Braintree District Council has revealed its schedule of free community Christmas events that will take place in Braintree town centre in the run up to Christmas.
Braintree District Council has revealed its schedule of free community Christmas events that will take place in Braintree town centre in the run up to Christmas.
Free car parking will be available across the activity dates, on 14-15 November and then for four weekends from 28 November.
It will begin with it’s annual Christmas market this Saturday 14 November, offering a wide selection of stalls to shop from small local businesses as well as enjoy delicious street food with musical entertainment outside Braintree Town Hall. It coincides with George Yard Shopping Centre’s Christmas Light Switch On which will see entertainment throughout the day and countdown at 5pm.
Saturday 28 November will see a fully-packed day of entertainment across Braintree including three markets to shop from – Braintree Street Market, Nightfair at Braintree District Museum and Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens Christmas Fayre. There will also be a host of fun characters roaming the town, a living nativity from Stanton’s Farm, free face painting, footballer fancy dress competition at the museum and the launch of the Buddy the Boar Christmas trail!
Saturday 5 December will host a creative Christmas event at Braintree Town Hall and Braintree District Museum with fun free family friendly crafting activities between 10am and 1pm.
Saturday 12 December is community themed and will feature performances from local choirs and dance groups, a living nativity, free face painting, volunteering and donation opportunities, bauble making and crafts at Braintree Museum between 10am and 1pm.
It will conclude on Saturday 19 December with the last street market of the year for some last-minute shopping!
There will also be an Elfie Selfie Station available in the town throughout the festive season for photo opportunities.
Cllr Justin Wrench, Cabinet Member for Economic Growth, said: “These events will provide free entertainment and activities for residents to enjoy in Braintree town centre in the lead up to Christmas and support local businesses at this vital time of year. There will be free parking at our Braintree District Council car parks to further support the town and make it as accessible as possible for our residents.”