.

Host
Prefeitura de Curitiba (opens in a new tab)
Where
Catedral Basílica Menor de Nossa Senhora da Luz, Praça Tiradentes, Centro, 80020-290 Curitiba (opens in maps)
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Escadarias da UFPR: Abrace o Mundo (UFPR Steps: Hug the World)

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The show Abrace o Mundo takes place on the UFPR steps, at Praça Santos Andrade, every day at 8 pm except Wednesdays, from Nov 27 to Dec 23. Admission is free and Papai Noel (Santa) is one of the characters in the story.

The square also has the Vila de Natal (Christmas Village), so you can combine the show with a visit to Santa's House (Casa do Papai Noel) and the lit tree.

Parent tip: Stop by the Vila de Natal first, in the same square. Expect the show to be in Portuguese.

Host
Prefeitura de Curitiba (opens in a new tab)
Where
UFPR steps (Escadarias da UFPR), Praça Santos Andrade, Praça Santos Andrade, Centro, 80020-300 Curitiba (opens in maps)
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Natal Condor: Um Sonho de Natal na Ilha das Ilusões (Condor Christmas: A Christmas Dream on Illusion Island)

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The Passeio Público, Curitiba's first park, hosts Natal Condor with a show made for children: Um Sonho de Natal na Ilha das Ilusões. Shows run Tuesday to Sunday, at 7:30 pm, from Nov 28 to Dec 23, and are free.

The space will also have a Venetian carousel and the Casa da Nona (Grandma's House) as extra attractions, but the city has not yet released the hours for the decorations and the carousel. The park is downtown, a few steps from the Vila de Natal at Praça Santos Andrade, so you can combine the two outings in the same evening. The setup is part of the official Natal de Curitiba 2026 program, which spreads free attractions across the city's parks, squares and theaters through Three Kings Day (Dia de Reis, Jan 6).

Parent tip: Shows are at 7:30 pm and there are none on Mondays; pair it with the Vila de Natal, which is very close. Expect the show to be in Portuguese.

Host
Prefeitura de Curitiba (Natal de Curitiba) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Passeio Público, Rua Presidente Faria, s/n, 80020-290 Curitiba (opens in maps)
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Natal da Família Madalosso (Lumina) (Madalosso Family Christmas)

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The Madalosso family, owners of the traditional restaurant in Santa Felicidade, presents another edition of its Christmas, named Lumina. It is a big production with music, circus acts and aerial ballet, ending with the arrival of Papai Noel (Santa).

The shows are free and take place at 7:30 pm on Nov 29 and on Dec 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 15, 20, 21, 22 and 23, at Av. Manoel Ribas, 5.875. Since the neighborhood is the city's Italian food hub, many families have dinner there after the show. The premiere is on Sunday, Nov 29. The event is part of the attractions for kids and families in Natal de Curitiba.

Parent tip: Shows are not daily; check the date before you go and arrive early on weekends.

Host
Prefeitura de Curitiba (Natal de Curitiba) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Restaurante Madalosso, Santa Felicidade, Av. Manoel Ribas, 5.875, 82020-000 Curitiba (opens in maps)
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Natal de Bonecos (Puppet Christmas)

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The Memorial de Curitiba, in the Historic Sector, hosts Natal de Bonecos, a series of puppet shows made for little ones. Shows are on Sundays, Nov 29 and Dec 6, 13 and 20, at two times: 11 am and 12:30 pm.

The program is free. Since the Memorial is next to Largo da Ordem, you can enjoy the traditional Largo da Ordem Fair (Feira do Largo da Ordem), held on Sundays, before or after the theater. It is one of the few Natal de Curitiba attractions in the morning, great for anyone with small children. The Memorial is at Rua Claudino dos Santos, 79, in São Francisco, in a covered space. Nearby, at the Ruínas de São Francisco, O Quebra-Nozes (The Nutcracker) is staged on the nights of Dec 1 to 11, another free option this season.

Parent tip: A Sunday morning outing; enjoy the Largo da Ordem Fair (Feira do Largo da Ordem), right next to the Memorial. Expect it to be in Portuguese.

