Broadstairs College
November 27, 5.30pm-7.15pm, college campus on Ramsgate Road, Broadstairs,
Christmas light switch on plus Christmas Market full of gifts, crafts, and treats.
Lantern making, magical woodland walk, Santa’s Grotto, disco, free refreshments, inflatables for the youngsters and a marching band playing Christmas carols and festive tunes.
The event is free to attend.
Christmas in Margate
29th November, 11am to 4pm
A festive day full of fun and holiday cheer on and around Margate’s High Street!
Christmas fun with entertainers on the community stage near Mill Lane, businesses in the High Street and local independent stalls.
This is the 5th year this event has been staged and once again there will be a free Christmas Grotto.
There will be entertainment on the main Christmas in Margate community stage.
There will also be entertainment in the Centre at the Festive Teenage Market between 11am and 4pm at The Centre, in front of Peacocks).
The Teenage Market is a platform for young people to show their creative skills, connect with the community and develop business experience. As many as 50 young entrepreneurs from across Thanet, selected to ensure variety, will sell their creations at the market. Throughout the day, talented young performers will take to the stage to add to the festive spirit.
The Mayor of Margate, Cllr Katie Pope, and the Charter Trustees of Margate will also switch on the lights for this year’s Christmas Tree in The Piazza.
Festivities will begin at 4:30pm with Christmas carols led by the Social Singing Choir, with members of the public warmly encouraged to join in.
The Mayor will switch on the Christmas Tree lights at 5pm, closing the rest of day’s celebrations and welcoming Margate’s festive season.
The Christmas Tree has been kindly provided by the Mayor & Charter Trustees of Margate.
Residents and visitors are invited to bring family, friends, and their festive spirit for an evening of community cheer.
Birchington Christmas
29th November, 10am to 6pm
Enjoy a traditional Christmas in Birchington with lots of activities and offers
*Light switch on: 5.30pm*
This year’s event covers all of Birchington, from Your World Financial Services and the Square, to Dog Acre and The Centre Birchington.
With a Christmas Fayre on Dog Acre and in The Centre, it is a day of fun for all. The event is free to enter; however, seeing Santa and taking part in the other children’s activities requires the purchase of a ticket (please note the ticket covers all activities).
Birchington Express tickets (children only) include:
– Free Goody Bag from Your World Financial Services
– Free Slide Ride (weather dependent)
– Make a Christmas Card (provided by Birchington Baptist Church)
– Hobby Horse Ride (Lil’ Jockeys – funded by Birchington Parish Council)
– Hot Chocolate & Cookie at the Chocolate Train on Dog Acre
– Two Christmas Crafts at Birchington Baptist Church
– Meet Santa; get an age-appropriate gift and a little something extra…!
Other Activities include:
Food and Craft Fair
Christmas Crafts (9.30am – 4pm)
Entertainment
Santa’s Grotto (10am – 5pm)
Mulled Wine and Deluxe Hot Chocolate
Light Switch On (5.30pm)
Organised by Birchington Traders Together and Birchington Parish Council
Free entry / Birchington Express tickets £3.50 Book now
Broadstairs Christmas Market
29th November, 11am to 5pm, Pierremont Hall
Meet & Greet with Mr & Mrs Claus
Music from 11am – 4pm
Music performed by winner of the Under 18’s Battle of the Bands this year ‘Black House Hill’ plus bands and soloists from Sunshine Ocean Records. A local school choir will be performing some Christmas hits. There will be dancing from Masque Theatre School and Wantsum Women.
At 4:30pm it will be Christmas carolling led by Inspiration Creative.
Indoors there’s a licenced bar, an Under 18’s Christmas bauble decorating activity and also talented Rebecca Blair Photography
Returning in the music room is the free meet and greet with Mr and Mrs Claus.
Organised and funded by Broadstairs and St Peter’s Town Council
Ramsgate Christmas Lights Switch-On
30th November, 11am to 5pm, across Ramsgate town
*Lights switch on at 4.30pm Ramsgate Town Centre*
Santa’s Grotto, the Elf Trail for ages 0-11, live entertainment, children’s rides and workshops, Christmas market and lots more!
Discovery Planet – Santa Science Sleuthing 11am-4pm
Secrets, sleighs, and scientific surprises. Join the team of young scientists, follow the clues and see what you discover.
Ramsgate Space, 17 Albert Court, CT11 9DN
Let There Be Light
4.45pm – ‘Samba Ya Wantsum’ will parade from the High Street to St George’s Church.
5pm – Vibrant illuminations, live music, hot chocolate and mince pies.
St George’s Church,
Church Hill, CT11 8RA.
Westgate Christmas Light Switch-On
30th November, 11am to 5pm, Station Road
Station Road plays host to a fantastic day for all the family – great shopping, live music, and delicious food!
There will be two stages with live performances all day, Ozzie & the Uglies will be playing from 3.30pm-4.30pm on stage 2 and MOS panto cast of Robin Hood will be turning on the lights on at 4.30pm from Stage 1.
There will also be a street market, fun fair, Santa’s parade, and a Santa’s Grotto at Westgate Train Station office from 12.45pm until 4.20pm.
Quex Adventure Farm Park
Quex Adventure Farm Park is set to launch its Christmas on the Farm season with a spectacular Christmas Lights Switch-On event on Sunday, 30 November, 4:30pm–7pm.
The switch-on will mark the park’s first ever grand tree lighting and festive evening celebration. The free ticketed event will include a mix of live entertainment, Christmas magic and community spirit to kick off the holiday season in style.
Guests can look forward to a live figure skating display by Glistening Glides at 5pm, followed by carol singing and the official lighting of Quex Adventure Farm Park’s first-grand Christmas tree at 6pm.
Visitors will also have the chance to meet the Elves, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and warm up in the park’s Tipi café and bar, where the celebrations continue with festive drinks, music, and Christmas cheer.
The Adventure Farm Park will be open during the day from 9:30am to 4pm, with all daytime visitors invited to stay for the evening’s festivities. Alternatively, guests can arrive later in time for the lights, entertainment, and seasonal magic.
The venue also hosts Elf Express, Ice Skating, Reindeer Encounters, and Highland Cows Christmas Afternoon Teas, this Christmas
This is a free ticketed event, but tickets are limited due to high demand. Guests are encouraged to reserve their place early to avoid disappointment.
