Camana Bay, Grand Cayman (18 December 2012): The weeks leading up to Christmas are full of merriment and joy. After so much excitement; waiting for Santa, tearing through presents, spending time with family and eating your weight in turkey, the 24 hours of magic on Christmas Day can quickly come and go. But you can keep family and friends entertained with a host of festive events taking place at Camana Bay through the New Year.

Imagination Playground

Imagination Playground is a new concept in play that prompts creativity and sensory exploration. With a focus on loose parts – giant foam blocks, mats, wagons, fabric and crates – Imagination Playground offers a changing array of elements that allow children to build, play, dream and explore endless possibilities.

Every Wednesday and Saturday, and Tuesday 1 January 10am-8pm, The Crescent

Weekly Farmers’ Market

Real Food, Real Farmers, Real Community! Get a real taste of Cayman when vendors from across the island come to Camana Bay to offer fresh produce, hot food, handmade crafts and more. Enjoy the satisfaction of buying fresh and supporting local merchants. The stalls are set up on the corner of Forum Lane and Market Street across from Digicel and Mail Boxes Etc.

Wednesday 26 December and Wednesday 2 January 11am-7pm, Market Street Pavilion

Moonlight  & Movies

Spend quality family time over the holidays at Camana Bay. With blankets laid out on the lawn in Gardenia Court, sit back, relax and enjoy classic movies shown on a giant screen under the stars.

Wednesday 26 – Saturday 29 December 7pm, Gardenia Court

Wednesday 26 December 7pm: Charlotte’s Web (2006, G) With a wonderfully clever plan, Charlotte the spider saves the life of her friend Wilbert the pig.

Thursday 27 December 7pm: Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004, PG) Three children are delivered to the custody of their wicked cousin Count Olaf, who is secretly plotting to steal their parents’ fortune.

Saturday 29 December 7pm: Iron Man 2 (2010, PG-13) In this thrilling sequel, now that his super hero secret has been revealed, Tony Stark’s life is more intense than ever.

Steel Pan Performances

Bringing the rhythms of the Caribbean to Camana Bay, local musician Earl La Pierre will bring the Town Centre to life on select afternoons leading up to New Year. Enjoy a drink or an ice cream, sit back and relax as you listed to the chilled out sounds of steel pan in the cool shade of The Paseo.

Thursday 27 & Saturday 29 December 3-5pm, The Paseo

Ortanique Full Moon Pig Roast

Bring in the New Year with co-owner/Chef Cindy Hutson, co-owner Delius Shirley and Executive Chef Sara Mair at Ortanique’s Full Moon “Caja China” Pig Roast. The fun begins right when you ditch your shoes and dig your toes in to the sand on The Island in Camana Bay’s Harbour. Sip mojitos and savour Cuban-inspired bocaditos (small bites). Then join fellow diners for a family-style all-you-can-eat Latin feast of roasted pig, fresh local fish, market vegetables, black beans and rice and other hearty dishes. Dance it all off with a live DJ for a perfect end to an enjoyable evening. Spaces are limited. Cost is $60 per person for adults and $30 per person for kids. For reservations, call 345.640.7710. “Ven disfruta la pachanga!” (Come enjoy the party!) Thursday 27 December 6:30pm, The Island

Native Sons Art Exhibition & Sale

It’s the season of joy, and what could be more beautiful or inspirational than art! Join the Native Sons at their ‘Celebrate the Season’ Art Show and view work from some of Cayman’s most talented artists. Local artists on display include Al Ebanks, Chris Christian, Horacio Esteban, Luelan Bodden, Gordon Solomon, Alta Solomon, Wray Banker and Miguel Powery.

Friday 14 December – Sunday 6 January 10am-9pm, next to Bay Market on Market Street

Pantastic Steel Pan Performances

Don your dancing shoes and get ready to move! Join Pantastic, Cayman Prep’s steel pan band, on The Paseo for a festive free concert in support of the talented youth group. Get up and jam or sit back and relax, and soak up an afternoon of rhythm, beats and live music at Camana Bay!

Friday 28 December 4-6pm, The Paseo

Live on The Paseo

Celebrate the holiday weekend with your favourite local bands at Live on The Paseo. Everyone is welcome to these free, alfresco musical performances. This week, Undiscovered will have the crowd up and dancing to their blend of Caribbean and Jazz tunes.

Friday 28 December 7-10pm, The Paseo

New Year’s Eve Fireworks

2012 will end with a bang as The Harbour skyline illuminates with an awe-inspiring New Year’s Eve Fireworks display. Toast the New Year with a glass of champagne at KARoo, dine alfresco at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink while the kids play in the fountain nearby or sit back and relax on Ortanique’s waterfront veranda and enjoy spectacular views of the show.

Monday 31 December 9pm, The Harbour

Whether you’re looking to be entertained or a place to relax after the busy holiday season, keep the festive spirit alive and enjoy the rest of 2012 with family and friends at Camana Bay. Here, it’s easy to forget there are more than 360 days until Christmas comes again.