Christmas Events for Kids in Strasbourg (2026)

Christmas Events for Kids
Written by Kelsey Cecil

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For 2026, we confirmed 26 Christmas events for kids in Strasbourg. The season opens on November 12 with Christmas Windows Launch at Galeries Lafayette Strasbourg (Lancement des vitrines de Noël des Galeries Lafayette Strasbourg) and runs until January 8 with Advent Calendar (Calendrier de l'Avent). Of these, 16 are free. Every listing links straight to the host. This page is part of our guide to Christmas events for kids in France.

The short version

  • Kids’ Christmas events confirmed for 2026 in Strasbourg, Bischheim, Eckbolsheim, Illkirch-Graffenstaden, Mundolsheim and more: 26
  • First: Christmas Windows Launch at Galeries Lafayette Strasbourg (Lancement des vitrines de Noël des Galeries Lafayette Strasbourg), Strasbourg, November 12
  • Free events: Christmas Windows Launch at Galeries Lafayette Strasbourg (Lancement des vitrines de Noël des Galeries Lafayette Strasbourg), Advent Village (Village de l'Avent), Great Tree on place Kléber (Grand Sapin de la place Kléber), Strasbourg Christmas Market (Christkindelsmärik and seven other markets), Wacken Christmas Market (Marché de Noël du Wacken), 1, 2, 3 Noël (1, 2, 3 Christmas) 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 Strasbourg

Kids’ Christmas events
26 confirmed for 2026
Towns
Strasbourg, Bischheim, Eckbolsheim, Illkirch-Graffenstaden, Mundolsheim and Mutzig
Season
November 12 to January 8
Free events
16
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Free 16Ticketed and paid 10

Free Christmas events for kids in Strasbourg

Christmas lightsFree

Christmas Windows Launch at Galeries Lafayette Strasbourg (Lancement des vitrines de Noël des Galeries Lafayette Strasbourg)

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Thursday, Nov 12 marks the official start of the year-end holidays in Strasbourg with the unveiling of the Galeries Lafayette Christmas windows. Every year, the event gathers thousands of people downtown to see magical displays.

The public is welcomed starting at 5:30 pm, with music and activities, before the official reveal of the windows. It is a free, outdoor event that children enjoy for its lights and displays.

Parent tip: It is very crowded. Arrive early and come by tram (lines A, B, C, D or F, Homme de fer stop).

Host
Galeries Lafayette Strasbourg (opens in a new tab)
Where
Galeries Lafayette, 34 rue du 22 Novembre, 67000 Strasbourg (opens in maps)
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Advent Village (Village de l'Avent)

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At square Louise-Weiss, the Advent Village welcomes families every day from 11:30 am to 9 pm. The program includes creative workshops, decoration making, little wooden chalets to build, mini-shows, stories and concerts.

All activities are free, with no registration and open access, so you can stop by whenever you like, between strolls through the other markets. The detailed 2026 season program is announced by the City as the village opens.

Parent tip: Since there is no registration, arrive early in the afternoon to get a spot at the most popular workshops.

Host
City of Strasbourg, Noël à Strasbourg (opens in a new tab)
Where
Square Louise-Weiss, 67000 Strasbourg (opens in maps)
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Great Tree on place Kléber (Grand Sapin de la place Kléber)

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The 30-meter Great Tree stands on place Kléber from Nov 27 to Jan 5. It is designed in an eco-responsible and community-minded way.

Every day, a light and music show runs every hour from 4 to 9 pm. From 10 pm to midnight, the tree stays lit without music. The square is in the heart of the markets, a short walk from the Village du partage (Sharing Village).

Parent tip: The 4 pm and 5 pm shows are the calmest for little ones, before the evening crowd.

Host
City of Strasbourg, Noël à Strasbourg (opens in a new tab)
Where
Place Kléber, 67000 Strasbourg (opens in maps)
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Strasbourg Christmas Market (Christkindelsmärik and seven other markets)

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Eight markets are spread across the historic center, from the Christkindelsmärik (Christ Child Market) on place Broglie, which is more than 450 years old, to the Great Tree on place Kléber, by way of the area around the cathedral, Petite France, the Carré d'Or and square Louise-Weiss. The stalls are open every day from 11:30 am to 9 pm, from 2 pm on the first day and only until 6 pm on Dec 24.

For children, the Advent Village (Village de l'Avent) offers stories, workshops and games with free access, and a free heated baby area is planned. The mug carries a €1 deposit and leashed dogs are allowed. Two information huts, on place de la Gare and place Kléber, help you plan your visit.

