Immerse yourself in the most incredible Christmas spirit.
Experience the magic of Christmas
Welcome to the Christmas magic at the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències! 
This year, we invite you to immerse yourself in an unforgettable festive experience designed for the whole family :
Admire our dazzling Christmas decoration.
Enjoy festive shows that will fill you with joy.
Participate in creative workshops specially designed for the little ones.
Delight in the variety of options at our food trucks.
Seize this opportunity to create cherished memories with your loved ones and experience special moments. We look forward to celebrating the most magical time of the year together!
PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES
Schedule subject to changes
Schedule subject to changes
General schedule: from December 13rd to January 6th, from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM (except for days with special hours*). The food trucks remain open from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
*Special hours:
December 24th and 31st from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
December 25th and January 1st from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Immerse yourself in the magic of our artisan Christmas market, where charmingly decorated stalls offer the perfect gift you’re looking for.
For the little ones, workshops full of creativity and fun envelop them in the Christmas spirit. From crafting ornaments to creating personalized cards, each activity allows them to express their joy and anticipation for the festive season. Additionally, savor the diverse culinary offerings from the food trucks and discover our Solidarity Corner, where various NGOs carry out incredible work dedicated to helping those in need
At Santa’s cozy house, we will be collecting children’s letters on the 23rd and 24th of December during the following hours:
- 23 December: 12:00 noon to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- 24 December: 12:00 noon to 2:30 PM
A royal emissary will be responsible for collecting the letters from the little ones and will send them to the Three Wise Men of the East on the 4th and 5th of January, also with a special schedule: from 12:00 noon to 2:00 PM and from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.
Join us in this magical Christmas tradition!
Enjoy our fun children’s workshops every day, with continuous hours from 12:00 noon to 2:00 PM and from 5:00 to 8:00 PM (except on days with special hours, where the workshops will be held within the opening hours).
Join us in this experience full of creativity and fun for the little ones!
Mask Workshop
15 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
16 and 17 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Christmas Paintings
18 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
22 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Candle Making and Glass Painting Workshop
21 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
22 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Balloon Modelling and Christmas Bauble Painting
23 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
24 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Christmas Bauble Painting
25 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Art Workshop
27 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
28 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Soap Making
28 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Nutcracker Workshop
31 December: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Christmas Figurine Painting
1 January: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
2 and 3 January: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
4 January: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
In our Christmas playroom, fun blends with the magic of Christmas. Boys and girls will explore clever puzzles, stimulating their creativity, and transform into festive characters with our entertaining face painting.
Let’s celebrate Christmas together with joy and creativity!
Every day, within the opening hours of the Christmas market.
- Clever Puzzle Tables
- Christmas Face Painting
We collaborate closely with various artisans to tailor their skills to the Christmas spirit. We present a variety of crafts, both demonstrative and educational for both adults and children. These are participatory demonstrations, but their main focus is educational, offering a unique learning experience.
Christmas Sculptor
13 December: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
14 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
15 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Glass Christmas Figures
18 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
19 and 20 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
1 January: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Czech Christmas Pastries
21 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
22 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Raku (Ceramic Figures)
23 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
24 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
25 December: 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM
26 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Santa Claus Wood Carving
27 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
28 and 29 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Blacksmith
2 and 3 January: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Nativity Scene Ceramicist
4 January: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
5 January: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
6 and 7 January: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
We collaborate closely with various artisans to tailor their skills to the Christmas spirit. We present a variety of crafts, both demonstrative and educational for both adults and children. These are participatory demonstrations, but their main focus is educational, offering a unique learning experience.
