Create your own Christmas decorations using colorful polymer clay in a cozy, beginner-friendly workshop in Funchal. You can design up to five ornaments, choosing shapes, colours, textures, and adding letters, initials or names to make each piece personal. You are also welcome to create ornaments inspired by Madeira’s nature, colours or landscapes. The full experience lasts around two hours, including about 1h20 of creative time and around 30 minutes of baking and finishing, after which your pieces come back ready to take home. If you work quickly or want to make more than five, additional ornaments are available for €3 each, as long as there is time. While your pieces are baking, you can also decorate a pre-baked Christmas ornament with markers for €3, a relaxing small project during the waiting time. The workshop is in English, with basic Portuguese if needed. Recommended age is 12+. Small groups up to 5 people, and the workshop runs even with one participant. Please register at least 12 hours in advance.

Experience a Cacao Ceremony and Shamanic Journey. This event takes place on Thursday at 19:00 in Calheta. The cost is €20, with a monthly option of €45.

Stroll through Funchal’s beautifully illuminated, basalt-paved streets with João as your guide! Uncover the stories and iconic landmarks that make Funchal so magical this time of year. Open to everyone.

Get into the holiday spirit with a hands-on creative session led by Yulia from My Madeira Magnet! Design your own festive polymer clay ornaments — from cookie-style shapes to personalized pieces with sparkles and letters. All materials are provided.

🍕 Pizza Night at Al Forno! Good conversations, great people, and some of the best pizzas in town! Join us for a cosy, delicious evening together in Machico. Feel free to order anything you like from the menu — just bring your good vibes! 😄 🍕 Noite da Pizza no Al Forno! Boas conversas, pessoas incríveis e algumas das melhores pizzas da cidade! Junta-te a nós para uma noite acolhedora e deliciosa em Machico. Podes pedir o que quiseres do menu — só traz boa energia! 😄

A community dinner organized by Remote East Coasters at Al Forno Pizza Restaurant in Machico.

The Natural History Museum of Funchal hosts the exhibition "Waterline" by Gonçalo Gomes, showcasing unique images of marine biodiversity of the Madeira archipelago. The exhibition utilizes new technologies with video and photographic images to promote marine life awareness and ocean conservation.

A unique encounter between mandolin and accordion led by Norberto Gonçalves da Cruz and Slobodan Sarcevic. The concerts aim to bring music to various municipalities of Madeira, offering an unforgettable musical experience to the community. The event is free of charge.

An exhibition titled 'JUST A WINK' by Ingelore Kreienborg, held at Quinta Magnólia - Centro Cultural. The exhibition runs from September 4, 2025, to February 28, 2026, with free admission.

Exhibition "SOFT QUARTZ. The Work." focusing on the use of soft quarry stone (Tufo Lapilli) in Madeira Island. The exhibition explores the transformation of stone into objects, its use in construction (monuments, kilns, ovens, wells, fountains), and its presence in architecture and visual arts. It features tools loaned by Carlos Spínola of Bentos Quarry and highlights characteristic ovens from Curral das Freiras.

Exhibition 'Uma Fantasia para Madeiras' by Miguel Ângelo Martins, part of the 'Ciclo de Exposições '25 O Designer' at Solar do Ribeirinho, Machico.

The official kick off of the Christmas and New Year’s Festivities begins on December 1st with the switch-on of Christmas lights in Funchal. Madeira is filled with a festive atmosphere, with the Christmas spirit filling locals and visitors. Funchal maintains a climate of constant Christmas diversion, culture, and spirit in the avenues and squares of the city with continuous animation and gastronomical events. The event culminates with a firework display on New Year's Eve.

A Universidade Sénior de Machico presents a theater play titled "O Presente de Natal" (The Christmas Present).

Join us for a magical clay workshop led by Yulia from My Madeira Magnet, where ordinary clay turns into tiny treasures. All materials included.

A deeply nourishing Tea Ceremony with Olesea followed by a Crystal Sound Healing Journey & Kundalini Meditation with Nina. This is your moment to recalibrate, to feel, and to realign for 2026.

The Barreirinha celebrates its 16th anniversary, joining forces with the Immaculate Conception celebration. The Largo do Socorro will be transformed into a party venue for 4 days, featuring live music, community events, and the most beautiful party of the year. This event marks the opening day with performances by Barreirinha All Stars, Ego Boy, and Whale Whale Whale.