Parent tip: Come on weekdays in the early afternoon to avoid the crowds, especially on December weekends. The CTS park-and-ride is a good option with children.

Host
City of Strasbourg, Noël à Strasbourg (opens in a new tab)
Where
Christkindelsmärik, place Broglie, and markets in the historic center, 67000 Strasbourg (opens in maps)
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Wacken Christmas Market (Marché de Noël du Wacken)

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For three days, the Wacken district turns into a Christmas village, run by the Association de la Cité Ungemach. On Friday, a lantern walk comes before the lighting of the big tree decorated by the children of Wacken and Branly.

On Saturday there is a tree contest, children's songs and the arrival of Santa (Père Noël). On Sunday, activities and performances follow one another all day. You can eat tarte flambée, pretzels and crêpes on site and drink hot chocolate. The event is free.

Parent tip: Open Friday from 6 to 9 pm and Saturday from 2 to 9 pm; check the Sunday hours before you come.

Host
Association de la Cité Ungemach (opens in a new tab)
Where
Wacken district, Maison de la Région, 1 place du Wacken, 67000 Strasbourg (opens in maps)
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1, 2, 3 Noël (1, 2, 3 Christmas)

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A puppet gets ready to face the winter cold and goes off to find firewood to keep warm. While it is away, a shivering little creature takes shelter under its wooden tepee. The adventure begins, with a mouse annoyed by the snoring of its hibernating roommate, a bee that is not sleepy and a prankster earthworm.

This crossing of winter, both poetic and amusing, is performed by Laura Muller and Francisca Hernandez Martel of Cie La Ronde. The show lasts half an hour, on Saturday, Nov 28 at 10:30 am, at the Neudorf library. It is for children ages 2 and up with an adult. It is free, with registration.

Parent tip: Registration is required. Take tram C, D or E to the Landsberg stop. Expect the show to be in French.

Host
Strasbourg Libraries (Médiathèques de Strasbourg) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Médiathèque Neudorf, 32 rue de Rathsamhausen, 67100 Strasbourg (opens in maps)
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Required
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Advent Calendar (Calendrier de l'Avent)

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Throughout the holiday season, the Mélanie de Pourtalès library in the Robertsau neighborhood sets up its Advent calendar. Each day, you can come open a new window and discover the miniature works of Strasbourg artist Marie Failla.

The calendar can be visited from Tuesday, Dec 1 to Friday, Jan 8, during the library's opening hours, in the afternoon. Entry is free and drop-in, with no registration, and suits all audiences. Kids love coming back regularly to see what is behind the window of the day, which makes it a perfect excuse to borrow a few Christmas picture books on the way. The library is on rue Mélanie, in the Robertsau neighborhood, in the northeast of Strasbourg.

Parent tip: Come several times during December to follow the opening of the windows.

Host
Strasbourg Libraries (Médiathèques de Strasbourg) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Médiathèque Mélanie de Pourtalès, 2 rue Mélanie, 67000 Strasbourg (opens in maps)
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Monotype Christmas Ornaments (Boules de Noël en monotype)

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The Hautepierre library invites families to turn the wheel of the printing press and discover the joys of monotype with artist Cécile Espinasse. Armed with rollers, printmaking ink and plants from the area, parents and children create a unique tree decoration together.

Three half-hour sessions are offered on Saturday, Dec 5, at 10 am, 10:45 am and 11:30 am. The workshop is for children ages 4 to 8 with an adult. It is free, with registration. Since places per session are limited, it is best to book quickly and pick the time that suits the little ones' rhythm. Dress the kids in clothes that can get dirty, as printmaking ink can stain.

Parent tip: Registration is required, so choose your time slot. Take tram A to the Le Galet stop. Expect the workshop to be in French.

Host
Strasbourg Libraries (Médiathèques de Strasbourg) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Médiathèque Hautepierre, 8 avenue Tolstoï, 67200 Strasbourg (opens in maps)
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Required
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Christmas Crafts (Bricolage de Noël)

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The Cronenbourg library offers a Christmas craft workshop to make a variety of holiday decorations. Kids go home with their creations to decorate the house or the tree.

The workshop is on Saturday, Dec 12 from 2:30 to 4 pm and is for children ages 8 and up. It is free, but you must register with the library. The library has free public parking at the entrance. For younger siblings, the same library holds a Christmas story session for ages 3 and up on Wednesday, Dec 16. The library is served by buses C5, Arago stop, and G, Rieth stop.

