Christmas market with local makers, independent businesses and artisan producers across City Hall, The Beam and Maker Building at Riverside Sunderland.
Free monthly market of local artists, makers and food producers held at Sunderland Train Station on the second Saturday of every month.
Annual festive switch-on of the Christmas lights at Keel Square with music, magic and a winter display of lights.
Free wedding expo with more than 50 Asian wedding suppliers and a luxury bridal runway showcase by fashion specialists Alankar and Tushita Roy.
Annual 10k road race and junior race along the Roker seafront promenade in support of Children's Cancer North.
Annual 1km indoor festive family fun run around The Bridges Shopping Centre, with all entries going to the Red Sky Foundation.
Family Christmas pantomime of The Little Mermaid, written by Tom Whalley and presented by Dynamique Arts.
A 45-minute Christmas theatre show for under-7s, with relaxed performances and a meet-and-greet with the characters.
A 45-minute puppetry and storytelling show with songs and interactive fun for children aged 2-5, set in Santa's workshop.
Family singalong with Santa and his elves in a heated marquee at The Fire Station.
Festive showcase by young performers from Stagecoach Performing Arts schools with dance, musical theatre and seasonal songs.
Annual screening of 'The Snowman' scored live by the award-winning EverReady Band, with three sessions across the day.
Relaxed Christmas pantomime for families, with flying sequences, pirate sword fights and audience interaction, adapted for those who need a more comfortable theatre environment.
Free New Year's Eve celebration with headline DJ set by Gok Wan, live music, fairground rides, festive lights and two fireworks displays.
The UK and Ireland tour of the family musical Annie, with Claire Sweeney as Miss Hannigan, at the Sunderland Empire.
Running festival with a 5k on the Saturday evening, a 10k, a half marathon and a family-friendly 3k on the Sunday across Sunderland.
Free 10-week DJing course for young people aged 9 to 14 to learn mixing techniques with professional equipment, presented by Music Connects Sunderland.
Weekly 30-minute sessions for children aged 0-6 and their grown-ups to discover objects, places and stories around Culture House Sunderland.
A fortnightly animation club held at Arts Centre Washington for those interested in creating their own animations.
Right Track is a music project offering young people the opportunity to learn instruments, write songs, and perform in a supportive environment.
