Tree Open Day
Discover specimen and special trees in the grounds of Bank Hall for National Tree Week, with tree walk tours and heritage tours. Adults £2, children free.
St. Helens Lights Switch-On
Join Queen tribute act Bulsara & His Queenies, plus more live entertainment, an ice rink, funfair and walkaround characters to see the town bedecked in festive illuminations!
Tinsel Trot
Raise money for Prostate Cancer UK with a 5K family fun run! Prizes for the best fancy dress and Christmas pudding for all finishers! Entry £5 on EventEntry.co.uk
Mulled Wine Walk
Enjoy a free guided wintery walk around Haigh Woodland Park and enjoy a glass of mulled wine!
Croston Lights Switch-On
See the village of Croston illuminated with beautiful Christmas lights, with music from the Eccleston Brass Band.
Carols around the Tree
Join the Red Admiral Band, Sing4Fun and local schools to sing Christmas carols around the tree. Dress warmly and bring a torch! Traditional refreshments available, more info on 01257 464431.
Victoria Park Winter Festival
See the Christmas lights switched on, enjoy live entertainment, a funfair, stalls and children’s activities, plus a Santa’s Grotto (£5 per child). Grotto tickets bookable at fovpinfo@yahoo.com
Beacon Park Santa Dash
Take part in a 5K Santa Dash or a 1 mile family fun run – entry £5 per person or £10 per family, including a Santa hat, medal and post-race mince pie. Prizes awarded for the best dressed Santa – more info at www.discoverormskirk.com/events/
Wigan Samaritans Santa Stroll
Join us for a festive family walk of 7K around Haigh Plantations, raising funds for The Samaritans Of Wigan. Everyone who registers will receive a Santa suit to wear, which can be picked up a week before the event at Samaritans Office, 73 Dicconson St, Wigan, WN1 2AT. The cost is £10 + £1.37 fee...
Southport Santa Sprint
Join hundreds of Santas on a run from Southport Pier, around the Marine Lake and back! All participants receive a medal, mince pie and a hot drink. Entry £20 per adult or £10 per under-16 including a Santa suit, register at www.queenscourt.org.uk or 01704 517420. Proceeds to Queenscourt Hospice.