Parent tip: Registration is required with the Cronenbourg library. Expect the workshop to be in French.

Host
Strasbourg Libraries (Médiathèques de Strasbourg) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Médiathèque Cronenbourg, 56 rue du Rieth, 67200 Strasbourg (opens in maps)
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Required
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Christmas on the Facades (Noël en façades)

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At the 5e Lieu on place du Château, children are invited to draw their favorite Christmas decorations on paper reproductions of the city's best-known facades. The workshop looks straight out onto the festive atmosphere of the nearby Christmas market.

Once the masterpiece is finished, kids can leave it to add to the big mural of Strasbourg facades or take it home. The workshop runs continuously from 2 to 4 pm in the workshop and meeting room on the ground floor, on Saturday, Dec 12. It is free and open to ages 5 and up. It is a good warm break during a stroll through the market. The 5e Lieu is served by tram A or D, Langstross Grand'Rue stop.

Parent tip: Drop-in workshop: come at any time between 2 and 4 pm. The Gutenberg and Bateliers parking garages are nearby. Expect the workshop to be in French.

Host
5e Lieu (opens in a new tab)
Where
5e Lieu, 5 place du Château, 67000 Strasbourg (opens in maps)
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Christmas Party of the Portuguese Cultural Association of Strasbourg (Fête de Noël de l'Association culturelle portugaise de Strasbourg)

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The Portuguese Cultural Association of Strasbourg holds its Christmas party on Sunday, Dec 13, from 2:30 to 5 pm, in the Bon Pasteur hall. Young and old are welcome to share the Christmas spirit.

The program includes games for all ages, a Christmas decoration workshop for children with painting and coloring, and a gift handout for the youngest. Light food is available on site. Entry is free and the event is open to everyone.

Host
Association culturelle portugaise de Strasbourg (opens in a new tab)
Where
Multi-accueil Bon Pasteur, 8a boulevard Jean-Sébastien Bach, 67000 Strasbourg (opens in maps)
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The Most Beautiful Christmas Stories (Les plus belles histoires de Noël)

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The Cronenbourg library gathers families for a session devoted to the most beautiful Christmas stories. The announced theme, "a tasty, singing Christmas," promises seasonal tales mixed with songs, to build the excitement a few days before the holidays.

The session takes place on Wednesday, Dec 16 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. It is for all audiences ages 3 and up, drop-in and free, with no registration. The library has free public parking right in front and is served by buses C5 and G. A simple, warm gathering for a December Wednesday afternoon. Afterward, kids can borrow a few Christmas picture books to read at home during the holidays.

Parent tip: Free parking in front of the library. Take bus C5 to Arago or bus G to Rieth. Expect the stories to be in French.

Host
Strasbourg Libraries (Médiathèques de Strasbourg) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Médiathèque Cronenbourg, 56 rue du Rieth, 67200 Strasbourg (opens in maps)
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Winter Tales and Music (Contes et musiques d'hiver)

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When the sun gets shy and the year-end holidays draw near, the Elsau library invites little and big ears to listen to its winter stories and music. The session is designed for toddlers, in a short 40-minute format.

It is for children ages 1 to 3 with an adult, on Friday, Dec 18 from 10 to 10:40 am. Participation is free, with registration. The activity is offered in partnership with the Ballade association and La Familière, a parent-child drop-in center. Please note: the library is housed in the Elsau Social and Cultural Center until 2027. This very short, gentle format suits toddlers' first cultural outings well, and parents take full part in the session.

Parent tip: The library is temporarily in the Elsau Social and Cultural Center. Take tram B or bus 40 to the Elsau stop. Expect the session to be in French.

Host
Strasbourg Libraries (Médiathèques de Strasbourg) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Médiathèque Elsau (at the Elsau Social and Cultural Center), 6 rue Mathias Grünewald, 67200 Strasbourg (opens in maps)
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Greeting Cards (Cartes de vœux)

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To delight loved ones, the Olympe de Gouges library invites you to make your own greeting cards with stamps and hole punches. The workshop is meant as a moment of sharing and creativity, to enjoy alone or with the family.

It takes place on Saturday, Dec 19 from 3 to 5 pm, the first day of the school vacation. It is for all audiences ages 6 and up, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Participation is free, with registration. The library is near Les Halles, well served by tram and bus, so you can combine the workshop with last Christmas shopping downtown.

Parent tip: Registration is required. Take tram A or D to the Ancienne Synagogue Les Halles stop. Expect the workshop to be in French.

Host
Strasbourg Libraries (Médiathèques de Strasbourg) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Médiathèque Olympe de Gouges, 3 rue Kuhn, 67000 Strasbourg (opens in maps)
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Christmas events for kids in Bischheim

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Christmas Movie and Snack: The Polar Express (Ciné goûter de Noël : Le Pôle Express) (Bischheim)

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As the holidays approach, Le Sapin vert in Bischheim offers a chance to rediscover The Polar Express, the animated film in which a young boy who is starting to doubt that Santa (Père Noël) exists boards a journey full of encounters and adventures all the way to the heart of the Christmas village.

The screening is followed by a free Christmas snack. The event is on Wednesday, Dec 9 from 2 to 4 pm. It is free with registration and open to all audiences ages 6 and up. Note that you must reserve one place per participant, adults and children alike. The venue is served by bus C3, Cheval blanc stop. This is a film screening, not a train outing. Le Sapin vert is on avenue de Périgueux in Bischheim, north of Strasbourg.

Parent tip: Reserve a place for every person, adults included.

Host
Le Sapin vert, Bischheim (opens in a new tab)
Where
Le Sapin vert, 4 avenue de Périgueux, 67800 Bischheim (opens in maps)
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Mundolsheim Christmas Market (Marché de Noël de Mundolsheim)

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The magic of Christmas settles into Fort Ducrot in Mundolsheim, north of Strasbourg, for one weekend. The program includes plenty of stalls, stories and games, pony rides, a visit and photos with Santa (Père Noël) and a lantern walk. Children can also drop their letters in Santa's mailbox.

The Étincelle choir, the Bagad Kiz Avel (a Breton pipe band) and the Kolbsheim men's choir bring music to the market. Mulled wine and light food are available on site. The market opens Saturday, Dec 12 from 2 to 8 pm and Sunday, Dec 13 from 2 to 7 pm, free to enter. The fort is reachable by shuttle.

Parent tip: The site is reachable by shuttle. Remember to bring the children's letters to Santa (Père Noël).

Host
Town of Mundolsheim (Commune de Mundolsheim) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Fort Ducrot, Rue du Fort Ducrot, 67450 Mundolsheim (opens in maps)
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Discovering Christmas Traditions (À la découverte des traditions de Noël)

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This guided tour lasts about 1.5 hours and leaves every day at 11 am from the Tourist Office on place de la Cathédrale. It tells the story of the city's Christmas traditions, from the tree to the Christkindelsmärik (Christ Child Market).

Adults pay €11.50, the reduced rate is €8 (students, job seekers, people with disabilities, Strasbourg City Card holders), the duo rate is €20, and children under 12 pay nothing.

Parent tip: Online booking is recommended at shop.visitstrasbourg.fr, especially on weekends. Bring warm shoes for the little ones. Expect the tour to be in French.

Host
Strasbourg and Region Tourist Office (Office de tourisme de Strasbourg et sa région) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Strasbourg Tourist Office (Office de tourisme de Strasbourg), 17 place de la Cathédrale, 67000 Strasbourg (opens in maps)
Registration
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Paper Lace: The Art of the Canivet (Dentelles de papier : L'art du canivet)

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Beginners and experienced crafters alike discover the art of the canivet, paper cutting, with artist Michèle Wagner. Everyone creates their own Christmas decoration, a picture to hang in the window or on the tree, or a decoration for the festive table.

The workshop takes place in the workshop and meeting room on the ground floor of the 5e Lieu. There are two sessions per date, at 2 pm and 4 pm, on Saturdays Nov 28 and Dec 5, and each lasts an hour and a half. It is for ages 12 and up, at €5.

Parent tip: Tickets online. The Gutenberg and Bateliers parking garages are nearby. Expect the workshop to be in French.

Host
5e Lieu (opens in a new tab)
Where
5e Lieu, Place de la Cathédrale, 67000 Strasbourg (opens in maps)
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Recommended
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Christmas Magic: W. Disney in Strasbourg (Magie de Noël : W. Disney à Strasbourg)

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The 5e Lieu offers a seasonal guided tour into the Disney imagination: how did Strasbourg become a source of inspiration for the fantastic drawings and illustrations that make up this enchanted world? Magic and wonder are on the program for older kids and adults alike, right in the holiday season.

The tour is recommended for ages 10 and up and lasts an hour and a half. There are two dates, Saturdays Dec 5 and Dec 12, from 10 to 11:30 am, meeting at the entrance of the 5e Lieu on place du Château. The price is €5, with online booking. A great outing for preteens who know their classics.

