FESTIVE EVENTS HACKNEY
Welcome to HACKNEY’s 2024 SEASON OF FESTIVE EVENTS
Here you can find info on Council run events from Hannukah and our Christmas Lights switch on, to Christmas Markets across Hackney and what is happening in our Libraries and Museum. You can also explore events run by community groups and organisations with our funding, like the iconic Santa’s Grotto at St Augustine’s Tower and the Stokey Winter Fest.
HANUKKAH AND CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON
PRE-HANUKKAH CELEBRATION
Sunday 22 December, 1.00-3.00pm
Join us for a celebratory get-together in advance of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. This free event is for everyone and will include traditional music and food. Whether you want to celebrate in the presence of family, friends and community, or learn more about Hanukkah. Join us on Sunday 22 December 2024, 1-3pm at Hackney Town Hall.
HACKNEY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON
Sunday, 1 December, 4.30-5.30pm
Join in the countdown to the borough’s Christmas lights being switched on, with performances by the Hackney Empire Choir, a carol singalong (lyric sheets provided) and free hot chocolate for all from Two Palms bar.
All ages. Free. Hackney Town Hall Square.
MORE FESTIVE FUN…
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STOKEY WINTER FEST - SATURDAY
Saturday 30 November, 10am - 4pm
Enjoy a festive jigsaw trail, Stokey’s Special Tree, magical Santa’s Grotto, a tag-making workshop and winter folk songs.
All ages. Stoke Newington High Street and Stoke Newington Church Street.
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STOKEY WINTER FEST - SUNDAY
Sunday 1 December, 2pm - 6pm
Dickensian Xmas Xtravaganza, featuring DJs, live bands, mulled wine, cakes and soup, Oliver Twist and sing-a-long Christmas Carols. Dress code: fingerless gloves.
All ages. Everyday Sunshine N16 0RT.
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GROTTO AT ST AUGUSTINE’S TOWER
7 & 14 December, 11am-4.30pm (closed 1-2pm)
Climb up this atmospheric, ancient tower to see Santa in his brilliantly illuminated 700-year-old grotto. All ages. Free, although donations are welcome. St. Augustine’s Tower, The Narrow Way, Mare Street, E8 1HT