Christmas in the Cayman Islands 2024

Read on for a list of the main traditional Christmas events, plus a round up of the best New Year's Eve happenings in the Cayman Islands. Also check out Cayman Parent's article on celebrating Christmas Events for Families in the Cayman Islands and get the low down on all the family friendly festive events happening in November and December.

We constantly update this page, so check back regularly for the latest confirmed events. For event details please see the Explore Cayman Event Calendar.

Christmas Tree Lightings & Celebrations

Camana Bay Tree Lighting Join Camana Bay for their 17th holiday season and kick off event, their annual Tree Lighting! Enjoy a magical night under the stars as they bring you a special holiday market featuring a visit from Santa, local artisans, live performances and the lighting of their famous Christmas tree. Book an outdoor table at your favourite Camana Bay restaurant to take in all the spectacular lights. The tree will be illuminated at 7pm. Saturday 30th November 2024.

Rotary Annual Tree Lighting The Rotary Club invites you to join them in celebrating their annual Tree Lighting ceremony in George Town. Enjoy carols by local school children. Monday 2nd December 2024.

For the Birds: Christmas Edition Head to The Bird for a ladies only soiree in aid of the Cayman Islands Breast Cancer Foundation. Costumes encouraged with prizes for best dressed! Delicious canapés from Cayman's best female chefs. Wednesday 5th December 2024.

Traditional Caboose Christmas Breakfast Enjoy a traditional Caymanian breakfast cooked on the caboose at the Mission House. Bring your friends and family. Complimentary tours of the Mission House will be available to guests. Saturday 7th December 2024.

Christmas at the Castle Spend the evening at Pedro St. James enjoying a magical Christmas celebration of under the stars! Festive entertainment includes the tree lighting, carol singing, a visit from Santa, a Christmas market and more. There will also be plenty of delicious refreshments to enjoy. Sunday 8th December 2024.

Annual Mistletoe All White Christmas Party Put on your best winter whites and dance the night away at the hottest party of the season! Mistletoe All White Party at Abacus is celebrating its 16th year! Enjoy live music, champagne, fine vodkas, aged rums, handcrafted gins, whiskey and tequila and get into the Christmas party spirit! Friday 20th December 2024.

A Playhouse Family Christmas

Join Grizz and Frizz and the rest of the gang once again at the Prospect Playhouse to see what they have in store for you this Christmas! Book your tickets early to avoid disappointment! Keep an eye on the Cayman Drama Society's Facebook page to find out when tickets will go on sale! Sold out for 2024.

Christmas Fairs, Markets & Bazaars

Get your Christmas shopping done and support local artisans.

Holiday Evening Market Start your Christmas shopping early with this festive market at Camana Bay from 4pm. Over 20 local arts & crafts vendors will display and sell their creations. Saturday 23rd November 2024.

Pink Ladies Christmas Bazaar Join the Pink Ladies for their annual charity fundraiser. This is a fantastic event for the whole family to enjoy with photos with Santa, afternoon tea, activities for children, handmade crafts and plant sale, live performances from the National Choir and much more. ARK, Camana Bay. Saturday 30th November 2024.

Holiday Farmers & Artisans Farmers Market, Camana Bay Every Wednesday throughout December 2024, Camana Bay's weekly market will be infused with Christmas cheer. December 2024.

Small Business Holiday Market Come out with the whole family and enjoy the Small Business Holiday Market on Cardinall Avenue and Albert Panton Street. Don't miss live music, good food and products made by local artisans. Saturday 7th December 2024.

Santa Sightings

Free Family Photos With Santa Claus Santa will be in Camana Bay this Christmas, visiting not just once, but three times! Have your photo taken with him for free! Photo bookings with Santa now full for 2024.

Santa's Landing Join the Kiwanis Club for a family fun day at the Airport Park. Every child can meet Santa (he is landing at 2pm!) Entertainment includes a bouncy castle, face painting, bungee trampolines and music. Refreshments will also be available. Saturday 7th December 2024.

Breakfast with Santa What better way to start your day this holiday season than with a delicious breakfast at the Turtle Centre with Christmas music, games, treats, and a special encounter with Santa Claus himself! Children will receive a gift for kid to take home and put under the tree. 7th, 14th, 21st & 22nd December 2024.

