From festivals and family fun to culture and community events, 2026 is shaping up to be an action packed year across Telford and Wrekin. Here's a snapshop of what's on this year*. October 2026 17 October 2026 Posh Pumpkin Workshop Nettie of The Gorge, Jackfield 24 -25 October 2026 Ultimate Stance Telford International Centre 21-22 November 2026 Apley Christmas Market Apley Farm Shop 27 November 2026 Malinslee Christmas Lights Switch On Malinslee Centre, Brunel Road, Malinslee
Telford Festive Gardens 10 – 13 and 17 – 20 December 2026 Maxell Gardens, Telford Town Park
FREE
Step into the magic of the North Pole as the Chelsea and Maxell Gardens are transformed with sparkling lights, shimmering displays, and enchanting festive projections, creating a truly frosty wonderland. Follow the trail and discover the charm of Santa’s snowy homeland from twinkling ice caverns and candy cane forests to heart warming Christmas scenes brought to life with music, light, and a touch of festive magic. Keep your eyes peeled for cheeky elves, frosty friends, and perhaps even a glimpse of Santa himself.
FREE
28 November 2026 Madeley Christmas Light Switch-on Park Avenue 28 November 2026 Ironbridge Christmas Lights Switch on The Wharfage 28 November 2026 Newport Christmas Lights Switch-on Newport High Street 28 November 2026 Oakengates Christmas Light Switch on Oakengates High Street
24 October 2026 Telford Dark Run Telford Town Park 24 – 31 October 2026 Wellington Halloween Trail Wellington Town Centre (throughout the town) 26 October – 3 November 2026 October Half Term activities
FREE
FREE
TW Leisure Centres 29 – 31 October 2026
FREE
Halloween Evening Extravaganza Wonderland, Telford Town Park 30 October 2026 Oakengates Town Council Half
FREE
Term Halloween Disco The Wakes, Oakengates
29 November 2026 Telford Day Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site
FREE
30 October 2026 Halloween Disco Telford Ice Rink
30 November 2026 Wellington surrounding areas switch on Arleston, Shawbirch and Brooklands
November 2026 7 November 2026 Beginners Art Workshop – A Flowering Romance Wellington Community Art Gallery 9 November 2026 Donnington Bonfire Brooklands Playing Fields 11 November 2026 Armistice Day Services across the Borough FREE 14 November 2026 Christmas Celebration with Bluey & Bongo Telford Centre FREE 17 October – 1 November 2026 All Hallows at Blists Hill Ironbridge Gorge National Trust 21 November 2026 Wellington Christmas Light Switch On Wellington Market Square and All Saints Church / Parish Centre FREE 21 November 2026 Dawley Christmas Lights Switch On Dawley High Street FREE
FREE
December 2026 5-23 December 2026 Santa & Mrs Claus: Festive Fun Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur Land 4 December 2026 Dawley Bank Festive Fun Dawley Bank Baptist Church 4 December 2026 Christmas willow wreath workshop Coalbrookdale 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 – 23 December 2026 Christmas Wonderland Wonderland, Telford Town Park 21 December 2026 The Grinch inspired afternoon tea Hadley Park Hotel 21 November 2026 – 4 January 2027 Christmas at Blists Hill Ironbridge Gorge National Trust 17 December 2026 – 2 January 2027 FREE
Go to www.visittelford.co.uk to find more events, activities and experiences across the Borough.
Jack and the Beanstalk Telford Theatre at Telford International Centre
*All event details were correct at time of publishing.
TOTALLY TELFORD
CREATING A BETTER BOROUGH
ISSUE 11 • AUTUMN– WINTER 2026
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