🎄 Christmas Activities in Lusaka 🎅
Find the perfect festive activities for your family
December 1-24, 2025
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Compare Activities Across All Venues
Looking for something specific this Christmas season? Browse by activity type below to see where and when each experience is available across Arcades, East Park, and Lewanika malls. Whether you're planning a day out or looking for the perfect activity for the kids, we've organized everything to make your planning easy.
📍 Venue Locations:
Arcades Shopping Mall
Great East Road, Lusaka
East Park Mall
Great East Road, Lusaka
Lewanika Shopping Centre
Lewanika Road, Lusaka
Kids Colouring Table
Free creative fun for little artists throughout December
✨ Available at ALL three malls throughout December! Perfect for keeping the kids entertained while you shop.
Arcades Shopping Mall
📍 Great East Road
Dec 1-7
Dec 8-14
Dec 15-24
10:00 - 16:00 Daily
Free colouring sheets and crayons provided. Perfect for ages 3-10.
East Park Mall
📍 Great East Road
Dec 1-7
Dec 8-14
Dec 15-24
10:00 - 17:00 Daily
⭐ Longest hours! Open an extra hour compared to other venues.
Lewanika Shopping Centre
📍 Lewanika Road
Dec 1-7
Dec 8-14
Dec 15-24
10:00 - 16:00 Daily
All materials provided free. Supervised activity area.
Circus Zambia
Spectacular acrobatics and family entertainment
🎪 Circus Zambia tours all three malls on the same weekends! Same times, same amazing show.
Arcades Shopping Mall
📍 Great East Road
Dec 6-7
Dec 13-14
Dec 20-21
10:00 - 16:00
Multiple shows throughout the day. Family-friendly entertainment.
East Park Mall
📍 Great East Road
Dec 6-7
Dec 13-14
Dec 20-21
10:00 - 16:00
Catch the show between your shopping and other mall activities!
Lewanika Shopping Centre
📍 Lewanika Road
Dec 6-7
Dec 13-14
Dec 20-21
10:00 - 16:00
Amazing acrobatics, juggling, and festive performances!
Face Painting
Transform into your favorite Christmas character
🎨 Professional face painters at all venues on weekends. East Park has the longest hours and includes Christmas Eve!
Arcades Shopping Mall
📍 Great East Road
Dec 6-7
Dec 13-14
Dec 20-21
13:00 - 17:00
Afternoon sessions perfect after lunch. Santa, reindeer, snowmen designs available.
East Park Mall
📍 Great East Road
Dec 6-7
Dec 13-14
Dec 20, 21 & 24
10:00 - 19:00
⭐ Longest hours! Plus special Christmas Eve session. Perfect for holiday photos.
Lewanika Shopping Centre
📍 Lewanika Road
Dec 6-7
Dec 13-14
Dec 20-21
11:00 - 16:00
Festive designs including elves, Christmas trees, and candy canes!
Christmas Markets
Shop unique gifts from local artisans and small businesses
⭐ EXCLUSIVE TO EAST PARK MALL! The only venue hosting Christmas Markets this season.
East Park Mall
📍 Great East Road
Dec 5-7
Dec 13-14
Dec 15-24
10:00 - 18:00
🎁 Browse handmade crafts, unique gifts, local treats, and festive decorations from Zambian artisans. Support local businesses while finding perfect presents! The market runs continuously from Dec 15-24 for your last-minute shopping convenience.
Story Time with Nora
Magical Christmas stories come to life
⭐ EXCLUSIVE TO EAST PARK MALL! Gather round for enchanting holiday tales every weekend.
East Park Mall
📍 Great East Road
Dec 6-7
Dec 13-14
Dec 20-21
13:00 - 15:00
📖 Professional storyteller Nora brings Christmas classics and original tales to life for young listeners. Interactive sessions perfect for ages 3-8. Different stories each weekend!
Live Music Performances
From saxophone to orchestra, festive sounds throughout December
🎶 Multiple artists performing across all three venues! Check which performer is where and when.
John Sax
Smooth Saxophone Performances
Arcades:
Dec 7 • 12:00-15:00
East Park:
Dec 6, 13, 21 • 12:00-15:00
Lewanika:
Dec 13 • 12:00-15:00
Fred Keyboard
Live Keyboard Music
Arcades:
Dec 13 • 10:00-14:00
East Park:
Dec 7, 14 • 10:00-14:00
Lewanika:
Dec 6 • 10:00-14:00
Jones Guitar
Acoustic Guitar Performances
East Park:
Dec 13, 20 • 14:00-16:00
⭐ Exclusive to East Park! Acoustic Christmas classics and contemporary hits.
Euphoria Orchestra
Full Orchestral Performances
Arcades:
Dec 20 • 10:00-17:00
East Park:
Dec 14, 24 • 10:00-17:00
Lewanika:
Dec 14, 23 • 10:00-17:00
🎼 Full day performances! Experience the grandeur of classical Christmas music.
Zambian Army Orchestra
Special Military Band Performance
East Park:
Dec 12 • 14:00-16:00
⭐ Special one-time performance! Precision, power, and festive spirit from Zambia's finest.