Step into a winter wonderland at Aldershot Christmas Cracker, taking place from noon to 5.30pm on Saturday 14 November.

The town centre will be bursting with seasonal cheer, offering a sleigh-full of free family fun - from enchanting festive stalls and a magical grotto, to dazzling fireworks, sensational street performers and live entertainment across two stages.

Browse over 45 festive stalls filled with handmade crafts, seasonal goodies, delicious treats and local community groups - plus explore the delicious street food zone outside Princes Hall theatre, serving up mouthwatering global flavours to warm your winter appetite.

Don’t miss the chance to meet Father Christmas in his grotto and step inside the giant snow globe - both completely free.

With over 100 local performers from brass bands, choirs, dance schools and buskers lighting up two stages, the town will be alive with the sounds of the season.

The grand finale begins at 5.10pm in Princes Gardens, with the magical countdown to the Christmas lights switch-on and a sparkling firework display to light up the night sky!

· Father Christmas’s grotto - meet Santa in his grotto and share your Christmas wishes!

· Giant snow globe - step inside a magical snow globe — perfect for festive photos!

· Birds of prey - marvel at majestic owls and hawks up close

· Petting Farm - meet friendly farm animals in this mini festive farmyard

· Circus skills - try juggling, plate-spinning and more with Juggling Jake!

· Giant bubbles - watch huge shimmering bubbles float through the air

· Donkeys - say hello to gentle donkeys

· Lego building - build festive creations brick by brick

· Street theatre - roaming performers bring festive fun

· Kids’ crafts - get creative with festive make-and-take Christmas crafts

· Fair rides* - whirl and twirl with classic fairground fun

· Face painting* - transform into a reindeer, elf or snowflake with a festive design!

* small charge applies

The event is organised and funded by Rushmoor Borough Council with support from Aldershot Community Together and is proudly sponsored by Grainger.

For full details, visit www.rushmoor.gov.uk/christmascracker (http://www.rushmoor.gov.uk/christmascracker) and follow Aldershot Town Centre on Facebook.

Description supplied by the event organiser.