The Maresme, a beautiful region on the Catalan coast, is transformed every December into a place full of light, colour and festive spirit. Its villages offer a wide range of Christmas activities ranging from markets and fairs to theatre performances and concerts. For the little ones there are also activities including rides, craft workshops and magic shows, as well as the long-awaited Three Kings parade, who visit the villages to greet the children and hand out sweets and gifts. In addition, the typical Christmas markets are filled with artisanal products, delicious local cuisine and unique gifts.
Here we tell you the best you can find to live Christmas to the fullest!
CABRILS
Monday, December 23, 2024
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jumping Extreme Mataró departure (from 12 to 20 years old).
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at La Fabrica – Letter, cookie and face painting workshops with Santa Claus
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at l’espai Jove Mas María – Cooking workshop without parents and Do it Yourself workshop to learn how to cook healthy, easy, quick and inexpensive recipes.
At 10.30 a.m. in the Church Square – Delivery of Tiós for the little ones
At 11 a.m. in the Church Square – Popular Cagatió, with the performance of the Cia. Els farsants
Thursday, December 27, 2024
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (in various sessions) – Escape Room in the street, Christmas special.
Monday, December 30, 2024
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mas María Youth Space – Do it Yourself workshop: candle making for young people aged 12 to 20.
At 11 a.m. at the La Fàbrica Civic Centre – Visit to the “Home dels nassos” accompanied by musicians and the chimes will be rung by the Cinc Cèntims Company.
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mas María Youth Space – Festive hair and makeup workshop.
Sunday, January 5, 2024
At 6 p.m. Three Kings Parade through the streets of Cabrils
ALELLA
From 2 to 13 December 2024
Can Lleonart – Christmas Fair. Exhibition of the works made by the students of the different courses and workshops.
From December 9 to January 7 – Nativity scene at the tourist office – Tourist Office location
Saturday, December 14, 2024 – Christmas Fair
From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. – Rambla d’Àngel Guimerà and Plaça dels Germans Lleonart
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Little Christmas train – 2 stops: Les Heures and carrer Àfrica, check the routes and timetables.
From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Little Christmas train – 2 stops: Les Heures and carrer Àfrica, check the routes and timetables.
Sunday, December 15, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Rambla d’Àngel Guimerà and Plaça dels Germans Lleonart
Christmas Fair
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Little Christmas Train – 2 stops: Les Heures and Carrer Àfrica, check the routes and timetables.
Friday, December 13, 2024 – At 5 p.m. – Aula Taller de las Antiguas Escoles Fabra
Beeswax candle workshop with Christmas decoration
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. – Sala Carquefou – Espai d’Arts Escèniques
Christmas carol workshop
The Alella municipal choir will offer a musical workshop on Christmas carols, where adults and children can share a good time. At the end, there will be a joint carol and a snack to celebrate the start of the Christmas Holidays.
Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11 a.m. – Espai d’Arts Cèniques Casal d’Alella
Friday, January 3, 2024 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. – Former Fabra Schools
Lantern workshop with Esplai Guaita’l
5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Can Lleonart
The Joguines Factory + Royal Wallet
Saturday, January 4, 2024
From 5 to 7:30 p.m. – Antigues Escoles Fabra
Lantern workshop with Esplai Guaita’l
5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Can Lleonart
The Toy Factory + Royal Wallet
Sunday, January 5, 2024
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Plaça de l’Ajuntament
Royal Wallet
6 p.m. – Parade of Their Majesties the Kings of the East
TEIÀ
Saturday 14 December 2024 – AE Teià Sports Track
From 10am to 2pm: 2024 Christmas Market
From 4pm to 9pm: Christmas Market of crafts and gift items. Activities for the TV3 Marathon run by local entities. You can collaborate with the Marathon by taking part in different workshops. Children’s area: face painting, craft workshops and large-format games.
At 11 am: Charity family magic show for La Marató de TV3, with Màgickel
At 11.45 am: Opening of the 4th Christmas Market
From 12 to 2 pm: Musical vermouth by the correspondents of the Casal de Jovenes de Teià
From 12 to 1 pm: Charity traditional dance workshop for the TV3 Marathon, with TrasBals Folk
From 1 to 2 pm: Performance by the Teià Municipal Band
From 5 to 6.30 pm: Come and poop the Tió with the correspondents of the Casal de Joves de Teià. There will also be hot chocolate.
