What to do in East Retford

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

Dick Whittington (Pantomime)

Dec 14A multi-award-winning festive pantomime.

Christmas at the Club

Dec 14Christmas event.

Guided Grief Walk - A Reflective

Dec 14A reflective walk.

Barnsley Christmas Market

Nov 29Celebrate the festive season with a traditional Christmas market offering various goods and seasonal cheer.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Dec 6A festive pantomime for the whole family, with multiple showtimes available.

Barnsley FC v Leyton Orient FC

Dec 13Football match in League One

A Very Victorian Christmas

Dec 13Immersive Victorian Christmas experience at Cannon Hall

A Very Victorian Christmas

Dec 13Immersive Victorian Christmas experience at Cannon Hall

Festive Party Night

Dec 13A festive evening with dinner and a DJ

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.

Beauty & The Beast

Dec 14Pantomime performance

Spalding Local Business Networking and Christmas Party

Dec 12Networking and Christmas party for local businesses.

Back In The Day Presents Golden Trance Classics - Xmas Party

Dec 13A festive party featuring golden trance classics

Wilmslow Winter Wonderland

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

Dec 4A free festive-filled hub in the town centre.

YAMSEN Christmas Celebration Concert 2025

Dec 12A Christmas celebration concert.

Dec 21Oversized dancing elves making appearances throughout the day.

Peterborough Music Hub: The Snowman

Dec 9A children and family music event featuring "The Snowman."

Christmas with the Tenors Unlimited

Dec 10A musical performance by Tenors Unlimited for the Christmas season.

Highlights Tour at Peterborough Cathedral

Dec 10A guided tour providing insight into the magnificent Peterborough Cathedral.

Peterborough Petes vs Brantford Bulldogs

Dec 13A hockey game.

Nativity Service

Dec 14A Nativity Service

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.

Christmas Children's Craft Event

Dec 18Get into the seasonal spirit and make your own Christmas tree. Places are limited, booking advised.

Kilnhurst Community Choir Christmas Concert with Alejandro Barnett (Harp)

Dec 18Christmas concert with guest soloist Alejandro Barnett (Harp).

The Jingle Bell Ball

Dec 19A festive ball/party event at The Empire Theatre.

Big Chonky Quiz of the Year 2025

Dec 19A pub quiz event to round off the year.

Children's Christmas Craft Events

Dec 21Celebrate the season with crafts, stories, and smiles. Booking via rotherham.gov.uk is required.

Robin Hood Pantomime

Nov 28This year's Christmas pantomime.

Twilight Groove - Empire Rochdale's Mad Friday Party

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

Jack and The Beanstalk

Dec 9Wakefield's very own pantomime, telling the story of a boy, a cow, magic beans, and a fearsome giant.

Christmas Activities at National Coal Mining Museum

Dec 20Enjoy festive activities suitable for families.

The Snowman LIVE 2025 (4pm)

Dec 20Experience a live performance of The Snowman.

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

Escape with the elves

Dec 20A festive family event with elves.

Beauty & The Beast Pantomime

Dec 15A pantomime with a beautiful cast, featuring Martin Daniels as Seymour.

Winter is Coming

Dec 19Event at Fusion Grimsby.

DOCKS CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS

Dec 19Christmas party night at Docks Academy.

Beauty & The Beast

Dec 20A pantomime performance featuring Martin Daniels as Seymour.

Christmas PJ Movie Party!

Dec 20A Christmas movie night with classics shown back-to-back, encouraging attendees to wear pyjamas.

Winter is Coming

Dec 19A club event.

Evening of Mediumship with Dawn Reader & Sue Whitcroft

Dec 19An evening featuring mediums Dawn Reader and Sue Whitcroft.

Diva of the Decades 2025

Dec 19A performance showcasing a diva from different decades.

Definitely Mightbe

Dec 21Oasis tribute band performance

The ABBA Daytime Disco

Dec 20Daytime disco with ABBA music and a festive theme

Christmas Bonkers Bingo

Dec 20Bonkers Bingo event with a Christmas theme

Nuneaton Nativity & Christmas Service

Dec 21Nativity and Christmas service at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Dec 20A chance to meet Santa in his grotto.

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.

Mistletoe & Musicals

Dec 15Wilton Productions return to The Plowright Theatre for their fourth annual Christmas spectacular.

Dec 18Visit Santa and Mrs Claus in their cosy grotto.

Dec 19Visit Santa and Mrs Claus in their cosy grotto.

Foodtruck - Lokis Pizza

Dec 20A food truck event featuring Lokis Pizza.

Dec 20Live music performance.

Scunthorpe and District Choral Society Annual Christmas Concert

Dec 20An annual Christmas concert by the Scunthorpe and District Choral Society.

Dec 20A Christmas cinema screening of "The Snowman".

Breakfast or Afternoon Tea with Santa

Dec 20A festive event for children to meet Santa and enjoy breakfast or afternoon tea.

Community Christmas Market

Dec 20A community Christmas market hosted by "The Iron".

80's vs 90's Christmas

Dec 20A Christmas-themed event with an 80s vs 90s theme.

Jack & The Beanstalk

Dec 20A traditional pantomime performance.

Dec 21Live music performance.

The Muppets Christmas Carol

Dec 21A Christmas cinema screening of "The Muppets Christmas Carol".

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.

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.

Christmas Party 2025

Dec 19An evening Christmas party event.

The Science Fiction & Fantasy Lodge - December 2025 Meeting

Dec 15A meeting of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Lodge.

Santa's North Pole Adventure

Nov 28Experience a magical visit with Santa.

A Tut-Merry Christmas

Dec 21Tutbury Band's Annual Christmas Concert. Get into the holiday spirit with festive music.

Christmas carol Service

Dec 21A Christmas carol service.

Awards Day, Fundraiser and Party!

Dec 21An awards day combined with a fundraiser and party.

A Soulful Christmas Concert

Dec 15An soulful Christmas concert.

Loughborough Community Christmas Tree Festival

Dec 18The annual community Christmas Tree Festival, with a full programme of events.

Cinderella at Loughborough Town Hall

Dec 19A pantomime production of Cinderella.

Cinderella Pantomime for Schools and Nurseries

Dec 19A pantomime performance tailored for schools and nurseries.

Loughborough Community Christmas Tree Festival

Dec 20A festival showcasing various Christmas trees at the Parish Church.

Cinderella Pantomime

Dec 20A traditional Christmas pantomime performance of Cinderella.

Christmas at York Castle Museum

Dec 1Enjoy festive activities and events, including mince pies and Green Father Christmas, as part of the museum's Christmas offerings.

York Minster Christmas Tree Festival

Nov 29A festive display of beautifully decorated Christmas trees within the magnificent setting of York Minster.

Comedy Horror Show: York Ghost Bus Tour

Dec 8Embark on a spooky and comedic bus tour exploring York's haunted history and ghostly tales.