Stuck for ideas about what to do this December? Well look no further! If you’re out and about in Bristol this month, there are loads of events that you can get involved in across the city and the University! Covering everything from stargazing to sustainability to carol services, spend the last month of 2019 trying things that you’ll love.
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1. Wintertime in Millennium Square
Date: until 6 Jan
https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/wintertime-on-the-square-in-millennium-square-p2360303
‘Wintertime in Millennium Square’ is a celebration of winter with a fun variety of events, including a spectacular lightshow created by artists Squidsoup who also designed award-winning lightshows for Burning Man Festival in Nevada, US and Christmas at Kew Gardens, among many others. You can unleash your inner ABBA at Bump roller-disco before cosying up with a hot chocolate or mulled wine at Apres Lounge.
2. Festive events with ResiLife and the Global Lounge teams
https://www.facebook.com/groups/359002554848575/
https://www.bristol.ac.uk/students/international/
ResiLife and the Global Lounge are hosting a range of events for students staying in Bristol. Meet new people and celebrate the holidays with fun, food and fairy lights.
3. Seasonal stargazing at We the Curious
https://www.wethecurious.org/PN/WinterStargazing
Date: until 6 Feb
The event, which is part of a series of seasonal shows entitled ‘Planetarium nights’, invites guests to submerge themselves in space and step out of Bristol and into the cosmos. You’ll spend your evening 3D stargazing and understanding the mystical nature of our universe and existence – all from the inside a giant disco ball!
4. The Future of Fashion: Going Sustainable in 2020 at Beyond Retro
Date: 11 Dec
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-future-of-fashion-going-sustainable-in-2020-tickets-82618759935
This year, vintage fashion favourite, Beyond Retro have teamed up with Bristol 24/7 to host ‘The Future of Fashion: Going Sustainable’ – learn how to shop in ways that are better for the environment and twice as much fun. Get expert advice from a panel of fashion and sustainability specialists so that you can start 2020 in (sustainable) style. The event is free and sponsoring local homeless charity, Caring in Bristol, with any donations going directly to the charity.
5. The Harbourside Christmas Market
Date: every weekend until 22 Dec
https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/the-harbourside-christmas-market-p2307343
Located in one of Bristol’s most beautiful scenic spots, the Harbourside Christmas Market is the perfect way to spend a Saturday this December. Home to a diverse range of stalls featuring vintage, one-of-a-kind items from many of Bristol’s small and independent businesses, as well as live music and entertainment. The perfect place to explore cuisine from around the globe. The Market’s food stalls are a nod to the diversity of Bristol itself, containing street food cuisine from Tibet to Mexico!
6. RAG Craftmas @ Balloon Bar
Date: 12 December
https://www.bristolsu.org.uk/groups/bristol-rag-raising-and-giving/events/rag-craftmas
RAG (Bristol Raising and Giving society) are hosting Craftmas – a wholesome afternoon where you can de-stress with like-minded people and display your inner artist. For Craftmas this year, you’re invited to join in and claim your spot as Bristol’s very own Star Baker by decorating cookies, as well as writing cards for elderly care homes around Bristol.
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Calendar still looking a bit empty? Here are some more December events that you may be interested in:
· 12 December – ‘Peep Show and Inbetweeners quiz’ hosted at The White Rabbit
· 14 December – Harbour Lights Festival
· 14 to 15 December – Stokes Croft Christmas Market