For 2026, we confirmed 11 Christmas events for kids in Recife. The season opens on October 28 with Natal dos Brinquedos (Toys Christmas) RioMar and Papai Noel's House and runs until December 31 with O Patteo Encantado de Natal (The Enchanted Patteo Christmas) and Papai Noel's (Santa's) Throne. Of these, 3 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 Recife, Olinda and Jaboatão dos Guararapes: 11
- First: Natal dos Brinquedos (Toys Christmas) RioMar and Papai Noel's House, Recife, October 28
- Free events: Natal dos Brinquedos (Toys Christmas) RioMar and Papai Noel's House, Uma Aventura Natalina (A Christmas Adventure), Ice Skating Show and Aventura de Natal (Christmas Adventure), a children's show
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 Recife
- Kids’ Christmas events
- 11 confirmed for 2026
- Towns
- Recife, Olinda and Jaboatão dos Guararapes
- Season
- October 28 to December 31
- Free events
- 3
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Natal dos Brinquedos (Toys Christmas) RioMar and Papai Noel's House
- When: Every day, Oct 28 through the end of December
- Where: Shopping RioMar Recife, Avenida República do Líbano, 251, Pina, 51110-160 Recife (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, with booking through the app
- Ages: All ages
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Natal dos Brinquedos fills both Event Plazas on level L1 in a single interactive circuit, linked by a themed walkway. Kids pass a staircase that looks like a xylophone, the Dog Slide, the Car Spinner and a toy store, and continue to Papai Noel, who sits in an office inside a themed house.
There is also the 15 meter Magic Train, which takes a virtual trip through a tour of gifts, a swing accessible for wheelchair users and a digital photo kiosk. On the way out, each child gets a Christmas yo-yo. The news report says the ticket is free and that you must book through the RioMar Recife app to get the access wristband. The November and December meet-and-greet schedule is posted in the app and on the mall's social media.
Parent tip: Book through the app before you go and confirm Papai Noel's hours on the mall's social media, because the news report does not give them.
- Host
- Shopping RioMar Recife (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Shopping RioMar Recife, Avenida República do Líbano, 251, Pina, 51110-160 Recife (opens in maps)
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- Required
- Confirmed
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Uma Aventura Natalina (A Christmas Adventure), Ice Skating Show
- When: Saturdays and Sundays, at 6 pm, through the end of December
- Where: Shopping Tacaruna, Avenida Agamenon Magalhães, 153, Santo Amaro, 52040-900 Recife (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Uma Aventura Natalina debuted at the season opening, on Oct 31, and continues with free sessions on Saturdays and Sundays, always at 6 pm, through the end of December. The ice skating show takes place in the Event Plaza, where the 11 meter lighted tree and the mall's other Christmas attractions are.
For anyone who wants to skate, the 193 square meter rink opens during mall hours, Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 10 pm and on Sundays from 12 pm to 9 pm, with a ticket of R$50 for 30 minutes or R$70 for one hour. Watching the show does not cost anything.
Parent tip: Arrive about 20 minutes early to find a spot with a good view of the rink.
- Host
- Shopping Tacaruna (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Shopping Tacaruna, Avenida Agamenon Magalhães, 153, Santo Amaro, 52040-900 Recife (opens in maps)
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Christmas showFree
Aventura de Natal (Christmas Adventure), a children's show (Olinda)
- When: Sat and Sun, Dec 5, 6, 12 and 13, 3 pm
- Where: Shopping Patteo Olinda, Rua Carmelita Muniz de Araújo, 225, Casa Caiada, 53130-000 Olinda (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Aventura de Natal tells the story of two of Santa's (Papai Noel's) elf helpers who are looking for an enchanted gift. The shows are free and take place on Dec 5, 6, 12 and 13. The 3 pm start time comes from the Portal de Prefeitura coverage of Oct 29, 2026.
The show is part of the Christmas program at Shopping Patteo Olinda, which also has dance and theater performances on the panoramic balcony on level L3, from Nov 23 to 27 at 7 pm.
