Our guide to things to do in Burnley, Pendle and the Ribble Valley over the next seven days includes festive parties, sing-alongs and markets.

Here are 39 ways to celebrate the happiest season of all:

Friday

8am Sarah Jane and the Early Birds at The Dressers Colne, 2 Hall St.

10am – 3pm Warm room at Foulridge Village Hall, 6 Parkinson St, Colne.

Noon – 1pm Church Casserole/Cake Club at Saint Luke the Evangelist Brierfield, 27 Burnley Rd.

7pm Blitzen’s Bonkers Bingo Party Night at The Oaks Hotel, Colne Rd, Burnley.

7-30pm Christmas Party at Burnley Mechanics Theatre, Manchester Road.

7-30pm 90/00s vs Clubland at Rosegrove Railway Club, Back Rosegrove Lane.

8pm Party with Bez at The Muni Theatre, Albert Rd, Colne.

8pm Akimbo Events at The Hideaway Bar & Kitchen, 14 St James's St, Burnley.

Saturday

10am Festival de Noël at Waddow Hall, Waddington Rd, Clitheroe.

10am – 2pm Winter Wonderland at Moorland School, Ribblesdale Ave, Clitheroe.

10am – 4pm Burnley Artisan Market at Charter Walk Shopping Centre, 93 St James's St.

10-30am – 1pm Burnley College Treasure Island, Princess Way.

11am – noon Concert at St Peter's Church, Burnley.

5pm – 9-30pm Unstoppable British Wrestling - Padiham Town Hall, 83 Burnley Rd.

6pm Live music from Steve God and the Agnostic Brothers at The Dressers Colne, 2 Hall St.

7pm Jingle the Night Away Party Night at The Oaks Hotel, Colne Rd, Burnley.

7pm Christmas Party Nights in the Bistro, Bar & Grill at Spinning Block Hotel at Holmes Mill, Greenacre St, Clitheroe.

7-30pm Christmas Party at Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road.

7-30pm – 11pm Bingo That’s Bonkers - Penny Black Bar, Burnley Branch Office, 27 Hargreaves St.

7-45pm Dance nights with Sanderson Dance & Fitness, The Muni Theatre, Albert Rd, Colne.

8pm The B.B. Wolf Duo at The Loom, Burnley.

9pm Saxum at Shooters Arms, Southfield Ln, Burnley.

9pm Banta Rays: Indie Classics at Lane Ends Hotel, Burnley.

9-30pm We Killed Kenny – four-piece rock cover band at The Bridge Inn, 68 Burnley Rd, Padiham.

10pm Crash live at the George & Dragon, 217 Gisburn Rd, Barrowford.

Sunday

8am – noon Weybridge 10K & Fun Run, Walton Ln, Nelson.

9am – 4-30pm 17 Mile Walk - A Bit of Black and White from Gardeners Row, Sabden.

10am Mini Flavours Weekender – festive empanadas at Unit 15, Flavours Cookery School, The Sidings Business Park, Whalley.

Noon – 8pm Christmas Markets and Lights Switch On at Spinning Block Hotel at Holmes Mill, Holmes Mill, Greenacre St, Clitheroe.

2pm – 4pm Father Christmas Needs a Wee at The Muni Theatre, Albert Rd, Colne.

2-30pm Midlife live at Greenhill Bowling Club, 163 Manchester Rd, Burnley.

3pm – 7pm Party With Elf at Penny Black Bar, Burnley Branch Office.

8pm – 9-45pm OdAll live at Bootleggers in Burnley Centre.

Tuesday

5-30pm – 7-30pm Hope Women Christmas Pump Track Evening at Pendle Panthers BMX Pump Track, Wilton St, Barrowford.

6pm – 7-30pm Christmas carol service at Pendle Heritage Centre, Colne Rd, Barrowford.

Wednesday

6-30pm Collabro Dinner Show at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort, Holme Rd, Burnley.

7-30pm Gary Delaney: Gary in Punderland at The Muni Theatre, Albert Rd, Colne.

Thursday

1pm – 4pm The Glen South Afternoon Variety Show at The Muni Theatre, Albert Rd, Colne.

7pm A Very Lancashire Christmas at Burnley Mechanics Theatre, Manchester Road.

Here are 39 things to do in Burnley, Pendle and the Ribble Valley over the next seven days