By Peter Akpah.
The Jos Family Christmas Festival returns for its third edition, promising a ten‑day programme of fun, culture and entertainment for families and visitors across Plateau State. Themed “Experience the Magic. Discover the Plateau,” the festival will kick off on Sunday, 21 December at the Christmas Village beside the Air Force Base Roundabout on Jonah Jang Way, Jos.
The opening ceremony will feature special musical performances and goodwill messages, with Plateau State Governor, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, expected to attend and lend his patronage to the event. The popular music duo Styl‑Plus will also take the stage for a live performance.
Scheduled activities include family‑fitness sessions, music concerts, a drive‑in cinema, basketball‑and‑music showcases, essay competitions, the Little Miss Tourism pageant, festival floats, weekend variety nights, and an attempt at the Guinness World Record for the longest painting.
The Jos Family Christmas Festival 3.0 is free to attend and will run daily until 31 December, providing a safe, vibrant space for residents and visitors to relax, bond and create lasting festive memories in Jos.

