Festive Fun with ANGUSalive
About This Event
Get ready for a season packed with festive magic as Festive Fun returns from 28 November to 31 December, bringing together sparkling shows, family adventures, creative workshops and unforgettable Christmas experiences across Angus.
Whether you’re looking for a festive day out with the family, unique Christmas gifts, seasonal entertainment or opportunities to get creative, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Reindeer Kits
We will be selling make your own reindeer kits for our famous natural reindeers. Utilising local birch and willow, we’ll pre drill holes and give you everything you need to create your own reindeer!
Where: Monikie Country Park
Date: Throughout festive season
Cost: £10.00
Festive Trails
Find all of our elves and tell us how many of each colour are in the woods! Our Reindeer are also missing, each reindeer has a letter on them to make a word.
Where: Monikie Country Park
Date: Throughout festive season
Time: During Opening Hours
Cost: £2.00
Signal Tower Festive Fayre
Drop in to the Signal Tower Museum Festive Fayre to enjoy a pop-up Christmas market. This event will showcasing local business and suppliers in the beautiful Signal Tower Courtyard.
Where: Signal Tower Museum
Date: Saturday 28 November 2026
Time: 11am – 3pm
Cost: Free
Wreath Making Workshop
Come along to our Bespoke Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop! Get into the Christmas cheer and enjoy a fun, festive crafting experience where you’ll create your very own bespoke Christmas wreath.
Where: Monikie Country Park
Date: 28 & 29 November and 3 December
Time: Various times
Cost: £12.50
Christmas Art Club
Calling all budding young artists and their families! Join our Christmas themed family art club in the Meffan Art Gallery. Free drop in session, booking not required.
Where: Meffan Museum & Art Gallery
Date: Wednesday 3 December 2026
Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Cost: Free
Festive Decorations Workshop
Join us for a cosy evening of creativity where you’ll craft your very own decorations to take home. Perfect for adding that personal touch to your tree or gifting something handmade with love. Book your spot now – spaces are limited!
Where: Monikie Country Park
Date: 5 – 20 December
Time: Various times
Cost: £12.50
Festive Fables & Christmas Crafts
Festive Fables and Christmas Crafts – Come and join the Rangers in our cosy courtyard at Monikie Country Park to hear a festive story around the fire, toast some marshmallows, and create your own Christmas decoration in our special Santa’s Workshop! Cosy clothes, gloves and hat are recommended!
Where: Monikie Country Park
Date: 17 December
Time: 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Cost: £7.00
Festive Decorations Workshop
Christmas Decoration Workshop – Get into the festive spirit with our Christmas Decoration Workshop at Forfar Loch! Join us for a cosy session of creativity where you’ll craft your very own decorations to take home. Perfect for adding that personal touch to your tree or gifting something handmade with love. Book your spot now – spaces are limited!
Where: Forfar Loch
Date: 18 December
Time: 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Cost: £12.50
Santa’s Grotto
Bring the family along for a magical festive experience and meet Santa in his cosy grotto. Every child will get the chance to share their Christmas wishes and receive a special gift to take home. Perfect for adding a little festive magic to your holiday season!
Where: Monikie Country Park
Date: 5 – 20 December (Weekends Only!)
Time: Various Times
Cost: £7.00
Grinch’s Grotto
Step into the Grinch’s horrible abode for a mischievous festive encounter with the grump himself! He might be cheeky, but he’s full of fun – and every child will still leave with a special gift to take home. A perfect twist on your Christmas celebrations!
Where: Monikie Country Park
Date: 5 – 20 December (Weekends Only!)
Time: Various Times
Cost: £7.00
Santa Paws
This Christmas, it’s the dogs who get to meet the big man in red! Bring your four-legged friend along to our Santa Paws Grotto for a tail-wagging festive treat. Each good pupper will get their very own meet-and-greet with Santa Paws, plus a little gift to take home.
Where: Monikie Country Park
Date: 11 December
Time: Various times
Cost: £7.00
I ♥ Christmas Festive Fun Day
Join us for a unique Christmas experience for all the family at Montrose Museums Festive Fun Day. Take part in our Christmas themed museum scavenger hunt and festive arts and crafts. Free drop in session, booking not required
Where: Montrose Museum
Date: Sunday 6 December 2026
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Cost: Free
