7th December 2025 | |
11am - 4pm | |
Strathaven | |
This is a free event | |
Facebook information can be found here | |
Held on the second Sunday in December, this popular event features a sleigh ridden by Santa himself and a lucky local child, pulled through the streets by a herd of reindeer. There is a funfair, stalls, food and music.
11am: Christmas Markets in the Common Green until 4pm
11am: Fun fair stalls and rides in the Allison Green & Common Green, open until 4pm
11.30am: See the Reindeer in the Allison Green
Midday: Santa Claus arrives in the Common Green on a horse and cart
12.30pm: Visit Santa in his grotto at Sorbie Hayes in the Common Green, open until 2.30pm*
12.30pm: Live Music and Fun in the Common Green
12.30pm: Pony rides in the Common Green top car park area until 4 pm*
3pm: Reindeer parade through the Common Green
Local Shops & Cafes Open
* A small entry fee applies for Santa's Grotto
** Fees apply for Pony Rides
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