Santa at Harbour Walk Get ready for a magical holiday experience at Harbour Walk! Santa Claus is coming to town, and this is your chance to meet him in person. Bring your family, take photos with Santa, and create lasting memories that will make your holiday season even more special. Saturday 7th & Friday 13th December 2024.

Photos with Santa Get ready for some holly-jolly fun at Next Chapter! Parents and little ones are invited to join Next Chapter to create magical memories. Snap your festive photo with Santa Claus and enjoy complimentary refreshments. Plus, there’s a little something special for every child who stops by to see Santa! Thursday 12th December 2024.

Scoobyluminations Head down to Rackams and see Santa who will be arriving around 6.30pm. Have a photo with Santa, enjoy some puppy cuddles and buy some last-minute gifts at the market stall. Thursday 12th December 2024.

Meet Santa at The Grove Experience the magic of the holiday season at The Grove! Come meet Santa, share your Christmas wishes, and capture the moment with festive photos. Immerse yourself in the cheerful atmosphere and make unforgettable memories. Wednesday 18th December 2024.

Santa at Bayshore Mall Visit Santa in his grotto at Bayshore Mall in George Town and light up your child's Christmas. Enjoy seasonal treats and holiday music as you explore this enchanting winter wonderland. 19th, 20th, 21st, 23rd & 24th December 2024.

Christmas Carols & Concerts

There is nothing more festive then belting out Christmas carols and in Cayman there are several events to help get you into the Christmas spirit!

Singing Christmas Tree The Cayman Singing Christmas Tree highlights the story of Jesus birth depicted through a 25 foot Christmas tree, 5,000 lights, cast, choir and orchestra. This year's production is shaping up to be even bigger and better with many well-known performers and local artistes. Held at the First Assembly of God. Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December 2024, at 6pm.

Carols in Dart Park Join Dart and the Cayman Food Bank for a singalong to traditional carols and Christmas music at this free and festive community event. Carols in Dart Park will be led by Miss Izzy and the band, Carpe Diem. Saturday 7th December 2024.

Christmas Sing-Along Spectacular Cayman Music School and Guests present a Sing-Along Spectacular. Enjoy all of your favourite Christmas and Disney songs performed by your favourite characters and you! Tuesday 10th & Wednesday 11th December 2024.

CNCF Christmas Concert A festive evening filled with holiday cheer with the Cayman National Choir and Orchestra. Enjoy musical performances, singalongs, and delightful traditional Christmas storytelling. Saturday 13th December 2024.

Traditional Carol Concert The Elmslie Church hosts an annual Christmas Carol Concert. Sing along with the Cayman National Choir and Orchestra, a Resident Company of the F. J. Harquail Cultural Centre, to all your Christmas favourites! Tuesday 17th December & Thursday 19th December 2024.

Christmas Fun Runs & Cycles

Santa Run Dash around Camana Bay for their annual family friendly 3 mile Santa Fun Run in support of the Cayman Food Bank. Saturday 7th December 2024.

Family Friendly Santa Cycle Families are invited to join a family friendly Santa Cycle on the roads around Camana Bay starting and finishing at Foster’s. Options of 5km, 6km or 10km distance - or shorter for younger riders! Bikes and scooters allowed. $25 per rider. Prizes awarded for best dressed participants. Sunday 8th December 2024.

Jingle Bell Run Burn off those Christmas calories, along with hundreds of other runners, at this annual 5k and 10k Jingle Bell Run. A delicious breakfast is served after the run and spot prizes awarded. Santa will even make a special appearance! Proceeds are donated to the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre. Sunday 8th December 2024.

Gingerbread House Workshops

The Ritz-Carlton's Gingerbread House Workshop Bring your creativity and use powdered sugar, peppermints, and candy canes to craft the perfect gingerbread house, working together as a family to create a masterpiece that you can bring home with you. You are provided one pre-assembled gingerbread house per family, frosting and candies to decorate it while children enjoy seasonally inspired sweet treats and hot cocoa. Call the Ritz-Carlton on (345) 943 9000 for information on how to book. 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st and 22nd December 2024.