Parent tip: Meet at the entrance of the 5e Lieu. Book tickets online. Expect the tour to be in French.

Host
5e Lieu (opens in a new tab)
Where
5e Lieu, 5 place du Château, 67000 Strasbourg (opens in maps)
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Christmas at the Palace (Noël au palais)

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The Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Decorative Arts and the Archaeological Museum, together with the Alsatian Museum, invite families to share a friendly afternoon at the Palais Rohan. The program includes a "decorate the Christmas tree" workshop and stories, inside this 18th-century palace a short walk from the cathedral.

The afternoon ends with a snack and a handout of Mannele, the little brioche men baked for Saint Nicholas in Alsace. The activity is for children ages 4 and up, while places last, on Saturday, Dec 5 from 2:30 to 5 pm. The price is the museum admission.

Parent tip: Places are limited, so arrive as soon as it starts at 2:30 pm. Take tram A or D to the Langstross Grand'Rue stop. Expect the stories to be in French.

Host
Strasbourg City Museums (Musées de la Ville de Strasbourg) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Palais Rohan, 2 place du Château, 67000 Strasbourg (opens in maps)
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Les lutins en cavale (The Elves on the Run)

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"WANTED" posters from Santa's (Père Noël's) secret service are causing panic. Three elves are on the run. Tired of wrapping gifts on an assembly line, they fled the factory and find themselves in the spotlight, facing real humans for the first time.

They improvise sketches, dances and songs, hoping to find a new calling. Slapstick and interactive, the show by the company Les Escadrilles Poétiques lasts 40 minutes and invites the audience to take part. It is recommended for ages 5 and up.

Parent tip: Tickets are sold online on the Espace K website. Parking near the theater is free in the evening but in high demand. Tram B (Laiterie stop) is a good option. Expect the show to be in French.

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Espace K, 10 rue du Hohwald, 67000 Strasbourg (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Christmas Magic Chest (Le coffre magique de Noël)

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This coming-of-age, interactive tale follows the adventures of Lola, a spoiled little girl. Thanks to a magic chest, she goes on a journey far beyond anything she could have imagined and learns what really matters, keeping a memory that becomes her best Christmas present.

Zany characters, wild situations, a touch of adventure and lots of tenderness: the show, by turns funny, touching and offbeat, smells of Christmas magic. It plays on Tuesday, Dec 29 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm at the Münsterhof, right next to the cathedral. Tickets are €11, with online booking. A good outing for the week between Christmas and New Year's.

Parent tip: Book online. The Münsterhof is a few steps from the cathedral, handy for a stroll afterward. Expect the show to be in French.

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Münsterhof (opens in a new tab)
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Münsterhof, 9 rue des Juifs, 67000 Strasbourg (opens in maps)
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Christmas events for kids in Bischheim

Christmas show

Bredele, by Compagnie Les Arts En Tous Sens (Bredele, Compagnie Les Arts En Tous Sens) (Bischheim)

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In her kitchen, Eléonore performs the recipe for Bredele, the little Alsatian Christmas cookies, for the eyes and noses of the little ones, seated at the foot of the counter. Dance, handling of objects, lights and scents are the utensils of this recipe-show.

Flour, eggs and spices are part of it, but the body remains the main ingredient, because you put a lot of yourself into what you cook and give. The show by the company Les Arts En Tous Sens lasts three quarters of an hour. Two sessions are offered on Wednesday, Dec 9, at 9 am and 10:30 am, at the Bischheim music school. A ticket costs €7.

Parent tip: Morning sessions suit toddlers' rhythm. Booking is recommended. Expect the show to be in French.

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École de musique de Bischheim (opens in a new tab)
Where
École de musique de Bischheim, 6 rue Nationale, 67800 Bischheim (opens in maps)
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Christmas events for kids in Eckbolsheim

Christmas show

Alsace Christmas Circus (Cirque de Noël d'Alsace) (Eckbolsheim)

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The Alsace Christmas Circus is back at the Zénith de Strasbourg from Nov 27 to Dec 13, 2026, with a new, modern, animal-free show. Artists from all over the world perform one spectacular act after another, in a staging that blends Alsatian traditions with a big show.

For treats, an area offers pretzels, sweets and other regional specialties. Ten performances are scheduled, at 7:30 pm on Fridays and in the afternoon on weekends, plus Wednesday, Dec 9 at 2:30 pm. Tickets are bought online. The Zénith is reached by tram A to the Parc des Sports stop, then about a ten-minute walk.