Parent tip: Arrive early. The article does not say whether tickets must be picked up in advance.
- Host
- Shopping Patteo Olinda (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Shopping Patteo Olinda, Rua Carmelita Muniz de Araújo, 225, Casa Caiada, 53130-000 Olinda (opens in maps)
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Christmas show
A Viagem de Natal Tacaruna (The Tacaruna Christmas Journey)
- When: Every day through Dec 24; Mon to Fri 2 pm to 5 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm; Sat and Sun 2 pm to 6 pm and 7 pm to 8 pm
- Where: Shopping Tacaruna, Avenida Agamenon Magalhães, 153, Santo Amaro, 52040-900 Recife (opens in maps)
- Cost: Papai Noel visit, no price given; ice skating R$50 (30 min) and R$70 (1 hr)
- Ages: All ages
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The opening was on Oct 31, at 5 pm, in the Event Plaza, with Papai Noel's arrival and the debut of the ice skating show. The plaza has an 11 meter lighted tree, a house with a slide for kids and a decorative airplane for photos. Families can also ride in a lighted balloon, and there is another tree, 17 meters tall, on the Rooftop.
Papai Noel's throne is on the 2nd floor, near the Kinitos store, and receives kids Monday to Friday, from 2 pm to 5 pm and from 6 pm to 8 pm, and on Saturdays and Sundays, from 2 pm to 6 pm and from 7 pm to 8 pm. The skating rink costs R$50 for 30 minutes or R$70 for one hour and runs during mall hours.
Parent tip: The news report does not say whether there is a line or booking for Papai Noel; go early on weekends.
- Host
- Shopping Tacaruna (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Shopping Tacaruna, Avenida Agamenon Magalhães, 153, Santo Amaro, 52040-900 Recife (opens in maps)
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Estação Encantada de Natal (Enchanted Christmas Station) and Papai Noel's House
- When: From Nov 1; opens at 3:30 pm
- Where: Shopping Recife, Rua Padre Carapuceiro, 777, Boa Viagem, 51020-900 Recife (opens in maps)
- Cost: Price not given
- Ages: All ages
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The Estação Encantada de Natal opened on Nov 1, with a performance of Christmas songs at the bandstand in the Event Plaza and a concert by the Orquestra Sons e Cordas, at 5 pm, in the Parque Gourmet. The decorations resemble railway stations, with a sleigh and reindeer, little houses with interactive screens, slides, spinning rides, a train circuit where kids explore the cars and an orchestra of teddy bears around the tree.
Papai Noel's House (Casa do Papai Noel) is in the 5th stage, on the 2nd floor, and this year has a Kopenhagen chocolate shop for the first time. The news report does not give Papai Noel's hours or prices. On Nov 22, at 4 pm, the Parcão hosts the Aumigo Secreto (Secret Friend), an event for owners and their pets.
Parent tip: The mall is open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 10 pm and on Sundays from 12 pm to 9 pm. Confirm Papai Noel's hours on Instagram @shoppingrecife.
- Host
- Shopping Recife (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Shopping Recife, Rua Padre Carapuceiro, 777, Boa Viagem, 51020-900 Recife (opens in maps)
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Christmas Musical Park at Shopping Plaza (Parque Musical de Natal)
- When: Nov 12 to Dec 23
- Where: Shopping Plaza, Rua Doutor João Santos Filho, 255, Parnamirim, 52060-000 Recife (opens in maps)
- Cost: Attractions from R$5; carousel, interactive piano and Christmas game are free
- Ages: All ages
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The Natal Musical at Plaza Shopping opens on Nov 12. The Parque Musical de Natal is in the level L2 garden, in the outdoor area, and the indoor decorations are concentrated on levels L3 and L4. The carousel, interactive piano and Christmas game are free to use.
