Most events are free, and the programme builds to the WestFest Winter Warmer at Kelvingrove Galleries on 19th December. The programme has been made possible by collaboration between the festival, Kelvin Hall and community partners, so families don’t miss out at a tough, expensive time of year. Delivered with Kelvin Hall and Glasgow Life, supported by Glasgow City Council and funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, it is open to everyone. Family workshops: Arts and creative workshops for children and families will take place at Partick Burgh Halls and Kelvin Hall from 14th to 17th December, including Christmas songwriting, decoration making, storytelling and more. Community cinema: On 18th December, Halo Arts’ Community Reels will screen Christmas favourites Elf and It’s a Wonderful Life at Kelvin Hall, with popcorn and soft drinks included and donations welcome. WestFest Winter Warmer: On 19th December, the Kelvingrove Galleries piazza hosts an outdoor Christmas ceilidh followed by a candlelit carol concert with local choirs and a brass band, plus stalls, hot drinks and a rumoured visit from Santa. Families can make their own lanterns at Kelvin Hall beforehand to light up the event. To help fund the programme, Halo Arts will stage a one-off performance of its community panto, Wee Jock and the Beanstalk, at Kelvin Hall on 9th December. Tickets are a fraction of city centre prices, and all proceeds go towards keeping the winter events programme free for all.

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