Merseyway
The Christmas Market at Merseyway
Shop a fantastic range of gifts and teats at the festive huts. From Christmas decorations to delicious delights there’s so much more to explore this festive season.
From 8 November to 31 December 2025.
The Giving Tree at Merseyway
Merseyway’s much-loved Giving Tree will be making a return to the centre from November 11 to 14 December, where shoppers can support local, underprivileged children by selecting a tag from a giant white tree located outside Specsavers.
Each tag details the gender and age for a less-fortunate child, along with a specific gift they would like to receive for Christmas.
Each shopper is then invited to purchase the requested gift and leave at the dedicated donation bin, ready for the Merseyway team to distribute in time for Christmas Day.
The Great Gingerbread Hunt
The Great Gingerbread Hunt, a free-to-attend interactive experience transforming the centre into a festive trail for families. When Mrs. Claus discovers the gingerbread men have gone missing, young visitors are invited to help her find the missing pieces by following a trail map and clues through the centre mall.
Guided by Father Christmas’s playful elves and with fun surprises along the way, the adventure leads through Adlington Walk, where a Letter Writing Station will be open daily from December 1 to 21, giving little ones the chance to write their wish lists and send them straight to the North Pole.
The journey concludes at the Gingerbread House, where families can meet Father Christmas in his grotto and receive a sweet treat from Mrs. Claus in her gingerbread-themed shop. The Great Gingerbread Hunt and Grotto are free to take part, taking place from 11am until slots are filled on Saturday 6 to Sunday 7, Saturday 13 to Sunday 14 and Saturday 20 to Sunday 21 December.
Underbanks and Stockport Market
Underbanks light switch on
Join the independent traders on the Underbanks at their annual light switch on event where there’ll be live music and an opportunity to pick up some Christmas pressies with retailers staying open into the evening.
29 November 2025 at 6pm.
Traditional family Christmas weekend at Stockport Market
With a free Santa Grotto, live music and late night shopping.
5 and 6 December 2025 9.00am to 7.30pm.
Market Hall opening hours are 9am until 4.30pm, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Foodie Friday
Why not meet up with family and friends at the award winning street food event.
Friday 19 December 6pm to 9pm.
Stockport Makers Market
Stockport Makers Market, with homeware, crafts and food it’s a great opportunity to pick up some great gifts while surrounded by festive treats.
Saturday 13 December 2025 10am to 4pm.
Stockport Museums
Stockport At Gallery
Goofus Theatre – Stockport Christmas Take Over!
On 4 December 2025 10am, 11:30am and 1:30pm
“Where do the Noses Grow?”
Goofus Theatre bring their blend of puppetry, story, images, music and mayhem to Stockport museums for all to enjoy!
Where do the Noses Grow?
One night Lucy cannot sleep. She hears a strange sound bouncing around her bed! What is it? She awakes and discovers a strange, crumpled bit of brown paper, paper that seems to be alive… what can it be? It wants her to follow it.
And so begins a fantastical journey full of strange encounters and play.
Most suitable for children aged 0 to 5, please reserve a ticket for everyone attending, including adults.
SEN friendly
Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery, Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK3 8AB
Telephone: 0161 474 4453
Email:mailto:stockport.artgallery@stockport.gov.uk
Father Christmas at Staircase House
Experience a special festive visit to one of Stockport’s oldest houses. Your visit will begin with a trail through the historic rooms in Staircase House, where you can enjoy activities and crafts. At the end of your visit your family will meet Father Christmas in his grotto and all children will receive a gift.
£15 per child with FREE entry to Staircase house for accompanying adults.
13 and 14 December 2024 10am to 3pm
Booking essential.
Plaza
Aladdin at The Plaza
Take a magical carpet ride to the North West’s home of sensational Pantomime entertainment for our glittering production of Aladdin starring Brain Capron star of Coronation Street and many TV and stage presentations who makes a welcome return as the really evil Abanazar in our affordable family festive extravaganza alongside Karin Zeroual who is best known for anchoring CBBC as a Presenter for 8 years and reaching the final of Strictly Come Dancing in 2019 who will be appearing as Aladdin.
5 December 202 until 4 January 2026.
Book your Aladdin tickets.