December is a magical month filled with coziness and fun outings for the whole family. In Helmond, there’s plenty to experience, from cozy indoor activities to wintery outdoor adventures. Visit Santa Claus, meet the Winter King, or enjoy creative craft afternoons together. We’ve gathered the best tips to make December extra special for the whole family!
Santa’s Village
From December 7 to 22, the Elzas Passage transforms into a winter wonderland. Visit Santa’s house and be enchanted by Rudolph’s Home and Santa’s Sewing Studio. You can also participate in various workshops, like cookie decorating and Christmas crafting.
Santa's Village
Winter Castle
Meet the Winter King at the castle, immerse yourself in the stories of the castle residents, and enjoy playing and exploring at the Winter Castle. As soon as you walk through the gates, you enter a magical environment full of lights and winter music. At the Castle Café, you can take a break with a tasty snack and drink.
Winter castle
Helmond Library
In December, the library hosts various fun and educational activities for children. What’s on the agenda? A LEGO afternoon, game carousel, TechLab Digiwijs (where you can learn to create a beautiful menu), Storytime & Experiments, and of course, the Helmond Christmas tree is shining brightly in the library.
Winter Factory
Welcome to The Winter Factory! The coziest, cultural Winter Wonderland in Helmond! During the Christmas holidays, the Cacao Factory transforms into a wintery setting. With a fantastic program to warm you up, you’ll enjoy your Christmas holiday to the fullest. A fun outing for young and old!
Play inside
Just because it’s cold and gloomy outside doesn’t mean you have to stay indoors. On the contrary! Helmond offers several indoor playgrounds where kids can let off steam. From jumping on trampolines to diving into ball pits—it’s all possible. And of course, you can end a play session with pancakes or a portion of fries.
Indoor activities
Het Speelhuis Theater
At Het Speelhuis Theater, you can be amazed by special children’s performances. There’s nothing better than getting lost in a wonderful story or dance show. For kids, it’s a fantastic way to get introduced to theater and drama.