Host
Prefeitura de Curitiba (Natal de Curitiba) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Memorial de Curitiba, Rua Claudino dos Santos, 79, 80020-200 Curitiba (opens in maps)
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Disney Celebra: Parque Mágico (Disney Celebrates: Magic Park)

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Parque Barigui hosts Disney Celebra, one of the new features of Natal de Curitiba 2026. The Magic Park is open from Dec 1 to 23, 10 am to 10 pm, and admission is free.

From Dec 2 to 21 there is also Disney+ Open Air, with outdoor screenings at 9:30 am, 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm, also free. There is also an official show at the Centro de Eventos Positivo starting Dec 8, but that one is paid, with tickets sold on the event's website and through Ticketmaster Brasil. Barigui is one of Curitiba's most visited parks, with a lake, a large green area and plenty of room for kids to run between attractions. With the park open all day, you can go in the morning or at night.

Parent tip: Bring a sarong (canga) or a folding chair for the outdoor screenings and arrive early for the evening ones.

Host
Prefeitura de Curitiba (Natal de Curitiba) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Parque Barigui, Parque Barigui, Bigorrilho, Curitiba (opens in maps)
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Natal no Paço: Os Guardiões do Acreditar (Christmas at the Paço: The Guardians of Believing)

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The art nouveau facade of the Paço da Liberdade, the former city hall and now a Sesc venue, becomes the setting for the show Os Guardiões do Acreditar. Natal no Paço runs from Dec 1 to 6, Tuesday to Sunday, always at 8 pm.

The show is free and watched from Praça Generoso Marques, right downtown. The title hints at the theme, which is about believing in the magic of Christmas. It is a few blocks from Rua XV and Praça Santos Andrade, so you can follow it with other attractions of the season. The Paço da Liberdade is one of the most beautiful buildings in downtown Curitiba, and the Christmas season uses the historic facade as the screen for the show. Shows run from Tuesday, Dec 1, to Sunday, Dec 6.

Parent tip: Shows run from Tuesday, Dec 1, to Sunday, Dec 6; the show is watched from the square, standing.

Host
Sesc PR (Natal de Curitiba) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Sesc Paço da Liberdade, Praça Generoso Marques, 189, 80020-230 Curitiba (opens in maps)
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O Quebra-Nozes (The Nutcracker)

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The Nutcracker, the most famous Christmas ballet in the world, gets an outdoor staging at the Ruínas de São Francisco, at the top of Largo da Ordem. Shows are free, from Dec 1 to 11, always at 8 pm, except on Mondays. The story of Clara and the nutcracker doll that comes to life on Christmas night tends to hold kids' attention, and the historic setting makes it extra special.

Since the space is open and demand is usually high, it is worth arriving early. The Ruínas are at the highest point of the Historic Sector, near the Memorial de Curitiba, where Natal de Bonecos is held on Sundays.

Parent tip: Bring a light coat, because Curitiba nights can get chilly even in December.

Host
Prefeitura de Curitiba (Natal de Curitiba) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Ruínas de São Francisco, Largo da Ordem (Ruínas de São Francisco), São Francisco, Curitiba (opens in maps)
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Show de Águas (Water Show)

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Parque Tingui hosts the Show de Águas, a show with projections and 40 performers, set on the park's lake. Shows start at 8 pm, every day from Dec 2 to 30, except Tuesdays.

Admission is free. Tingui is in the north of the city and is known for the Ukrainian Memorial (Memorial Ucraniano), so you can arrive earlier and stroll with the kids before the show. Since it is outdoors, it is wise to check the weather forecast before leaving. It is one of the longest events of Natal de Curitiba 2026, with almost a month of shows and free entry for the whole family.

Parent tip: There are no shows on Tuesdays. Arrive early to get a good spot at the edge of the lake.

Host
Prefeitura de Curitiba (Natal de Curitiba) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Parque Tingui, Parque Tingui, São João, Curitiba (opens in maps)
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Cortejinho na XV (Little Procession on Rua XV)

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The Cortejinho na XV takes the Noel Móvel (Mobile Noel) for a stroll along the pedestrian street, accompanied by clowns, actors and a brass band. The route leaves Rua Presidente Faria and goes to the Ferris wheel set up on Rua XV de Novembro.

The procession is on Dec 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18, at 6:30 pm, and is free. Since it is in the late afternoon, it pairs well with the Ferris wheel and the Casa do Natal O Boticário, which are on the same stretch of Rua XV, and with the Coral do Palácio Avenida performances on weekends. Activity starts at 6 pm, and the procession leaves at 6:30 pm. On Fridays, Dec 11 and 18, you can also follow it with the Coral do Palácio Avenida, at 8:15 pm, at no cost.

