19 Christmas events in Warrington this weekend

CHRISTMAS TREE EXTRAVAGANZA Christ Church, Padgate, until Saturday 

The church will be open between 9am and 12pm and 2pm and 4.30pm from Tuesday to Friday and 10am to 2pm on Saturday.

Entrance is free but there will be refreshments, crafts, tombola and raffle available.

CHRISTMAS TEEPEE Old Fish Market, Golden Square, until January 5

The teepee is the hub of Golden Square’s seasons greetings where you can enjoy the likes of mulled wine and other yuletide favourites as well as live music every Friday evening

WINTER FOOD MARKET Bents Garden and Home, Glazebury, until December 24

A food and drink experience decked out like a mini German Christmas market in the Glazebury garden centre’s all-weather ‘Open Skies Glass House’.

It also features cabin-like seating with fairylights and Santa-style blankets to cosy up in as you enjoy your break from Bents’ many shop sections and outlets.

New this year is the latest foodie craze – the Yorkshire pudding wrap – and you can also get Bratwurst and meat-free options from the charcoal swing grill.

KATE RUSBY AT CHRISTMAS Parr Hall, Friday

Traditional Yorkshire Christmas songs from the acclaimed folk singer

ALIVE AFTER FIVE Warrington Market, Friday, 5pm to 7pm

Live music, family entertainment and hot food and drink will be on offer during the market’s Friday evening openings for the festive period

CHRISTMAS AT COCKHEDGE Saturday, 11am to 4pm

Free family entertainment with face painting and roller skating fairy

SANTA’S GROTTO Warrington Market, Saturday, 10.30am to 4pm

In aid of Warrington Disability Partnership

SANTA’S MAGICAL SLEDGE Golden Square, Saturday, 11am to 4pm, free

A chance to meet Father Christmas in his sleigh

LYMM DICKENSIAN Saturday, all day with parade set to leave at lunchtime

A festive celebration with a twist as visitors are brought back in time to the days of Charles Dickens with many coming in period dress.

Stalls and activities all day

CHRISTMAS FAIR Beamont Collegiate Academy, Long Lane, Saturday, 10am to 2pm

Crafts, jewellery and cake stalls, Christmas decorations and raffles. Items from Beamont’s FabLab will be on sale, with a display of First World War memorabilia also on show.

Funds will be raised for the Soldiers Sailors Air Force Association and a memorial for former pupil Josh Morris, who died at the age of 11 last year.

FESTIVE SONGS WITH WARRINGTON BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE SIGNING CHOIR Padgate Library, Saturday, from 11am.

Everyone welcome, with mince pies and refreshments available in return for donations to the choir.

CHRISTMAS GEEKY MARKET Warrington Market, Saturday, 11am to 3pm

All manner of geek culture, collectables, artwork and unusual gifts for those hard-to-buy-for relatives.

FESTIVE FAMILY FILM SCREENINGS Holy Trinity Church, Market Gate, Saturday, 1pm for a 1.30pm start

There will also be light refreshments and art and craft activities for children, board games and a space to have a chat.

GEMINI MUSICAL THEATRE’S CHRISTMAS GALA CONCERT Parr Hall, Saturday

Gemini will be joined by Manchester Opera Orchestra for a Dickensian themed evening

SANTA AT WALTON HALL Saturday, between 10am and 6pm

Families visiting Santa at Walton Winter Wonderland can book a slot to avoid waiting in the cold.

CHRISTMAS FAIR Victoria House Care Home, Grappenhall, Saturday, 11am and 2pm

Enjoy mulled wine and mince pies. All proceeds for the activities department.

PADGATE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON Padgate Community Garden, Sunday, from 4.30pm

The event will feature a brass band leading singalong carols, a visit from Father Christmas, mince pies and non-alcoholic mulled wine.

VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET’S THE NUTCRACKER Parr Hall, Sunday

Set to Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score, this ballet is a Christmas treat like no other

MAKE NATURAL DECORATIONS Risley Moss Visitor Centre, Sunday, 11am to 1pm