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Hinckley BID's family treasure hunt illustration

Hinckley BID’s Halloween Treasure Hunt – 18 October to 31 October

Fun and free treasure hunt for all the family, just follow the clues located on shop windows around the town to find the answers! Hundreds of pounds worth of prizes to be won, don't miss out!

Find out more (hinckleybid.co.uk)

Spooktacular Saturday – Saturday 25 October

Spooky fun for the whole family.

A range of varying and exciting free activities for children and families in Hinckley's Britannia Centre between 10am and 3pm.

Photo of show taken at Hinckley's Halloween event in Britannia Centre
Photograph people paying tribute at Remembrance Sunday event

Remembrance Sunday – Sunday 9 November

The annual Remembrance Sunday parade and service, held in honour of those who have fought for their country in conflict.

The parade will begin at 10:15am, followed by a service that will take place at Hinckley War Memorial, Argents Mead, starting at 11am.

 

Christmas Light Switch-On and Tin Hat Fair – 21 to 22 November

The big switch-on of the Christmas lights in Hinckley.

Live entertainment will start at 4pm on Friday in Market Place with a range of food vendors, market stalls and street entertainment, followed by a staggered switch-on of the light trail in Argents Mead. The lights around the town centre will be turned at 6:30pm. The main town event will finish at 8pm.

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Photo of lit band stand in Hinckley

Lights in the Mead – 21 November to 6 January

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Events this year:

Street lit up for Christmas in Hinckley
  • Atkins Christmas gift fair – 22 November
  • Christmas Car Light Trail – 3 December
  • Carols around the tree – 12 December
  • Festive Feast – 14 December

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