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We are committed to making our Christmas events as accessible and inclusive as possible.

This guide has been designed to help visitors plan their trip before attending one of our Christmas Lights Switch-On events.

On this page you will find accessibility information for:

• Paisley Christmas Lights Switch-On
• Linwood Christmas Lights Switch-On
• Renfrew Christmas Lights Switch-On
• Erskine Christmas Lights Switch-On
• Johnstone Christmas Lights Switch-On

Paisley Christmas Lights Switch-On

Site description

Paisley Christmas Lights Switch On takes place across several streets and open areas in Paisley town centre. Most surfaces are hard and paved, with typical road surfaces and pavements. 

Accessible viewing area

A dedicated raised accessible viewing area will be available beside the main stage on Gauze Street.

Features include:

• Ramp access
• Steward support
• Folding chairs
• Good views of the stage

Places are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Quiet spaces

Quiet spaces are available at:

• Paisley Central Library
• Quiet space marquee in Abbey Gardens

These provide a calmer environment away from busy event areas.

Accessible toilets

Accessible toilets will be available at:

• Abbey Close
• Dunn Square
• High Street
• Gauze Street
• Smithhills Street
• Bridge Street
• County Square

Baby changing facilities are available within these locations.

Changing Places facility

A mobile Changing Places toilet will be located on Cotton Street beside the accessible viewing area. 

Accessible parking and mobility support

Blue Badge parking is available at:

• Paisley Centre (Horizon) Car Park
• Piazza Shopping Centre Car Park

Shopmobility Renfrewshire can provide wheelchair, mobility scooter and powerchair hire. 

Sound and sensory information

The event includes:

• Amplified live music
• Street performances
• Decorative lighting
• Large crowds

Visitors who are sensitive to noise may wish to bring hearing protection.

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome. Please be aware that the event may be busy and noisy at times.

Linwood Christmas Lights Switch-On

Site description

Linwood Christmas Lights Switch-On takes place primarily within Tweedie Hall and nearby community spaces.

Most of the activities take place indoors.

Venue access

Facilities include:

• Step-free access
• Accessible toilets
• Level access routes
• Indoor seating
• Heated indoor spaces

Sound and sensory information

The event includes:

• Family entertainment
• Children's disco
• Live performances
• Christmas lights switch-on

The venue may become busy at peak times.

Family facilities

Facilities include:

• Baby changing facilities
• Indoor waiting areas
• Family activity spaces

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the event.

Renfrew Christmas Lights Switch-On

Site description

Renfrew Christmas Lights Switch-On takes place across Renfrew town centre.

Activities include Santa's Grotto, festive entertainment, a giant snow globe, panto performances and family activities.

Quiet space

A quiet space marquee will be available on High Street throughout the event.

Accessible toilets

Accessible toilets will be available at:

• High Street
• Charles Avenue Car Park
• Renfrew Town Hall
• Renfrew Christian Fellowship Church

Changing Places facility

A mobile Changing Places toilet will be available on High Street.

Accessible parking

Blue Badge parking will be available close to the event site outside road closure areas.

Sound and sensory information

The event includes:

• Amplified music
• Interactive performances
• Crowds throughout the town centre

Visitors who are sensitive to noise may wish to attend earlier in the day.

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the event.

Erskine Christmas Lights Switch-On

Site description

Erskine Christmas Lights Switch-On takes place across:

• Erskine Civic Square
• Erskine Arts Hall
• Kilpatrick Drive Car Park

Indoor welfare space

Erskine Arts Hall provides:

• Seating
• Shelter from the weather
• Welfare facilities
• A quieter indoor environment

Accessible facilities

Visitors will have access to:

• Accessible parking
• Accessible toilets
• Indoor seating
• First aid provision

Sound and sensory information

The event includes:

• Live music
• Choir performances
• Amplified announcements
• Crowds during the switch-on

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the event.

Johnstone Christmas Lights Switch-On

Site description

Johnstone Christmas Lights Switch-On takes place entirely within Houston Square. The event site consists mainly of flat paved surfaces and pedestrian areas.

Stage and viewing areas

The main stage is located at the Houston Square Bandstand.

There is no dedicated accessible viewing platform, however there are good sightlines around the square towards the raised platform of the bandstand.