Parent tip: With young children, choose the weekend afternoon shows or Wednesday, Dec 9. Take tram A to the Parc des Sports stop.

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Cirque de Noël d'Alsace (opens in a new tab)
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Zénith de Strasbourg, 1 allée du Zénith, 67201 Eckbolsheim (opens in maps)
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Christmas events for kids in Illkirch-Graffenstaden

Christmas show

Justine chante Noël à DONF (Justine Sings Christmas) (Illkirch-Graffenstaden)

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Justine sings Christmas at full volume, with her ukulele, her standing microphone and her little drum machine. She admits without blushing her fondness for "Vive le vent" (the French "Jingle Bells") and does not hesitate to tackle the English and German repertoire to spread the magic of Christmas further. She also tells of her special phone line to Santa (Père Noël) and invites the audience to join in every chorus.

The show is by Baslespat, a professional company that writes and performs for young audiences, mixing theater, music, storytelling and song. Two sessions are offered on Sunday, Dec 6, at 11 am and 5 pm, at L'Illiade in Illkirch-Graffenstaden. Prices: €8 full price, €6 youth, €4 subscriber.

Parent tip: Free parking nearby. Take tram A to the Cours de l'Illiade stop, then a 5-minute walk. Expect the show to be mostly in French, with some songs in English and German.

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L'Illiade (opens in a new tab)
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L'Illiade, 11 allée François Mitterrand, 67400 Illkirch-Graffenstaden (opens in maps)
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Christmas events for kids in Mutzig

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Young Audiences: The New Santa (Jeune public : Le nouveau Père Noël) (Mutzig)

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La Scène de Mutzig presents a show for young audiences called "Le nouveau Père Noël" (The New Santa), on Sunday, Dec 6 from 10:30 to 11:20 am. The program is a Christmas moment where laughter, secrets and wonder meet, for little ones and grown-ups alike.

Booking is online on Billetweb. Tickets cost €14 or €10, and a €40 family rate covers two adults and two children. Free public parking is less than 200 meters away.

Parent tip: Book online on Billetweb. Mutzig is about 20 kilometers west of Strasbourg. Expect the show to be in French.

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La Scène de Mutzig (opens in a new tab)
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La Scène de Mutzig, 39 rue du Château, 67190 Mutzig (opens in maps)
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Christmas events for kids in Strasbourg: questions parents ask

What are the 2026 Christmas events for kids in Strasbourg?

For 2026, we confirmed 26 Christmas events for kids in Strasbourg, each on its host’s own page: Christmas Movie and Snack: The Polar Express (Ciné goûter de Noël : Le Pôle Express) (Bischheim), Justine chante Noël à DONF (Justine Sings Christmas) (Illkirch-Graffenstaden), Strasbourg Christmas Market (Christkindelsmärik and seven other markets) and 23 more. Each one is listed above with times, cost and a link to the host.

Are there free Christmas events for kids in Strasbourg?

Yes, 16 of the 26 events here are free: Christmas Movie and Snack: The Polar Express (Ciné goûter de Noël : Le Pôle Express) (Bischheim), Strasbourg Christmas Market (Christkindelsmärik and seven other markets), Advent Calendar (Calendrier de l'Avent) and 13 more. Some free events still ask you to register, so check each listing.

Where can kids see Santa this year in Strasbourg?

Where to see Santa: Mundolsheim Christmas Market (Marché de Noël de Mundolsheim) (Mundolsheim), Wacken Christmas Market (Marché de Noël du Wacken) and Young Audiences: The New Santa (Jeune public : Le nouveau Père Noël) (Mutzig). Check the listings above for times and booking.

Where are there Christmas story times for kids in Strasbourg?

Christmas story times on this page: Winter Tales and Music (Contes et musiques d'hiver), The Most Beautiful Christmas Stories (Les plus belles histoires de Noël), Christmas Magic Chest (Le coffre magique de Noël) and 4 more. Library story times are usually free; ones with a meal or show are ticketed.

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 Strasbourg

Strasbourg has held a Christmas market since 1570, and each fall a tree about 30 meters tall travels down from the Vosges mountains to place Kléber. Here is how a visiting family can enjoy the season, with the 2026 dates.

How Strasbourg celebrates Christmas, and what makes it special for visitors

Strasbourg calls itself the Capital of Christmas, a name the festival has carried since 1992. The market, called the Christkindelsmärik, was created in 1570 to replace an older Saint Nicholas market held around December 6. It first stood at the foot of the cathedral, moved to place Kléber in 1830 and to place Broglie in 1870, where it stayed for more than a century.

