Walkden Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Walkden and surrounding areas
Walkden celebrates the Christmas season with Christmas lights along the high street and a variety of holiday activities for families and neighbours. Totally Christmas Walkden offers festive events, seasonal entertainment and community gatherings close to the civic centre and local parks. Enjoy light displays, join holiday performances, visit Santa and explore seasonal markets and things to do around Walkdens neighbourhoods during this joyful time of year.
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Christmas Parties
28 events5th installment of a popular day rave with classic anthems.
Christmas Markets
17 eventsImmersive Father Christmas farm headquarters experience
Christmas Lights
14 eventsSpectacular fire art installations and Christmas lights switch-on.
Christmas Shows
7 eventsSpectacular ice and circus show with a winter theme.
Christmas Activities
32 eventsMagical Santa encounter with immersive winter scenes
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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The Grotto at Trafford Centre
(Manchester)
Magical Santa encounter with immersive winter scenes
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Knutsford Christmas Light Switch On
(Knutsford)
Mayor and Santa light up Knutsford for Christmas
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Light Night Wigan
(Wigan)
Free festival of light artworks in Mesnes Park
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Christmas at the Farm
(Blackburn)
Immersive Father Christmas farm headquarters experience
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Walkden Christmas Events Map
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Walkden Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual events include the town’s Christmas lights switch-on celebrations and local holiday markets that bring the community together for festive shopping and entertainment.
Walkden’s holiday traditions often focus on community-driven displays and markets, with local groups decorating neighborhood streets and hosting craft fairs that highlight regional artisans and festive spirit.
Residential areas around Walkden town center and nearby suburbs are known for their festive neighborhood displays, offering pleasant walking trails to enjoy the lights up close.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at community halls, retail parks, and seasonal pop-up markets within Walkden and its surrounding areas, especially during weekends in December.
Enjoying neighborhood light displays, visiting free community markets, and taking part in heritage trail walks decorated for the season are great budget-friendly ways to celebrate in Walkden.
Family-friendly options include local Christmas markets with craft activities, festive walking trails, and events featuring Santa visits and seasonal entertainment suitable for children.