Quiet space

A dedicated quiet space marquee will be available on the edge of Houston Square.

Accessible toilets

Accessible toilets will be available at the corner of Houston Square and William Street.

Changing Places facility

A mobile Changing Places toilet will be available adjacent to Houston Square.

Accessible parking

Blue Badge parking is available:

• Adjacent to Johnstone Town Hall
• Within Collier Street Car Park

Sound and sensory information

The event includes:

• Amplified music
• Stage announcements
• Crowds throughout the day

At approximately 5pm, confetti cannons will be used during the Christmas lights switch-on. These create a sudden loud noise. Visitors who are sensitive to noise may wish to bring hearing protection.

Family facilities

The event includes:

• Santa's Grotto
• Face painting
• Giant snow globe
• Funfair attractions
• Family entertainment

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the event.

Contact us

If you have accessibility questions before attending one of our Christmas Lights Switch-On events, please contact the Events Team and we will do our best to assist.

Email events@renfrewshire.gov.uk

Subject to certain exceptions, anyone who consumes alcohol or is in possession of an open container containing alcohol in a designated place will be guilty of an offence.

Help spread the word

By sharing information about Christmas lights switch-on events in Renfrewshire you can help more people enjoy the festive season in the local area.

Please use our key messages, images and promotional materials on your:

• social media channels
• website
• newsletters
• venue screens
• noticeboards and community spaces

You can also create your own content using your organisation's tone of voice.

Key messages about Paisley Christmas lights switch-on

• Paisley Christmas lights switch-on will take place on Saturday 14 November from 1pm to 6pm in Paisley town centre
• The lights will switch on at 6pm with music from Skipinnish
• Enjoy performances from Artie's Singing Kettle, local community performers, the Laurettes and Skipinnish
• There will be free family fun, including roaming festive characters and illuminated winter birds, plus a funfair, Big Feed street food market and much more
• The event is free to attend

Key messages about Linwood Christmas lights switch-on

• Linwood Christmas lights switch-on will take place on Thursday 19 November from 5.30pm to 8.30pm in Tweedie Hall, Linwood
• The lights will switch on at 8.15pm 
• Enjoy a festive Christmas party with interactive entertainment
• There will also be free family fun, including face painting, Christmas crafts and activities, the Living Christmas Trees and much more
• The event is free to attend

Key messages about Renfrew Christmas lights switch-on

• Renfrew Christmas lights switch-on will take place on Saturday 21 November from 12noon to 5pm in Renfrew town centre
• The lights will switch on at 5pm
• There will be free family fun, including Santa's grotto, the giant snow globe family photo opportunity, face painting and much more
• Families can also enjoy a festive pantomime in Renfrew Town Hall
• The event is free to attend

Key messages about Erskine Christmas lights switch-on

• Erskine Christmas lights switch-on will take place on Friday 27 November from 6pm to 8pm in Erskine Civic Square
• The lights will switch on at 7.30pm
• Expect a giant snow globe family photo opportunity, a fun fair, food stalls and much more
• Enjoy performances from local choirs, musicians and community groups
• The event is free to attend

Key messages about Johnstone Christmas lights switch-on

• Johnstone Christmas lights switch-on will take place on Saturday 28 November from 1pm to 6pm in Houstoun Square, Johnstone
• The lights will switch on at 5pm with confetti canons
• Expect live entertainment, Santa's grotto, stilt-walking candy canes and much more
• There will also be a Christmas market run by St Vincent's Hospice
• The event is free to attend

Share your festive activities

Are you planning something special for the festive season?

Whether you are decorating your shop window, creating themed food and drink, running an event, extending your opening hours or hosting family activities, we would love to hear about it.

Please fill in this form to register your event.

Tag us on social media

Show people how you are taking part in the festival.

When you post about your festive activities, tag us on Instagram @DiscoverRenfrewshire so we can see what you are doing and share selected content with our audiences.

Let’s collab!

Want to collaborate with us on the Discover Renfrewshire Instagram? If you’re sharing content featuring the festival, add @DiscoverRenfrewshire as a collaborator and tag us in your post. We’d love to help share your content.

Download promotional assets

We have created posters for each event to help you promote them. 

Posters

Download and display the poster in your venue, workplace or community space. Downloadable artwork below.

