Free harbour light installation that turns fishing vessels and yachts into pieces of light, part of the Scarborough Lights festival.
Free night-time illumination of the pagoda and waterfall on Peasholm Island, viewed from the paths of Peasholm Park.
Illuminated installation of handmade miniature shops and buildings hung from festoon lights in the Market Hall, with community drop-in workshops.
Winter festival of light with animated projections, light installations, walking trails and street entertainment across Scarborough's town centre and seafront.
Night-time illumination of Scarborough Castle with atmospheric lighting, open daily from 3pm.
Interactive illuminated trail across Scarborough town centre inspired by 'Choose Your Own Adventure' books, with neon signs and choices at each location.
First Christmas market of the season with unique gifts, seasonal treats, crafters, children's trails and outside stalls, around the arrival of Boyes' Santa.
Free beach challenge marking 400 years of Scarborough, where 400 people form a giant number 400 on the sand with swimming hats.
Free storytime session with stories, rhymes and songs for accompanied pre-school children, with Norman Bear, the library's Bookstart mascot.
Annual show by Kellett's Performing Arts, with singing, dancing and acting by students of different ages and abilities.
Intimate candlelight concert in which a string trio reimagines AC/DC and Pink Floyd through classical arrangements in the historic Westborough Methodist Church.
Free Christmas fair themed around Narnia held at Saint Catherine's Hospice, part of the hospice's annual festive events.
Free wedding fayre at the Victorian Scarborough Spa to showcase its rooms and outdoor spaces for civil partnerships and wedding celebrations.
Annual free festive gathering with a community lantern parade, Christmas market, live music, funfair rides and a tipi bar.
Free festive artisan fair with handmade products from creatives across the North Yorkshire Coast, including printmaking, ceramics, jewellery and textiles.
Drop-in Lego club for children aged 5 to 12 on Saturday mornings at Newby & Scalby Library.
Festive morning to meet Santa with your dog at Flavours Bistro, with a breakfast sandwich for the human and a festive treat for the dog.
Screening of Royal Ballet & Opera's production of The Nutcracker, staged by Peter Wright, to Tchaikovsky's score.
Free Christmas trail to find a hidden donkey and collect letters across the Rotunda Museum, Scarborough Art Gallery and Woodend Gallery.
Annual charity Christmas tractor run with tractors decked out in lights driving from Cloughton to Scarborough's Marine Drive, followed by a hog roast supper at Moor Farm for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Christmas pantomime by Harbourside Theatre Group with five performances across December, with music, dancing, comedy and audience participation.
Free festive street show on a Saturday afternoon in December for Christmas shoppers at Westborough Stage.
The Stephen Joseph Theatre's annual Christmas show that turns the classic fairy tale on its head with familiar songs, silliness and festive fun.
Christmas pantomime of Robin Hood with Lee Mead as the Sheriff of Nottingham and Katie McGlynn as Maid Marion at the Scarborough Spa Theatre.
Free drop-in Lego club for children aged 5 to 12 on Saturday mornings at Newby & Scalby Library.
Annual Christmas show by Buddy Holly and the Cricketers that weaves Buddy Holly's hits and other classics into a fast, funny rock 'n' roll feast.
Interactive Christmas storytelling show with puppetry, music and a craft den for small groups of children aged 4-9 and their families.
Theatre and variety Christmas show from Creative Day Care at the YMCA Theatre, performed by adults with learning difficulties who attend Creative Days Scarborough, with proceeds supporting YMCA Yorkshire Coast.
Musical Christmas show for under 6s written and directed by Alex Weatherhill, set in a magical sweet shop in Scarborough.
Interactive festive musical pantomime by Honalee Media, with children's TV star Chris Jarvis as the voice of Dasher the Reindeer.
Outdoor illuminated circus show with aerial acrobats, mermaids, LED jugglers and hula-hoopers scattered across Falsgrave Park.
Senbla presents The Muppet Christmas Carol on stage with the film's score performed live by an orchestra.
Family Christmas show with magic, dance and a visit from Father Christmas at Scarborough Spa.
School-sponsored bunny run in which pupils hop, skip, walk or run around their playground or sports field to raise money for Saint Catherine's Hospice.
Family-focused summer festival at Manor Farm in Staxton with multiple stages, food and drink, a children's tent, a fairground and inflatables.
Annual LGBTQ+ Pride day on the Yorkshire coast with a parade through the town centre and afternoon of stage acts, drag and stalls at Scarborough Spa.
Free drop-in family workshops led by professional artists to make props and Sprites-themed crafts for the Christmas show Sprites.
Community lantern procession made from paper and willow by local groups and schools, opening a weekend of festive entertainment and shopping at the Open Air Theatre.
