DARWEN BRASS BAND
Christmas is getting closer and whilst you snap up those last minute gifts and pack your pantry full of festive food Darwen Brass Band will be performing all your favourite seasonal songs in the market.
USBORNE BOOK STALL
Visit Darwen Market’s pop up book stall selling Christmas books for children and young people.
DARWEN MARKET’S CHRISTMAS KITCHEN
Following on from the success of the first Market Kitchen this festive edition sees your favourite traders create some classic recipes with their own special twist. Be sure to stop by for free tasters, recipe cards and to pick up all your festive food and drink from the market.
DARWEN CHRISTMAS MARKET
Following the success of the Christmas Market last December, Darwen Town Council once again bring festive stalls offering gifts, food and drink. Head to Darwen Market Square between 11am and 8pm on Saturday 8th December. This year’s event promises to be a brilliant fun filled day for the whole family. You can expect lots for…
USBORNE BOOK STALL
Visit Darwen Market’s pop up book stall selling Christmas books for children and young people.
FESTIVE FUN WITH JACKS OF FROST
Always up to mischief, the Jacks of Frost are a frosty pair. This twinkly twosome on stilts are like massive icicles walking through the streets, talking to passers-by and making a joke or two.
SANTA’S GROTTO WITH DARWEN ROTARY
Visit Santa at his Grotto inside Darwen Market Annexe on the 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 24th December. Children get the chance to meet Santa, have their picture taken and receive a Christmas gift. (A small charge applies.) Santa’s grotto is open every Saturday 10am to 12:15pm and 12:30 to 2:30pm Monday 24th December 10am…
URBAN GYPSIES
Join the Urban Gypsies a unique, quirky, interactive dance entertainment group with colourful costumes and foot tapping tunes for some festive fun.
FESTIVE FRIDAYS WITH DARWEN PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Every Friday this festive period Darwen Primary School choirs will be performing your favourite Christmas Carols in the market. What better way to get in the festive spirit whether you’re hunting for that special Christmas gift or doing your weekly shop. Come and support these budding young choral stars.
Meet Santa’s Reindeer
What is more iconic than Santa and his reindeer? These majestic animals are at the very heart of Christmas magic and this December two very real reindeer will be visiting Darwen town centre with Santa’s elves. A must see for all young children (and the young at heart)! Santa’s reindeer will arrive at Darwen Market…