Flyers

Download and print the flyers to distribute in your venue, workplace or community space. Downloadable artwork below

Celebrate Christmas in Johnstone!

Join us on Saturday 28 November 2026 for a festive afternoon of family entertainment, Christmas activities and seasonal fun in the heart of Johnstone.

Houstoun Square will be transformed into a festive celebration, with Santa's Grotto, live entertainment, walkabout performers, family attractions, local traders and festive activities throughout the day.

The celebrations culminate at 5pm when Johnstone's Christmas lights are switched on.

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 Johnstone Christmas Lights Switch-On, or any other Renfrewshire Council event, please get in touch.

Email us at eventsvolunteers@renfrewshire.gov.uk.

Plan your journey to Johnstone Christmas Lights Switch-On

By train

Johnstone benefits from regular rail services connecting the town with Paisley, Glasgow and surrounding areas.

Plan your journey at www.scotrail.co.uk.

By bus

Several local bus routes serve Johnstone town centre. Public transport may be the easiest way to travel to the event.

Plan your journey at www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk.

By car

Parking is available across Johnstone town centre. Visitors should allow extra time when travelling.

For any enquiries about Johnstone Christmas Lights Switch-On including sponsorship, volunteering or accessibility please get in touch.

Email us at events@renfrewshire.gov.uk.

Santa's Grotto

Visit Santa in his magical grotto and share your Christmas wishes. Entry is free and the grotto will be open 1pm - 5pm with last entry at 4.30pm.

St Vincent's Hospice Christmas Market

Browse the covered market featuring charity and community traders with a selection of gifts, jewellery, books, confectionery and locally-produced goods. The Christmas Market will be open from 1pm - 5pm.

Live Entertainment

Entertainment will take place at the Bandstand, programmed this year by Johnstone Sound.

*Programme subject to change.

Walkabout performances and family activities

Don't miss the stilt-walking Candy Cane Couple, a troupe of acrobatic Elves as well as the opportunity to take a festive family snap inside the Giant Snow Globe. 

There will also be children's funfair rides and free face painting too!

Active Communities Christmas Zone

Take some time out and enjoy festive activities hosted by Active Communities, located at Station Seven (7 Quarry Street, Johnstone). Activities will run from 1pm to 4pm.

Drop in and enjoy:

• Christmas arts and crafts
• Creative festive workshops
• Silent disco for children
• Hot drinks and snacks

Sustainability

We are committed to making Johnstone Christmas Lights Switch-On as sustainable as possible.

Our approach includes:

• Recycling facilities across the event site
• Reduced use of single-use plastics
• Support for local suppliers and traders
• Encouraging travel by public transport where possible.

Discover Christmas across Renfrewshire

Make the most of your visit and discover everything Renfrewshire has to offer this Christmas. 

Explore festive events, family attractions, shopping, food and drink, winter walks and seasonal inspiration from across the area, helping you turn your Christmas Lights Switch-On visit into a full festive day out.

Visit the Discover Renfrewshire website

Join us on Friday 27 November 2026 as Erskine Civic Square comes alive with festive music, local performances and family-friendly entertainment.

Organised in partnership with Erskine District Rotary Club, Erskine Arts and the Renfrewshire Council Events Team, the event brings the community together to celebrate the start of the festive season.

Enjoy live performances, family attractions, festive refreshments and a special visit from Santa before gathering for the Christmas lights switch-on at 7.30pm.

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 Erskine Christmas Lights Switch-On, or any other Renfrewshire Council event, please get in touch.

Email us at eventsvolunteers@renfrewshire.gov.uk.

Plan your journey to Erskine Christmas Lights Switch-On

By bus

Erskine is served by regular local bus services connecting the town with surrounding communities.

Plan your journey at www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk.

By car

Public parking is available close to Erskine Civic Square. 

For any enquiries about Erskine Christmas Lights Switch-On including sponsorship, volunteering or accessibility please get in touch.

Email us at events@renfrewshire.gov.uk.

Live entertainment

A programme of festive performances will take place throughout the evening at the stage on Erskine's Civic square.