Parent tip: Wait for the procession near the Ferris wheel, where it ends, to see everything up close with the kids.

Host
Prefeitura de Curitiba (Natal de Curitiba) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Rua XV de Novembro (from Rua Presidente Faria to the Ferris wheel), 80020-310 Curitiba (opens in maps)
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O Espírito do Natal (The Spirit of Christmas)

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O Espírito do Natal takes over Largo da Ordem, in Curitiba's historic center, every day at 7:30 pm, from Dec 3 to 10. Admission is free.

Papai Noel (Santa) leads the narrative, which includes a living nativity scene (presépio vivo). It is a good choice for a family that wants a short outing at one of the city's best-known spots.

Parent tip: Largo da Ordem tends to get crowded at night; plan your transportation ahead. Expect it to be in Portuguese.

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Prefeitura de Curitiba (opens in a new tab)
Where
Largo da Ordem, Largo da Ordem, Centro Histórico, 80020-290 Curitiba (opens in maps)
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Circuito de Natal do Parque Náutico (Parque Náutico Christmas Circuit)

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The Parque Náutico, in Boqueirão, gets a Christmas Circuit to walk, with lit decorations, a new playground and Santa's House (Casa do Papai Noel). The circuit also has a little Christmas train as an extra attraction.

Visiting is daily, always from 7 pm, from Dec 5 through Three Kings Day (Dia de Reis), Jan 6, and it costs nothing. For anyone who lives in the south of the city, it is an evening outing away from downtown, with more room for kids to walk around. The address is Av. Marechal Floriano Peixoto, 12.205, in Boqueirão.

Parent tip: The outing is on foot and outdoors; bring bug spray and comfortable shoes for the kids.

Host
Prefeitura de Curitiba (Natal de Curitiba) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Parque Náutico, Av. Marechal Floriano Peixoto, 12.205, Boqueirão, Curitiba (opens in maps)
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Estrelas da Patinação (Stars of Skating)

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Estrelas da Patinação is a skating show of about 50 minutes, staged at Praça Oswaldo Cruz. Shows are on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec 10, 11 and 12, at 7 pm, and on Sunday, Dec 13, at 6 pm.

Admission is free. The short length makes it easier for small children.

Parent tip: The show lasts 50 minutes; arrive a little early to get a good spot.

Host
Prefeitura de Curitiba (opens in a new tab)
Where
Praça Oswaldo Cruz, Praça Oswaldo Cruz, Batel, 80420-080 Curitiba (opens in maps)
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Coral do Palácio Avenida (Encantares) (Palácio Avenida Choir)

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One of the symbols of Natal de Curitiba, the Coral do Palácio Avenida returns in 2026 with the show Encantares. Ninety children and teens sing from the windows of the historic building on Rua XV de Novembro, with music and special lighting.

There will be six free performances, Friday to Sunday, on Dec 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20, always at 8:15 pm. The audience watches from the street, standing, and the pedestrian street tends to get very crowded. For small kids, seeing other children singing from the windows is a memorable moment. On the same days, the Ferris wheel and the Casa do Natal O Boticário are open on Rua XV, Tuesday to Sunday, 4 pm to 10 pm, also free.

Parent tip: Arrive early to get a good spot on the pedestrian street; the audience stands, so consider carrying kids on your shoulders or in a baby carrier.

Host
Prefeitura de Curitiba (Natal de Curitiba) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Palácio Avenida, Rua XV de Novembro, 80020-310 Curitiba (opens in maps)
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Lanternefest (Festa das Lanternas) (Lantern Festival)

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The Lanternefest, or Festa das Lanternas, lights up the Bosque Alemão with a lantern procession on Dec 12 and 13, at 7:30 pm. The celebration recalls the city's Germanic heritage and is free.

In the same woods, the Casa das Bolachas (Cookie House) offers cookie decorating workshops from Nov 27 to Dec 23. Workshop times are still to be confirmed by the city. The Bosque Alemão also has the Hansel and Gretel Trail (Trilha de João e Maria), which kids tend to love. The address is Rua Schubert, 175, in Vista Alegre. Seeing the woods lit by lanterns at dusk is a special moment for little ones.

