Magic Christmas in Cefalù is suitable for children too. The town hall administration has programmed a rich schedule of initiatives for the children and their families. Spending a few hours in Santa Claus’ House will be fantastic, listening to fairy tales and stories under the tree, or enjoy popcorn and cotton candy strolling through Santa Claus Village. What better opportunity, then, to plan your holiday in Cefalù?
Cefalù Magical Christmas, beside the general schedule, has a dedicated schedule for children and their families. An occasion to spend the festivities in the name of happiness, with particular care for children’ needs.
Schedule for the children
7th December 2024 – 6th January 2025
7th December
5:30 p.m., “Santa Claus’ House” Grand opening, curated by Monia Cristina, in “Spazio Cultura” (once Circolo Unione), corso Ruggero. Opening hours every day 17:00 – 20:00;
11th December
6:30 p.m., “Eterea” Street art exhibition, in Corte delle Stelle, Corso Ruggero;
12th December
4 p.m., Christmas at the Cinema, “Despicable Me 4” (2024), in Di Francesca Movie Theater, Corso Ruggero;
13th December
5 p.m., “Fairy tales and stories under the tree”, the writer Santa Franco narrates to the children… “Stories, fairy tales and magical Christmas characters and more…”, Santa Claus’ House – in Spazio Cultura, Corso Ruggero;
6 p.m., Entertainment with Santa Claus and Minnie and Mickey Mouse, curated by Claudio Dongarrà, Sant’Ambrogio hamlet square;
14th December
4 p.m., Theatrical play for children “The wizard of Oz”, curated by Bertolt Brecht Company, Cicero communal theater;
5 p.m., “Give your letter to Santa Claus” (with the distribution of toys), curated by Claudio Dongarrà, Santa Claus’ House – in Spazio Cultura, corso Ruggero;
15th December
4 – 7 p.m., “Santa Claus’ village”, inflatables, cotton candy and popcorn, curated by the Madagascar association, in Villa Comunale;
6 p.m., Santa Claus’ tour with Disney characters, curated by Claudio Dongarrà, in the historical center, starting from Villa Comunale;
16th December
4 p.m., Christmas at the cinema, “The Garfield Movie” (2024), Di Francesca Movie Theater, in corso Ruggero;
17th December
4 p.m., Christmas at the cinema “Tito e Vinni a tutto ritmo” (2024), Di Francesca Movie Theater, in corso Ruggero;
5 p.m., adults (parents, grandparents, uncles…) will bring over the presents to give to their children (on 24th), in Santa Claus’ House – in Spazio Cultura, corso Ruggero;
18th December
4 p.m., Christmas at the cinema “Giants of La Mancha” (2024), Di Francesca Moive Theater, in corso Ruggero;
19th December
4 p.m., Puppet theater “Orlando and Rinaldo’s duel for Angelica’s love”, curated by L’Isola dei Pupi association, Cicero communal theater;
20th December
5 p.m., “Fairy tales and stories under the tree”, the writer Santa Franco narrates to the children… “Fairy tales, stories and Magic Christmas characters and much more…”, Santa Claus’ House – in Spazio Cultura, Corso ruggero;
9 p.m., Christmas tombola, curated by Riscopri Sant’Ambrogio association, in the once elementary school, in Sant’Ambrogio;
21st December
10:30 a.m., guided excursion in Grotta Grande, on the Urban Park of Cefalù rock, curated by BC Sicilia, section of Cefalù, starting from the park ticket office (for information and bookings call 3297479239)
6 p.m., Street Art Show, in Corte delle Stelle, corso Ruggero;
22nd December
5 p.m., Children show “The fight, a duel between music and magic” by and with Emilio Ajovalasit and Salvo Compagno, curated by “Amici della Musica” Palermo association, Cicero communal theater;
23rd December
17:30 p.m., “Magical Christmas Parade” with Disney characters, waders, elves and a street band – Starting from Artigianelli, in Via Roma – Villa Comunale, corso Ruggero – Duomo Square;
24th December
5 p.m., Gift-giving from Santa Claus to the children, curated by Claudio Dongarrà, Santa Claus’ House – in Spazio Cultura, corso Ruggero;
27th December
5 p.m., Fairy tales and stories under the tree”, the writer Santa Franco narrates to the children… “Fairy tales, stories and Magic Christmas characters and much more…”, Santa Claus’ House – in Spazio cultura, corso Ruggero;
28th December
7 p.m. Street Art Show “Magic with bubbles” Sant’Ambrogio square;
29th December
4-7 p.m., “Santa Claus’ Village”, inflatables, cotton candy and popcorn, curated by Madagascar association, in Villa Comunale;
31st December
6 p.m., “Old Strina Parade”, curated by Santa Cecilia association, in Villa Comunale;
3rd January
5 p.m. Fairy tales and stories under the tree”, the writer Santa Franco narrates to the children… “Fairy tales, stories and Magic Christmas characters and much more…”, Santa Claus’ House – in Spazio cultura, corso Ruggero;
4th January
4-7 p.m., Santa Claus’ Village”, inflatables, cotton candy and popcorn, curated by Madagascar association, in Villa Comunale;
5th January
5 p.m., “Take a photo with Befana”, Santa Claus’ House – in Spazio Cultura, corso Ruggero;
5 p.m., “Befana’s collecting 2024”- Adopt a cat, curated by Zampamica association of Cefalù, in Villa comunale;
6th January
5 p.m., “Take a photo with Befana”, Santa Claus’ House – in Spazio Cultura, corso Ruggero;
6 p.m. “Arrival of the Three Wise Men”, Parade by horse curated by Cavalieri della Valdemone di Pollina association, starting from Villa Comunale.
Christmas at the cinema is inclusive – All the movies will be screened taking into account a public with disabilities, following these characteristics:
- Some lights in the room will remain on
- Lower sound
- no advertisements before the movie
- Possibility to move freely around the room.
The events are free
