This November we are running lots of fun events across Rotherham.
You can find the full list of our events here. This months highlights include:
Rotherham Christmas Lights’ Switch-On
The Countdown to the start of the festive season is on, with just three weeks to go until we come together to welcome the festive season to Rotherham town centre.
The Christmas Lights' Switch-On event starts at 3pm, on Saturday 16 November and offers a great programme of live music, street theatre, gift market, workshops, a light installation from Pif-Paf and lots more. With the all-important lights' switch-on at 6pm by the Mayor of Rotherham, Councillor Sheila Cowen.
Everyone is welcome to come along to the event which offers lots of family fun!
Find out more here.
Remembrance Day and Armistice Day
Remembrance Parade
Rotherham will come together to remember its fallen service members from past and recent conflicts on Sunday the 10 November for Remembrance Sunday. This year’s event will start at 10.25am and once again be held within Clifton Park.
Armistice Day
The Mayor of Rotherham, Councillor Sheila Cowen, will attend the service on Monday 11 November at All Saints’ Square in Rotherham and mark the two-minute silence on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Members of the public are invited to attend this short ceremony and join the two-minute silence.
Find out more about both events here.
Rotherham Theatres Pantomime
Robin Hood and his Merry Band are far from merry in this year’s Pantomime running from 28 November 2024 to 5 January 2025.
The evil Sherriff of Nottingham has raised taxes yet again and the rumour is Maid Marion has escaped into Sherwood Forest with Penny and Peter, the Sherriff’s niece and nephew. Robin has to inspire Friar Tuck, Little Jane and Will Scarlett to help feed the poor of Nottingham, rescue Maid Marion and save the babes in the wood.
This year's pantomime is sure to hit the target! Book your tickets here.
Parkruns
Rother Valley parkrun in Rother Valley Country Park and the Rotherham parkrun in Clifton Park usually take place on Saturday's at 9am.
Please note that these are not Council run events but led by volunteers.
There are lots of events taking place around Rotherham, here are some more of the upcoming highlights.
Free Mindful Movement Sessions on Monday 4 November, 10:30am to 12noon at St Mary’s Church, Greasbrough. Find out more here.
Free Poetry Writing Session on Wednesday 6 November, 6pm to 8pm at the Flux Rotherham Gathering Space. Find out more here.
Weaving Workshop Craft Brunch on Thursday 7 November, 11am to 1pm at the Flux Rotherham Gathering Space, £3. Find out more here.
Free Lantern Making Workshop with RSPB on Saturday 9 November, 10am to 12:30pm & 1:30pm to 3:30pm at RSPB Old Moor Wath. Find out more here.
Free Poetry Writing Session on Tuesday 12 November, 10am to 12pm at Mowbray Gardens Library. Find out more here.
Bookmark Making Craft Brunch on Thursday 14 November, 11am to 1pm at the Flux Rotherham Gathering Space, £3. Find out more here.
Free Poetry Writing Session on Wednesday 20 November, 6pm to 8pm at Flux Rotherham Gathering Space. Find out more here.
Free Reclaim the Night family-friendly creative workshops on Thursday 21 November, 4pm to 6pm at Grimm & Co. Find out more here.
Reclaim the Night Walk with WOW Rotherham Year Round on Thursday 21 November, 6pm to 8pm at Rotherham Town Centre. Find out more here.
Gelli Card Printing Craft Brunch on Thursday 21 November, 11am to 1pm at the Flux Rotherham Gathering Space, £3. Find out more here.
Wath Christmas Festival on Friday 29 November, 4pm to 7pm at Montgomery Square, Wath. For more information, please contact Lynn.cadman@hotmail.co.uk.
Whiston Christmas Festival on Saturday 30 November, 3pm to 6:30pm on Whiston High Street, Chaff Lane, and Turner Road. For more information, please email clerk@whistonparishcouncil.gov.uk or call 07712-305729.
Save the date this December
Rotherham Hospice Santa Dash on Saturday 7 December, 11.30am to 1.00pm at Herringthorpe Stadium. For further information email paula.figueira@rotherhamhospice.org.uk or call 01709 308900.
Dinnington St. John’s Christmas Festival on Saturday 7 December, 10am to 8pm at Laughton Road. For further information email Asstclerk@dinningtonstjohns.org or call 01909 564169
Rotherham Libraries
Rotherham Libraries host regular weekly activities across the borough such as: Lego clubs, Rhymetimes, computer classes, knit and natter groups, advice sessions, craft sessions, readers groups and local history groups.
For more information, follow Rotherham Libraries on Facebook.
For library events happening near you, visit the webpage of your local Library and Neighbourhood Hub or contact them directly.
Rotherham Museums
Marco’s Adventure Trail
From Friday 1 November a unique piece of land art has arrived, brought to you by Children’s Capital of Culture’s Plug in and Play Festival, inspired by the Our Habitats Our Home exhibition at Clifton Park Museum.
See if you can spot Marco the Bear and complete the trail Marco has created for you! Collect a map from Clifton Park Museum to follow the trail, or see the digital version here.
Other events taking place at Rotherham Museums this month include:
Exhibition: Our Habitats, Our Home, uur beloved taxidermy brown bear is back to explore the past, present, and future of Rotherham’s habitats in this family friendly exhibition. Find out more here.
Nelson’s Cub Club: Collect on Wednesday 6 November, 10am to 11.30am and 12.30pm to 2pm at Clifton Park Museum. Find out more here.
Waterloo Kiln Installation and Family Day on Saturday 9 November, 11am to 3pm at Waterloo Kiln. Find out more here.
Nelson’s Cub Club: Tap on Wednesday 20 November, 10am to 11.30am and 12.30pm to 2pm at Clifton Park Museum. Find out more here.
Keppel’s Column Installation on Saturday 23 November, 6pm to 9pm at Keppel’s Column. Details on how to book on to view the projection will be available nearer the time on Facebook.
Drop-in Family History Workshop on Friday 29 November, 11am to 12pm at Clifton Park Museum. Find out more here.
Rotherham Theatres
Rotherham Civic Theatre has something for everyone from dance, drama, music, comedy, and musical theatre. Come along and join us at one of the performances.
Find out more about the Civic Theatre shows here.
The Arc Cinema
Located in Rotherham’s new retail and leisure destination, Forge Island, The Arc Cinema offers a big screen experience, combining both luxury and affordability. New releases this November include; Paddington in Peru, Wicked Part One and Moana 2.
Find out more about The Arc Cinema and book tickers here.
Rotherham Markets
Start your Christmas shopping of treat yourself to some delicious festive fayre at one of our annual festive markets held on Howard Street and Effingham Street.
Christmas Light Switch-on Christmas Market on Saturday 16 November from 10am to 6.30pm. Alongside Rotherham’s biggest festive event will be a wide range of Christmas stalls to get you in the festive mood.
Christmas Crafters Market on Saturday 14 December from 10am to 3pm. A fantastic variety of local makers, crafters, artists and bakers will showcase their gifts and goodies.
Christmas Gift Market on Saturday 21 December from 10am – 3pm. A hive of activity throughout, this is sure to be a magical family day with bargain gifts galore.
For more information visit the Rotherham Markets website or Facebook page.
Saturdays in Rotherham Town Centre
Regular events take place on many Saturdays in Rotherham Town Centre.
Plus, free Saturday parking is available every Saturday in all Rotherham Council off-street town centre car parks.
Find out more here.
If you are cycling or using public transport, you can plan your journey here.