Parent tip: The cookie workshop times have not been released yet; confirm before going just for them.

Host
Prefeitura de Curitiba (Natal de Curitiba) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Bosque Alemão, Rua Schubert, 175, Vista Alegre, Curitiba (opens in maps)
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Natal Apoteótico (Apotheosis Christmas)

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In the last week before Christmas, Parque Tanguá becomes the stage for Natal Apoteótico, a big production that uses the park's waterfall and lookout as its setting. Shows are at 7:30 pm, every day from Dec 17 to 23, with free admission.

For kids, there is a carousel set up in the park. Tanguá is in Pilarzinho, in the north, and tends to fill up in the late afternoon because of the sunset, so it is best to arrive early to park and pick a good spot.

Parent tip: Arrive before sunset to park without stress and enjoy the carousel before the show.

Host
Prefeitura de Curitiba (Natal de Curitiba) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Parque Tanguá, Parque Tanguá, Pilarzinho, Curitiba (opens in maps)
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Santa’s grotto

Natal Mueller: Viagem para a Vila de Natal Encantada (Mueller Christmas: Trip to the Enchanted Christmas Village)

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Christmas at Shopping Mueller starts on Thursday, Nov 5, at 7 pm, with Papai Noel (Santa) arriving in a 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster along Avenida Cândido de Abreu. Then he parades through the mall with a toy soldier band and Christmas characters.

On level L1, Santa greets kids in a gazebo through Dec 24, with a throne for photos with pets and the Letter Workshop (Oficina de Cartinhas). The decorated walkway to the Enchanted Christmas Village stays open through Dec 31, and the Panoramic Flight (L4, kids ages 4 to 12) costs R$ 30 at the ride's ticket booth. The listing does not give a photo price or say anything about sensory-friendly hours.

Parent tip: On Sundays and holidays the hours are shorter, 2 pm to 8 pm. On Dec 24 Santa is there only until 4 pm.

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Shopping Mueller, Av. Cândido de Abreu, 127, Centro Cívico, 80530-000 Curitiba (opens in maps)
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Santa’s grotto

Floresta Encantada do Noel (Noel's Enchanted Forest)

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Floresta Encantada do Noel starts on Friday, Nov 6, with the Grand Arrival of Papai Noel (Santa) at 8 pm, on level L1. The parade is free and brings together more than 20 actors dressed as forest animals, elves and fairies, with a Christmas band, and Santa comes last, all the way to his throne.

The decor includes a 16-meter tree with a secret passage and animatronic animals, a 10-meter tree with a slide, and a double tree of more than 15 meters on the facade. At the throne, kids chat with Santa and take home the digital photo for free; the printed one is charged at the cost of printing. There is a photo area for pets. The article does not give Santa's daily hours.

Parent tip: Arrive early for Santa's arrival, which happens on the night of Nov 6. Check the throne hours on the mall's website.

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Shopping Palladium Curitiba (opens in a new tab)
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Shopping Palladium Curitiba, Av. Presidente Kennedy, 4121, Portão, 80610-010 Curitiba (opens in maps)
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Christmas lights

Natal da Família Moletta (Rua Iluminada) (Moletta Family Christmas, Lit-Up Street)

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The Rua Iluminada da Família Moletta opens its 2026/2027 season on Nov 14 and runs through Jan 3, 2027, on Rua Nicola Pellanda, in Umbará. In 2026 the castle got new towers, there is RGB lighting along the street, a tree of about 32 meters (105 feet) and the characters Sr. Moletta and Foquinho.

Hours change by day, the visit is closed on Dec 31, and on Dec 24 it runs from 7:15 pm to 9 pm. Tickets are sold on the official website, at the local box office or on the Zet platform. Kids ages 0 to 5 do not pay. Prices are not in the sources consulted.

Parent tip: Check hours and prices on the official website before you leave; Umbará is far from downtown.

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Família Moletta (opens in a new tab)
Where
Rua Iluminada da Família Moletta, Rua Nicola Pellanda, 5962, Umbará, 81940-000 Curitiba (opens in maps)
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Family Christmas event

Corrida de Natal: Corrida Kids (Christmas Run: Kids' Run)

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The Corrida de Natal is part of the official Natal de Curitiba program and takes place on Sunday, Dec 6, at Praça Afonso Botelho, in Água Verde. Adults can choose between 6 km and 3 km courses, and children have their own Kids' Run (Corrida Kids).

