As we hurtle towards December, thoughts turn to the festivities; carol services, Christmas fairs and of course, the annual lights switch ons! Our guide has all you need to know to plan a Christmas season that's full of festive fun!
Halesworth - Saturday 23 November
Saturday 23 November sees the ever-popular Festive Lights Switch On event in the market town of Halesworth, and there's lots for families to enjoy and all for free from 10am!
The packed programme includes Father Christmas in his Grotto, two Christmas Markets, Christmas shopping in the Throughfare and Halesworth's Independent shops, carol singers and the live music in the Market Place and Father Christmas & his reindeers switching on the Christmas Lights!
Find out more at halesworthtown.co.uk/events/
Aldeburgh - Saturday 23 November
The seaside town of Aldeburgh will be kick starting the Christmas festivities on Saturday 23 November.
You can enjoy a Christmas craft fair inside the Jubilee Hall from 10am - 2pm, and later in the afternoon there will be live harp playing and refreshments on Moot Green before the Christmas Lights are switched on by the Mayor of Aldeburgh.
Framlingham - Saturday 23 November
Framlingham will be getting into the festive spirit with their 'Christmas on the Hill' celebrations.
This festive celebration lights up the town with holiday markets, live music, and seasonal treats. The day starts with music and a visit from Santa himself. The heart of Framlingham will sparkle with a beautiful Christmas tree, and the Christmas lights will officially be switched on, marking the start of the season.
A highlight of the event is the enchanting lantern parade, with lanterns crafted by the local Guides and Scouts, winding through the streets and adding a magical touch to the evening.
Find out more at www.framlinghamtown.gov.uk/
Bungay - Saturday 23 November
Bungay will be transported back to Victorian times at their Christmas Circus themed lights Switch on event taking place on 23 November from 3.30pm to 7.30pm.
Enjoy a host of activities throughout the town including children's circus, Father Christmas, circus stalls and tombola, live entertainment and street food.
Find out more at bungaytowncouncil.gov.uk
Beccles - Friday 29 November
This wonderful festive evening kicks off at 5pm in and around New Market in Beccles town centre. Here you can enjoy live music from singers, choirs and groups, shop and enjoy festive food from the craft and food & drink stalls, have a go or two on the fairground rides and visit Father Christmas in his grotto at the church, with festivities running until 9pm.
Make sure you also visit Hungate Church to see the beautiful Christmas Tree Festival too!
Find out more at https://www.facebook.com/BecclesChristmasLights/
Woodbridge - Thursday 28 November
Southwold - Saturday 30 November
There's a wonderful evening of Christmas entertainment in store at Southwold's lights switch on. From 2pm, in the High Street you can enjoy perusing a range of stalls and tucking into food and drink from food and drink street food vendors whilst in the Market Square there's a packed line up of entertainment from choirs and groups.
The lights will be switched on at 5pm, and be sure to pay a visit to the Adnams Tour Centre where you will find Santa in his grotto from 6.30pm!
Find out more at visitsouthwold.org/businesses/light-up-southwold/
Lowestoft - Saturday 30 November
Lowestoft's annual Christmas Light Switch On is a fun, festive affair for the whole family! With music, street entertainment, and a visit from Father Christmas himself as well as a few surprises and much more leading up to the big count down when the town's festive lights will be lit.
Find out more at discoverlowestoft.co.uk/events/christmas-light-swith-on-1559/
Felixstowe - Saturday 30 November
Saxmundham - Saturday 7 December
Saxmundham's popular Christmas Fayre is back with even more excitement for 2024! You can enjoy an enchanting step back in time for Saxmundham's Christmas Fayre from 3pm - 7pm!
Come along and enjoy a traditional market including street food and craft stalls, visit Santa in his grotto, watch dancers, musicians and singers take to the stage and gaze in wonder at travelling street performers, including a snow lion and fire dancers!
Find out more at facebook.com/SaxmundhamTownCouncil
Leiston - Saturday 8 December
Leiston will be getting into the festive spirit on Saturday 8 December with a Christmas Evening in the town centre from 3pm - 7pm.
With live music, Santa in his grotto, an inflatable snow globe, food and drink stalls, face painting, a fair and craft stalls - plus the town's shops will be staying open late for you to get all your Christmas shopping done!
Find out more at leistonevents.com/leiston-christmas-save-the-date-8th-december-2024-3-7pm/