What to do in Ainsdale

Between Monday, November 17, 2025 and Friday, January 16, 2026

Christmas at the Club

Dec 14Christmas event.

Guided Grief Walk - A Reflective

Dec 14A reflective walk.

A Very Victorian Christmas

Dec 13Immersive Victorian Christmas experience at Cannon Hall

A Very Victorian Christmas

Dec 13Immersive Victorian Christmas experience at Cannon Hall

A Very Victorian Christmas

Dec 14Immersive Victorian Christmas experience at Cannon Hall

Winter Wonderland Stoke

Dec 8Experience ice skating, thrilling rides, festive food, and family fun throughout the Christmas season.

Back In The Day Presents Golden Trance Classics - Xmas Party

Dec 13A festive party featuring golden trance classics

Astley Santa's Grotto

Dec 14An opportunity to meet Santa at Astley Hall Coach House and Park.

Wilmslow Winter Wonderland

Dec 12A festive hotspot transforming Bank Square with Giant Tipis and featuring local artists.

YAMSEN Christmas Celebration Concert 2025

Dec 12A Christmas celebration concert.

Dec 21Oversized dancing elves making appearances throughout the day.

Blackburn Cathedral Community Carol Service

Dec 18A community carol service.

Sohan Kailey – Jolly Bolly Elf

Dec 20A family-friendly Christmas music event featuring Sohan Kailey.

Blackburn Artists' Society Exhibition

Dec 7An art exhibition showcasing works by the Blackburn Artists' Society.

Blackburn Market

Dec 21A local market offering various goods and produce.

Winter Solstice at The Greenhouse Project

Dec 21Celebrate the winter solstice with your community.

Nativity Service

Dec 14A Nativity Service

DICK WHITTINGTON - THE CHRISTMAS PANTO 2025/2026

Dec 9A festive Christmas pantomime for all the family.

Blackburn Cathedral Presents: A Baroque Christmas

Dec 13Enjoy an unforgettable Baroque Christmas concert at Blackburn Cathedral.

Dec 19A unique Christmas event with a Krampus theme, advertised as "KRAMPUS IS COMING TO THE PUB!"

Bar Hütte Christmas Village

Nov 22A magical alpine Christmas experience with rustic wooden huts.

Taylormania – The Ultimate Tribute

Dec 14A tribute show.

DAMMIT A (Christmas) Elder Emo event!

Dec 13A Christmas-themed Elder Emo event.

Bar Hütte Christmas Village

Nov 22A Christmas village featuring food and drink.

Christmas Disco Bingo

Dec 13A Christmas-themed disco bingo event.

Almondbury Christmas Lights evening

Dec 10A festive community event to celebrate the switching on of the Christmas lights.

Mount Community Group Christmas Concert with The Memory Lane Band & Singers

Dec 10A festive Christmas concert featuring The Memory Lane Band & Singers.

Beauty and the Beast pantomime

Dec 10The annual Christmas pantomime, a magical tale suitable for the whole family.

Meltham Makers Market Festive Shopping Evening

Dec 10A festive shopping evening featuring handcrafted local produce, gifts, and more.

A Merry Little Christmas - concert with Huddersfield Voices Choir

Dec 10A Christmas concert performed by the Huddersfield Voices Choir.

Snow White – Christmas Pantomime 2025

Dec 14Experience the classic pantomime at Blackburn Empire Theatre.

The Flint Street Nativity by Huddersfield Thespians

Dec 10A theatrical performance of The Flint Street Nativity by the Huddersfield Thespians.

Astley Santa's Grotto

Dec 20A chance to visit Santa at Astley Hall Coach House And Park.

Beekind spiritual wellness day

Dec 14A spiritual wellness day.

University of Huddersfield Brass Band Christmas Extravaganza

Dec 13A Christmas concert by the University of Huddersfield Brass Band as part of the Kirklees Concert Season.

Rave Against The Machine

Dec 13A rave event.

A Christmas Organ Concert

Dec 17Enjoy a festive organ concert at Rochdale's historic Town Hall.

Nov 26A festive light display transforming RHS Garden Bridgewater into an enchanting illuminated trail.

Festive Lunches & Afternoon Tea

Dec 8Enjoy festive lunches and afternoon tea in a historic setting at Salford Museum & Art Gallery.

Dec 20Experience an illuminated trail and festive displays at RHS Garden Bridgewater.

Christmas at Salford Museum & Art Gallery

Dec 20Join for a wonderful array of festive events and activities.

Christmas at Ordsall Hall

Dec 20Get in the festive spirit with a programme of events and activities.

Salford Church Christmas Events

Dec 20Free Christmas events including a play, Christmas lunch, markets and carols.

Christmas Comedy Bingo

Dec 18A festive comedy bingo event.

Grand Arcade Christmas Grotto 2025

Dec 20A Christmas Grotto experience at Grand Arcade Shopping Centre.

Twilight Groove - Empire Rochdale's Mad Friday Party

Dec 19Join Empire Rochdale for their Mad Friday party night.

Abba Merry Christmas

Dec 20Get ready to eat, drink, and enjoy at this Christmas event.

Astley Santa's Grotto

Dec 21A chance to visit Santa at Astley Hall Coach House And Park.

Disney Christmas Party at Ravine Club Wigan

Dec 21A Disney-themed Christmas party.