Christmas Sculptor
13 December: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
14 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
15 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Glass Christmas Figures
18 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
19 and 20 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
1 January: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Czech Christmas Pastries
21 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
22 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Raku (Ceramic Figures)
23 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
24 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
25 December: 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM
26 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Santa Claus Wood Carving
27 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
28 and 29 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Blacksmith
2 and 3 January: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Nativity Scene Ceramicist
4 January: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
5 January: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
6 and 7 January: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Canta’m Project (Singing Performance)
13 December: 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
21 December: 7:00 PM
22 December: 7:00 PM
Christmas Elf (Theatrical Parade)
26 December: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Christmas Face Painting
28 December: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
- 27 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- 28 and 29 December: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Merry-Go-Round Carousel
Date: Every day
Time: Christmas market hours
Price: €3
Nutcracker Soldier Painting Workshop
Date: Every day
Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Price: €7
Nativity Figurine Painting Workshop
Date: 26 December to 7 January
Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Price: €2
360º Photobooth
Date: Every day
Time: Market hours
Price:
- €1 if the video is shared on TikTok with the hashtag #NavidadenCAC
- €2 per person
Trans-Siberian
Date: Every day
Time: Market hours
Price: €3
PROGRAMME
13 December to 6 January
December 13
- 18.00 to 18.30: inauguration.
- 19.00: Cantam project (singing presentation).
- 17.00 to 20.00: children’s participatory workshop (nutcracker painting workshop).
- 17.00 to 20.00: Christmas crafts (Christmas sculptor).
December 14
- 17.00 to 20.00: children’s participatory workshop (nutcracker painting workshop).
- 17.00 to 20.00: Christmas crafts (Christmas sculptor).
December 15
- 17.00 to 20.00: children’s participatory workshops (nutcracker painting workshop).
- 17.00 to 20.00: Christmas crafts (Christmas sculptor).
December 16 and 17
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: children’s participatory workshops (mask-making and nutcracker painting workshop).
December 18
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: children’s participatory workshops (Christmas paintings and nutcracker painting workshop).
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: Christmas crafts (glass Christmas figures).
December 19 and 20
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: children’s participatory workshop (nutcracker painting workshop).
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: Christmas crafts (glass Christmas figures).
December 21
- 19.00: Cantam project (singing presentation).
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: children’s participatory workshops (candle-making and glass painting workshop).
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: Christmas crafts (Czech Republic Christmas pastries).
December 22
- 19.00: Cantam project (singing presentation).
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: children’s participatory workshops (candle-making and nutcracker painting workshop).
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: Christmas crafts (Czech Republic Christmas pastries).
December 23
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: children’s participatory workshops (nutcracker painting workshop).
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: Christmas crafts (raku: ceramic figures).
December 24 (special hours: 11.00 to 17.00)
- 12.00 to 14.00: children’s participatory workshops (nutcracker painting workshop).
- 12.00 to 14.00: Christmas crafts (raku: ceramic figures).
December 25 (special hours: 17.00 to 23.00)
- 17.00 to 20.00: children’s participatory workshop (Christmas ball painting and nutcracker painting workshop).
- 17.00 to 23.00: Christmas crafts (raku: ceramic figures).
December 26
- 18.30 to 20.00: Christmas elf (theatrical parade).
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: children’s participatory workshop.
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: Christmas crafts (raku: ceramic figures).
December 27
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: living nativity scene.
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: Christmas face painting.
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: children’s participatory workshop (nativity figure painting).
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: Christmas crafts (Santa Claus carving in wood).
December 28, 29, and 30
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: Christmas face painting.
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: children’s participatory workshops (nativity figure painting).
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: Christmas crafts (Santa Claus carving in wood).
December 31 (special hours: 11.00 to 17.00)
- 11.00 to 17.00: children’s participatory workshop (nativity figure painting).
January 1 (special hours: 17.00 to 23.00)
- 17.00 to 20.00: children’s participatory workshop (nativity figure painting).
- 17.00 to 20.00: Christmas crafts (glass Christmas figures).
January 2 and 3
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: children’s participatory workshop (nativity figure painting).
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: Christmas crafts (blacksmith).
January 4
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: royal emissary.
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: children’s participatory workshop (nativity figure painting).
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: Christmas crafts (nativity ceramists).
January 5
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: royal emissary.
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: children’s participatory workshop (nativity figure painting).
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: Christmas crafts (nativity ceramists).
January 6
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: children’s participatory workshop (nativity figure painting).