Christmas Tea Parties & Events for Kids

Nature Play Winter Workshops Join Baobab Education as they create space to allow imagination, curiosity, and fun as they use an interactive read aloud to explore winter through nature-based sensory play! They are offering two sessions of holiday fun this season. Saturday 23 November 2024 and Saturday 14 December 2024.

Gingerbread Man Tea When the joy of Christmas meets a child's tea party, magical things can happen. Indulge in finger sandwiches and a tower of delectable sweets. Adults will enjoy a selection of classic and herbal teas, baked scones, finger sandwiches and tempting pastries. Call the Ritz-Carlton on (345) 943 9000 for information on how to book. 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th December 2024.

Charlie's Chocolate Mad Tea Anchor & Den offers a double-themed afternoon that combines the magic of sweets, treats, and creativity for children, inspired by Willy Wonka's Chocolate, and a traditional Hatter-inspired Mad Tea party for parents. Children will be invited into a world of pure imagination when they take a seat at the edible creation stations to try cookie decorating, cake pop making, and fairy bread designing. While the little ones are entertained, adults can enjoy an inspired afternoon indulging in the classic ritual of afternoon tea. 14th, 19th, 20th, 21st & 23rd December 2024

Christmas Movies

Christmas Movies at the Cinema This festive season, enjoy a wonderful line-up of Christmas classics at the cinema. From heart-warming favourites like Home Alone and It’s a Wonderful Life to action-packed hits like Die Hard and timeless tales like A Christmas Carol, there’s something for everyone. Check the schedule for more details. 3rd December 2024 – 4th January 2025

Moonlight & Movies Enjoy a festive flick under the stars this holiday season at Camana Bay's annual Christmas Moonlight & Movies. The Polar Express (2004, G) will be arriving on the Crescent this December for a free screening. Tuesday 17th December 2024.

Christmas Lights

Decorating private homes with thousands of twinkling lights and creating beautiful Christmas scenes is a source of immense pride in Cayman! Take an evening drive around the Island (it gets dark around 6pm) and you will see stunning nativity scenes, plus Santa, snowmen, reindeer and a whole lot more!

Top homes to check out include the Crighton family home, 389 South Church Street, across from Sunset House. Another favourite is Al and Melissa Thompson's home at Sea Alissa, 705 South Church Street across from Smith Cove.

Some homes will even leave their gates open so you can wander around and marvel at the magical, seasonal displays. December 2024.

Light Show at Camana Bay Enjoy the spectacular light display at the 42-foot tree with two shows every night at 6pm and at 7.30pm, with a new show every week. Each show will dazzle with music for the first five minutes, followed by 10 minutes of animated lights. Throughout December 2024

Christmas Eve

Luxury Christmas Eve Upstairs Enjoy a 6-course Tasting Menu, at Upstairs at Kaibo. Six perfectly curated dishes will be served on the sea-view veranda with a Christmas theme. Wine and rum pairing are optional. After dinner, sink into an oversized couch by the Christmas tree, and sample tasters from the Rare Rum Bar. Tuesday 24th December 2024.

A Mad Tea Party with a Christmas Twist In the spirit of the holidays, the Marriott Resort is having their Mad Tea Party with a Christmas twist! Enjoy all the whimsical details of their regular Mad Tea Party but this time with indulgent, Christmas-inspired desserts and treats. Tuesday 24th December 2024.

Christmas Day Lunch

If you love over-indulging on Christmas Day then you will not be disappointed in Cayman! From sumptuous brunches, traditional turkey lunches, sushi and Australian fare, you will be spoiled for choice on Christmas Day. Most restaurants offer bottomless champagne or sparkling wine too! But book early as restaurants do fill up quickly! Keep an eye on Cayman Good Taste for more Christmas events.

Christmas Church Services

Being a predominantly Christian country, you’ll find no shortage of church services around Christmas. Check out this list of local churches in Cayman.

New Year’s Eve

One of the biggest nights of the year in Cayman! Those looking to ring in the new year will find a huge range of party options from beach parties and black tie events to live music and gourmet dinners. Alternatively get a bunch of friends together and decamp to Seven Mile Beach to watch the magnificent fireworks displays at midnight! Keep an eye on the calendar as more New Year's Eve events are added.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS FROM THE TEAM AT EXPLORE CAYMAN!