Make a date in your diary, and join the Festive event fun this year in Falkirk.

THE BIG SWITCH ON

Join Provost Alex Fowler and the winner of Falkirk Primary School's 'Design A Christmas Card Competition' for the culimnation of a suberb family fun day in Falkirk at 4.00pm on Sunday 22nd November for this year's big switch on.

Look out for the childrens entertainers and live music too !

Sunday 29th November

THE ELECTRICAL CHRISTMAS PARADE

The first ever time in Falkirk for this spectacular Electrical Christmas Parade featuring a colurful parade of sound and lights on a series of Festive Tableau, featuring Santa Claus, The Fabulous Crazy Bears and Frosty The Snowman.

Don't miss this spectacular event startin at 4.30pm from the East End of the High Street all the way to Cockburn Street in the West End.

Sunday 6th December

ACCESSIBLE SHOPPING DAY

The return of this popular shopping event with an emphasis on disabled and elderly visitors, for the first time ever on a Sunday.

Enjoy shopping away from the hustle and bustle of Saturdays on the special Accessible Shopping Day.

There will be special facilities for elderly and disabled people like the popular Shopmobility scheme located in Callendar Square car park.

If you would like information about access arrangements for the Accessible Shopping Day, please contact Gillian Douglas at Falkirk Council's Equal Opportunities Unit, Tel : 01324 506011 or Minicom 01324 506149.

Personal shoppers will be available if requested.

Sunday 13th December

RUDOLPH, DONNER, BLIXEN and SANTA

The annual visit of Rudolph and friends to Falkirk Town Centre.

See Santa and his live reindeer at the Steeple area in the High Street between 1.00 and 3.00pm.

Don't forget your camera or video camera and get a picture of your child with the reindeer !

Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December

MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION

Falkirk Model Railway Club are holding their annual exhibition in Falkirk College on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December 10am- 5pm both days - over 15 working layouts and 20 trade stands - all welcome.

SLEEPING BEAUTY

This years eagerly awaited Christmas panto from the award winning Falkirk Children's Theatre is the family favourite - Sleeping Beauty.

Tickets for this years panto in Falkirk Town Hall will be snapped up quickly, so pop into the Steeple Ticket Booking Office and get your tickets for Sleeping Beauty (for telephone bookings by credit card, call 01324 506850 during opening hours).