Christmas

Frankfurt Market – Thursday 15th November – Sunday 23rd December

One of the largest Christmas craft fairs in the world returns to Birmingham, offering a great range of Christmas gift ideas and German food and drink.

Over 90 stalls will spiral out from Victoria Square and this year some of the hot food and drink stands will be based in Centenary Square next to the T-mobile Ice Rink to give skaters some warm nourishment.

For more details, click the link below:

Street Ice in Centenary Square – Thursday 29th November – Sunday 13th January

The largest temporary ice rink in the UK returns to Birmingham for more ice skating fun for all the family.

Tickets are on sale now. Visit: http://www.visitbirmingham.com. To see our photos of last year's street ice, click the link below:

Broad Street Canal Boat Light Parade – Sunday 9th December

Last year thousands braved the cold winter air to watch the beautiful parade of canal boats sail from the NIA to The Mailbox and more of the same is expected this year.

Click the link below to look at photos of last year's event:

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery Nativity Art Trail – throughout  December

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is putting the spirit of Christmas at the centre of its activities.

Examples include depictions of the Holy Family as seen through the eyes of great artists including the Birmingham born Pre-Raphaelite Edward Burne Jones and Flemish and Italian Masters including Gentileschi and Castiglione.

There will also be a Victorian Christmas event, craft activities and a Nativity Trail.

For more information, visit: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk