If you fancy an illuminating festive evening to get yourself into the Christmas spirit, make sure to get these dates in your diary.
From carols in Ackworth to a giant snow globe in Wakefield, each light switch-on event has a variety of activites taking place.
So wrap up warm and head on down to one of these incredible events taking place across the district.
If you’re hosting a Christmas light switch-on this festive season and don't see yourself on the list below – get in touch via [email protected]

1. South Elmsall
This year, from 10am on November 16, South Elmsall Town Council are holding a full day Christmas light switch-on event that will include fairground attractions, festive stalls and a fantastic firework finale! Lights switch-on: 6pm Photo: d3sign

2. Ferrybridge
On November 19, get started on your Christmas shopping with various stalls, have all the fun of the fair on the rides and enjoy music from live singers at Ferrybridge Community Centre from 4pm to 6pm. Lights switch-on: 6pm Photo: Anastassiya Bezhekeneva

3. Wakefield city centre
On November 21, from 5pm to 9pm, enjoy a festive celebration in the Cathedral Precinct. Lights switch-on: 5:30pm Photo: Anastasiia Krivenok

