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Winter Sparkle
2019-11-03 10:00 - 16:00 UTC
A free Christmas spectacular in aid of Derian House. Stock up on gifts from the Austrian market stalls, enjoy an array of delicious food including bratwurst and mulled wine, and see the Punch & Judy show! Santa will also make an appearance, with fairground rides and reindeer!

Halsall Fireworks
2019-11-05 18:00 - 21:00
Expect hot food, a live DJ, and plenty of sweets at this bonfire night celebration! The fire will be lit at 6:30pm ahead of the display at 7:15pm. Entry £5 per adult or £1 per child.

Worden Park Fireworks
2019-11-05 18:00 - 21:00
A spectacular pyro-musical firework display, bonfire and funfair, with live entertainment from The Outliners. Tickets £5 on the gate.

Peppa Pig Storytime
2019-11-09 10:30 - 11:00
Ccome along with your little ones to enjoy Peppa Pig stories and colouring.

Mawdesley Christmas Fayre
2019-11-09 10:30 - 15:00
Admission: FREE – Wheelchair access – Light lunches available
Our 7th annual Christmas Fayre this year is again in support of Northwest Blood Bikes (Lancashire & Lakes). Enjoy the fun of Tombola, Bottle Dip, Chocolate Jar, Children’s Lucky Dips (all proceeds from these ticket sales to Northwest Blood Bikes). Come and visit the riders – and their bikes – in their information marquee.
There will also be decorative stalls where a wide range of quality gifts and Christmas cards will be on sale.
Special attractions: Face painting for children by qualified artist. Free colouring sheet & pencils for each child on arrival.

Christmas Fayre
2019-11-09 12:00 - 16:00
The Connect Centre would like to welcome this years Christmas Fayre! Our Christmas Fayre will include stalls such as sweets, stocking stuffers, Body Shop, FM perfumes, Childrens Clothing, Crafts and much more! Our Cafe will be open all day for Coffees, Teas and Mince Pies as well!

Mellor VeganFest - 2019
2019-11-10 11:00 - 16:00
A compassionate day showcasing delicious foods, fair trade gifts & beautiful handmade items that are completely free of animal bi-products. Learn about plant based lifestyle, try samples & embrace a feeling of wellbeing.

Southport Lights Switch-On
2019-11-17 13:00 - 17:30
Expect a day packed full of family entertainment, fairground rides, live music and a spectacular lights show on the huge Christmas tree – headlined by Peter Andre! Santa will also make an appearance with his elves and reindeer, plus a fireworks display!

Blackburn Cathedral Frost Fair 2019
2019-11-22 16:00 - 21:00
A​ free to enter 2 day spectacular featuring the finest selection of talented artisans from across the North West – discover handmade luxury confectionery, sweet & savoury treats, original art, homeware, unique children’s gifts, fashion & much more – feel indulgent, relax & take in a warming traditional ​Mulled Wine​ whilst browsing & choosing that something special.

Big and Little Train Show
2019-11-23 10:00 - 14:30
Chorley & District Model Railway Society are back by popular demand with their Big and Little Train Show featuring Christmas themed layouts and a visit from a special little engine! Free event for train enthusiasts young and old.

Astley Illuminated 2019
2019-11-23 17:00 - 22:00
See Astley Hall come alive with light, music and mystery for one night only! The hall will be beautifully lit with magnificent light displays and candles, with refreshments available.

Santa's Arrival
2019-11-24 11:00 - 14:00
Come and Meet Santa, Dobbie the Reindeer and all the elves. We will have Creation station crafts, Disco, Face painters and balloons, candy floss and popcorn. We will also have the UK galactic force back for all you Star Wars fans. Subject to availability.
We will also have Holyfield donkeys and Teacup rides our grotto will be open these all have a charge.

Tree Open Day
2019-11-24 11:00 - 16:00
Discover specimen and special trees in the grounds of Bank Hall for National Tree Week, with tree walk tours and heritage tours. Adults £2, children free.

Wayfarers Grotto
2019-11-30 11:00 - 16:00
Wayfarers Arcade invite you to meet Santa this Christmas! All proceeds to charity in association with Southport Lions Club. Suggested donations of £5 per child.

