Harrogate Local Events

We have got Christmas sorted today in Harrogate with two rooms brimming full of wonderful present ideas. All our crafts are hand made and sold by the maker and you will not find them on any High Street. Admission is free.

Christmas Art and Craft Fair. A variety of handmade pieces, all sold at affordable prices. Art products include jewellery, Christmas decorations, canvases, presents and many more.

Come and join in the festive fun as the York Barbican and Blue Genie Entertainment bring the worlds best known and most loved pantomime, Cinderella, to life! Now featuring CBeebies star Dani Harmer, from hit tv shows Tracy Beaker and Dani's House as Cinderella, Joe Tracini (Hollyoaks' Dennis Savage) as Buttons, King of the Jungle Joe Swash as Dandini and Minster Fm's James Watt as Baron Hardup! Packed with great songs, amazing dance routines, Shetland ponies and plenty of laughter, this is a tremendous treat for all the family you won’t want to miss!

Welcome to the world of fairytales, where poor Cinderella is doomed to live un-happily ever after with her two horrible Ugly Sisters! Cinderella manages with the help of her “silly” friend Buttons and a magical Fairy Godmother to make all her dreams come true! Watch with amazement as her pumpkin and white mice are transformed into a beautiful coach and horses in this true rags to riches story, but will Cinderella remember to leave the ball before midnight?

 Knaresborough Christmas Market + Spectacular Firework Finale with Light and Sound Show Fireworks Finale at 16.30

 

Date	Time	Price
Saturday, 01 December 2012	1pm - 3pm	Gates open: 10am Last admission time: 3pm Child £5
Sunday, 02 December 2012	1pm - 3pm	Gates open: 10am Last admission time: 3pm Child £5
Saturday, 08 December 2012	1pm - 3pm	Gates open: 10am Last admission time: 3pm Child £5
Sunday, 09 December 2012	1pm - 3pm	Gates open: 10am Last admission time: 3pm Child £5
Saturday, 15 December 2012	1pm - 3pm	Gates open: 10am Last admission time: 3pm Child £5
Sunday, 16 December 2012	1pm - 3pm	Gates open: 10am Last admission time: 3pm Child £5

 aturday, 01 December 20123:30 pm - 5pmGates open: 10am
Last admission time: 4pm
Free event (normal admission charges apply)
Sunday, 02 December 20123:30 pm - 5pmGates open: 10am
Last admission time: 4pm
Free event (normal admission charges apply)
Saturday, 08 December 20123:30 pm - 5pmGates open: 10am
Last admission time: 4pm
Free event (normal admission charges apply)
Sunday, 09 December 20123:30 pm - 5pmGates open: 10am
Last admission time: 4pm
Free event (normal admission charges apply)
Saturday, 15 December 20123:30 pm - 5pmGates open: 10am
Last admission time: 4pm
Free event (normal admission charges apply)
Sunday, 16 December 20123:30 pm - 5pmGates open: 10am
Last admission time: 4pm
Free event (normal admission charges apply)
Saturday, 22 December 20123:30 pm - 5pmGates open: 10am
Last admission time: 4pm
Free event (normal admission charges apply)
Sunday, 23 December 20123:30 pm - 5pmGates open: 10am
Last admission time: 4pm
Free event (normal admission charges apply)
Free event (normal admission charges apply)
Sunday, 30 December 20123:30 pm - 5pmGates open: 10am
Last admission time: 4pm
Free event (normal admission charges apply)

 Join us for our enchanting Dickensian Christmas Festival. With over 100 stalls selling a huge range of high quality contemporary and traditional merchandise, as well as special Christmas displays from our permanent outlets, why not come along and soak up the enchanting atmosphere?

You’ll find gifts, stocking fillers and decorations galore, with Yorkshire crafts, hand-painted pottery, fine glassware, millinery, bespoke art and hand-made jewellery taking centre stage. Likewise, this festival just wouldn’t be complete without an extensive range of stalls selling high-quality North Yorkshire produce, from wines and beers to pies, meats and cheeses.