The park runs through Dec 23, with the Carrinhos Mágicos dos Duendes (Elves' Magic Cars), Cartola Encantada (Enchanted Top Hat), Caça aos Presentes (Gift Hunt) and Snow Bubble. Tickets are sold at the box office on site, starting at R$5. Kids can also join workshops making Christmas ornaments that light up and make sound, on level L3, Thursday to Sunday, 1 pm to 7 pm, for R$25 per child.
Parent tip: Bring cash or a card for the park's box office. The article does not give the park's opening hours or say whether there is a session for autistic children.
- Host
- Shopping Plaza (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Shopping Plaza, Rua Doutor João Santos Filho, 255, Parnamirim, 52060-000 Recife (opens in maps)
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Christmas show
Christmas Musicals at Plaza Shopping (Musicais de Natal)
- When: Saturdays, Nov 14, 21 and 28 and Dec 5, 12 and 19, 5 pm
- Where: Shopping Plaza, Rua Doutor João Santos Filho, 255, Parnamirim, 52060-000 Recife (opens in maps)
- Cost: Price not listed
- Ages: All ages
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Shopping Plaza presents Christmas musicals at 5 pm on Nov 14, 21 and 28 and Dec 5, 12 and 19. The shows include Um Sonho de Natal (A Christmas Dream), O Segredo da Magia do Natal (The Secret of Christmas Magic), Fábrica de Brinquedos (Toy Factory), O Presente mais Precioso do Natal (Christmas's Most Precious Gift), Jardim Encantado do Noel (Santa's Enchanted Garden) and Natal Congelante (Freezing Christmas).
The article does not say where the shows take place or whether they are free, so it is worth checking with the mall. The performances are part of the Parque Musical de Natal, which runs from Nov 12 to Dec 23.
Parent tip: Check with the mall about tickets and location before you go.
- Host
- Shopping Plaza (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Shopping Plaza, Rua Doutor João Santos Filho, 255, Parnamirim, 52060-000 Recife (opens in maps)
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Natal do Abraça Kids (Abraça Kids Christmas) (Olinda)
- When: From Nov 7
- Where: Shopping Patteo Olinda, Rua Carmelita Muniz de Araújo, 225, Casa Caiada, 53130-000 Olinda (opens in maps)
- Cost: R$35 (30 min), R$50 (1 hr) or R$70 (unlimited time)
- Ages: All ages
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Natal do Abraça Kids is the children's theme park of the Christmas season at Patteo Olinda and opens on Nov 7. It has a maze, a ball pit, a whiteboard for drawing, a trampoline, Kid Play and a kids' dressing room.
The ticket depends on how long you stay: R$35 for 30 minutes, R$50 for one hour and R$70 for unlimited time. The news report does not give the age range or the park's opening hours.
Parent tip: Confirm the age range and hours with the mall before you go.
- Host
- Shopping Patteo Olinda (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Shopping Patteo Olinda, Rua Carmelita Muniz de Araújo, 225, Casa Caiada, 53130-000 Olinda (opens in maps)
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Santa’s grotto
O Patteo Encantado de Natal (The Enchanted Patteo Christmas) and Papai Noel's (Santa's) Throne (Olinda)
- When: From Nov 7
- Where: Shopping Patteo Olinda, Rua Carmelita Muniz de Araújo, 225, Casa Caiada, 53130-000 Olinda (opens in maps)
- Cost: Papai Noel's throne, no price given
- Ages: All ages
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With decorations inspired by an open-air Christmas park, Patteo Olinda sets up a 12 meter tree with an interior walkway in the Event Plaza, on the ground floor. Papai Noel's throne is part of the park, with a sleigh, reindeer, a slide, an accessible play item and a tic-tac-toe game. There is also a nearly two meter set with the words Ho ho ho, a bench with arches of plants and lights and the Papai Noel Jardineiro (Gardener Santa) set.
The news report does not give Papai Noel's arrival day, visiting hours or photo price. Updated information is posted on Instagram @shoppingpatteoolinda and on the mall's website.
Parent tip: Check the mall's Instagram for Papai Noel's hours, which the news report has not yet announced.
