The Christmas spirit will be taking over the town centres with markets and light switch on events around the borough

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It’s that time of year again!
Christmas Trees Lights Switch On.

The Christmas spirit will be taking over the town centres with light switch on events in Eltham, Greenwich and Woolwich Town Centre. Expect local craft, gift and food stalls, children’s arts and crafts and festive entertainment. 

Come and enjoy the seasonal treats and warm drinks.

Christmas Market Dates: 
- Eltham Town Centre, Passey Place | Light Switch ON | Saturday 16th November | 12 noon to 6pm 
- Greenwich, Greenwich Market and Cutty Sark Gardens | Lantern Parade and Light Switch ON | Wednesday 20th November  | 4pm to 6pm
- Woolwich Town Centre, General Gordon Square | Light Switch ON | Saturday 23rd November | 12 noon to 6pm 

Eltham Town Centre FREE Activities:
- Cookie Decorating and Wreath Making Workshop: 12 noon to 6:00pm
- Jolly Good Timers: 12 noon to 1:00pm
- Boppin’ Bunnies: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
- Festive Hits with Sabrina Bell: 2:15pm to 2:45pm
- Drumming with TARU Arts: 3:00pm and 4:45pm
- Play It On Pan: 3:00pm to 4:00pm
- The Rock Choir: 4:15pm to 5:00pm
- Meet Light Up Fairies, plus the Grinch and Elf on the Shelf: 4:30pm to 5:30pm
- Lights Switch On: 5:00pm

Woolwich Town Centre FREE Activities:
- Cookie Decorating and Decoration Making Workshop: 12 noon to 6:00pm
- Santasaurus Show: 12:30pm and 3:30pm
- Festive Hits with Sabrina Bell: 1:00pm to 1:30pm
- Drumming with TARU Arts: 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 5:05pm
- Play It On Pan: 3:00pm
- Citizens of the World Choir: 4:30pm
- Giant Snow Globe: 12 noon to 6:00pm
- Meet Santasaurus and his Baby Dinos: 2:00pm and 4:45pm
- Meet Light Up Fairies, plus Mickey and Minnie: 4:15pm to 5:15pm
- Light Switch On: 5:00pm

* Suitable for all ages​​

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Christmas Lights Switch Ons

Type:Christmas Lights Switch-On

Various locations around the borough, (Greenwich | Eltham | Woolwich), London

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