Algarve Family Events – December 2025

December brings Christmas magic to the Algarve with festive markets, creative workshops, gala dinners, and traditional celebrations. From Christmas markets at luxury resorts to village festivals with processions and live music, this guide helps you plan an unforgettable December with the family. Each event includes links to bookings and organizer details.

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Christmas Markets

Wonderland Village — Viceroy at Ombria Algarve

Dates: 6, 13, 20 & 27 December 2025 · Time: 15:00–19:00
Venue: Main Plaza, Viceroy at Ombria Algarve, Loulé
Price: Free
A festive Christmas market at the resort’s main plaza with Santa’s corner, festive flavours and holiday film screenings.
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Vila Vita Christmas Market

Dates: 19–21 December 2025 · Time: 14:00–19:00
Venue: Piazetta, Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa, Porches
Price: Free
A boutique Christmas market with brand stalls, glühwein, teas and family‑friendly entertainment at the resort’s piazetta.
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Vale do Lobo Christmas Market

Dates: 6–7 December 2025 · Time: 10:00–17:30
Venue: Vale do Lobo Auditorium & Gardens
Price: Free
Family‑friendly market with gift stalls, regional delicacies and crafts at Vale do Lobo Auditorium and gardens.
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Feira da Serra – Christmas Edition (Loulé)

Dates: 6–8 December 2025 · Time: 12:00–20:00
Venue: Armazém do Carnaval, Rua de Nossa Senhora da Piedade, Loulé
Price: Free
A Christmas fair showcasing regional handicrafts and agri‑food products in the old Carnival warehouse next to the Santo António convent.
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Creative Workshops at Resorts

Workshops at Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa

Venue: Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa, Porches
Ideal for: Families and children of all ages

Make Your Own Azulejo Tile — Vila Vita

Dates: 8, 15, 22 & 28 December 2025 · Time: 11:00–13:00
Price: 65€
Paint your own traditional Portuguese “azulejo” tile using patterns inspired by local fauna and flora.
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Dreams on Canvas — Art Class

Dates: 10, 17, 23 & 30 December 2025 · Time: 10:30–12:30
Price: 85€
Learn drawing or painting basics with artists from a local gallery in this creative art class.
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Cork Creations: Decor & Jewelry Workshop

Dates: 4, 11, 18, 22 & 29 December 2025 · Time: 16:30–18:30
Price: 55€
Explore the versatility of Portuguese cork and craft your own décor and jewellery pieces.
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Ceramic Traditions — Pottery Workshop

Dates: 10, 17, 22 & 29 December 2025 · Time: 15:00–17:00
Price: 65€
Mould, paint and glaze a ceramic almond‑tree blossom piece in this hands‑on pottery experience.
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Merry Baubles Workshop — Painting Christmas Tree Ornaments

Dates: 5, 12, 19 & 23 December 2025 · Time: 11:00–13:00
Price: 65€
Paint and personalise Christmas tree ornaments in this festive family workshop.
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Snowflake Sun‑Catcher Workshop

Date: 20 December 2025 · Time: 14:30–16:00
Ideal for: Children aged 4–11
Price: Registration required
Children aged 4–11 craft delicate sun‑catchers shaped like snowflakes using colourful materials.
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My Mini Christmas Tree Workshop

Date: 21 December 2025 · Time: 14:30–16:00
Price: Registration required
Kids craft and decorate their own miniature Christmas trees to take home.
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Family Canvas: T‑Shirt Edition

Dates: 23 & 29 December 2025 · Time: 14:30–16:30
Price: 65€
Families design and paint custom T‑shirts together in this creative art workshop.
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Memories in the Christmas Jar

Date: 24 December 2025 · Time: 14:30–16:00
Price: Registration required
Little ones capture their holiday memories by crafting personalised Christmas jars.
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Handmade Holiday Wishes — 3D New Year Cards

Date: 28 December 2025 · Time: 11:00–13:00
Price: 65€
Craft 3‑D New Year cards and send holiday wishes with a personal touch.
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Workshops at Viceroy at Ombria Algarve

Venue: Viceroy at Ombria Algarve, Loulé

Pottery Workshop — Ombria Festive Calendar

Dates: 22 December (10:30–12:00) & 23 December (14:30–16:00) 2025
Price: Registration required
Create your own ceramic masterpiece at Ombria’s pottery workshop, guided by local artisans.
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Gingerbread Cookies Workshop — Ombria

Date: 22 December 2025 · Time: 14:00–14:45
Price: Registration required
Children decorate and bake their own gingerbread cookies in this fun festive workshop.
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Bolo Rainha Workshop — Ombria

Date: 27 December 2025 · Time: 10:00–11:30
Price: Registration required
Learn to prepare the traditional Portuguese Bolo Rainha cake during this hands‑on workshop.
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Candle Workshop — Ombria

Date: 29 December 2025 · Time: 10:00–11:30 & 14:00–15:30
Price: Registration required
Craft scented candles and learn about wax melting and fragrances at Ombria’s candle workshop.
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Village Festivals

Christmas in the Village — Mexilhoeira Grande

Dates: 5 December (20:00–22:00), 6 December (17:30–20:00) & 7 December (16:00–18:00) 2025
Venue: Village centre, Mexilhoeira Grande, Portimão
Price: Free
A village Christmas celebration with illuminated walk, shows, market stalls, carousels and ice rink.
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Christmas in the Village — Montes de Alvor