Chorley URC Christmas Fair
2019-11-30 11:30 - 14:00
Saturday, 30th November, 11.30am – 2pm
Visit us for fun and fellowship! Enjoy delicious lunches at reasonable prices and put in your requests to Father Christmas. Lots of stalls and tombolas with bargains and home made goods. Enjoy the Christmas Model Railway and the children’s activities. Adults £1, children free.
Hollinshead Street, Chorley

Wigan & Leigh Hospice Christmas Fayre
2019-11-30 12:00 - 16:00
Get your Christmas started at our popular annual Christmas Fayre!
Try your luck at raffles and tombolas, shop at a beautiful array of stalls and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Little ones can visit Santa in his grotto and a range of refreshments will be available.
Free admission.

St. Helens Lights Switch-On
2019-11-30 12:00 - 18:00
Join Queen tribute act Bulsara & His Queenies, plus more live entertainment, an ice rink, funfair and walkaround characters to see the town bedecked in festive illuminations!

Tarleton Christmas Market
2019-12-01 12:30 - 16:00
Do some Christmas shopping, play some games and enjoy festive food!

Princess Tea Party
2019-12-01 13:00 - 15:00
Kick start your Christmas playing, eating, dancing and singing with four Disney princesses! Come along in fancy dress and enjoy a buffet lunch, photo opportunities and more. Tickets £10 per child at www.ticketsource.co.uk/tunzaspride

Buckshaw Lights Switch-On
2019-12-01 15:00 - 19:00
The Friends of Buckshaw Village welcome Santa to the village and seethe Christmas lights switched on! Santa heads off on a Christmas village tour from 3pm ahead of the switch-on at 5pm. There’ll be plenty of live entertainment and festive refreshments.

Croston Lights Switch-On
2019-12-01 17:00 - 19:30
See the village of Croston illuminated with beautiful Christmas lights, with music from the Eccleston Brass Band.

Christmas Bingo
2019-12-03 18:00 - 20:00
A night of fun for the local community – play some bingo to win Christmas hampers and prosecco!

Christmas Quiz
2019-12-03 18:15 - 20:00
Get competitive at the Christmas quiz night, plus a raffle, mince pies and mulled wine. Entry £5 per family/team.

Alice in Wonderland
2019-12-03 19:30 - 21:30
St. Ambrose Players present a family pantomime based on Lewis Carroll’s classic novel. Tickets £7.50 adults, £6.50 concessions or £5.50 per child from www.stambroseplayers.com or from Grandad Jim’s.

BFG Festive Fun
2019-12-04 10:30 - 11:30
Enjoy a festive fun reading of Roald Dahl’s The BFG, with hats, props and seasonal refreshments. All pre-school children welcome with an adult, free entry.

Billinge Lights Switch-On
2019-12-04 18:30 - 20:00
Meet Santa on his sleigh, enjoy music from the Trinity Girls Brass Band, participate in a raffle and enjoy mince pies before the lights switch on at 7pm.

Sleeping Beauty
2019-12-04 19:30 - 22:00
Pleasure Folk AMS present the pantomime of your dreams! Tickets from £8 on www.pleasurefolk.co.uk or on 01695 580755.

Santa Meet and Greet
2019-12-05 16:30 - 17:30
Come along on Thursday 5th December to see Santa – he will be with us 4:30 – 5:30 and we are selling Meal Deal and Grotto Tickets now for just £7 (this entitles your child to play until 6pm, enjoy a delicious main meal, drink and dessert and receive a gift from Santa). Call us on 01695 229923. Limited number of Grotto spaces available.

Once upon a Pantomime
2019-12-05 19:30 - 21:30
Mawdesley Amateur Dramatics present a family pantomime written by Emma Meen. Tickets £8 per adult or £4 per child at www.madsociety.co.uk or from SPAR.

All Saints Christmas Tree Festival
2019-12-06 10:00 - 16:00
Christmas Tree Festival in aid of the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation and MacMillan Cancer Care. Community event were businesses and organisations alike sponsor and decorate Christmas Trees raising vital funds for worthy causes.
