Step into Christmas with Heanor’s Christmas Lights Switch On 
Get ready to kick off the festive season with Heanor’s Christmas Lights Switch-On (we’ve heard rumours they’re the best lights in Amber Valley)Join us for a magical event filled with festive fun, entertainment, and cheer for the whole family
Date: Saturday 23 November, 2024
Time: 12pm onwards - Lights switched on at 5pm
What's Happening:
Fair rides - Heanor Market Place
Christmas Market - Godfrey Street from 2pm
Santa's Grotto – The Old Fire Station, Wilmot
Street 2pm to 5:30pm. A chance for little ones to meet Santa and share their Christmas wishes There will be a post box for letters to Santa 
Santa’s Elves Workshop - Ian Cox Room - Heanor Town Hall 2pm to 6pm
Pinxton Puppets, story telling, activities & refreshments - St Lawrence Church from 12pm to 5pm
Christmas Lights Switch-On – Watch as Heanor lights up for Christmas  Lights switched on at 5pm
Music from the award winning dementia choir Sing Along with Ellie 
Naughty Elf on the Shelf will be causing havoc around the town together with his friends
Local Traders – Pick up some unique Christmas gifts from our wonderful local businesses
The crew from Heanor Fire Station will be on Godfrey Street from 4pm
Grand fireworks finale at 7:30pm
Bring your friends, family, and festive spirit – it's the perfect way to get into the Christmas mood