Performances include:

• Local school choirs
• Core-Us Choir
• Milldale Makaton Choir
• Johnstone Band
• Live music performances
• Festive hosting from Tom Urie

Family activities

Families can enjoy a range of free festive attractions and activities in and around Erksine Civic Square, including;

• Fairground rides
• Giant snow globe
• SHS Events Christmas Market

Festive refreshments 

Attendees can relax inside Erskine Arts Hall, where seasonal refreshments will be available, including tea, coffee, home baking, popcorn and mulled wine.

Sustainability

We are committed to making Erskine Christmas Lights Switch-On as sustainable as possible.

Our approach includes:

• Recycling facilities across the event site
• Reduced use of single-use plastics
• Support for local suppliers and traders
• Encouraging travel by public transport where possible.

Discover Christmas across Renfrewshire

Make the most of your visit and discover everything Renfrewshire has to offer this Christmas. 

Explore festive events, family attractions, shopping, food and drink, winter walks and seasonal inspiration from across the area, helping you turn your Christmas Lights Switch-On visit into a full festive day out.

Visit the Discover Renfrewshire website

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.

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.

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.

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.

Santa's Grotto

Come and let Santa know what's on your wish list this year. Santa's Grotto, in Renfrew Christian Fellowship Church, will be open from 12pm - 4.30pm. Access to the Grotto queue will close at 4pm.

Christmas Market

Browse SHS Events' Christmas Market on High Street. Start your Christmas shopping now!

Stage programme

Programmed by the Fitzpatrick Academy of Music. Details of stage acts to follow

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 on High Street will be open from 12pm - 4.30pm.

Free face painting

Free face painting will be available outside Renfrew Christian Fellowship Church.

Funfair

There will be a funfair with rides for all the family in Charles Avenue car park.

Sustainability

We are committed to making Paisley Christmas Lights Switch-On as sustainable as possible.

Our approach includes:

• Recycling facilities across the event site
• Reduced use of single-use plastics
• Support for local suppliers and traders
• Encouraging travel by public transport where possible.

Discover Christmas across Renfrewshire

Make the most of your visit and discover everything Renfrewshire has to offer this Christmas. 

Explore festive events, family attractions, shopping, food and drink, winter walks and seasonal inspiration from across the area, helping you turn your Christmas Lights Switch-On visit into a full festive day out.

Visit the Discover Renfrewshire website

Join us on Thursday 19 November for a festive evening packed with family entertainment, Christmas activities and seasonal fun at Tweedie Hall and across the surrounding area.

Enjoy live performances from local school children, an interactive Christmas panto, crafts, games walkabout entertainment and festive activities for all ages before the Christmas tree and town centre lights are switched on at 8.15pm.

Most activities are free, with a mix of drop-in events and pre-booked experiences available throughout the evening.

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 Linwood Christmas Lights Switch-On, or any other Renfrewshire Council event, please get in touch.

Email us at eventsvolunteers@renfrewshire.gov.uk.

Plan your journey to Linwood Christmas Lights Switch-On

By bus

Local bus services connect Linwood with Paisley and surrounding communities. We recommend checking public transport operators before travelling. 

Plan your journey at www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk.

By car

Parking is available in and around Tweedie Hall. 

For any enquiries about Linwood Christmas Lights Switch-On including sponsorship, volunteering or accessibility please get in touch.

Email us at events@renfrewshire.gov.uk.

Christmas party and pantomime

The heart of the activity is a festive concert and interactive pantomime in Tweedie's main hall from 6pm - 8pm.

The event includes:

• Performances by Woodlands Primary School Choir
• Christmas poems and stories from pupils at East Fulton Primary School
• Performances by Our Lady of Peace Primary School Choir
• Cheeky interactive entertainment from the Elf Trio
• The family-friendly 'Be Oor Guest' pop-up pantomime.

Complimentary mince pies, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and juice will be available.

Capacity is limited so booking is required.

Book your Christmas party and pantomime tickets

Family activities

There will be lots of free activities taking place throughout the evening from 5.30pm, including:

Christmas Kids Disco

Drop in to the Lesser Hall for festive music, games, face painting and balloon modelling. Juice and gingerbread biscuits will be provided.

The Elf Trio will make an appearance between 7.30pm and 8pm.

Festive Lantern Making 

Create your own festive lantern using recycled materials in partnership with Linwood War Memorial Association.

