Pack your island holiday with fun things to do
The Isle of Wight is one of the UK's most exciting destinations for festivals and events! There's a wide variety of year-round activities and events, including one of the UK's biggest and best known music festivals, the world's oldest sailing regatta, and a food festival dedicated to one of our most famous exports, garlic!
I Love Wight Pop Up Christmas Shop & Christmas Market
The hugely popular I Love Wight Pop Up Christmas Shop returns to The Garlic Farm for 2025, with a whole host of unique decorations and gift ideas!
Cowes Christmas Celebration Day
Get ready to step into the magic of Christmas in Cowes, with free entertainment and festive fun!
Festive Fun at Osborne
Head to Osborne this December for a festive day out the whole family will love!
Northwood House Christmas Fair
After another hugely successful Christmas Fair in 2024, the dates for the 2025 event have now been confirmed for Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th November!
An Evening with Neil Ruddock
Don't miss the chance to see football legend Neil 'Razor' Ruddock in an exclusive live interview and audience Q&A!
Cowes Late Night Christmas Shopping
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and busy shopping centres and sail across to Cowes for a special evening of Late Night Christmas Shopping, with boutiques and independent shops offering toys, books, homeware, art, antiques, fashion, wine, jewellery and more!
Christmas at Tapnell Farm
Head to Tapnell Farm Park this Christmas, and discover a barn full of hands-on activities, festive fun, and a special visit to meet Santa and Mrs Claus!
Christmas Drive-in Cinema at Robin Hill
Drive into Christmas and support Wessex IOW with a weekend of festive films!
Santa Specials at IW Steam Railway
An enchanting Christmas experience awaits you and your little ones at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway on select dates this December, as Havenstreet Station becomes home to exceptional festive entertainment and traditional fairground rides!