Grays Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Grays and surrounding areas
Grays brings the festive season to life with Christmas lights along the riverfront and community events across the town centre. Seasonal programming includes family-focused festive events, Santa visits and things to do that keep the calendar busy for locals and visitors. Explore artisan stalls, live performances and illuminated promenades where Holiday lights and cozy activities create a welcoming atmosphere for holiday shopping and seasonal celebrations.
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Christmas Markets
26 eventsKent's largest free Christmas market with a Dickensian festival
Christmas Parties
18 eventsNew Year's celebration at Orsett Hall
Christmas Lights
12 eventsAnnual Christmas lights switch-on with live entertainment and market
Christmas Shows
5 eventsCharity carol concert in a historic cathedral
Christmas Activities
39 eventsCommunity lantern parade and Christmas light switch-on
Editor's Picks (6)
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Rochester Christmas Market
(Rochester)
Kent's largest free Christmas market with a Dickensian festival
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Gray's New Year's Parties
New Year's celebration at Orsett Hall
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Maidstone Museum Wreath Making Workshop
(Maidstone)
Create a stunning seasonal wreath with all materials provided.
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Maidstone Christmas Craft Market 2025
(Maidstone)
Annual Christmas Craft Market with over 35 stalls
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Christmas Glass Workshop with Mona Whitton
(Maidstone)
Create a 3D stained glass Christmas tealight holder.
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KSS Air Ambulance Charity Carol Concert
(Rochester)
Charity carol concert in a historic cathedral
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Grays Christmas Events Map
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Grays Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual Christmas events in Grays include the Light Up Thurrock festival and the Christmas lights switch-on at Lakeside Shopping Centre, both featuring light displays, performances, and festive activities.
Grays celebrates with community-focused events like the Light Up Thurrock parade and local neighborhood light displays, fostering a strong sense of local holiday spirit and togetherness.
Malvern Road is well-known for its musical light display, and several other residential areas in Grays feature beloved neighborhood displays that attract visitors each year.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at community markets and seasonal events in Grays, as well as at Lakeside Shopping Centre, which hosts festive vendor stalls during the holiday season.
Free or budget-friendly activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending the Light Up Thurrock festival, and enjoying the Christmas lights switch-on events, many of which offer free entry and family-friendly entertainment.
Families with kids will enjoy the Light Up Thurrock parade, the musical light displays on Malvern Road, and festive activities at Lakeside Shopping Centre, including carol singing and face painting.