What’s On?

What’s on The biggest and best events taking place in North Wales this December...

25th November – 23rd December

Zipmas

Zipmas is back at Llechwedd, and is bigger and better than ever! This magical festive experience is North Wales’ ultimate Christmas Grotto adventure like no other. Venture 500ft underground to Zip World’s historical caverns to meet Santa in the grotto, before heading over to the world’s first adventure golf in a cave as part of their ‘Grotto Golf’ package

29th November – 3rd December

The Osmonds Musical

You Loved Them For A Reason. Now, for the first time, you can see this sensational new musical and relive one of the world’s biggest ever boybands. THE OSMONDS: A new musical tells the official story from Jay Osmond about the five brothers from Utah who were pushed into the spotlight as children and went on to create smash hits decade after decade. Playing at Venue Cymru

2nd onwards

Enchanted Forest

Greenwood Family Park has multiple dates throughout December when you can explore its Enchanted Forest. Wander through our illuminated forest and magical world of glistening trees – but watch out for those naughty elves creating mind-blowing fire displays! Friday 2nd

Weaving with Trevor Blackburn

Trevor has some wonderfully warm and cosy scarves, shawls and more, which he has hand weaved, using many different yarns, to include wool, Alpaca, and camel to name a few. Trevor will be weaving while at Afonwen today and is most happy to chat about his wonderful craft

2nd – 4th

Portmeirion Christmas Food and Craft Fair

This year Portmeirion’s annual food & craft festival will be bigger and better than ever before with over 90 exhibitors

Saturday 3rd

Santa Fun Run

This is a real family event where even the family dog is welcome to come along and join in the festivities. The 5km route takes you along the beautiful sea front of Llandudno North Shore. You can walk, jog or run the 5km. Participants will receive their own Santa suit to wear upon registration which takes place at Llandudno Pier from 9am – the race starts at 10am

Saturday 3rd

Aber Falls Market

The distillery aims to support the small but mighty businesses that we have in North Wales and will host local food, drink, crafts and more. However please be aware that parking is limited

Tuesday 6th

Christmas Wreath Workshop

3rd & 4th, 10th & 11th, 17th & 18th and 23rd & 24th

Breakfast with Father Christmas

Mother Christmas has prepared a full Welsh breakfast, but Father Christmas is nowhere to be seen. Can you help call him to breakfast at Erddig House?

3rd onwards

Christmas at Penrhyn Castle

Taking place at multiple dates this month is ‘Christmas at Penrhyn Castle’. Pop along to see the luxurious rooms all decked out for the holidays. It’s the best time of year to spend some time with family and friends, so come along for a magical day and to rediscover which pastimes have stood the test of time and still bring us all together

Sunday 4th

Bangor Christmas Market

Part of the big ‘Bangor Christmas Cracker’ event, the Bangor Artisan Market takes place today. Pop down to take part in the festive fun, and enjoy the great food while looking for those last minute gifts…

Sunday 4th

Dinas Dinlle Beach Clean

Winter storms bring in an awful amount of litter and rubbish, especially to the west coast beaches of North Wales. Help the North Wales Wildlife Trust keep these beaches clean from 10am to 12pm today and see what interesting things you can find!

Sunday 4th

Winter Sounds presents Mark Morriss

Conwy’s brand new music festival has arrived! Winter Sounds will be filling venues across the county, shining a light on musical talent from Wales and beyond. The events at The Marine Pub in Colwyn Bay will be free with the chance to donate / pay as you feel. Make your own Christmas wreath – and maybe a special one for the birds, too! Material will be provided but please take any interesting greenery, red berries or cones. Two slots available today, afternoon and evening, at the North Wales Wildlife Trust’s head office in Bangor

Thursday 8th

Winter tree identification

Join the North Wales Wildlife Trust to learn the skill of tree identification in winter. Meet at Wrexham Industrial Estate at 10am

8th – 22nd LLIWIA

The friends in GWYN lead a simple and organised life. They live in a white tent and care for the birdhouses that surround them. Every day, the friends work diligently to ensure that their beautiful and organised world remains gleaming and white. Lliwia is a Welsh language show but it is particularly suitable and accessible for young audiences and learners because it is very light on words. Ages seven and up, at Pontio Bangor

Friday 9th

Birdwatching walk – with mince pies!

After coffee and mince pies at the North Wales Wildlife Trust’s Bangor office, you’ll walk to the beautiful Bangor Pier for some winter birdwatching. All levels of birdwatching experience welcome. 11am – 2pm

Saturday 10th

Colwyn Bay’s Christmas Market

A fantastic Christmas Market with yuletide merriment and festive fun galore. There’s something for all the family to enjoy with two large streets of artisan stalls, a photo with Father Christmas, a brass band, carol singing, a fun photo booth, kids carousel, live music, mulled wine, street entertainment and more! 10-4pm

10th – 31st

Beauty and the Beast

Join Venue Cymru for the enchanting family pantomime Beauty and the Beast this Christmas. Starring CBeebies’ Rebecca Keatley as Belle and venue favourites John Evans, James Lusted and Jason Marc Williams

10th – 31st Aladdin

Will Aladdin win the heart of Princess Jasmine? Will Abanazar get his hands on the magic lamp? And will Willow Twankey ever get her laundry done? Visit Rhyl Pavilion to find out! 17th & 18th

Santa Paws

Santa Paws is back at PetPlace this year. He will be in the Abergele store all weekend so come on down with your best furry friend and get your picture taken with Santa Paws. All dogs will get a goody bag and the cost is just a donation to Paws Off Duty. Booking essential

17th & 18th

Marie at Earth Deva

Marie has many quirky gift items for sale at Afonwen today, plus some silk and gemstone jewellery with rare stones. Some of Marie’s work comes in a mythical theme of cats, fairies and wolves, and all of her work is handmade by Marie herself

Wednesday 21st Christmas Quiz

Pop down to Snowdon Craft Brewery in Mochdre to take part in their Christmas quiz and get a free glass of mulled wine and a mince pie on arrival… Oh, and don’t forget that Christmas jumper!

Tuesday 13th

Bats of North Wales

Specialist Advisor to NRW, Sam Dyer, will talk you through the importance of bats and why they need our help during this online event which is organised by the North Wales Wildlife Trust. Suitable for all ages.

14th & 15th

Elaine at Cherry Bea

Elaine makes jewellery and accessories to suit many ages, as well as making cute outfits for her teddies. Elaine has some lovely Christmas themed jewellery, as well as key rings and hair slides available at Afonwen today

Friday 16th

Rich Hall: Shot From Cannons

Fresh on the heels of his critically acclaimed memoirs, Nailing It, Montana’s transatlantic messenger returns to Pontio Bangor with new rants, knife-edge observations, thrilling musical interludes and an everformidable knack for laughs on the fly. You’ll pay for the whole seat, but you’ll only need the edge of it. 22nd & 23rd

Eco Silver Jewellery by Sandra Roberts

Sandra uses silver left over from the jewellery industry, to make her Eco silver jewellery. Sandra has lovely pieces available at Afonwen for that special gift

Saturday 31st

New Year’s Eve Party at 1891

See the New Year in in style at Rhyl’s 1891 restaurant where a fabulous night of food, drink and entertainment is planned. Booking essential