Registration is already open, but the start time and the prices have not been released yet. It is a different way to enjoy Christmas as a family, with the kids running in a festive mood. Praça Afonso Botelho is next to the Athletico Paranaense stadium, in the Água Verde neighborhood.

Parent tip: Register ahead of time and check the start time of the Kids' Run, which has yet to be released.

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Prefeitura de Curitiba (Natal de Curitiba) (opens in a new tab)
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Praça Afonso Botelho, Praça Afonso Botelho, Água Verde, Curitiba (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Natal no Sesc da Esquina: Espetáculo Encantado de Natal (Christmas at Sesc da Esquina: Enchanted Christmas Show)

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Sesc da Esquina, downtown, joins the Natal de Curitiba program with a special opening on Thursday, Dec 10, at 7 pm. The attraction is the Espetáculo Encantado de Natal, which brings Papai Noel (Santa) and the world of the North Pole to the venue.

The Christmas program runs through Dec 18, and the decorations stay up through Jan 6. Prices and other times have not been released yet, so it is worth following the Sesc PR calendar to see each day's activities. Sesc da Esquina is at Rua Visconde do Rio Branco, 969, downtown.

Parent tip: Check the Sesc PR calendar for the times on the days after the opening.

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Sesc da Esquina, Rua Visconde do Rio Branco, 969, 80410-001 Curitiba (opens in maps)
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Christmas events for kids in Curitiba: questions parents ask

What are the 2026 Christmas events for kids in Curitiba?

For 2026, we confirmed 25 Christmas events for kids in Curitiba, each on its host’s own page: Natal de Bonecos (Puppet Christmas), Natal Condor: Um Sonho de Natal na Ilha das Ilusões (Condor Christmas: A Christmas Dream on Illusion Island), Vila de Natal (Christmas Village) and 22 more. Each one is listed above with times, cost and a link to the host.

Are there free Christmas events for kids in Curitiba?

Yes, 20 of the 25 events here are free: Natal de Bonecos (Puppet Christmas), Natal Condor: Um Sonho de Natal na Ilha das Ilusões (Condor Christmas: A Christmas Dream on Illusion Island), Vila de Natal (Christmas Village) and 17 more. Some free events still ask you to register, so check each listing.

Where can kids see Santa this year in Curitiba?

Where to see Santa: Vila de Natal (Christmas Village), Cortejinho na XV (Little Procession on Rua XV), Floresta Encantada do Noel (Noel's Enchanted Forest) and 3 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.

Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.

The story of Christmas in Curitiba

In Curitiba, Christmas starts when the windows of a 1929 building light up and a children's choir sings to a packed street below. It has been that way since 1991, and today the whole city fills with trees, giant stars and nativity scenes that stay up until Three Kings Day on January 6.

How Curitiba celebrates Christmas, and what is different for visitors

Curitiba does Christmas outdoors. Instead of one big market, the city spreads lights, shows and trees across squares, parks and the central pedestrian street, Rua XV de Novembro, which was the first walking-only street in Brazil. Many of the shows are free, so a family can build a whole evening around a stroll, a snack and a performance.

The heart of it is a children's choir that sings from the windows of the Palácio Avenida, a building from 1929 that was once a movie theater. The choir has been part of Christmas here since 1991. The city's whole program has had its own name since 2017: Natal de Curitiba, Luz dos Pinhais.

For a visiting family, the big difference is that most of the fun happens after dark and in the open air. Music, lights and costumes work in any language, but most spoken shows are in Portuguese.

Local traditions your kids will meet

Santa is called Papai Noel in Brazil, and he shows up everywhere: at malls, in the Christmas village and as a character in several free stage shows. Many malls open the season with a Santa arrival party in late October or early November.

You will also see giant Stars of Bethlehem, lit stars that recall the star in the nativity story. In the Bosque Alemão park, stars guide visitors toward a trail themed on Hansel and Gretel. Nativity scenes, called presépios, are on display too: a Polish immigration memorial shows nativity scenes from Kraków into late January, and one show at Largo da Ordem includes a living nativity.

