Wonderful Weekends in St Ives

St Ives in December just keeps getting bigger and better with Fantastic Fridays and Super Saturdays in the run-up to Christmas.
Here’s what we’ve got in store for you and you can find more information on their special events pages.

FANTASTIC FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER

FATHER CHRISTMAS ARRIVES AT 6PM

Father Christmas will be arriving on the RNLI lifeboat at 6pm.
He will travel along the Wharf, up Fore Street, High Street, Tregenna Hill & around to Royal Square to switch on the lights.

SWITCH ON CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 6.45PM – 7PM Royal Square

KIDS R US BAZAAR 6PM – 9PM

Local crafts, art, jewellery, vintage finds, Christmas wreaths, tasty treats and more! At St Ives Theatre.

SAFFRON XMAS MARKET 6PM – 9PM

40+ stalls of art, craft and goodies, live music & food at the Guildhall

TOWN TREASURE HUNT

Starts today throughout the town, ends 02 January. Some 26 businesses are taking part.

SUPER SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER

FREE PARKING IN TOWN

FAYRE MO 10AM – 4PM

Dating back to 1490, Fayre Mo traditionally marks the start of the festive celebrations in St Ives at St Ia’s Church

WINTER WONDERLAND GROTTO 10AM – 4PM

Visit Father Christmas in his Grotto, with his Elves & the St Ives Mermaid. £4 at the Salvation Army

SAFFRON XMAS MARKET

10:00 – 17:00 | Guildhall

TATE WINTER FESTIVAL

10:00 – 19:00 | Tate St Ives

SHOP WINDOW COMPETITION

Cast your vote for the People’s Award for the best dressed window – Sleeping Beauty theme.

SUNDAY 01 DECEMBER

SAFFRON XMAS MARKET

10:00 – 16:00 | Guildhall

Porthmeor Beach Clean

14:00 – 15:30 | Porthmeor Beach