Today the market is spread over many squares of the historic center. In 2025 it had more than 300 chalets, and in 2026 this page lists it as the Christkindelsmärik plus seven other markets. Since 2000 a great tree about 30 meters tall, brought from the Vosges, has stood on place Kléber every year.

Local traditions your child will meet in Alsace

In Alsace, presents are brought by the Christkindel, often shown as a young girl all in white, with a gilded crown of fir branches topped by four lit candles. Her donkey is called Peckeresel, and his saddlebags hold treats for good children. She is followed by Hans Trapp, the Alsatian bogeyman. A legend makes him a robber knight from the Berwartstein castle who died in 1503. Parents can explain that he is a storybook character who reminds children to be good.

Saint Nicholas is still part of Alsatian imagery too, alongside Hans Trapp. And the region has long loved its trees. A manuscript from 1605 already describes decorated fir trees in Strasbourg guild halls during Advent. Alsace's oldest tree decorations were small red apples picked in the fall. At the market, look for bredele, the small Alsatian Christmas cookies.

Planning a Christmas visit to Strasbourg with kids

In 2026 the Christmas market runs from Friday, November 27 to Thursday, December 24, with free entry. The big tree on place Kléber has an hourly light and music show from 4 to 9 pm, and the tree stays until January 5, 2027. The Advent Village at square Louise-Weiss is open daily from 11:30 am to 9 pm, with free workshops, mini shows and storytelling.

This page lists the confirmed events. Many are free, such as drawing workshops, library stories and puppet shows, neighborhood markets and the Galeries Lafayette window launch on November 12. Others are paid, like the Alsace Christmas Circus and children's theater shows. Most events are in French, so check with the host if you need English.

A fun fact to share on the walk

In 2025 the tree was lifted into place on the morning of October 24 by two cranes, one of 100 tons and one of 70 tons. It was about 30 meters tall, weighed more than 7 tons and came from the Saint-Quirin state forest in the Vosges. Its theme was the Advent wreath, with a candle, a dove, an Alsatian house and a heart of kelsch fabric.

Traditions today

  • The Christkindelsmärik: The Christmas market born in 1570, spread today over several squares of the historic center. In 2025 it had more than 300 chalets, and in 2026 it opens November 27.
  • The great tree on place Kléber: A tree about 30 meters tall from the Vosges, set up every year since 2000 with a different decoration theme. In 2026 it has an hourly light and music show from 4 to 9 pm.
  • The Christkindel and Hans Trapp: The young girl in white who brings presents, with her donkey Peckeresel, followed by Hans Trapp, a legendary bogeyman who reminds children to be good.
  • Saint Nicholas: The medieval Saint Nicholas market was held around December 6. Saint Nicholas is still a familiar figure in Alsace, alongside Hans Trapp.
  • Bredele: The small Alsatian Christmas cookies you can find in the chalets of the market.
  • Red apples on the tree: In Alsace, the oldest descriptions of decorated trees mention small red apples picked in the fall.

A fact for kids

In Strasbourg, Santa is not always the one bringing presents. In Alsace it is the Christkindel, with a crown of four candles on her head and a donkey named Peckeresel.

Questions about Christmas in Strasbourg

Is Strasbourg worth visiting at Christmas with kids?

Yes. Strasbourg has one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe, a tree about 30 meters tall with an hourly light show, an Advent Village with free workshops and a long list of family events. Most of it is spread over the historic center. Entry to the markets is free.

When does the Strasbourg Christmas market open in 2026?

It opens on Friday, November 27, 2026, and runs until Thursday, December 24. This page lists the Christkindelsmärik on place Broglie plus seven other markets in the historic center, with free entry. In 2025 it ran from November 26 to December 24.

How old is the Christmas market in Strasbourg?

It dates to 1570, so it has more than 450 years of history, according to the city. That makes it one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe. Its first home was the foot of the cathedral.

Why is it called the Christkindelsmärik?

It is an Alsatian word that means the market of the Christ Child. It was created in 1570 as the successor of the older Saint Nicholas market. The Christkindel is the figure who brings presents at Christmas in Alsace.

Where was the first Christmas market in Strasbourg?

At the foot of the cathedral. It moved to place Kléber in 1830 and to place Broglie in 1870, where it stayed for more than a century. Today the chalets are spread over several squares of the historic center.

Why is Strasbourg called the Capital of Christmas?

The festival has been called Strasbourg, Capital of Christmas since 1992. The city relies on its market born in 1570 and its great tree on place Kléber. In 2018, CNN Travel named it the best Christmas market in the world.