Join us for Latin Fusion night featuring Bachata, Kizomba, and Salsa. Free entry.

The 7th edition of Maxi Race Madeira, an international trail running event, organized by Madeira Way in collaboration with Clube Naval de São Vicente and the Municipality of São Vicente. The competition features four distance races, primarily on the trails of São Vicente, Ponta Delgada, and Boaventura. Maxi Race Madeira is part of a global circuit of adventure and discovery trail running races.

Experience the fun of blending Bachata with Zouk in a workshop you won't want to miss. Learn essential techniques, move with connection, and have fun. Alex & Dasha are amazing dancers and festival teachers.

Ceremony to find balance within & connect to nature.

Kundalini Activation energy practice focused on releasing stress and tension, restoring energy, and healing mental traumas.

The Ancorense Recreation and Instruction Society (SIRA) presents "Night of Fados" with dinner on December 6th, 2025, at 20:00. This event celebrates traditional Portuguese music, fostering community and cultural memory. It features Juliana Duarte on vocals, accompanied by Lino Ribeiro on Portuguese guitar and João Martins on viola, promising an intimate and emotional performance.

A solidarity walk of 8 KM to support the Friends of 4 Paws Association. The walk takes place along the trails of the parish of São Vicente. Food collection for the association's pets will also be held.

Join this community hike along the Levada do Castelejo.

Community Hike program for December 2025. Exact meeting points will be announced in a later post. Every last Sunday, transport is provided with MadeiraFrio.

A percussion circle celebrating the full moon, learning and playing Brazilian and African drumming songs. All are welcome, including families and children of all levels. Instruments are available, or bring your own. Dinner is available at the restaurant by reservation, with vegetarian and meat options. Suggested contribution: 5 euros for children and 10 euros for adults.

A Drumming Circle - Batucada event taking place on Sunday, December 7th, from 5 PM to 7 PM. Contributions are suggested at 5€ for children and 10€ for adults.

A Full Moon Floating Sound Ceremony including opening ceremony, somatic movement, mindful breathing, intention setting, journaling, floating sound journey, and herbal tea & closing ceremony. Takes place in a secluded area of Funchal.

A unique experience in a secluded area of Funchal for release, renewal, and attraction in preparation for the Full Moon. The ceremony includes an opening ceremony, somatic movement, mindful breathing, intention setting, journaling, a floating sound journey, and a herbal tea closing ceremony.

Free online workshop for women focused on understanding and regaining personal power in relationships. Covers identifying power loss moments, shifting attention, and expressing oneself authentically. Limited spots, no recording available.

A guaranteed desk, Wi-Fi, and zero-waste workday experience in Câmara de Lobos. Includes a Nomad Day Pass with upfront credit to spend on pre-booked 'Productivity Crates' (food and drinks). Features a 'Productivity Power Hour' for free coffee refills and a networking session with the 'Indulgence Crate'. Pre-booking is essential.

The Tuna Universitária da Madeira proudly announces the XXX Edition of the ETUMa - Festival de Tunas Universitárias da Madeira, celebrating three decades of music, tradition, and academic spirit. Save the date for December 12th and 13th, 2025.

The Boaventura Community Centre organizes the Traditional Christmas Delicacies Display, with the aim of promoting and boosting seasonal products.

Join us for a festive Christmas Wreath Workshop where you'll learn to create your own beautiful wreath using natural materials. Perfect for getting into the holiday spirit!

An event combining Ecstatic Dance, a free movement practice that awakens the body and releases emotions, with a Gong Bath, a deep sound immersion that calms the mind and expands consciousness. Participants are invited to feel, dance, and vibrate.

A soulful day to recharge and reconnect - including Kundalini Yoga, Wing Yoga, Art Session, Essential Oil Talk, Sound Healing, Spa time & mini-massages. Designed to nurture your soul, ignite your creativity, and envelop you in a supportive sisterhood filled with strength, peace, and body wisdom.

MARE Madeira is hosting a 2-day workshop on creative communication and storytelling, focusing on how to use art, storytelling, and communication to create real impact. It is free, in Portuguese, includes meals, and is open to young people aged 16 to 30. Mentors with national and international experience in journalism, video production, public communication, and artistic creation will be present. Transport is included if necessary.