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During the Christmas lights switch on event on 19 November, a number of other businesses and organisations are running activities to provide people with even more fun things to do! Take a look below at the activities on offer.
Visit the Crafty Makery stall located on the pedestrianised area of West Street to take part in Nutcracker themed arts and crafts and find out what other craft activities they run throughout the year for people of all ages.
The museum will be open 10am-6pm with nutcracker peg dolls and chocolate box crafts in the Library 2-5:30pm.
Spiced mulled apple and mince pies (baked by Soothills) will be available in the café. Whilst there, start your Christmas shopping with 10% off in the gift shop.
On the forecourt there will also be the Christmas tree sponsored by Coghlans, Christingle making provided by Christians Together in Fareham (10:30am-4:30pm) and a performer globe (1-4:30pm).
Pop into Fareham Shopping Centre and meet the Grinch and Cindy Lou.
You will find them roaming the centre on both 19th & 20th November.
Saturday 19th – 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm
Sunday 20th – 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm.
For more information about other actvities taking place at Fareham Shopping Centre over the festive period, please visit their website.
Join A-Plan Insurance from 3pm for mince pies, mulled wine and be in with a chance of winning a £50 Smyths Toys voucher by entering their colouring competition.
There will be festive storytime around the Christmas fireplace as well as a pop-up shop for local crafters.
The Live Love Local campaign was designed to support Fareham's diverse range of unique, independent shops and food and drink businesses following the pandemic and help them rally against competition from online and out of town shopping during the festive period.
Take a look at their website to find out more.