Christmas Light Switch On Events

Scunthorpe Christmas Lights Switch On – Saturday 23 November, 12pm to 6pm

Get ready for the most magical event of the year! Our Annual Scunthorpe Christmas Light Switch-On is happening on Saturday, 23 November 2024, from 12pm to 6pm at Queen Elizabeth Gardens , Church Square.

Expect an afternoon packed with festive fun, live entertainment, and holiday cheer as they light up the town!

Listed below are the Christmas Lights ‘Switch Ons’ happening around the area.


20:21 Visual Arts Centre
Scunthorpe Christmas Lights Switch On

Saturday 23 November, Later opening times TBA

Join us for a magical festive experience:

  • Delicious Christmas menu in our Café.
  • Unique Christmas gifts, artworks, and cards by talented local artists.
  • Free festive crafts for the whole family to enjoy!

Free to attend no booking required


Other Light Switch On Events

Christmas celebrations will begin for the Kirton community on Sunday 24 November from 3pm in the Market Place, High Street, Sylvester Street and Diamond Jubilee Town Hall.

Families are invited to enjoy food, drinks, sweets, gift stalls and so much more both inside the community Diamond Jubilee Town Hall and the Market Place.

Santa will be making his entrance at 4pm inviting children to meet him in his grotto in the Diamond Jubilee Town Hall garden area.

Rides for children will be along Sylvester Street and local shops including the Fish Bar, Old Butchers Bistro, George Bar & Restaurant and award winning No.12 Chocolatier will all be opening late to join in the fun.

The Christmas lights will be switched on at 5pm by the Mayor of Kirton in Lindsey, Cllr Hazel Fox and local children.

Entertainment will be provided by the local Rock Choir, Primary School and Little Enchantments.

Friday 29 November from 4pm.

Lots of local festive foods, craft stalls, children’s entertainment, Little Enchantments, charity stalls and plenty of Christmas spirit! Follow us on Facebook.

Friday 29 November from 6pm in the town centre. Follow us on Facebook.

Saturday 30 November from 5pm at Haxey Memorial Hall. Follow us on Facebook.

Saturday 30 November from 12pm.

There will be community stage acts, children’s rides, street entertainment, trade stalls and hot food located on the High Street, Queen Street, King Street and George Street.

The lights will be switched on at 4pm by the Mayors Christmas card competition winners. Follow us on Facebook.

Saturday 30 November from 4pm in Crowle Market Place.

Come and join us for a fantastic evening of fun and a very special visit from Father Christmas – topped off with switching on 1000s of lights to brighten up our local areas for the festive season. Follow us on Facebook.

Saturday 7 December from 4pm.

Christmas Market at the All Saints Centre, fun fair at The Crown Inn and pizza van and karaoke. Follow us on Facebook.

Other Christmas Events (more coming soon)

Kev’s Christmas Fayre
R.A.O.B Club on Sunday 1st December
Free Entry

Normanby Hall Christmas Market

Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December, 10am to 4pm

Our most popular event of the year is back again for 2024, and there will over 150 traders attending, from around the region, selling a variety of amazing items and a wide selection of tasty hot and cold food.

Helping to get you in the festive mood, we will have live Christmas music ringing out around the Park, as you browse the stalls…and for even more festive music you can call in at the Hall, where you’ll be able to hear Christmas Carols being performed by our pianist.

This fantastic festive experience can be enjoyed between 10am and 4pm, on both Saturday 7 December and Sunday 8 December.

This event is free to membership holders, otherwise, only a car parking charge applies.


Banging Bingo The Big Christmas Party (adults only)
Brumby Hall Social Club
Saturday 21st December
Capacity of 250 people all having a huge banging bingo Christmas party and disco.
Get ticket pre sale now


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