December events in Rotherham

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council sent this bulletin at 27-11-2025 12:25 PM GMT

What's on this December

This December we are running lots of fun events across Rotherham. You can find the full list of the events here.

Children’s Capital of Culture spotlight events

The Kingdom of the Snow Queen at Wentworth Woodhouse. Photo credit: Rikard Osterlund courtesy of Culture Creative

Land of Lights from Saturday 8 November to Saturday 31 January 2026 at Gulliver’s Valley Resort, Mansfield Road, S26 5QW. Find out more here.
Bussing Out Exhibition from Monday 24 November to Saturday 6 December at Riverside Gallery, Riverside House, Rotherham. Free to attend. Find out more here.
The Snow Queen from Tuesday 2 December to Sunday 4 January 2026 at Wentworth Woodhouse. Find out more here.
Wath Christmas Festival on Friday 5 December at 4pm to 7pm at Montgomery Hall Car Park, Wath upon Dearne. Free to attend.

Rotherham Theatres presents the Snow White Pantomime

Step into a magical world of laughter, mischief and adventure with Snow White this December at the Rotherham Civic Theatre. Will Snow White escape the Wicked Queen’s evil plans? With a little help from her friends anything is possible!

This year’s production promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with dazzling sets, sparkling costumes and plenty of laughs making it the perfect treat for families in Rotherham and beyond.

Find out more and book your tickets here.

Give a gift of a library card this Christmas

A library card offers a gateway to a wonderful world of free resources and learning opportunities. With it, you can borrow books, access digital media like eBooks, eMagazines and audiobooks, use research databases, attend online courses and attend groups and activities, all at no cost.

Your library card supports lifelong learning, helps reduce entertainment and education expenses, and connects you to your local community. Whether you're a student, professional, or curious reader, a library card is a simple yet powerful tool for personal growth and enrichment. A library card offers something for everyone of all ages.

For more information, take a look online at Rotherham Libraries here or visit your local library branch.

Top events for families

There are lots of events taking place around Rotherham, here are some more upcoming highlights:

Nelson’s Cub Club: Fly! on Wednesday 3 December from 10am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 2pm at Clifton Park Museum. Find out more here.
Meet Father Christmas on Monday 8 and Thursday 11 December at 5pm to 6pm at Riverside Library and Neighbourhood Hub. Places must be booked in advance. Find out more about the event on Monday 8 and Thursday 11 December activities here.
Poetry Writing Session on Tuesday 9 December at 10am to midday at Mowbray Gardens Library and Neighbourhood Hub. Free to attend. Find out more here.
Stick Man Story Walk on Tuesday 9 December at 10:30am to 11:30am at Rawmarsh Library and Neighbourhood Hub. Free to attend. Find out more here.
Christmas Craft Activities on Sunday 14 December at 10am to 11am, Tuesday 16 December at 3pm to 4pm and Sunday 21 December at 10am to 11am at Thorpe Hesley Library and Neighbourhood Hub. Find out more here.
Christmas Tree Trinket Making on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 December at 10am to 11am at Riverside Library and Neighbourhood Hub. Places must be booked in advance. Find out more here.