Festive feels coming to Earlestown this Saturday for lights switch-on event

Article date: 5 December 2024

Taking place in Market Street and nearby community hubs between 10:00am-6:00pm on Saturday 7 December, here's everything you need to know on what's happening, where and when.

From acrobatics, children's funfair, and a free Christmas Grotto - to an award-winning brass band, festive walkaround characters and an artisan market full of festive delights and tasty treats - as well as an inaugural light walk - there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Festive entertainment in Market Street has been funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority as the lead authority.

Kath O'Dwyer, Chief Executive of St Helens Borough Council, said: "We were delighted with the response we received to last weekend's Christmas event in St Helens town centre and are very much looking forward to doing it all over again this Saturday in Earlestown.

"This year, we're collaborating with a number of truly amazing partners across the local charity and faith sectors to put together a fantastic festive treat as we start the countdown to Christmas in St Helens Borough, with something for everyone to enjoy.

"We know how important this time of year is to residents across our communities and how holding such events has a positive impact on town centre businesses that contribute to the local economy, with the Pop Up Market a great addition to this year's offering. Going off how successful the Pop-Up Market has been in St Helens over the past few months, we're excited to bring it to the historic market town of Earlestown for the first time this Saturday and look forward to seeing you all there."

Event timetable as it stands:

10:00am-6:00pm, Market Street: Pop Up Market and Funfair

10:00am-3:00pm, Market Street, Lantern making workshop (FREE)

10:30am-4:00pm, Market Street: Festive Entertainment

11:00am-4:00pm, Newton Boys & Girls Club: Arts and crafts, including lantern making

1:00pm-4:00pm, 1A Haydock Street: Christmas Grotto (FREE)

3:30pm-4:30pm, Market Street: Valley Brass Band (recent recipients of the King's Award)

4:00pm-5:00pm, Earlestown Town Hall: Lantern and light parade

5:00pm, Market Street: Christmas Tree lights switch-on by Pride of St Helens, Child of Courage Award winners, Charlie Stuchberry and Teighan Whitfield - and festive entertainment

5:30pm-6:00pm, Hope Acro Gymnastics Club: Acrobatics display

For more information, visit: www.sthelens.gov.uk/christmas