Santa grottos, funfair rides, parades and live entertainment lead up to the moment that the switch is flicked to light up streets and Christmas trees with pretty illuminations.
Chesterfield is hosting one of the county’s largest events with a day of family fun lined up including a visit from the stars of this year’s panto.
![Wirksworth will be lit up for Christmas on the evening of December 2 when the big switch-on is at the Market Place car park between 6pm and 7pm. Join in the carols accompanied by the BM&W Band and you may catch glimpse of a special festive guest! Wirksworth Christmas Market will be hosted in the memorial hall and gardens on December 3 from 10am to 3pm when attractions will include Santa's grotto, stalls, food and music.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjdkODRmZTlmLTY4OTYtNDgxYy1hNTBhLTg2NTcxNjQ2ZTQxMDozMTBmYWQ1Zi0xYjI4LTQ2MzgtOGQ1YS00NDI1ZDc5MTMyNWU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
17. Wirksworth
Wirksworth will be lit up for Christmas on the evening of December 2 when the big switch-on is at the Market Place car park between 6pm and 7pm. Join in the carols accompanied by the BM&W Band and you may catch glimpse of a special festive guest! Wirksworth Christmas Market will be hosted in the memorial hall and gardens on December 3 from 10am to 3pm when attractions will include Santa's grotto, stalls, food and music. Photo: Paul Robinson