Discover Barnet Presents...Winter Festival 2021/22
Discover Barnet Presents is a programme of events that encourages the safe return to our town centres, high streets, parks and open spaces. Everyone is invited to come together safely and celebrate local talent, local businesses, local communities and everything that makes Barnet a great place to live.
November to February
What’s on this winter: Discover Barnet Presents and Barnet’s Winter Faiths Festival
The Discover Barnet Presents Winter Festival and Barnet’s Winter Faiths Festival are celebrating the winter season with a diverse and family-friendly programme of seasonal events taking place throughout the borough.
From festive markets and firework displays, to pantomimes, carol services, and menorah lighting, everyone is invited to join this winter's celebrations.
What's on!
November
 | Diwali celebration in Burnt Oak 5pm, Mon 1 Nov, Burnt Oak Library Come and celebrate Diwali outside Burnt Oak Library. Join members of Barnet’s Hindu, Jain and Sikh communities as we mark the beginning of the festival of light and the first event of Barnet’s Winter Faiths Festival. It’s free to attend, and all are welcome. The celebrations will take place outside, weather permitting, so wrap up warm! Burnt Oak Library will be giving away activity packs for children on Monday 1 Nov, from 3.30pm until 8pm, so bring the children in after school while you’re waiting for the 5pm lights switch on, or any time afterwards until 8pm. Please note activity packs will be offered on a first-come first-served basis, while stocks last. |
 | Har Din Diwali (Every Day is Diwali) Film and Faith Discussion Panel to celebrate the festival of Diwali 6-7pm, Wed 3 Nov, online Watch the film Har Din Diwali at a time that suits you and then join panel members Cllr Caroline Stock, Dr James Martin Charlton, Revd. Dr Julie Gittoes, Rabbi Jeff Berger and Anna Hussain from Nisa-Nashim for questions and a lively online discussion about the film. Free to attend. People of all faiths and none are welcome. Har Din Diwali, the South Indian film is dubbed in Hindi with English subtitles and is available to watch for free on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LwlZk_qZybc?t=24 Middlesex Inter Faith Network in collaboration with Barnet Multi Faith Forum are proud to present their second film discussion, with the aim to create dialogue and learn from each other. Register here. |
 | StoneX Stadium Annual Fireworks Display Gates open 6.30pm / Display starts 7.30pm, Sat 6 Nov, StoneX Stadium With amazing fireworks, entertainment and various food and drink options available this is an event not to miss! Tickets: £10 for adults / £5 for under 16s. If you are attending the Saracens vs London Irish game that day you are welcome to stay and watch the fireworks post match at no extra cost. There will also be FREE parking available at the stadium on a first-come, first-served basis. Book your tickets:https://www.saracens.com/fireworks-display-2021/ |
 | Inking Workshop Take part in this hands on alcohol ink workshop with talented local artist Shani Kennedy. You'll work with ink to make your own beautiful piece of art to take home! Limited places available, please register to reserve your space here. |
 | Communal Chanukah Candle Lighting 28 November 3.50 - Mincha/Ma'ariv 4.15 - Lighting of the giant Chanukiah Hampstead Garden Suburb Synogogue Free, all welcome COMMUNAL CANDLE LIGHTING. Come along for the lighting of the Giant Chanukiah with doughnuts and treats in front of Hampstead Garden Suburb Synogogue. |
December | |
 | Chanukah Public Menorah Lighting 6pm, Thu 2 Dec Hendon Town Hall Public menorah lighting with Chabad House of Hendon. Lighting of the Menorah with the Mayor of Barnet - with hot soup, doughnuts and magic! RSVP to rabbigo@gmail.com |
 | Light Up Our Neighbourhood 6.30pm, Thu 2 Dec New North London Synagogue, The Sternberg Centre N3 2SY Local neighbours and members of all faiths are welcome to join this evening of Chanukah candle lighting, sharing and refreshments. Children and adults welcome. All those aged 11+ are asked to wear a face covering while in the building and to take a lateral flow test before attending. |
 | The Elves Who Saved Christmas Sat 4 & Sun 5 Dec Shows start 1:30pm & 3pm All tickets £5, for ages 3+ Come on an exciting journey from the desert to the jungle to the north pole with fun characters and great songs as the elves race to find the magic dust so Santa can deliver presents on time for Christmas. Running time: approx 40 mins. |
