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 7th, 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: from 12:00 to 14:00 and from 5:00 to 8:00 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!
- Christmas paintings
Dates: December 15th to 18th - Painting of Christmas figures
Dates: December 31st to January 7th - Painting of Christmas balls
Dates: December 22nd to 25th - Candle making
Dates: December 28th to 30th - Christmas soaps
Dates: December 28th to 30th - Balloon twisting and face painting
Dates: December 22nd to 24th
- Christmas paintings
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
- Opening Ceremony and Lighting
Date: December 13th
Time: 5:00 PM - Christmas Elves Parade
Dates: December 15th to 17th
Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Puppet Show
Dates: December 16th and 17th
Time: 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM - Living Nativity Scene
Dates: December 26th and 27th
Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM - CANTA’M Project
Dates: December 13th, 21st, 22nd, and January 5th
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM - Storytelling
Dates: December 16th and 17th
Time: 12:45 PM to 1:30 PM - Christmas Elf
Date: December 26th
Time: 12:45 PM to 1:30 PM and 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
- Opening Ceremony and Lighting
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.
- Czech Christmas Pastries
Dates: December 14th to 17th
Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Christmas Sculptor
Date: December 13th
Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Wood Carving of Santa Claus
Dates: December 22nd to 25th
Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Glass Christmas Figures
Dates: December 13th to January 7th
Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Spinner (Spinning Wheel Worker)
Dates: December 18th to 21st
Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Raku. Ceramic Christmas Trees
Dates: December 31st, January 1st, and 2nd
Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Making of Postcards
Dates: December 26th and 27th
Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Christmas Blacksmith
Dates: January 1st to 4th
Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Czech Christmas Pastries
- Carousel Merry-Go-Round
Dates: Every day
Time: Christmas market hours
Price: €3 - Christmas Nursery
Dates: December 15th to 23rd
Time: Christmas market hours
Price: Children €2, Adults €3 - Nutcracker Soldier Painting Workshop
Dates: Every day
Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Price: €7 - Nativity Scene Figure Painting Workshop
Dates: December 26th to January 7th
Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Price: €2 - 360º Photobooth
Dates: Every day
Time: Market hours
Price:
€1 if you share the video on TikTok with the hashtag #NavidadenCAC or
€2 per person - Trans-Siberian Train
Dates: Every day
Time: Market hours
Price: €3
- Carousel Merry-Go-Round
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 15th at 5:00 PM to January 7th 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
DRAWING CONTEST: “Christmas in the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències”
The Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2023, and we invite you to join our special drawing contest to mark this milestone.
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 12, 2023, 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 15, 2023, 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 22, at 12:00 PM 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.
Christmas Card 2023: Nuria L. S. CEIP Miguel Hernández. Torrent. Valencia.
Winners of 1st and 2nd Grade:
Adrien B. A. Argos School (1st grade). Valencia.
Olivia O. CEIP Los Dolses (1st grade). Orihuela. Alicante.
Martina M. S. CEU San Pablo School (2nd grade). Valencia.
Winners of 3rd and 4th Grade:
Irene G. V. Argos School (3nd grade). Valencia.
Lidia Z. E. International English School (4th grade). Castellón.
Nuria L. S. CEIP Miguel Hernández (4th grade). Torrent. Valencia.
Winners of 5th and 6th Grade:
Alma G. A. Camarena School Valterna (5th grade). Paterna. Valencia.
Mireia B. P. Camarena School Valterna (5th grade). Paterna. Valencia.
Marc F. M. CEU San Pablo School (6th grade). Valencia.
Congratulations to all the talented winners! Your artworks have brought joy and creativity to the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències’ Christmas celebration.
