From markets to light switch on ceremonies, here are some of the Christmas events taking place in the borough this year.
1. Ripponden Christmas Tree Farm Christmas Market
Ripponden Christmas Tree Farm is hosting a Christmas Market on November 14 and 15. There will be a chance to stroll around the Christmas tree forest, reserve a tree and shop local with artisan businesses. Photo: Bruce Fitzgerald Photography
2. The Piece Hall Christmas Markets
There will be six weekends of Christmas Markets at The Piece Hall beginning on Friday, November 13 and running until Sunday, December 20. On Fridays and Saturdays, they will be open from 10am until 6pm, and on Sundays from 10am until 4pm. Independent traders from across the region will be setting up stalls at the historic landmark, selling homeware, jewellery, food and plenty of potential gifts. Photo: Sarah Fitton
3. Mytholmroyd Christmas Lights Switch On
Mytholmroyd Christmas Lights Switch On will take place on Saturday, November 21 from 2.30pm to 5.30pm at St Michael’s Church. There will be festive entertainment featuring community acts, family-friendly fun, school choirs, and indoor an Christmas fayre. Lights are expected to be switched on at 5pm. Photo: Getty Images
4. Christmas Fun in Halifax
From 11.30am until 5.30pm on Saturday, November 21, there will be a feast of entertainment at different locations, including performances by Victorian carol singers, Calder Brass Quartet, and drumming band Katumba. The day is being organised by Halifax BID and there will be appearances from The Grinch, stilt-walking elves Tinsel and Cracker, Kenny and Ronnie’s Christmas Market, a Christmas carriage, Joy Riding Reindeer and Bad Santas. Photo: Submitted