About the event
Kick off Christmas in Renfrew!
Join us on Saturday 21 November for a festive afternoon packed with family-friendly entertainment, Christmas activities and seasonal fun in Renfrew town centre.
Meet Santa, enjoy live performances, take a festive family photo inside the giant snow globe and join in interactive Christmas activities throughout the town.
The event is free to attend and offers a fun-filed day out for all ages.
Event programme
Santa's Grotto
Come and let Santa know what's on your wish list this year. Santa's Grotto will be open from 12pm - 4.30pm. Access to the Grotto queue will close at 4pm.
Street entertainment
Look out for the popular Living Christmas Trees roaming through the town centre at 1pm, 2.30pm and 4pm.
Family activities
Be Oor Guest - The Panto!
Join in with an interactive family pantomime packed with songs, dancing, audience participation and festive fun. The pantomime takes place 12.30pm - 1.30pm in the Main Hall of Renfrew Town Hall. Advanced booking is required.
Book tickets for Be Oor Guest - The Panto!
Elf Interactive Party
Take part in festive singalongs, games, dancing and Christmas fun with the mischievous Elf Trio. Party sessions will run at 1.30pm, 2.45pm and 4pm in the Lesser Hall of Renfrew Town Hall. Advance booking is required.
Book tickets for the Elf Interactive Party
Giant Snow Globe
Step inside our magical snow globe and capture the perfect festive photograph with your family and friends. The Giant Snow Globe will be open from 12pm - 5pm.
Location
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Getting here
Plan your journey to Renfrew Christmas Lights Switch-On
By bus
Renfrew benefits from regular bus services connecting the town with Paisley, Glasgow and nearby communities.
Plan your journey at www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk.
By car
Small car parks and on-street parking is available across Renfrew town centre. Please allow extra time for parking and travel.
Features
- The switch-on moment Join Santa and Renfrewshire's Provost to officially switch-on Renfrew's Christmas lights at 5pm.
- Live entertainment Enjoy festive entertainment throughout the day, including performances from local groups and interactive family shows.
- Family-friendly activities There will be plenty of free activities for families to choose from, including face painting, funfair rides and Christmas stalls.
- Street entertainment Look out for the popular Living Christmas Trees roaming through the town centre during the afternoon.
Accessibility
- Accessible toilets Accessible toilets will be located on High Street, Charles Avenue Car Park, at Renfrew Christian Fellowship Church and at Renfrew Town Hall. A mobile Changing Places facility will be available on High Street.
- Quiet Spaces A quiet space marquee will be available on High Street throughout the event.
- Baby changing facilities Baby changing facilities are available at each of the accessible toilets located on High Street, Charles Avenue Car Park, at Renfrew Christian Fellowship Church and at Renfrew Town Hall.
Volunteering
Volunteers help make our events special
There are opportunities to support visitor welcome, stewarding, wayfinding and event operations. Volunteering is a chance to meet new people, gain event experience and be part of the Council's exciting annual events programme.
If you would like to volunteer for Renfrew Christmas Lights Switch-On, or any other Renfrewshire Council event, please get in touch.
Email us at eventsvolunteers@renfrewshire.gov.uk.
Contact
For any enquiries about Paisley Christmas Lights Switch-On including sponsorship, volunteering or accessibility please get in touch.
Email us at events@renfrewshire.gov.uk.