Sparkling Christmas fun: Family Festivities returns to Markeaton Park

WHERE: Markeaton Park

WHEN: 6th/7th December - 11am - 3pm

The annual Family Festivities Christmas extravaganza at Markeaton Park returns for 2025. The free, weekend-long event takes place on Saturday 6th December and Sunday 7th December.

It promises a blend of live music, shopping, and seasonal activities designed for the whole community. The park will be transformed into a bustling Christmas hub featuring a lively outdoor market, a craft fair, and free entertainment. Visitors will be able to enjoy festive food, go on an elf trail and post a letter to Father Christmas.

Children will love exploring the picturesque park while they take part in the Elf Trail. Just grab a free trail map and search for the wonderfully-crafted wooden elf houses hidden throughout the park.

The event will feature a fantastic programme of live festive music across both days.

On Saturday 6 December, the schedule includes the Derby Concert Band (11am – 12pm), a joint performance by Derby Serenaders & Local Vocals (12:10pm – 1:10pm), and the Derwent Valley Developer Band (1:50pm – 3pm).

On Sunday 7 December, the Derwent Valley Wind Band will perform from 11am – 11:45am and again from 12:15pm – 1pm.