Top festive events for families this Christmas

By Lucy Neill | November 25, 2025

Festive fun has arrived at Suffolk Community Libraries! Join in with free and low-cost Christmas events for all ages taking place in libraries across the county.

From festive wine tastings for grown-ups to fun science experiments for little hands, and even special appearances from Father Christmas himself – see what’s happening.

To find more events and activities near you, take a look at our What’s On event listings.

Festive Wine Tasting & Live Music

কোথায়: Thurston Library

কখন: Saturday 29 November

The perfect event to unwind and get into the Christmas spirit!

Join us at Thurston Library for a delightful evening of seasonal wine tasting for adults, featuring 8 carefully selected wines. We’ll also be joined by the amazing Ed, Jane, Steve & Elena who will be bringing live acoustic music to accompany the tasting.

Twelve Yuletide Yarns

কোথায়: Beccles, Lowestoft, Bury St Edmunds, Gainsborough and Ipswich Libraries

কখন: Various (Saturday 6 December – Sunday 14 December)

A show where joy meets relentless novelty!

Twelve Yuletide Yarns is a big-hearted and hilarious journey into the magic of winter. This chaotic and utterly joyful show weaves together a mix of winter stories and poetry, promising an epic adventure where imagination (and escaping carrots!) run wild. Suitable for all the family, especially children aged 4+.

Book your place using the links below:

• 6 December: Twelve Yuletide Yarns at Beccles Library
• 7 December: Twelve Yuletide Yarns at Lowestoft Library
• 12 December: Twelve Yuletide Yarns at Bury St Edmunds Library
• 13 December: Twelve Yuletide Yarns at Gainsborough Community Library
• 14 December: Twelve Yuletide Yarns at Ipswich County Library

Cocoa, Crafts and Christmas Classics

কোথায়: Ipswich County Library

কখন: Saturday 6 December

Take a break and recharge in-between present shopping and join us at Ipswich County Library for our free magical Christmas Movie Marathon, perfect for the whole family! Cosy up with loved ones and enjoy an enchanting line-up of holiday classics that are sure to warm your heart.

While the movies roll, indulge in delicious hot chocolate to keep you warm and toasty. Plus, between screenings, we’ll have festive craft activities that will inspire your Christmas creativity! Whether you want to make your own holiday decorations or create fun keepsakes, these activities are perfect for kids and adults alike.

Snow Globes and Festive Science Experiments

কোথায়: Halesworth Library

কখন: Saturday 6 December

Kinetic Adventures is bringing their Lab in a Library to Halesworth! Come along and learn all about the science behind snow globes, then make your own to take home with you! There will also be fun experiments with bath bombs and ice. Suitable for ages 5+.

Festive Storytelling Session with Harriet Howe

কোথায়: Felixstowe Library

কখন: Saturday 6 December

Join us at Felixstowe Library for a special festive storytelling event for children with local author Harriet Howe! Harriet will be talking about her new picture book, The Street Where Santa Lives, and reading the story for little ones to enjoy.

Children can then take part in a fun treasure hunt and craft activity! Suitable for younger pre-school children and primary school aged children.

Christmas Singing in the Library Garden

কোথায়: Thurston Library

কখন: Tuesday 9 December

The perfect event to get together as a local community and welcome in the festive season together!

Join us for some festive carols and songs in the community garden at Thurston Library, accompanied by mince pies and mulled wine for added cheer! Other options will be available for drivers and youngsters.

Festive Foliage Workshop

কোথায়: Newmarket Library

কখন: Thursday 11 December

Create a beautiful fresh foliage decoration! Perfect as a table centrepiece, fireplace focal point, or anywhere you’d like to add a touch of Christmas sparkle.

These natural arrangements, when kept in ideal conditions and topped up with water, can last well into the New Year! This is a fun and relaxing activity to do with a friend or on your own. No experience needed, you will be guided every step of the way.

Southwold Library Reading Groups Christmas Party

কোথায়: Southwold Library

কখন: Thursday 11 December

Are you part of a local book club or reading group? You’re invited to Southwold Library’s annual Christmas get-together, open to all our reading group members!

A chance to compare notes, discuss group favourites (and the ones you hated) and get recommendations for the new year.

Christmas with the Corrigans: A Festive Play Reading

কোথায়: Thurston Library

কখন: Friday 12 December

The Blackbourne U3A players are back with another festive play reading! Join us at Thurston Library to hear the group read Christmas with the Corrigans, a light-hearted look at a family Christmas by Audrey Peacock, a member of the group.

Elf Training Academy

কোথায়: Oulton Broad Library

কখন: Saturday 13 December

Santa is looking for some new elves to help spread some festive joy this Christmas – can you help?

Join our Elf Training Academy for children aged 4-11 and learn everything you need to know to become an elf! Get involved in craft activities, hat making, Christmas-themed games and more. You’ll also get a certificate at the end!

Visit Santa Claus!

কোথায়: Southwold Library

কখন: Saturday 13 and Saturday 20 December

Santa is coming to Southwold Library! Come along on Saturday 13 এবং Saturday 20 December to meet Santa Claus before he and his reindeer travel around the world giving out everyone’s Christmas presents! Children can get a photo with Santa and also be given a special gift. Suitable for under 8s.

Meet the Grinch!

কোথায়: Oulton Broad Library

কখন: Saturday 20 December

In a cave on Mount Crumpit, overlooking the town of Whoville, a green creature wants to steal Christmas!

Come along and meet everybody’s favourite humbug, The Grinch! Get your photo taken and pick up a festive goodie bag. Suitable for ages 4-11.

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

কোথায়: Gainsborough Community Library

কখন: Monday 22 December

Join us for an evening performance of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, recited by Anthony Roberts with accompanying piano by Jamie Cunliffe! Suitable for all ages.

Come along on a magical Christmas journey as we follow mean-spirited, miserly old Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited by ghosts to show him how he can change his ways and bring festive joy back to his community. A remarkable story of the importance of showing kindness to those around us.

Festive Storytime for Children

কোথায়: Thurston Library

কখন: Tuesday 23 December

Get ready for the big day with some Christmas stories at Thurston Library! Join us for an afternoon of heartwarming festive stories that children of all ages can enjoy. Cosy up with a hot chocolate and a Christmas biscuit too!