Raring2go! WHAT’S ON AND WHERE TO GO Raring2go! WHAT’S ON AND WHERE TO GO - LIGHTS 10 raring2go.co.uk 11 16th November to 30th December Glow, RHS Bridgewater, Salford A sparkling new route for 2022. Glow returns to the RHS Bridgewater with a new trail full of festive colour and sparkle. New for 2022, weave your way through yew domes festooned with fairy lights, explore the magical family discovery trail inspired by local folklore, take a selfie with giant, colourchanging stars and enjoy colourful light projections and hundreds of lights twinkling across the garden walls and Orchard lawn. Walk through the garden enjoying magnificent trees and shrubs bathed in a spectrum of light, before arriving at Moon Bridge Water to experience a dramatic fountain display, full of colour and music. Booking essential. rhs.org.uk/bridgewaterglow 24th November to 2nd January Lightopia Festival, Heaton Park Embark on a vibrant journey through our Lightopia Christmas Story. Focusing on hope, new beginnings and rebirth our NEW light trail will take you on an illuminated adventure through Manchester’s Heaton Park. With dazzling illuminations, mesmerising installations, an immersive water show and the presence of our world famous Phoenix, this year’s Lightopia is set to be one you and your family will never forget! https://manchester.lightopiafestival.com 1st to 4th December Lightwaves 2022, Salford Quays A free outdoor light festival. Lightwaves returns to Salford Quays and MediaCity to brighten up the dark winter nights. www.mediacityuk.co.uk/events/ lightwaves-2022 18th November to 2nd January Christmas at Dunham Massey The gardens will shimmer with a million twinkling lights once again as Christmas at Dunham Massey returns for 2022. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunham-massey/ features/christmas-at-dunham-massey Our local towns and villages will be celebrating too: 19th November ‘Altrincham Welcomes Christmas’ The town’s magical Lantern Parade starts from Goose Green and weaves throughout the town to The Stamford Quarter for a Christmas singalong. For those wishing to join the parade, there will be FREE lantern making workshops throughout the day. (Booking required) https://visitaltrincham.com/ 26th November AOM Village Light Switch On Stalls, music, entertainment and more. 17th December Lantern Parade, Stanley Square Join the magical lantern parade and help light up the town this Christmas! FREE lantern making workshops will run throughout the day in the HIYA event space in market walk. Reserve your workshop space at www.ourkids.social Dark Nights & Magical Lights As the nights close in here are a few fabulous family friendly events to brighten up the coming weeks 22nd December to 23rd March Winter Wonder Trail in the Gardens Explore the Gardens on our Winter Wonder Trail and discover where all the animals go during this season. www.tattonpark.org.uk 23rd and 24th December Naughty and Nice Christmas Fairy-tale Afternoon Tea, Everything4Christmas, Sale Interactive character show with afternoon tea. www.everything4.co.uk 31st December New Years Eve Family Rave, Nerd Boardgame Cafe, Altrincham 2-4pm. DJ Santa, 2 hours of 90s bangers, craft table, giant mural and more. 2023 EVENTS 13th to 22nd January Sale Nomads’ Jack and the Beanstalk, Waterside, Sale See page 11 for details 27th to 29th January Big Garden Birdwatch See page 23 for details 11th to 26th February Half Term Scarecrow Festival, Tatton Park Give a royal welcome to Scarecrow Kings and Queens of all kinds at our half term festival. www.tattonpark.org.uk MORE 2023 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 22nd January - Chinese New Year 6th to 12th February - Children’s Mental Health Week 13th to 17th February - February Half Term 14th February - Valentine’s Day 21st February - Shrove Tuesday 2nd March - World Book Day 8th March - International Women’s Day Book online at https://watersidearts.org/
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