Bring your lantern outside to help create a magical atmosphere during the lights switch-on.

Giant Snow Globe

Step inside the giant snow globe and capture festive family photos. It'll be located outside Tweedie Hall.

Christmas at Linwood Library

Linwood Library will stay open late, offering festive arts and crafts activities for children and families.

Street entertainment

Keep an eye out for the Living Christmas Trees performing around the venue at 5.30pm, 7pm and 8pm. They like to hide in plain sight!

The switch-on moment

Gather outside Tweedie Hall at 8.15pm for the Christmas lights being switched on.

Renfrewshire Council's Provost, alongside Santa and the winner of this year's Christmas Card competition, will help light up the Christmas tree and town centre.

More Christmas fun in Linwood

Linwood Christmas Event
Saturday 12 December, 1pm to 5pm
Linwood High School

Linwood Community Council will host a Christmas event in Linwood High School with funfair rides, a market, Santa's Grotto and various activities for kids throughout the day.

Sustainability

We are committed to making Linwood Christmas Lights Switch-On as sustainable as possible.

Our approach includes:

• Recycling facilities across the event site
• Reduced use of single-use plastics
• Support for local suppliers and traders
• Encouraging travel by public transport where possible.

Discover Christmas across Renfrewshire

Make the most of your visit and discover everything Renfrewshire has to offer this Christmas. 

Explore festive events, family attractions, shopping, food and drink, winter walks and seasonal inspiration from across the area, helping you turn your Christmas Lights Switch-On visit into a full festive day out.

Visit the Discover Renfrewshire website

Christmas starts in Paisley!

Join us on Saturday 14 November for a free day of festive entertainment, live music and family fun in Paisley town centre.

From headline performances on the main stage to magical street theatre, festive food and Christmas activities, there will be something for all ages to enjoy throughout the day.

The celebrations will conclude at 6pm, when Paisley's Christmas Lights are switched on with music from Skipinnish.

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 Paisley Christmas Lights Switch-On, or any other Renfrewshire Council event, please get in touch.

Email us at eventsvolunteers@renfrewshire.gov.uk.

Plan your journey to Paisley Christmas Lights Switch-On

By train

Paisley Gilmour Street is the closest railway station and is less than a 15 minute journey from Glasgow Central. Exit via County Square to reach the Christmas event site. 

Plan your journey at www.scotrail.co.uk.

By bus

Local bus services operate to Paisley town centre from across Renfrewshire and beyond. Please note that some bus routes may be affected by event-related road closures. 

Plan your journey at www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk.

By car

Parking is available across Paisley town centre, although some locations may be affected by road closures. 

If you’re travelling by car, we recommend the following parking locations:  

• Piazza Shopping Centre car park
• Horizon Car Park (Paisley Shopping Centre)

Road closures 

Paisley Christmas Lights Switch On can be a busy event, with some disruption to traffic and public transport. Please plan ahead.  

The following closures will be in place:

From 18.00 on Friday 13 November to 23.00 on Saturday 14 November:

• Cotton Street (northbound)
• Gauze Street, from Smithshill Street to Silk Street

From 19.00 on Friday 13 November to 23.00 on Saturday 14 November:

• Bridge Street, from Cotton Street to Mill Street / Gordon Street

From 19.00 on Friday 13 November to 17.00 on Sunday 15 November:

• County Place  
• Gilmour Street

From 11.00 until 22.00 on Saturday 14 November:

• Cotton Street (southbound)
• Gauze Street, from Silk Street to St Mirren Street
• High Street, from Gilmour Street to New Street
• Lawn Street, from Gauze Street to Silk Street
• Moss Street, from School Wynd to High Street
• Orchard Street, from Marshals Lane to Bridge Street
• Smithshill Street, from Weir Street to Gauze Street
• St Mirren Street, from Forbes Place to Gauze Street

Parking Restrictions

The following no parking restrictions will be in place from 00.01 on Friday 13 November to 17.00 on Sunday 15 November.  

• Bridge Street Car Park  

The following no parking restrictions will be in place from 15.00 on Friday 13 November to 23.00 on Saturday 14 November.  

• Gauze Street, from Silk Street to St Mirren Street

The following no parking restrictions will be in place from 19.00 on Friday 13 November to 23.00 on Saturday 14 November.  

