Christmas events for kids in Blackburn & Burnley 2026

9 Christmas events across Blackburn, Burnley, Accrington and the Ribble Valley: grottos, Santa visits, light trails, pantos, festive crafts and Christmas markets with things for children. Soonest first.

• Burnley Believes 2026 - Christmas Light Switch-On DaySat, 14 Nov 2026 · Burnley Town Centre (St James's Street)
• Darwen Christmas Lights Switch-On 2026Sat, 14 Nov 2026 · Darwen Town Centre Square · Free
• Christmas Markets at Gatty Park and Elmfield HallSat, 21 Nov 2026 · Gatty Park / Elmfield Hall · Free
• Aladdin - Blackburn Christmas PantomimeSat, 21 Nov 2026 +17 · Blackburn Empire Theatre · £14 child, £20 adult, £58 family
• Victorian Christmas Weekend at Gawthorpe HallSat, 28 Nov 2026 +1 · Gawthorpe Hall · Adults £7, children free
• Great Harwood Winter ExtravaganzaSat, 12 Dec 2026 · Great Harwood town centre · Free
• The Nice List - A Magical Family SantamimeFri, 18 Dec 2026 · Blackburn Empire Theatre · £16.50 per person
• Festive Family Fun PartySat, 19 Dec 2026 · Burnley Mechanics Theatre · £18 child, £30 adult
• How the Grinch Stole Christmas (PG) + Christmas CraftSun, 20 Dec 2026 · Horse + Bamboo Theatre · £5 or pay what you can

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