Kettering Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Kettering and surrounding areas
Kettering celebrates the Christmas season with Holiday lights and festive events around the Market Place and historic parklands, offering seasonal things to do for all ages. Attend the Kettering Christmas Lights Switch On, enjoy the Kettering Park Hotel Christmas Ball or join creative workshops like the Abstract Trees and Snowflake decoration session for hands-on holiday activities. Between illuminated streets and local markets, Kettering’s festive events and parades make for lively community celebrations this Christmas 2025.
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Christmas Markets
30 eventsVintage Christmas Grotto with a Codebreaker theme
Christmas Parties
16 eventsGlamorous Christmas Ball with casino tables
Christmas Lights
16 eventsSponsorship opportunities for brand visibility during the festive season.
Christmas Shows
7 eventsPantomime meets circus with a star-studded cast.
Other Christmas Activities
31 eventsCommunity hero to switch on the Christmas lights
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Peterborough Christmas Lights Switch-On
(Peterborough)
Sponsorship opportunities for brand visibility during the festive season.
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Bletchley Park Vintage Christmas Grotto
(Bletchley)
Vintage Christmas Grotto with a Codebreaker theme
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Kettering Christmas Lights Switch On
Community hero to switch on the Christmas lights
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Land of Lights
(Milton Keynes)
Spectacular lantern festival with dazzling light displays
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Northampton Winter Light Trail
(Northampton)
Mile-long immersive light trail with interactive displays.
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Christmas Memories 2025
A heartwarming celebration of Christmas memories.
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The Mayor’s Tree Lighting at Lincoln Park Civic Commons is one of the biggest annual events, featuring caroling, hot chocolate, and festive activities. Other events include the Holiday Arts & Crafts Show and the Rosewood Holiday Arts Festival.
Kettering’s Santa Paws photo event, held alongside the Mayor’s Tree Lighting, is a unique tradition where residents can take festive photos with their pets. The community also supports the Kettering Backpack Program during the holidays.
Several neighborhoods in Kettering are known for their festive displays, though specific areas vary each year. The city also offers a holiday lights map starting in early December to help visitors find the best neighborhood displays.
Christmas markets and local artisan fairs are held at venues like the Lathrem Senior Center and community centers near Kettering. These markets feature local makers, crafts, and seasonal vendor stalls.
Free activities include attending the Mayor’s Tree Lighting, exploring neighborhood light displays, and visiting free holiday markets. Many events also encourage donations to local charities, adding a community spirit to budget-friendly fun.
Family-friendly options include the Mayor’s Tree Lighting with caroling and hot chocolate, Santa Paws photo sessions, and seasonal craft fairs. These events offer engaging activities suitable for children and parents alike.