 | Finchley Central Art Trail From 11am, Sat 4 Dec Ballards Lane Take a stroll along Ballards Lane and discover the 9 amazing pieces of work produced by local talent and hosted by local businesses. You'll be able to pick your art trail map up from Finchley Church End Library, participating businesses or via our website here. |
 | Christmas Cracker 12.30-4.30pm, Sat 4 Dec St Barnabas Church, 913 High Road Free Karoake, Christmas grotto, craft fayre, tree lighting and more... |
 | Hope North London Christmas Celebration 1-3pm, Sat 4 Dec Green Man Community Centre N2 9BA Free Festive games, seasonal crafts, meet & greet with Santa with gifts, Christmas refreshments & its all FREE - plus a charity tombola. https://www.facebook.com/HopeNorthLondon |
 | Barnet NHS Thank You Community Christmas Concert 6pm, Sat 4 Dec ONLINE: Join online for an evening of festive music and fun, featuring performers from multiple backgrounds and faiths. Donations are being collected for the Royal Free charity, to say thank you to Barnet's NHS staff. www.stmaryatfinchley.org.uk |
 | Barnet Christmas Fayre 12pm-5pm, Sun 5 Dec Barnet High street, The Bull Theatre, Barnet & Southgate College, St John the Baptist Church, the Spires Shopping Centre Free Food and craft stalls, music, funfair, dance marquee, Santa's Grotto, Christmas courtyard, Punch and Judy, and more. |
 | The Tiger Who Came to Tea Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award-nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea is back at artsdepot for Christmas! Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem... expect to be surprised! www.artsdepot.co.uk/family-christmas/tiger-who-came-tea-0 |
 | Winter Fair 11am-5pm, Sat 11 Dec Albert Place, N3 1QB Get into the festive spirit with local creatives and businesses hosting workshops and stalls for you to buy or make wonderful gifts for your loved ones. Performances and seasonal refreshments will also be on hand to keep you warm. Activities: • Winter Bulbs and Pot Decorating Workshop • Wreath Making Session • Local Products including Stocking Fillers and Artworks • Christmas-themed Coffee and Ice-Cream • Music performances by St. Mary's choir group and other local artists Find out more about Finchley Town Centre community events here: Upcoming Events – Finchley Central (finchleycentraltowncentre.co.uk) |
 | Winter Market Day 11am-4pm, Sat 11 Dec The Arts Depot Pop into the Arts Depot for some festive fun at their Winter Market Day. There'll be unique handmade arts and crafts, music and festive craft workshops. Featuring local designers, makers and artists, it's the perfect place to purchase some special gifts for your loved ones. Winter Market Day | artsdepot |
 | Christmas Market and Santa's Grotto 12-4pm, Sat 11 Dec Friend in Need, EN4 8PS Free entrance to Christmas market for all. Santa's Grotto £4 per child (includes wrapped gift). For under 10s only. Market stalls, santa's grotto, handmade goods, lego, stationery, candles, gifts, food and refreshments, raffle, tombola, face painting, handmade cards, cakes and knitted gifts. |
 | Breaking the Ice This playful and light-hearted show is inspired by the true story of an unlikely friendship between a husky and a wild polar bear. Set against the frosty backdrop of the Arctic, Breaking the Ice is a non-verbal show which combines physical theatre, puppetry, interactive projection, animation and traditional Sami music. It's the perfect arctic adventure for your pack this festive season! www.artsdepot.co.uk/family-christmas/breaking-ice-0 |
 | Edgware Winter Market Buy local this Christmas with Edgware’s inaugural Winter market, showcasing some of Barnet’s and London’s best independent craft and deli traders. This festive market will bring seasonal shopping cheer to the permanent and market traders with choirs and Christmas walkabout performances. |
 | The Snow Queen 2pm (doors open at 1.30pm), Sat 18 & Sun 19 Dec The Bull Theatre When Gerda’s friend Kay is taken by the Snow Queen no one knows what’s happened to him, but the heartbroken Gerda decides she must set out to find him. All tickets: £10 Book now:www.thebulltheatre.com |
And there’s more to come
More events in your local community will be revealed in the coming days and weeks, so check back regularly!
The Discover Barnet Presents team are working with local people, organisations and businesses to deliver a Winter 2021 and Summer 2022 programme of events – including the postponed Barnet Summertime two-day music festival (new date to be announced).
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