Posts for November, 2024

Join us for a magical evening at the Aviemore Ice Rink as we celebrate everything we love about winter with our annual Winter Launch Festival.

Enjoy festive treats like BBQ, mulled wine, and mince pies, gather around the fire pits to toast marshmallows, and soak up the winter atmosphere.

Highlights include an enchanting Ice Dance Show, a chance to Skate with Santa, and a thrilling Ice Hockey demonstration.

This annual event, hosted by Aviemore and Glenmore Community Trust, brings our community together for an unforgettable celebration of winter.

📍 Aviemore Ice Rink, within the Macdonald Aviemore Resort

Wrap up warm and join us for an evening of festive fun for all ages!

Grantown on Spey’s torchlight procession.

Meet at 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start at The Craiglynne Hotel.

Featuring:
The Badenoch and Strathspey Pipe Band
Santa and his Reindeer
Carol Singing in the Square

Variety of local artists, crafters and makers . Christmas gifts. At the village hall in the charming village of Nethy Bridge , 11 miles from Aviemore or 5 from Grantown.

Ballater Winter Festival is an annual event that brings the community together to celebrate the magic of Christmas. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of festive fun and merriment.

Please join us for our annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair featuring select gifts from local artists and artisans.

We are open for 3 weekends (Friday – Sunday) from 10am – 4pm.

An old castle, an enchanted forest, and a true story of love!…it could only be Beauty and the Beast! The Panto Company brings the beloved musical to life with Dame Dotty Potty, Loopy Louie, Gaston, Belle, and the Beast. As Belle is held captive in the castle, families will love finding out if she falls in love with the Beast before the spell finally consumes him. Will the Beast’s selfishness cost him the world he once knew and the hand of the beauty that has captured his heart?

So, get ready for Panto at Macdonald Aviemore Resort again as we invite you to sing along and shout out. Be prepared for lots of laughter, stunning costumes, music, and plenty of magic. It’s a delight for the entire family.

Go to our website for further information and timings.

Pantomime:
£18 per adult
£12 per child
£50 family of 4 (children under 3 free)

To book Panto tickets email cinema.aviemore@macdonald-hotels.co.uk

Join us for a festive weekend of holiday cheer at the YM Community Centre! Mark your calendars for the weekend of 30th November – 1st December as we celebrate the season with community events for everyone to enjoy.
✨ Christmas Tree Festival
📅 Saturday 30th & Sunday 1st December
⏰ 10am – 4pm
Be dazzled by a beautiful display of Christmas trees decorated by local community groups and businesses!
🎁 Christmas Market
📅 Saturday 30th November
⏰ 10am – 2pm
Find unique gifts at our craft stalls, enjoy some mulled wine, and treat yourself to a mince pie. Perfect for holiday shopping!
🎉 Fiona’s Wholefoods Festivities
📅 All Weekend

Enjoy family fun with live music, festive food and drinks, face painting, and more!
For more information, please contact us at: grantownccfundraising@gmail.com
Let’s make this Christmas unforgettable in Grantown! We look forward to seeing you!

All are welcome to join us for our Carol Service with traditional carols. The event is fully accessible.

Whether you’re a fan of The Grinch’s mischievous holiday antics or the twinkling glow of festive lights, this is an event the whole family will love.

Where:
📍 Landmark Forest Adventure Park

When:
📅 November 23rd & 24th
⏰ The Grinch: 11.30am – 3pm (at intervals during this time)
⏰ Twi-LIGHTS Switch-On with The Grinch: 4pm

Get ready to:
● Meet and take photos with The Grinch 📸
● Explore the park in all its festive glory ✨
● Witness the magical Twi-LIGHTS come to life at dusk 🌟

Appearance times:
The Grinch will be in the Dinosaur Kingdom at the following times:
11:30,12:30,13:30,14:30 and then 4 pm to launch the Ancient Forest Twi-LIGHTS

Don’t miss out on this festive kick-off to the season—book your tickets now!

Adult £20
Child (4-14 yrs) £16
Senior (65yrs plus) £16
Toddler (3 yrs) £12
Under 3yrs Free

Also available is a Winter Admissions (only) ticket and Ancient Forest Twi-Lights (only) ticket. Please visit www.landmarkpark.co.uk for ticket price info.

Family Friendly Halloween Archery
Get ready for a thrilling 90-minute Halloween archery session! Take aim at spooky targets like ghosts, vampires, and zombies, perfect for kids and adults alike. After mastering your archery skills, let your little monsters decorate their own pumpkins and watch them go ‘splat’ in our exciting pumpkin-shooting finale. With professional coaching, fun challenges, and Halloween candy for the kids, this session promises spooky outdoor fun for all the family.


Highlights;
90-minute Halloween-themed archery experience
Shoot at creepy targets like vampires and ghouls
Pumpkin decorating in family / small groups and smashing finale
Suitable for kids (ages 8+) and adults
Halloween candy included!