- Host
- Shopping Patteo Olinda (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Shopping Patteo Olinda, Rua Carmelita Muniz de Araújo, 225, Casa Caiada, 53130-000 Olinda (opens in maps)
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Santa’s grotto
Santa's Bike Ride (Bicicletada do Noel) (Olinda)
- When: Sun, Nov 8 and 15
- Where: Shopping Patteo Olinda, Rua Carmelita Muniz de Araújo, 225, Casa Caiada, 53130-000 Olinda (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free with a donation of 2 kg of non-perishable food
- Ages: All ages
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The Bicicletada do Noel leaves from Patteo Olinda and rides through the streets of the city on Nov 8 and 15. Santa (Papai Noel) rides in a sleigh pulled by elves, joined by other characters on bikes.
Participation is free with a donation of 2 kg of non-perishable food, which goes to the Alimente a Vida campaign. Sign-up is in person, on level L2 of the mall, and registration ran from Oct 29 to Nov 2, from 12 pm to 9 pm. The full rules are on the mall's website.
Parent tip: The sign-up period listed ended on Nov 2, so ask the mall whether spots are still available.
- Host
- Shopping Patteo Olinda (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Shopping Patteo Olinda, Rua Carmelita Muniz de Araújo, 225, Casa Caiada, 53130-000 Olinda (opens in maps)
- Registration
- Required
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Christmas events for kids in Jaboatão dos Guararapes
Santa’s grotto
Doce Natal (Sweet Christmas) at Shopping Guararapes (Jaboatão dos Guararapes)
- When: Every day, 12 pm to 9 pm, through Dec 31
- Where: Shopping Guararapes, Avenida Barreto de Menezes, 800, Piedade, 54410-902 Jaboatão dos Guararapes (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free attractions; little train R$12
- Ages: All ages
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This year's theme is Doce Natal, with R$2 million invested in the decorations, which stay through Dec 31. Papai Noel arrived on Oct 30, at 7 pm, and the throne in the Event Plaza receives kids every day, from 12 pm to 9 pm, next to a pet seat. There are photo sets, free toys, an accessible swing, a slide and a tube slide, plus a presépio (nativity scene) and a Christmas tree.
The Christmas parades, with a parade of characters through the corridors, are on Saturdays and Sundays, at 4 pm and 6 pm, and each lasts one hour. The little train costs R$12 and part of the proceeds goes to a charity campaign. The Diário de Pernambuco reports that there are sessions adapted for children with autism spectrum disorder.
Parent tip: For the adapted service for autistic children, ask the mall for the day and time before you go.
- Host
- Shopping Guararapes (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Shopping Guararapes, Avenida Barreto de Menezes, 800, Piedade, 54410-902 Jaboatão dos Guararapes (opens in maps)
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What are the 2026 Christmas events for kids in Recife?
For 2026, we confirmed 11 Christmas events for kids in Recife, each on its host’s own page: Estação Encantada de Natal (Enchanted Christmas Station) and Papai Noel's House, Natal dos Brinquedos (Toys Christmas) RioMar and Papai Noel's House, Doce Natal (Sweet Christmas) at Shopping Guararapes (Jaboatão dos Guararapes) 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 Recife?
Yes, 3 of the 11 events here are free: Natal dos Brinquedos (Toys Christmas) RioMar and Papai Noel's House, Uma Aventura Natalina (A Christmas Adventure), Ice Skating Show and Aventura de Natal (Christmas Adventure), a children's show (Olinda). Some free events still ask you to register, so check each listing.
Where can kids see Santa this year in Recife?
Where to see Santa: Natal dos Brinquedos (Toys Christmas) RioMar and Papai Noel's House, Doce Natal (Sweet Christmas) at Shopping Guararapes (Jaboatão dos Guararapes), O Patteo Encantado de Natal (The Enchanted Patteo Christmas) and Papai Noel's (Santa's) Throne (Olinda) and 1 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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