St Chad’s Parade, Newtown Gardens and Kirkby Market in Kirkby town centre are hosting a range of free, family-fun events over the festive period.
Christmas light switch-on event
Come along and be entertained with a range of musical acts including Dene Michael (Black Lace), Baby D (who rose to fame with “Let me Be Your Fantasy”) and Ian Van Dahl (rising to fame with “Castles in the Sky”) as well as a range of local acts from the local community.
Friday 22 November 2024
3pm until 7pm
Newtown Gardens
Artisan Market
Kirkby-based Marvellous Markets is bringing their Artisan Market to Kirkby with a range of hand-made gifts to help you to get your Christmas shopping started as well as a range of cakes and bakes.
Friday 22 November 2024
4pm until 8pm
St Chad’s Parade and Newtown Gardens
Stray Horns brass band
Get into the festive spirit with Stray Horns playing a range of Christmas carols and favourites to entertain you whilst your shop.
Saturday 30 November 2024
11am until 4pm
St Chad’s Parade and Newtown Gardens
FREE Christmas Grotto at Unit 13, St Chad’s Parade
Come and meet Santa and his helpers and ensure you share your wish list with Santa in time for the big day.
Every Friday (Friday 29 November – Friday 20 December) 1pm – 5pm
Every Saturday (Saturday 30 November – 14 December) 11am-3pm
Saturday 21 December – Tuesday 24 December 11am-3pm
Festive fun
Come along and join Olaf and The Grinch, as well as take part in Christmas craft workshops and face painting.
Saturday 7 December 2024
10am until 4pm
Kirkby Market
Christmas Crackers and King Brass Band
Kirkby town centre will see the Christmas Crackers walkabout act as well as hear King Brass Band performing a range of festive tunes. There’s also a craft workshop and face painting.
Saturday 14 December 2024
10am until 4pm
Kirkby Market
Buddy the Elf and The Grinch Street Theatre
Back by popular demand, come along and meet your favourite characters from the iconic festive films Elf and The Grinch. Buddy will be spreading Christmas cheer in his own unique way whilst The Grinch will be causing his usual mischief.
Saturday 21 December 2024
11am until 3pm
St Chad’s Parade and Newtown Gardens