#beautifulABDN does Christmas!
10 October 2017
There are so many reasons to visit Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire over the festive period – for us that kicks off on 5 November with Aberdeen’s annual fireworks display! Sure to get you feeling that warm Christmas spirit, here’s 10 events not to miss in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire this winter:
1.Watch impressive fireworks over the beach
This is an annual tradition! Get on your winter woollies and head to the city beach for a fireworks extravaganza including fire jugglers and fire walkers!
Fairground rides, festive food and drink, ice rink, live entertainment and craft stalls - these are just some of the things to expect from Aberdeen’s growing Christmas Village!
3. Magical Christmas lights switch-on
This is a must-visit event! Watch as Aberdeen’s wonderful Christmas lights are turned on covering the full mile length of Union Street!
4. You can watch reindeers catwalk Union Street
Santa is paying us a visit and bringing with him all of his Cairngorm reindeers as they parade all the way from Castlegate to the Trinity Centre!
5. You can take a Christmas themed sculpture tour
The twelve days of Christmas wooden sculpture trail is back! Are you ready to take on the challenge and locate all 12? Make sure to get a selfie with them and tag #AberdeenChristmas2017!
6. Watch Christmas movies at a drive in cinema
Get into that festive mood earlier this year and visit Fraserburgh’s frozen drive in cinema where you can watch either Elf or Home Alone!
With illuminated creative pathways taking you on a journey through a festival woodland, the Turriff Winter Wonderland is a great place to be entertained!
8. Be jolly at a carol concert
Join the Bon Accord Silver Band for a celebration of the nation’s favourite Christmas songs. It’s sure to get you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside!
9. Do Christmas Victorian style
In the setting of a snow-topped* (*hopefully) castle, the Victorian Christmas Fayre is sure to give you that festive buzz and you might even pick up a special hand-made gift!
10. Join a real Aberdonian Hogmanay celebration
Looking for a New Year party that won’t let you down this year? Join us at one of our greatest traditional events this Hogmanay, The Stonehaven Fireballs Ceremony!
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire’s festive calendar is continuously growing! Keep an eye on our winter events here https://visitabdn.com/what-to-do/festivals-and-events/winter/ or follow the hashtag #winterABDN!