• Bridge Street

The following no parking restrictions will be in place from 00.01 to 23.00 on Saturday 14 November.

• Cotton Street
• Forbes Place
• Lawn Street, from Gauze Street to Silk Street
• Silk Street (Northbound only)
• St Mirren Street 

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.

Main stage

Enjoy live music and festive entertainment from 1pm - 6pm on the Main Stage on Gauze Street. Hosted by Go Radio's Zoe Kelly.

Pop-up performances at Dunn Square

See community choirs perform and hear lots of Christmas classics at the performance area at the top of Dunn Square from 12.30pm - 5.30pm. Dunn Square is located on the corner of Gauze Street and Smithhills Street.

Street performances

Giant, illuminated feather birds, living snow globes and a troop of naughty Santas. There will be a treat of festive street performances roaming on High Street and Gauze Street from 1pm - 5.45pm.

Family activities, light installations and funfair

Kids' arts & crafts workshops at The Art Department

Stop by The Art Department on Causeyside Street from 3pm - 6pm to take part in Christmas crafting or see a festive film screening.

Book in with The Art Department.

The Stick Man Storytelling Session at Paisley Central Library

Enjoy a retelling of Julia Donaldson's magical festive story at 3pm. The session is suitable for ages 0 - 5 and will include singing, games, movement and creative play.

Book a free place via Ticketsolve.

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 1pm - 6pm on High Street.

Magical Light Tunnels

Marvel at the twinkling lights in one of four 10 meter sparkling light tunnels in Dunn Square.

Funfair rides

With rides catering for all ages, you'll find funfair attractions on Bridge Street, County Square and High Street Street from 1pm - 6pm.

Pop-up Festive Photo Studio

Studio by MOYA (a social enterprise run by West College Scotland photography students) will be operating a pop-up festive photo studio within the Piazza Shopping Centre between 2pm and 5pm. As an extra special Christmas offer, you can get a festive A4 print and digital photo package for £10. Photoshoots will operate on a first-come, first-serve basis.

'Festive Friends' at the Piazza

Pop into the Piazza shopping centre for free facepainting and a meet and greet with Rudolph and a Christmas Tree. Activities will be running from 1pm - 6pm.

Food and drink

The Big Feed will be in Abbey Close from 12noon-8pm selling delicious food, drinks and artisan gifts. It's a great place to get your Christmas shopping started.

Plus, Paisley town centre is home to lots of excellent cafés and restaurants, so there are plenty of places nearby to stop for lunch or a hot drink. 

Town centre businesses staying open late

Get your Christmas shopping off to a good start by supporting local businesses. The following shops will be extending their opening hours in support of Paisley's Christmas Lights Switch-On event.

• Paisley 3D Print Shop, County Place, PA1 1BN. Open 10am - 7pm
• Antiques & Allsorts, High Street. Open until 6.30pm

Sustainability

We are committed to making Paisley Christmas Lights Switch-On as sustainable as possible.

Our approach includes:

• Recycling facilities across the event site
• Reduced use of single-use plastics
• Support for local suppliers and traders
• Encouraging travel by public transport where possible.

Discover Christmas across Renfrewshire

Make the most of your visit and discover everything Renfrewshire has to offer this Christmas. 

Explore festive events, family attractions, shopping, food and drink, winter walks and seasonal inspiration from across the area, helping you turn your Christmas Lights Switch-On visit into a full festive day out.

Visit the Discover Renfrewshire website

Management rules for public parks

The management rules for public parks applies to any park, playing field or play area, or other place of public resort or recreation, owned or managed by the Council.

It covers:

• rules of admission set out by the Council
• unacceptable behaviour and activities within public parks
• property and equipment
• special provisions regarding organised public events, consuming alcohol or smoking in non-smoking areas, scattering ashes or burying animals without permission
• outdoor facilities
• car parking and valuables
• the Councils' right to levy charges
• the penalties for contravening these management rules.

Management rules for war memorials

The management rules for war memorials applies to any monument, statue, cenotaph or other landmark used to commemorate any past war or international conflict, and the ground around it.

It covers:

• unacceptable behaviour and activities
• public notices of effect
• the penalties for contravening these management rules.