Sharjah’s House of Wisdom will host The Enchanted Southern Gardens Winter Festival: The Little Prince from Sunday 14 December 2025 to Thursday 25 December 2025, transforming its outdoor grounds into an immersive story world for families. Sharjah’s official event listings describe how the gardens become the Little Prince’s universe, with stars, planets and gentle lighting turning the space into a seasonal night time adventure. Families move through themed paths rather than a single stage area, so children feel as if they are walking inside the story, not only watching it. Each child receives an “Explorer’s Passport” and collects stamps as they complete different zones, which keeps younger visitors engaged even during busy moments. (children/family-friendly, also suitable for couples and solo book lovers) Because this is an extended festival running over several evenings, you can choose the date that best fits your family schedule rather than rushing to attend on the first night.
Storytelling, theatre and drumming under the stars
The Little Prince theme shapes the programme across storytelling corners, small theatre shows, music sets and family drum sessions, all staged in and around the House of Wisdom’s southern gardens. Sharjah’s description highlights art workshops, performing arts including theatre, music, dance, poetry and rhyme, plus maze adventures and glow in the dark craft zones. Children may encounter characters inspired by the book as they move between planets, while short show formats ensure that even younger kids can follow along without sitting still for too long. Meanwhile, parents can enjoy live music and gentle soundscapes rather than loud concert style performances, which keeps the atmosphere relaxed rather than hectic. Because sessions repeat across the festival, you can visit more than once and still discover new corners or performances. If your family enjoys interactive storytelling instead of passive stage shows, this programme offers a rare chance to experience literature, theatre and music woven together in one evening.
Creative workshops and playful learning zones
Beyond the main storytelling and music, the Enchanted Southern Gardens Winter Festival features hands on art sessions where children can paint, build and experiment with materials linked to the Little Prince universe. Event outlines mention immersive experiences such as themed mazes, augmented reality moments, face painting and family games beneath the winter sky. Because activities are spread out, siblings of different ages can explore parallel zones while parents choose a central meeting point. Many workshops quietly reinforce ideas from the book such as friendship, curiosity, responsibility and seeing “with the heart”, but they do so through play rather than formal lessons. (children/family-friendly, good for school age kids and pre teens) The mix of crafts, movement and performance means children keep learning and moving instead of queuing for a single attraction.
Dates, likely timings and how to plan your visit
Sharjah’s calendar lists the festival window as Thursday 4 December to Thursday 25 December 2025, with the main Little Prince family programme running daily from Sunday 14 December to Thursday 25 December 2025. Exact daily opening hours were not published at the time of writing, yet House of Wisdom usually programmes family festivals in the late afternoon and evening so that children can attend after school and on weekend nights. Therefore, it is reasonable to expect activity peaks around early evening, with the most atmospheric moments after sunset when the garden lighting feels strongest. If you prefer a quieter experience, an earlier weekday visit close to opening time will usually feel calmer than a weekend night. (children/family-friendly, especially for those comfortable staying out into the evening) Check the confirmed timings for your chosen day before leaving home, because daily schedules and show slots may shift during the festival.
Getting to House of Wisdom within Sharjah
House of Wisdom sits off University City Road on the western side of Sharjah city, within short driving distance of many residential districts and educational campuses. From central areas such as Al Majaz, Al Taawun or the Corniche, you can usually reach the venue in around fifteen to twenty minutes during light traffic by following Sheikh Khalid Bin Sultan Al Qasimi Street and connecting towards University City. Taxis and ride hailing services know the landmark well and can drop you directly at the main entrance, which is useful for families with strollers or grandparents. Because the festival will operate during the busy winter season, you should still allow extra time at popular hours such as after school on weekdays and early evening on weekends. (children/family-friendly, convenient for groups using taxis) Plan your arrival with at least a fifteen minute buffer for security checks and walking from the car park to the garden entrance.
Visiting from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other emirates
Families travelling from Dubai can reach House of Wisdom using E11 or E311, then following signs into Sharjah and towards University City, with typical off peak drives from Deira or Bur Dubai lasting about thirty to forty minutes. However, because Sunday 14 December 2025 and the following evenings fall in peak winter season, traffic around the Dubai–Sharjah corridor can be heavy between 16:30 and 19:30, especially near interchanges. Visitors from Ajman and Umm Al Quwain will usually enjoy shorter journeys, although they still share the same busy approach roads into Sharjah city. Meanwhile, families coming from Abu Dhabi may choose to visit on a weekend night, pairing the festival with other Sharjah attractions before returning via E11. (children/family-friendly, workable as an evening road trip for older kids) If you are driving from another emirate, aim to reach Sharjah well before sunset and treat the Little Prince festival as the centrepiece of a longer outing rather than a rushed late visit.
Parking, pram friendly paths and accessibility
House of Wisdom offers on site parking bays and nearby overflow areas, but these spaces can fill quickly during major festivals and weekend evenings. Once you have parked, you will usually walk along paved paths and garden routes to reach the Enchanted Southern Gardens entrance, which are generally smooth enough for prams and wheelchairs. Because the festival uses lighting installations and interactive corners, some pathways may be dimmer in places, so comfortable closed shoes are recommended for both adults and children. Parents with very small children might prefer a lightweight stroller rather than a heavy pram, since that makes it easier to navigate more crowded parts of the garden. (children/family-friendly, accessible for most visitors with some planning) Parking capacity is limited during peak times, so consider arriving early or using a drop off and pick up plan if you strongly dislike hunting for spaces.
Weather outlook for Sharjah winter evenings
Weather forecasts for Sharjah around Sunday 14 December 2025 point to classic early winter Gulf conditions, with hazy sunshine by day and comfortable evenings. Across the opening days, daytime highs are expected near 30 to 31 degrees Celsius, with night time lows around 18 to 20 degrees and no strong signal of rain. Because the festival activates mostly after sunset, the main concern is staying comfortable during mild but occasionally breezy evenings in the garden. Light cotton clothing works well for arrival, while a thin cardigan, scarf or light jacket can be added once the temperature dips later at night. Children may want trainers rather than sandals, since they will be running between zones, sitting on low benches and possibly exploring maze areas. (children/family-friendly, manageable even for toddlers with a small extra layer) Think in terms of breathable outfits plus one extra layer for everyone, so you stay comfortable from arrival through the last storytelling session.
Warnings, booking notes and editor insight
At the time of writing, Sharjah’s official listings describe The Enchanted Southern Gardens Winter Festival: The Little Prince as part of House of Wisdom’s winter programme without mentioning a dedicated ticket price, which suggests that general garden entry may be free or handled through House of Wisdom’s usual access rules; however, you should still confirm closer to your chosen date. Any separately ticketed workshops or special sessions, if announced, are likely to be modestly priced and will almost certainly be advertised in AED with clear age guidelines. Traffic around University City Road and nearby junctions often peaks on weekend evenings and during school holiday periods, so building a generous buffer into both arrival and departure plans will make the outing much calmer. Public buses serve the wider area, but for families, taxis and ride hailing services remain the most comfortable options, especially after dark. Because this festival spans several nights yet remains tied to school holidays, aim to choose and secure your preferred day early, then plan transport and timing carefully around that choice. As recent previews by editors associated with www.few.ae have pointed out, families who treat the Enchanted Southern Gardens Winter Festival as a slow evening of play and discovery rather than a quick photo stop usually leave House of Wisdom with stronger memories and a real sense of having stepped into the Little Prince’s world together.
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