With a magical entertainment programme ranging from Santa’s winter wonderland and enchanting reindeer parades to festive carol singing, hand bell ringers and various musical ensembles, we kick-off the festive season in style.

Free Entry & Free Parking – 10:00am until 5:00pm

 Oliver! is one of the most beloved British musicals, vividly bringing to life Dickens' timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more. With a cast and orchestra of over 100, the sensational score is full of Lionel Bart's irresistible songs including Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, You've Got to Pick-a-Pocket or Two, I'd Do Anything, Oom Pah Pah, As Long As He Needs Me and many more.

Beat those winter blues by shaking & grooving on SK8's UK's fastest growing indoor activity for all the family SundaySK8 - Roller Disco 2.30pm - 6.30pm Drop in session £1.00 Skate Hire £4.00 Entrance Skates available to hire Wrist Guards & LMTD number of helmets available. For youngsters to ensure bring your own helmets. Healthy tuck shop plus shop onsite Roller marshalls available for tips to kids & parents alike Minimum age 5 years old. All under 12's must be accompanied by an adult. Parties catered for

Packed with everyone’s favourite pantomime characters, this enchanting and spellbinding tale combines spectacular scenery, jokes galore, magic and sparkle - all of which makes Harrogate Theatre’s pantomime a festive family favourite throughout the region.

As the cold, dark, nights set in it's time to get dates in your diary for festive fun and this year Harrogate is playing host to one of the best loved magazines in the UK – Country Living Magazine – as they showcase over 200 craftspeople, independent retailers and small businesses from around the region at their inaugural Christmas Fair on 29 November-2 December 2012 at Harrogate International Centre. From gorgeous gifts, festive food, pampering and party wear, this is a treasure trove of treats from some of the best and most original British companies, many of which are on our doorstep. Susy Smith, Editor of Country Living Magazine said: “Yorkshire heritage and craftsmanship plays a huge part in country fashion and style and we’re delighted to be able to bring our Christmas event to Yorkshire for the first time. It’s exciting to extend the shows from London, and around the world, and give something back to Yorkshire, where many of our favourite country brands originate from”. She added: “At the moment there ‘s a real commitment from shoppers to support local crafts and retailers and this is fantastic. Combined with the re-ignited fashion of being truly individual, and the resurgence of vintage style, many shoppers are looking for more unique gifts this Christmas. We love the idea of people's stockings being filled with unique, individual, handmade gifts, or little surprises that have been great new discoveries of new and emerging brands”. The Fair, which runs from 10am-5pm Thursday to Saturday and 10am – 4pm on the Sunday not only offers a huge array of stalls, but also hosts several workshops and food and lifestyle theatres. Visitors can get creative making Christmas cards and wreaths and decorating gingerbread houses or take on some expert advice from interior design expert Carole Ann Shepherd who will be on hand with tips on home staging, and creating fabulous themed rooms. To ensure there are culinary delights for all the family, Betty’s Bakery is sharing top tips, along with Phil Leverington from No Reservations and Sciolti Chocolates will be showing visitors how to get the party started with vodka flavoured chocolates. An additional treat is a special presentation from Rudding Park's very own Stephanie Moon, winner of the Great British Menu, who will be taking guests through how to create the perfect Christmas dinner, followed by wine-tasting from Bluebell Vineyard. Tickets are available in advance from £10. VIP tickets are also available providing access to the exclusive VIP lounge area with a number of additional benefits. You can keep up with the latest announcements via facebook.com/countrylivinguk and twitter.com/CLFairs To book or find out more information please visit http://www.countrylivingfair.com/harrogate

Get creative, have fun and Sparkle while raising funds to ensure people in your community get the help and support they need to live with terminal illness. Popular fundraising ideas include organising a glittery office raffle, enjoying sparkly dress down days, holding glittering events or even having a frosty snowman building competition. Our "Say it with Sparkle" greetings posters and cards are a popular and environmentally friendly way to share your workplace festive greetings with colleagues and customers and donating the money saved on Christmas cards is an easy way to support a worthy cause. Join in, spread the word, raise money - however you Sparkle this December it will make a huge difference to the life of someone in your community.