Christmas Events 2023

Caerphilly County Borough Council are excited to announce this year’s series of Winter Food & Craft Fairs in four of the borough’s town centres this Christmas: Bargoed, Blackwood, Caerphilly and Ystrad Mynach! Each fair will be host to delicious food and craft stalls, children’s funfair rides and family entertainment.

All of our winter events are FREE to attend!


Ystrad Mynach Winter Food & Craft Fair

📍 Bedwlwyn Road and Oakfield Street, Ystrad Mynach, CF82 7AA

📆 Saturday 18th November 2023

⏰  9am – 5pm

Wrap up warm and get ready for the Christmas season to kick off as the Ystrad Mynach Winter Food & Craft Fair comes to town on Saturday 18th November 2023!

Join the official Facebook event.


River of Light Lantern-Making Workshops

📍 The Twyn Community Centre, Caerphilly, CF83 1JL

📆 Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th November 2023

⏰  10am – 5pm

With the Christmas season quickly approaching, why not enjoy some FREE family fun time! Bring the children along to make an extra special festive lantern ready for the River of Light Lantern Parade that takes place in Caerphilly Town Centre on Saturday 2nd December!

Join the official Facebook event.


Blackwood Winter Food & Craft Fair

📍 Blackwood town centre, NP12 1AB

📆 Saturday 25th November 2023

⏰  9am – 5pm

Come along to Blackwood Winter Food & Craft Fair on Saturday 25th November 2023 to experience the fun and excitement that only Christmas can bring!

Join the official Facebook event.


River of Light Lantern-Making Workshops

📍 The Twyn Community Centre, Caerphilly, CF83 1JL

📆 Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th November 2023

⏰  10am – 5pm

With the Christmas season quickly approaching, why not enjoy some FREE family fun time! Bring the children along to make an extra special festive lantern ready for the River of Light Lantern Parade that takes place in Caerphilly Town Centre on Saturday 2nd December!

Join the official Facebook event.


Bargoed Lantern-Making Workshop

📍 St Gwladys’ Church Hall, Bargoed, CF81 8RP

📆 Saturday 25th November 2023

⏰  10am – 4pm

With the Christmas season quickly approaching, why not enjoy some FREE family fun time! Bring the children along to make an extra special festive lantern ready for the BRAND NEW Music and Light Lantern Parade that takes place in Bargoed Town Centre on Saturday 9th December!

Join the official Facebook event.


Caerphilly Winter Food & Craft Fair

📍 Caerphilly town centre, CF83 1JL

📆 Saturday 2nd December 2023

⏰  9am – 7pm

Caerphilly Winter Food and Craft Fair is the perfect place to get you in the Christmas spirit!

Join the official Facebook event.


River of Light Lantern Parade and Fireworks Display

📍 Caerphilly town centre, CF83 1JL

📆 Saturday 2nd December 2023

⏰  5:30pm – 7pm

Join in the fun with a fabulous festive parade in Caerphilly Town Centre, followed by a spectacular fireworks display above the skies of Caerphilly Castle on Saturday 2nd December!

Join the official Facebook event.


Bargoed Lantern-Making Workshop

📍 St Gwladys’ Church Hall, Bargoed, CF81 8RP

📆 Saturday 2nd December 2023

⏰  10am – 4pm

With the Christmas season quickly approaching, why not enjoy some FREE family fun time! Bring the children along to make an extra special festive lantern ready for the BRAND NEW Music and Light Lantern Parade that takes place in Bargoed Town Centre on Saturday 9th December!

Join the official Facebook event.


Bargoed Winter Food & Craft Fair

📍 Bargoed town centre, CF81 8QT

📆 Saturday 9th December 2023

⏰  9am – 6pm

Bargoed will be brought to life on Saturday 9th December as it hosts its annual festive fair!

Join the official Facebook event.


Bargoed Music and Light Lantern Parade

📍 Bargoed town centre, CF81 8QT

📆 Saturday 9th December 2023

⏰  5pm – 6pm

Celebrate Christmas and help close out our 2023 events programme in style with the BRAND NEW Music and Light Lantern Parade in Bargoed Town Centre on Saturday 9th December – alongside the Bargoed Winter Food & Craft Fair!

Join the official Facebook event.


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