Where can kids meet Santa or the Christkindel in Strasbourg?

This page does not list a set Santa spot in the center. The Mundolsheim market at Fort Ducrot on December 12 and 13 has photos with Santa, pony rides and a lantern walk, and the Wacken market on November 27 to 29 has Santa's arrival on Saturday. For Alsace characters, see the Christkindel and Hans Trapp described above.

Who is the Christkindel?

The Christkindel is the figure who brings presents at Christmas in Alsace. She is often shown as a young girl in white, with a white veil and a gilded fir crown with four lit candles. She appeared in the 16th century, when Strasbourg and other towns set Saint Nicholas aside.

What is the name of the Christkindel's donkey?

He is called Peckeresel. According to Alsatian tradition, his saddlebags hold treats and Christmas cookies for good children. He is one of the characters presented in Strasbourg alongside Saint Nicholas and Hans Trapp.

Who is Hans Trapp?

Hans Trapp is the Alsatian bogeyman who walks with the Christkindel and Saint Nicholas, to remind misbehaving children to be good. By legend he was a robber knight who lived at the Berwartstein castle near Wissembourg and died in 1503.

How do I explain Hans Trapp to a child who is scared?

Say he is a character from a legend, like in a fairy tale. In Alsace he walks next to the Christkindel, who gives out presents and treats. He is there to remind children to be good before Christmas, and he does not hurt anyone.

Did the Christmas tree start in Alsace?

The oldest written traces are found there. The first mention of a Christmas tree is in 1521 in the account book of Sélestat, in the Bas-Rhin. A manuscript from 1605 describes decorated fir trees in the guild halls of Strasbourg during Advent.

Why are there red balls on Christmas trees?

In Alsace, trees were first decorated with small red apples picked in the fall. In 1858, a drought left the Vosges without apples, and a glassblower from Goetzenbruck made red glass balls to replace them. The idea spread quickly.

Where is the big Christmas tree in Strasbourg?

On place Kléber, where a tree about 30 meters tall has stood every year since 2000. In 2026 it has an hourly light and music show from 4 to 9 pm, free, and stays until January 5, 2027. The tree is brought down from the Vosges in the fall.

How big was the Strasbourg tree in 2025?

About 30 meters tall and more than 7 tons. It was a 70 to 80 year old silver fir from the Saint-Quirin state forest in the Vosges, lifted into place on the morning of October 24, 2025, by two cranes.

How was the Strasbourg tree decorated in 2025?

The theme was the Advent wreath. A candle stood for hope, a dove for peace, an Alsatian house for conviviality and a heart in kelsch fabric for love. There were also four doors with Advent wreaths at the foot of the tree.

How many chalets are there at the Strasbourg Christmas market?

In 2025 there were more than 300 chalets, spread over several squares of the historic center. Back in 1830 the market moved to place Kléber and in 1870 to place Broglie, before spreading to the other squares.

Has the Strasbourg Christmas market ever been cancelled?

Yes, in 2020, the first time in centuries. The big tree still stood on place Kléber that year. The market came back after that.

Are there free Christmas events in Strasbourg?

Yes. The markets, the tree show, the Advent Village with workshops, the drawing workshop at the 5e Lieu on December 12, library stories, neighborhood markets and the Galeries Lafayette window launch on November 12 are all free. Some need registration.

Are Christmas events in Strasbourg in English?

Most events are in French, the local language. The markets, the tree show and the windows need no language. For workshops, shows and library events, check with the host about English.

What is at the Advent Village in Strasbourg?

The Advent Village is at square Louise-Weiss and is open daily from 11:30 am to 9 pm, from November 27 to December 24, 2026. It has free workshops, mini shows, storytelling and concerts for families.

Is there a Christmas tour of Strasbourg for families?

A daily guided tour of Christmas traditions starts at the tourist office from 11 am to 12:30 pm, November 27 to December 24, 2026. It costs 11.50 euros for adults, 8 euros at a reduced rate, 20 euros for two, and children under 12 are free.

What else can kids do in Strasbourg at Christmas?

The Alsace Christmas Circus is at the Zénith from November 27 to December 13, with 10 shows. On December 5, Christmas at the Palais Rohan has a tree-decorating workshop and storytelling for ages 4 and up. Puppet shows, a Polar Express movie snack and elf shows round out the list.

Sources

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  4. Personnage de Noël : Hans Trapp, Strasbourg Capitale de Noël (Ville de Strasbourg)
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