The city is also proud of its living Christmas trees. In 2025, two of them stood 8 meters tall and were planted with 7,500 red salvia flowers, grown in reused yogurt cups. The decorations stay up until January 6, Three Kings Day, the day the Wise Men are said to have reached the nativity scene.

Planning a Christmas visit to Curitiba with kids

The season is long. Some malls start in late October and early November, the Christmas Village at Praça Santos Andrade opens on November 24 and runs to January 6, and a lit street in the Umbará neighborhood is open from November 14 to January 3, 2027. Most of the stage shows cluster between late November and December 23.

If you want to see the famous choir, plan for the weekend evenings of December 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20, at 8:15 pm on Rua XV. In 2025 about 170,000 people came over two weekends, so arrive early and agree on a meeting spot. Early December is the busiest stretch for family shows, including an open-air Nutcracker ballet, puppet shows on Sundays, a skating show and a lantern procession on December 12 and 13.

Many events are free. A handful are paid, such as the illuminated Umbará street, where children aged 0 to 5 do not pay, and some theater and mall attractions. The events on this page include shopping mall parties, parks, theaters and street parades, so it is easy to mix a quiet daytime plan with one big evening show.

A choir, a movie theater and a pandemic Christmas

The Palácio Avenida was built in 1929 and once housed the Cine Avenida. A bank bought it in 1968, reopened it in March 1991 and put a children's choir in the windows that same Christmas. The show later passed to two other banks and is still going. In 2025 it reached its 35th edition, with 90 children aged 7 to 12 from local children's homes and more than 105,000 lights on the facade.

In 2020, with no audience allowed because of the pandemic, the children sang on a single day and the show was streamed online. The crowds came back after that.

Traditions today

  • The children's choir at the Palácio Avenida: Children from local children's homes sing from the windows of a 1929 building to the crowd on Rua XV, in free shows of about 45 minutes.
  • The Christmas Village at Praça Santos Andrade: A Christmas fair in front of the historic university building, with Santa's house. In 2025 it also had a small electric train.
  • Lit trees across the city: In 2025 more than 50 LED trees went up in parks, walkways and neighborhood streets, and they stay lit until January 6.
  • Stars of Bethlehem: Giant stars glow in Praça Tiradentes, the Botanical Garden and the Bosque Alemão, where they point the way to a Hansel and Gretel trail.
  • Nativity scenes from Kraków: At the Polish immigration memorial in Bosque do Papa, the houses are decorated and a display of Kraków nativity scenes stays up until the end of January.
  • The illuminated street in Umbará: A family's street with a lit castle and more than 1.5 million LED bulbs along 300 meters. It is a paid attraction.

A fact for kids

In Curitiba, the children in the Christmas choir sing from the windows of a 1929 building that used to be a movie theater, while the whole street listens below.

Questions about Christmas in Curitiba

Is Curitiba worth visiting at Christmas with kids?

Yes, especially if your kids like lights and live shows. The city fills with decorated trees, a Christmas village and many free evening performances, and the famous choir in the Palácio Avenida windows has been running since 1991. Most of it is outdoors and easy to do on foot.

What is the Palácio Avenida Christmas choir?

It is a children's choir that sings from the windows of a 1929 building on Rua XV de Novembro, with lights covering the facade. In 2025 it had 90 children aged 7 to 12 from local children's homes. The building was once the Cine Avenida movie theater.

When can we see the Palácio Avenida choir in 2026?

In 2026 the choir performs on December 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20, at 8:15 pm. The shows are free and held on the street, so you watch from the sidewalk looking up at the windows.

Do we have to pay to see the Palácio Avenida choir?

No. The shows are free and open-air. In 2025 the police estimated about 170,000 people over two weekends, so arrive early to find a spot for the kids.

How long is the Palácio Avenida show?

About 45 minutes. Bring a jacket for little ones and, if you can, a second adult to take turns carrying a tired child.

When does the Christmas Village in Curitiba open?

The Christmas Village at Praça Santos Andrade opens on November 24 and runs every day through January 6. It is free and has Santa's house, interactive attractions and fairs. In 2025 it also had a small electric train.

Where can kids meet Santa in Curitiba?

Santa's house is part of the Christmas Village at Praça Santos Andrade. Several shopping malls also have Santa, with arrival parties in late October and early November and photo spots through the season. Prices for photos vary, and some digital photos are free.

Are there free Christmas events in Curitiba?

