If you’re looking to fill up your diary, here’s some of the dates to look out for.
1. Sunderland Christmas lights switch-on
Christmas will officially arrive in Sunderland when the city's annual Christmas Lights Switch-On takes place on Thursday 19 November. Join Hits Radio's Steve & Karen for an evening of live entertainment, music, family activities and appearances from the Sunderland Empire pantomime cast before the city centre lights up for the festive season. | North News & Pictures Ltd nort
2. Reindeer Dash
Get your antlers ready! Red Sky Foundation is hosting its annual Reindeer Dash at The Bridges Shopping Centre on Sunday, November 29. Registration from 8am Entry is £8 per person. | Sunderland Echo
3. Peter Pan, Sunderland Empire
Peter Pan is set to soar in this year's Sunderland Empire panto, running from December 11 to January 3. Cast members Millie Readshaw, Sophie Bishop, Bradley Riches, Tom Whalley, Miss Rory and Olivia Birchenough pictured during their visit to HMS Trincomalee at the Royal Navy Museum in Hartlepool | David Wood
4. Return of Santa's Ice Castle Grotto
Santa's Ice Castle Grotto returns to The Bridges from November 22 to December 24. Tickets are £2.50pp or £5pp including Magical VR Sleigh Ride | Submitted