Whether you are a foodie, a last-minute shopper or a big child in your heart-during this holiday season, everyone can find something for themselves

It started to look a lot like Christmas in Hartlepool, with many festivals popping up throughout the town.

Whether you are a gourmet, a last-minute shopper, or a big kid in your heart, there is something for everyone until December 25th.

The Winter Tide Festival this weekend marks the beginning of the festive carnival, followed by the annual Christmas lights.

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Hartlepool Live has organized a series of activities to keep you and your family busy in the following:

The annual art, music and film festival will return to the Cape from November 26th to 28th.

Independent events organized by volunteers will enliven the area with fascinating performances.

The 2021 schedule includes live music performances at Cosmopolitan, The Pothouse and Fisherman's arm, as well as a compelling art route.

A playground will illuminate the town square, and arts and crafts meetings will be held at Heugh Battery.

Wintertide is free to enter, but some workshops and events do require tickets to enter.

The time is from 4pm to 8pm on Friday, public places are open until 11pm, and on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 8pm, public places are open until 8pm.

More detailed information can be found here.

On Friday, December 3, the church square will be brightened by the sparkle of Christmas.

Residents were invited to "put on Santa's hats, put one or two mince pies in their pockets, and then end warmly, because the joyous lineup of singers, Pantos stars and others occupy the stage."

The event will be held from 5 pm to 6.30 pm, when the town will also be full of light and Christmas cheers.

Some anti-epidemic heroes in the town have been asked to press a button to acknowledge and praise their excellent work during the pandemic.

After the start-up, a small light show orchestrated by Daniel Brobbel of Artistic Solutions, Hartlepool Art Museum will be lit up in a spectacular manner.

Christmas market in Hornby Park

A series of small businesses will showcase their handmade products at Hornby Park in Seaton Carew on Sunday, November 28.

The activity time is from 11 am to 5 pm.

Food and beverages will be provided, and a lucky draw is planned to raise funds for Alice House Hospice.

Hartlepool Round Table will organize a trip to Santa Claus on December 4th and 5th.

Starting around 3 pm, Santa and his elves will "collect letters and spread Christmas cheers" throughout Hartlepool.

You can find directions online here.

As in previous years, the elves will also collect donations and then distribute these donations to local items around the town.

This monthly market at the Royal Naval Museum is back, but it is full of festive atmosphere.

The event promised to "provide a large number of gift shopping booths, festive cheers, etc.".

Operates on Saturday, December 18th from 9:30 am to 3 pm.

The Christmas market at High Throston Golf Club is scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 28 and Saturday, December 11.

Each booth will display a variety of unique, handmade and recycled works, showcasing talents from the Northeast.

The event is dog-friendly and will include "delicious street food, handmade coffee and live music".

The time is 10 am to 4 pm.

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