- 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00: Christmas crafts (nativity ceramists).
SOLIDARITY CORNER
In our Christmas program, we reserve a prominent space for SOLIDARITY.
Do you have a charitable project or know someone who does?
We showcase your charitable initiative among the thousands of visitors who come to our facilities during the Christmas season. We offer a free space in the Christmas market, subject to available spaces, so you can share your charitable project or message.
For interested associations and NGOs, we provide an available booth from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, for a maximum of three full days, from December 13th at 5:00 PM to January 6th at 5:00 PM.
To reserve your space, please contact us via email at reservas@cac.es or by calling 96 197 46 86, asking for the Reservations Department.
- December 24: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- December 25: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- December 31: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- January 1: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
For loading and unloading, we recommend accessing at 10:30 AM, before the opening of the Christmas market, using the bus ramp. Loading and unloading will take place directly at the market level.
Additionally, parking is allowed within the Umbracle parking lot, near the checkpoint, located next to the booths.
During the market hours, unloading small packages can be done at the outer roundabout, transporting them on foot, or using the Umbracle parking.
If you wish to take advantage of the special price for vehicles in the Umbracle parking (€2.3 per day), please send an email to reservas@cac.es the day before your arrival, providing the license plate and type of vehicle. Before removing your vehicle, go to the parking control booth to apply the corresponding discount.
Contact us to secure your spot in the Solidarity Corner by emailing reservas@cac.es or calling us at 96 197 46 86.
DRAWING CONTEST
The Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències holds a new drawing contest with the slogan.
“Christmas at the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències”.
The Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències invites primary school students from the Valencian Community to take part in our Christmas drawing contest under the theme “Christmas in the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències.”
Instructions:
Create your drawing on an A4-sized sheet of paper or cardboard.
You may use any material that is flat (avoid synthetic products, plastics, non-water-based aerosols and solvents, glitter, etc.).
Submit your entries by Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 2:00 PM, to the following postal address:
CIUTAT DE LES ARTS I LES CIÈNCIES
MUSEU DE LES CIÈNCIES
Marketing and Advertising Area
Avd. del Professor López Piñero (Historian of Medicine), No. 7
46013-Valencia
Unleash your creativity and become part of the Christmas magic at the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències!
Participation in this contest implies complete acceptance and agreement with the terms, as well as acknowledgment of the Jury’s final decision.
Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències reserves the right to publish selected drawings in future publications.
Any unforeseen issues not covered in these terms will be resolved by the Jury and the organizers of the contest.
By Grade and/or Class: Each entry must be submitted by grade and/or classroom. On the back of the drawing, include complete details of the school, name and surname of the responsible teacher, the child’s name, and the grade to which they belong.
Individual: Any child can submit an individual entry. On the back, include the participant’s name, date of birth, home address, contact phone number, school, and grade.
All participants grant permission to CAC, S.A. for the reproduction and dissemination of the submitted drawings.
Winners will receive a document that must be signed on the day of prize collection, authorizing CAC, S.A. to use the image rights for taking photographs of the winners and their dissemination through the channels deemed appropriate by CAC, S.A.
Selection: Three drawings will be chosen for each pair of grades: 1st and 2nd of primary; 3rd and 4th of primary; and 5th and 6th of primary.
Prizes: Each winner will receive 3 tickets to the Museu de les Ciències, 3 tickets to the Hemisfèric, and 3 tickets to the Oceanogràfic.
Christmas Greeting Card: From the 9 winners, the Christmas greeting card of the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències will be selected.
Jury: The jury will consist of personnel of the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències.
Announcement: The jury’s decision will be announced on December 13, 2024, on www.cac.es and on the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències social media.
Award Ceremony: The award ceremony will take place on Friday, December 20, at 12:00 noon at our Christmas market.
Rights Assignment: Winners will exclusively grant CAC, S.A. the exploitation rights for their graphic compositions, including reproduction, modification, distribution, and public communication, on an international scale. The assignment duration will comply with applicable regulations. Entries will not be returned to participants.
