With pantomimes, church services, concerts and festivals, there is so much going on to enjoy.
Here are 11 events taking place over the yuletide period to attend and join in with.
9. Light Up A Life
Alice House Hospice is holding two church services to remember lost loved ones. During each service, the hospice will switch on a tree illuminated by hundreds of lights dedicated to individuals. Services are on Thursday, December 19 at Saint Paul’s Church, Hartlepool, at 7pm, and Friday, December 20 at Saint Cuthbert’s Church, Peterlee at 6.30pm. Photo: File picture
10. Billingham Forum Theatre pantomime
Get ready to shout 'It's behind you' as Billingham Forum Theatre stage their annual pantomime. This year's show is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs starring Hollyoaks actor Ben Ryan Davies as the prince and Liam Mellor as Muddles. Photo: Send in