Date: 11 December 2025 · Time: 10:00–18:30
Venue: Praceta do Parque, Montes de Alvor, Portimão
Price: Free
A one‑day Christmas market and festival with Santa’s workshop, sports activities, music and the arrival of Santa Claus.
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Festas de Nossa Senhora da Conceição — Montes de Alvor

Dates: 5 December (21:00–23:00), 6 December (15:30–19:00), 7 December (21:00–23:00) & 8 December (16:30–20:00) 2025
Venue: Montes de Alvor Church and village, Portimão
Price: Free
A four‑day religious festival with traditional games, concerts, vigils and a procession honouring Our Lady of the Conception.
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Christmas Dinners & Celebrations

Christmas Eve Dinner — Ombria Kitchen

Date: 24 December 2025 · Time: 18:00–22:00
Venue: Ombria Kitchen, Viceroy at Ombria Algarve, Loulé
Price: Registration required
A candlelit Christmas Eve dinner featuring a seasonal set menu, dessert buffet and live music.
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Christmas Lunch — Ombria Kitchen

Date: 25 December 2025 · Time: 12:00–15:30
Venue: Ombria Kitchen, Viceroy at Ombria Algarve, Loulé
Price: Registration required
A festive Christmas Day buffet lunch with decorations, live music and seasonal delights for all.
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Christmas Brunch at Bovino Steakhouse

Date: 25 December 2025 · Time: 12:30–18:00
Venue: Bovino Steakhouse, Quinta do Lago, Almancil
Price: Registration required
A festive Christmas Day brunch with live music, face painting, balloon modelling and creative workshops for kids.
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Boxing Day at Dano’s

Date: 26 December 2025 · Time: 12:30–20:00
Venue: Dano’s Sports Bar & Restaurant, Quinta do Lago, Almancil
Price: Registration required
An afternoon of dining with live kids’ entertainment, face painting and games at Dano’s sports bar.
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Science & Astronomy Workshops

Ciência em Família — Natal Reutilizável

Date: 21 December 2025 · Time: 10:30–12:00
Venue: Centro Ciência Viva de Lagos, R. Dr. Faria e Silva 34, Lagos
Ideal for: Children aged 5–14
Price: 12€
Families transform recycled materials into festive decorations and learn about energy‑saving in this holiday science workshop.
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Histórias Vivas — A Origem das Espécies

Date: 14 December 2025 · Time: 10:30–11:30
Venue: Centro Ciência Viva de Lagos, R. Dr. Faria e Silva 34, Lagos
Ideal for: Children aged 3–6
Price: 10€
Interactive storytelling brings Darwin’s “On the Origin of Species” to life for young children, sparking curiosity about the natural world.
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Astronomia na Barragem da Bravura — Geminids Meteor Showers

Date: 13 December 2025 · Time: 19:00–21:00
Venue: Barragem da Bravura, Odiáxere
Ideal for: Children aged 6+
Price: Free
Observe the Geminids meteor shower and planets like Jupiter and Saturn during a guided astronomy night at the Bravura Dam.
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Under the Quiet Winter Sky — Stargazing

Date: 28 December 2025 · Time: 20:00–22:00
Venue: Parque do Golfe, Vale do Lobo
Price: Registration required
Observe the night sky and learn about constellations with telescopes under the quiet winter sky at Vale do Lobo.
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Teen Entertainment

DJ Workshop for Teens — Vila Vita

Dates: 23 & 29 December 2025 · Time: 11:00–12:30
Ideal for: Teens aged 12+
Price: 40€
Teens learn to mix music on CDJs and DJ mixers at the V‑Club, guided by a professional DJ.
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Festive Nails Teen Workshop

Dates: 23 & 30 December 2025 · Time: 11:00–13:00
Ideal for: Teens aged 12+
Price: Registration required
Teens master nail‑art techniques to create sparkly holiday manicures.
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Party Make‑up Teen Workshop

Date: 26 December 2025 · Time: 11:00–13:00
Ideal for: Teens aged 12+
Price: Registration required
Teens learn party make‑up techniques and tips in a fun beauty workshop.
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New Year Celebrations

New Year’s Eve Gala — Tales of Ombria

Date: 31 December 2025 · Time: 18:00–04:00
Venue: Ballroom, Viceroy at Ombria Algarve, Loulé
Price: Registration required
A seven‑course gala dinner and party with live music, regional wines and enchanting celebrations to welcome the New Year.
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New Year’s Eve Grand Gala — Welcome to Paradise

Date: 31 December 2025 · Time: 20:30–02:00
Venue: Ballroom, Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa, Porches
Price: 420€
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a grand gala dinner featuring live music, gourmet cuisine and fireworks.
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Kids Entertainment at KOKO

Dates: 29–31 December 2025 · Time: 16:00–19:00
Venue: KOKO Café, Quinta do Lago, Almancil
Price: Free
Games, creative workshops and joyful entertainment for children at KOKO café.
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Thank Quinta It’s Friday — Live Music at Dano’s

Dates: 5, 12, 19 & 26 December 2025 · Time: 20:00–23:00
Venue: Dano’s Sports Bar & Restaurant, Quinta do Lago, Almancil
Price: Check venue
Friday night live music and dinner at Dano’s sports bar throughout December.
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