The Christmas countdown is on, and Calderdale is absolutely full to the brim with festive fun this weekend!
From live nativities to meeting Santa in the woods, pantomimes, wacky science shows, taking your dog to visit Santa Paws and cooking on campfires, there’s something for everyone.
We’ve compiled a list of our favourites here, and you can plan further in advance by checking our events calendar.
December 14-15
Watch a free live nativity during the day, then join in carols by candlelight!
December 14 & 15
Enjoy the Stickman story while playing on tree swings, hammocks, mud and water play. Warm up with hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows around the campfire, then greet Santa!
December 14
Wrap up warm and enjoy a trail, hot chocolate and making Christmas decorations!
December 14-15, 2019
Step back in time and listen to a story by the fireplace, play Victorian games and make a gift! For children aged 6+.
December 15
Illuminated street festival with light, sound, food, drink and dancing!
Ongoing
Lovely indoor forest of storytelling trees at Gibson Mill, inspired by the brothers Grimm.
Until December 24, 2019
Festive trail around The Piece Hall to create a Christmas potion!
December 14 & 15
Santa and his elves will welcome children to his magical grotto!
December 15
Family-friendly show with Sheherazade, the greatest storyteller of them all! Age 3+
December 14
Play silly interactive challenges and stare the gunge tank in the face!
December 15
Bring your dog to visit Santa Paws at Kershaws Garden Centre!
December 14-January 5
Family panto with slapstick humour.
December 14
Circus Skills Nativity performed by children, followed by an evening of singing and laughter for people of all ages!
December 14
Magical session of movement, making and music. For children aged 0-5.
December 15
Santa will be calling into The Jungle Experience, with some Christmas crafts.
Saturday, December 14.
Magical costumed workshop with Cinderella and the Fairy Godmother.
Ages 4-8
December 15
Fantastic science show for both children and adults: elephant’s toothpaste, vortex-generating dustbins and howling jelly babies!
Have a wonderful weekend, whatever you end up doing!
Charlotte x
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