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Christmas Starts Here!
Christmas comes early to Milton Keynes as Midsummer Place prepares for The Great Christmas Kick-Off!
Elves, giant candy canes, gingerbread characters, festive workshops and plenty of Christmas mischief are heading to the city centre this Saturday!
Christmas is officially on its way, and Midsummer Place is getting ready to unwrap a whole lot of festive fun as it launches the season with The Great Christmas Kick-Off on Saturday 14 November from 11am until 4pm.
With cheeky elves on the loose, larger-than-life gingerbread characters, giant candy canes and enough Christmas cheer to make even the Grinch smile, Midsummer Place is inviting families to join in a day of FREE festive entertainment, activities and seasonal surprises.
Visitors can expect a wonderful mix of Christmas-themed fun, including:
Mischievous Elves: Santa's little helpers will be roaming the centre, spreading festive cheer and getting up to a little harmless mischief!
Giant Gingerbread Characters and Candy Canes: Meet some larger-than-life festive favourites as they make their way around Midsummer Place.
Elf Academy: Little ones can put their Christmas credentials to the test and discover whether they have what it takes to become one of Santa's trusted helpers.
Gingerbread Craft Workshops: Get creative with hands-on Christmas activities for the family.
FREE Festive Face Painting: Transform into a Christmas character with a festive makeover.
Live Music and Entertainment: Enjoy performances and seasonal cheer throughout the day including the Fabulous Miss Jones and Yo DJ Mel.
And the festive fun doesn't stop there!
Saturday will also see the launch of Midsummer Place's brand-new Gingerbread Shed Festival, featuring wonderfully decorated gingerbread sheds created by local businesses and charities.
Visitors will be invited to explore the imaginative creations and vote for their favourites, adding a little friendly competition to the Christmas celebrations.
The centre's Christmas Markets will also launch on the same day, giving shoppers the perfect opportunity to start ticking off their Christmas lists, discover festive treats and soak up the seasonal atmosphere.
So dig out those Christmas jumpers, gather the family and get ready for some festive fun – because Christmas is coming to Milton Keynes!