Keighley Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Keighley and surrounding areas
Keighley embraces the Christmas season with Holiday lights and festive events in Haworth and the town centre, creating atmospheric things to do for families and visitors. Enjoy Christmas in Haworth, join the Keighley & Haworth Rotary Santa Fun Run or try a wreath-making workshop at East Riddlesden Hall for seasonal activities and community spirit. Between illuminated village streets and market stalls, Keighley offers a traditional festive season full of family fun and local events.
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Christmas Parties
20 eventsFestive party nights with live band and casino tables
Christmas Lights
18 eventsSpectacular fire art installations and Christmas lights switch-on.
Christmas Markets
14 eventsVictorian-themed Christmas village with artisan markets and torchlight procession.
Christmas Shows
10 eventsChristmas-themed poetry show with a celebrated slam poet
Christmas Activities
36 eventsSolve a Christmas carol mystery on a woodland trail.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Ignite Fire Festival and Rochdale Christmas Lights Switch-on
(Rochdale)
Spectacular fire art installations and Christmas lights switch-on.
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East Lancashire Railway Santa Specials
(Bury)
Magical steam train journey with Santa Claus
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Stockeld Park Winter Illuminations
(Wetherby)
Yorkshire's most magical Christmas light show
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Christmas in Haworth
Victorian-themed Christmas village with artisan markets and torchlight procession.
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12 Days of Christmas Trail
(Skipton)
Solve a Christmas carol mystery on a woodland trail.
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Father Christmas at Bolton Abbey 2025
(Skipton)
Bushcraft adventure meets Father Christmas in a woodland village.
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Keighley Christmas Events Map
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Keighley Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual event is the Keighley Christmas Lights Switch On held in late November at North Street and the Airedale Shopping Centre. This event features festive entertainment and marks the start of the holiday season in the town.
Keighley celebrates with community-focused events such as the Christmas Lights Switch On and local markets that highlight regional crafts and foods. The town’s heritage sites often host special seasonal activities that reflect its cultural history.
The areas around North Street and the Airedale Shopping Centre are known for their festive light displays. Additionally, several residential neighborhoods near Keighley host beloved community light displays that attract visitors each year.
Christmas markets and local artisan stalls are typically found in the town center and community venues near Keighley. These markets offer a variety of crafts, food, and holiday gifts from local makers.
Enjoying the free neighborhood light displays and attending the Christmas Lights Switch On event are great budget-friendly options. Visiting local parks and exploring festive window displays also provide seasonal fun without cost.
Families can enjoy the Christmas Lights Switch On event, local markets with craft activities, and visits to nearby parks like Cliffe Castle Park. These offer engaging and festive experiences suitable for children of all ages.