Yes, many. Free options include the choir, the Christmas Village, open-air musicals, a Nutcracker ballet at the São Francisco ruins, a water and projection show at Parque Tingui and a mini parade on Rua XV. A handful of attractions, such as the Umbará lit street, are paid.

Are Christmas events in Curitiba in English?

Most events are in Portuguese. Music, dance, parades and light shows work well without it, but for spoken shows it is worth checking with the host.

What is the best Christmas tree in Curitiba?

The biggest tree in 2025 was at Parque Barigui, 35 meters tall and weighing 20 tons. The living trees at the Botanical Garden and Largo da Ordem are the most unusual, made with 7,500 red salvia plants each.

What are the living Christmas trees in Curitiba?

They are trees made of real flowers. In 2025 each stood 8 meters tall with 7,500 red salvias planted in reused yogurt cups. One was next to the greenhouse at the Botanical Garden and the other on the Largo da Ordem walkway.

How many Christmas trees does Curitiba put up?

In 2025 the city lit more than 50 LED trees in parks, walkways, avenues and neighborhood streets. A tree tour makes a fun low-cost outing with kids.

What are the Stars of Bethlehem in Curitiba?

They are giant lit stars placed around the city. In 2025 there was a 30-meter star in Praça Tiradentes and others at the Botanical Garden and the Bosque Alemão. At the Bosque Alemão they guide visitors to a Hansel and Gretel trail.

Until when are the Christmas decorations up in Curitiba?

Until January 6, Three Kings Day. Parents often explain it as the day the Wise Men reached the nativity scene, which is why the lights stay on. A display of Kraków nativity scenes stays until the end of January.

Where can kids see nativity scenes in Curitiba?

At the Polish immigration memorial in Bosque do Papa, where a display of Kraków nativity scenes is open until the end of January. There is also a life-size nativity in Umbará, which stays until January 6, and a free show at Largo da Ordem with a living nativity.

What is the Lanternefest in Curitiba?

It is a lantern procession at the Bosque Alemão, inspired by a German tradition. It takes place on December 12 and 13 at 7:30 pm and is free, with cookie-decorating workshops during the season.

What is the Cortejinho na XV?

A short free parade with Santa's float, clowns and a brass band along Rua XV. It runs on Thursdays and Fridays in December (3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18) at 6:30 pm. Rua XV is a walking street, so strollers are easy.

What Christmas shows are good for young children in Curitiba?

Good picks include free puppet shows at Memorial de Curitiba on four Sundays, an outdoor children's show at Passeio Público with a Venetian carousel, and a Christmas show with a carousel at Parque Tanguá. An open-air Nutcracker ballet runs from December 1 to 11.

What is the Umbará illuminated street?

It is a street in Umbará with a lit castle and more than 1.5 million LED lights over 300 meters, plus a tree of about 32 meters. It is open from November 14 to January 3, 2027, closed on December 31. Tickets are paid, and children aged 0 to 5 do not pay.

What is the Christmas program in Curitiba called?

The city's program has been called Natal de Curitiba, Luz dos Pinhais since 2017. It brings together the choir, the Christmas village, parades and light displays.

Can we see Curitiba's Christmas lights without a car?

Many of the main attractions are in the center. Rua XV is the city's walking street, and the Christmas Village at Praça Santos Andrade and the choir are close by. For parks like Barigui, Tingui and Tanguá you will need a way to get there, so check with your hotel.

What is a good Christmas weekend plan in Curitiba with kids?

Start with a daytime visit to the Christmas Village and Santa's house. Walk down Rua XV in the evening, and time it with the choir on December 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 or 20. On a Sunday, add a puppet show at Memorial de Curitiba, which has sessions at 11 am and 12:30 pm.

Sources

  1. Natasha e o Palácio Avenida: ela cresceu com a atração do Natal de Curitiba que estreia esta semana, Prefeitura de Curitiba
  2. Para ficar na história: fim de semana teve hotel lotado e 100 mil espectadores no Palácio Avenida, Prefeitura de Curitiba
  3. Palácio Avenida: como é a apresentação de Natal mais famosa de Curitiba, 360meridianos
  4. Quando a noite cai: decorações podem ser vistas até 6 de janeiro, Prefeitura de Curitiba
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  7. Palácio Avenida, Wikipédia
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