At 6.30pm: Countdown to the arrival of the Three Wise Men
At 7pm: Concert by the Choir Gòspel Teià, with director Ben Bensis
Sunday 15 December 2024 – AE Teià Sports Court
From 10am to 2pm: Christmas Market
From 10am to 2pm: Children’s area: face painting, craft workshops and large-format games.
From 11am to 2pm: Christmas concert by the students of the Escola de Música Cadença. Musical vermouth by the Correspondents of the Casal de Joves.
EL MASNOU
From December 14 to 22, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
From December 16 to 19, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Plaza Nova de les Dones del Tèxtil
It will be filled with magic and activities to enjoy with the family.
Throughout the week, you can enjoy special proposals such as: Christmas Train, to tour the town with a magical touch. The Forest with the Wishing Tree, where young and old can leave their best wishes. Children’s workshops, to let the creativity of the little ones fly.
In addition, there will be a wide variety of family activities: Children’s entertainment and musical shows. A surprising magic show that will captivate young and old. The Giant Tió, where children can discover the Catalan Christmas tradition. And to complete the experience, don’t miss the stone soup, a gastronomic proposal with a very special touch.
MATARÓ
From November 29 to December 23, 2024 – Plaza de Santa Anna
Christmas Nativity Scenes and Ornaments Fair. This emblematic fair is a must-see for those looking for handmade Nativity figures and Christmas decorations.
From December 1 to January 6 – Belenistas Association premises
Mornings: Sundays and holidays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (except January 1 and 6). Afternoons: Every day from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission.
Nativity scene and diorama exhibition.
From December 6 to January 5 – Nuevo Parque Central
Magic Fair 2024. Children’s attractions fair at Christmas. With performances in the tent at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 9 p.m. – Teatro la Alianza
Christmas with Jazz Maresme & Juanma Sánchez Leal.
Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 12 noon – Casal La Alianza
The Happy Fir. Sim Salabim returns to the Casal L’Aliança with this classic family show.
December 22 and 29, 2024 at 5 p.m. December 26 and 28 at 7 p.m. – Sala Cabañas
Los Pastorets de Mataró. A large-scale musical show to enjoy this Christmas. Live orchestra and singing, dancing, spectacular changes of scenery, special effects and more than 300 people participating.
From January 1 to 4, 2025 – Day 1 from 5 to 9 p.m. Days 2, 3 and 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 to 9 p.m.
Parque Central Tent
Royal Camp for the little ones at home to experience the magic of Christmas and the Three Kings and to be able to leave their letter with the Royal Messengers.
PREMIÀ DE MAR
Christmas Fair in Premià de Mar
From November 29 to December 24, 2024, the center of Premià de Mar will be filled with stalls with decorations, gifts and crafts for all ages.
Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. – Can Roure
Inauguration of the monumental Nativity scene and Christmas carol singing to celebrate the arrival of Christmas.
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Departure from Plaza Nova. At 11 a.m. the Nativity scene will be laid out, mass at the Hermitage of Sant Mateu and Christmas carol singing with the Esplai Parroquial. 54th Nativity Scene Ascent to Sant Mateu
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. – Plaça dels Països Catalans
Gospel and Christmas carol singing by the Cor Gospel la Amistad
PREMIÀ DE DALT
Early December – Ice rink in Premià de Dalt – Get ready to skate on the ice and enjoy an activity that is always a hit with young and old alike!
Premià de Dalt Living Nativity Scene – 21, 22, 26, 28, 29 December 2024 and 1 January 2025. A recreation with local actors who turn the streets into a living stage, with scenes that will captivate young and old alike.
Sunday, 15 December 2024
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Children’s workshops
11.30 a.m. Flashmob of La Maratón de TV3, by the Gimnasio del Polideportivo and the AV del barrio del Remei
12.30 p.m. – Musical performance ‘Navidad, ¡qué palo!, el musical’
5 p.m. – The elves and Guspira are getting ready for the arrival of Santa Claus!
17.30 h. – Ho, ho, ho! Look at what a special visit. It’s Santa Claus!
18.30 h. – Come and get your sugar cloud
19 h. – Raffle of products donated by the shops of Premià de Dalt
19.50 h. – Farewell to Santa Claus until next year!
VILASSAR DE MAR
Christmas Market in Vilassar de Mar
On November 30 and December 1, the Josep Tarradellas square will host a fair with Christmas products, performances and activities for the little ones.
Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 12 noon.
M. Roser Carrau Cultural Hall
Christmas concert by the Cor Vilassons and the Cor Aoke.