Grand Arcade Christmas Grotto 2025

Dec 21A Christmas Grotto experience at Grand Arcade Shopping Centre.

Breakfast with Santa

Dec 21Start your festive day with breakfast and Santa.

Christmas Activities at National Coal Mining Museum

Dec 20Enjoy festive activities suitable for families.

Dec 20A classic 80s Christmas disco with festive shenanigans, 80's tunes, and festive grub.

Beauty and The Beast

Dec 5Pantomime performance of Beauty and The Beast

Beauty & the Beast

Dec 20Get ready for a magical journey full of festive cheer as Beauty and the Beast takes centre stage in The Atkinson's most enchanting pantomime yet!

Beauty & the Beast

Dec 20Get ready for a magical journey full of festive cheer as Beauty and the Beast takes centre stage in The Atkinson's most enchanting pantomime yet!

Beauty & the Beast

Dec 21Get ready for a magical journey full of festive cheer as Beauty and the Beast takes centre stage in The Atkinson's most enchanting pantomime yet!

Beauty & the Beast

Dec 21Get ready for a magical journey full of festive cheer as Beauty and the Beast takes centre stage in The Atkinson's most enchanting pantomime yet!

Escape with the elves

Dec 20A festive family event with elves.

Chester Christmas Market

Nov 19Enjoy festive shopping, food, and drink from over 80 stalls in the heart of Chester.

Sleeping Beauty

Dec 11A dreamy and up-to-date adventure for families, telling the much-loved tale of Princess Aurora in a festive pantomime.

Dec 13An event by RAWD in association with Storyhouse and Theatre Porto.

BeWILDerwood Presents Christmas

Nov 29A starry night of sparkly lights & panto magic, offering a perfect family Christmas event.

Festive Afternoon Tea

Nov 28Enjoy a festive-inspired afternoon tea, often accompanied by live musical acts on selected dates.

Chester Christmas Market

Nov 19A traditional Christmas market with festive stalls, offering a variety of goods and seasonal treats.

Christmas Party

Dec 20An unforgettable Christmas party event at Chester's renowned racecourse.

The Polar Express screening

Dec 20A screening of the family-friendly film "The Polar Express" (U-rated).

Sleeping Beauty

Dec 10The festive theatre production of "Sleeping Beauty".

Christmas at Wythenshawe Hall

Dec 15Festive weekend with the Friends of Wythenshawe Hall.

Festive Night Out Exclusive

Dec 18Enjoy a festive night out with entertainment and activities at Buzz Bingo.

Compakt MAD Friday

Dec 19Celebrate "MAD Friday" with a night of music and entertainment at Hidden Burnley.

Dec 20A chance to meet Santa in his grotto.

CHRISTMAS AT THE MOULIN ROUGE!

Dec 20A party night inviting all Messieurs, Mesdames and Mesdemoiselles to feast, dance and sparkle.

Winter Wonderland Christmas Parties with Diana DoGood

Dec 20Christmas party night including an arrival drink and live entertainment.

Crafty Vintage Christmas Markets

Dec 21Christmas markets with various stalls.

Woodkirk Academy Christmas Concert

Dec 17A Christmas concert by Woodkirk Academy.

Beauty and the Beast

Dec 1The Lawrence Batley Theatre's pantomime for Christmas 2025.

Christmas Comedy Cellar

Dec 18Two nights of laughs featuring top comedians to get into the festive spirit.

The Red Hot Santa's

Dec 21Red Hot Santa's making various appearances in their "santastic Xmas outfits".

Little People Christmas Party

Dec 21A Christmas party for children.

A Christmas Carol

Nov 22David van Belle's adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic, where Ebenezer Scrooge has one night to redeem himself.

Santa's Grotto – Christmas 2025

Nov 29Visit a magical Santa's Grotto, which is free to enter, offering a festive experience for families.

The Rock Express Land Train

Dec 1A free transport service offering a special touch to festive shopping at The Rock.

Magical Festive Event at Mill Gate

Nov 29A magical festive event offering Christmas atmosphere and shopping opportunities.

Nov 22Steam into Christmas on the East Lancashire Railway's famously festive Santa Specials.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin

Dec 19A performance of The Pied Piper of Hamelin.

Dec 20Make enchanted family memories on board a traditional steam train with Santa.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin

Dec 20A very Bury Christmas adventure for all the family! A brand-new family pantomime.

Magical Festive Event at Mill Gate

Dec 20Celebrate Christmas with festive family fun, crafts, and entertainment.

Dec 20Meet Santa for free in his magical grotto.

Christmas with Age Friendly Wythenshawe: Mince Pie Drop-In

Dec 19A drop-in event with mince pies organised by Age Friendly Wythenshawe.

Connects Network Meeting

Dec 18A relaxed and informal networking opportunity for local business owners.

Connects Network Meeting

Dec 18An evening session of relaxed and informal networking for local business owners.

Christmas Concert

Dec 18A festive concert in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Christmas Fun Evening

Dec 17An evening of Christmas fun.

Dec 19An incredible festive atmosphere, massive parties and old-school tunes.

Dec 20A festive edition of the classic Hollywood Party, promising an incredible festive atmosphere, massive parties, and old-school tunes.

Day Clubbing for over 30s Christmas Special

Dec 20An over 30s day party with Trevor M.

dook club Christmas Party

Dec 20A Christmas party hosted by dook club.

Dec 21A live music show.