Christmas comes early to Milton Keynes with The Great Christmas Kick-Off at Midsummer Place!
Elves, giant candy canes, gingerbread characters, festive workshops and plenty of Christmas mischief are coming to Milton Keynes City Centre this Saturday!
Christmas is nearly here, and Midsummer Place is getting ready to kick off the festive season in style with The Great Christmas Kick-Off on Saturday 14 November, from 11am until 4pm.
With mischievous elves, giant gingerbread characters, oversized candy canes and plenty of festive cheer, families are invited to enjoy a day packed with FREE Christmas entertainment, activities and seasonal surprises.
Here's what visitors can look forward to:
Mischievous Elves: Keep an eye out for Santa's little helpers as they wander around the centre, spreading Christmas cheer and getting up to a little festive mischief!
Giant Gingerbread Characters and Candy Canes: Meet some larger-than-life Christmas favourites as they bring a little extra magic to Midsummer Place.
Elf Academy: Little ones can put their festive skills to the test and find out if they have what it takes to become one of Santa's trusted helpers.
Gingerbread Craft Workshops: Get creative with fun, hands-on Christmas activities for all the family.
FREE Festive Face Painting: Transform into a Christmas character with a festive face makeover.
Live Music and Entertainment: Enjoy a soundtrack of seasonal favourites and live performances throughout the day, including appearances from Fabulous Miss Jones and Yo DJ Mel.
More festive fun to discover!
The celebrations will also mark the launch of the brand-new Gingerbread Shed Festival at Midsummer Place.
Created by local businesses and charities, the wonderfully decorated gingerbread sheds will be on display for visitors to explore, with everyone invited to vote for their favourite creation. Expect plenty of imagination, creativity and a little friendly festive competition!
The centre's Christmas Markets will also open on Saturday, offering the perfect opportunity to get ahead with Christmas shopping, discover seasonal treats and soak up the festive atmosphere.
So grab your Christmas jumpers, bring the family and head to Midsummer Place for a day of FREE festive entertainment. Christmas is coming to Milton Keynes, and the celebrations are starting early!