Friday, December 20, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 21 at 10:30 a.m. – Library
BiblioLab: Of stars and fir trees. By Mireia Martínez. Christmas storytelling session, play space and creative corner.
Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. – Parish of San Juan
Christmas concert “In Dulci Iubilo”. Christmas concert by the Cor Vila Azari.
Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 6 p.m. M. Roser Carrau Cultural Hall
Christmas concert. With the En clave de voz choirs from Badalonense and the Coral Englantina from Vilassar de Mar.
ARENYS DE MAR
Christmas Fair in Arenys de Mar
On December 21 and 22, 2024 Arenys de Mar puts the finishing touch to the Christmas cycle with a fair focused on crafts and gastronomy.
Sunday, December 15, 2024 – Tions workshop – Come and make your Tió!
Thursday, December 19, 2024 and Friday, December 20, 2024 – We feed the Tió
Friday, December 20, 2024
Opening of the municipal nativity scene 2024-2025 created by the residents of Arenys de Mar
The Ateneo inaugurates its Traditional Nativity Scene
Saturday, December 21, 2024 – Christmas Fair – Three-Band Billiards – Christmas Social Tournament – Let’s make the Tió poop
Aixa Family Christmas Concert – Ave Maria
Sunday, December 22, 2024 – Let’s make the Tió poop
Rafael Llop’s Christmas Poem: The Christmas Fishermen
Ateneo Reading Out Loud Group led by Marta Catalán
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 – Midnight Mass
Thursday, December 26, 2024 – Christmas Fair December 2024 – Afternoon dance
Christmas and St. Stephen’s Day parties with LOS FANTÁSTICOS (Chus and Nuria)
Saturday, December 28, 2024 – Colgallufas – Morning jokes
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 – The twelve chimes
We celebrate the arrival of the New Year together
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
New Year’s Eve dance with CRISTIAN AND SONIA
Sunday, January 5, 2025
The Three Kings’ Parade
ARGENTONA
Until January 7, 2025
The adventure of Tinet the tió and the magic of the fairies in Esquis Fruits Can Pins (Argentona) – Children will be able to enjoy a magical journey where the tiós come to life and the fairies tell us Christmas stories.
December 15, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Plaza Nova, various activities
At 11 a.m. zumba with “Ya!ocio”
At 11:30 a.m. caga tió
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Face painting, Children’s workshops, Christmas stops
TIANA
The main Christmas events in Tiana begin with the lighting of the tree and end with the Three Kings’ Parade. And there will be a free and popular New Year’s Eve party on December 31 in the municipal pavilion run by Descorxats after eating the grapes at midnight in the Church square under the bell tower.
December 31, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Home dels Nassos will be paraded through the streets of the center for the first time this year. You have to find the man who has as many noses as there are days in the year. The municipal Library and the Environment area have organized an activity for the family public to search in the middle of nature, among the forests, with the help of donkeys, for the Christmas Tió in the Font de l’Alba area on December 21.
December 27, 2024
And the Three Wise Men’s post office returns to Can Riera with the royal postmen who will collect the letters from the children of Tiana. In addition, there will be a special Bambolinas and activities in the Can Baratau Library. The Illusion of Magic, the family show with Joana Andreu, will fill the afternoon at the Sala Albéniz.
CABRERA DE MAR
Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. – Cal Conde
Let’s Poop the Tió.. One more year the children of the town will poop the Tió with Pinyer and Soca. Parque de la Nueva Canción Catalana Christmas Fair and Royal Messenger.
Sunday, December 22, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Second edition of the Christmas and Crafts Fair, with stalls of Christmas products and the Royal Messenger at 5:30 p.m., collecting letters for Their Majesties the Three Wise Men from the East. San Félix Church XXXV Cycle of Organ Concerts.
Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 6 p.m.
With the Sant Feliu Parish Choir and Carme Godall, Organ teacher at the Cabrera de Mar Music School.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 7:45 p.m.
The Song of the Sibyl with Josep Maria Gregori, altus, Guido Iotti, organ, and the Cabrera de Mar Sibyl Choir.
Thursday, December 26, 2024 from 7 to 10 p.m.
A Sant Esteve afternoon to share with the family, with the traditional Quinto organized with the CB Cabrera in the Municipal Tent.
December 27, 28 and 29, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 5 to 8 p.m.
For three days, the Municipal Sports Center will be transformed into a Christmas park full of inflatables and giant games for the little ones. Free admission.