Once upon a Christmas: illuminations, parades, market and workshops for children in Cergy (95)

December is slowly approaching, and there are only a few weeks left before Christmas. To prepare for the arrival of Santa Claus and his gifts under the tree, the town of Cergy is pulling out all the stops with a program that will have the youngest visitors dreaming.

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Once upon aChristmas... in Cergy! So, from December 1 to January 14, 2024, the city is letting itself be carried away by the magic of the festive season, with many of the city's landmarks lit up every evening during this period. There will also be light parades, entertainment and creative workshops for children, Christmas stories, carols... And don't forget Santa Claus at the Cergy markets, the " guinguette de Noël", the Christmas markets, etc. Christmas is already shaping up to be a magical time, and this is the perfect opportunity to discover these wonderful events with your family, friends or loved ones, to prolong the Christmas spirit before and after the festive season.

Happy Holidays!

The Il était une fois Noël program:

Christmas illuminations (and other events)

• When? December 1 to January 14 in the city's main squares and thoroughfares

Activities and workshops

Screening and workshop at the Maison de quartier des Touleuses

• When? Wednesday, December 6, at 10 a.m.
• Free, registration required (01.34.33.47.20)

Youth Book Fair at the Hôtel d'agglomération de Cergy

• When? December 9, 10am to 6pm
• Free access

Christmas at Les Genottes and Square de l'Echiquier

• When? December 9, 2pm to 5:30pm, at LCR des Genottes and LCR de la Chanterelle
• Free, open access

Magic lantern and singing workshop at LCR du Bontemps

• When? December 13, 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., at LCR du Bontemps

Creative Christmas decoration workshops

• When? December 13, 2.30 pm to 5 pm, Maison de quartier des Linandes
• Reservations required

La guinguette de Noël à Port Cergy (meeting with Santa Claus and DJ set)

• When? December 8, 6pm to 9pm
• Free

Photo session with Santa Claus

• When? Saturday, December 16, at Maison de quartier Haut-de-Cergy
• Free

Shows

Maisons vagabondes #2

• When? November 29, 4pm, Astrolabe media library

Kalinka, little snow girl

• When ? December 6, 3pm, Maison de quartier des Linandes

Christmas brass

• When? December 9, 3 Fontaines shopping center

Moustache Academy

• When? December 16, 5pm, Grande Salle du Douze

HiHaHutte - dance show

• When? December 16, from 11am, at Visages du Monde

Gadoue - dance show

• When? December 23 at 10:30 am at Visages du Monde

The full program is available on the city's website.