It looks set to be a busy festive season!

Macclesfield Town Council has announced a packed programme of events over the next two months, kicking off with Step Into Christmas on Saturday, November 28.

The Mayor of Macclesfield, councillor James Barber-Chadwick, will get things underway at 11am before Macc Youth Brass Band perform around the tree in Market Place.

Live music continues right through the afternoon, with acts handpicked by Choose Macc.

There will also be various walkabout acts to entertain the children and adults alike, including the ever-popular Victorian carol singers.

Meanwhile, Macclesfield Community Artspace will be doing Christmas Craft in the Grosvenor Centre, with fairground rides and face painting also on the cards.

If you haven't been lucky enough to get a slot in Saint Nick's grotto then don't worry as the Santa parade will be passing through Market Place at 3pm, with the big man taking to the stage at 4pm.

"We hope to repeat the fantastic success of last years events, and we encourage everyone to come out and join us, and to do their Christmas shopping on the streets of Macclesfield this December," said a town council spokesperson.

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Step Into Christmas takes place on Saturday, November 28 (Credit: MTC)

If that wasn't enough, the town will also be hosting the 'Snowdogs Discover Macclesfield' sculpture trail from November 24 to January 5.

Maps and stickers will be available at Step Into Christmas, as well as from Macclesfield Library and Silk Museum.

Make sure to tag your photos of the Snowdogs on social media using #SnowdogsinMacc to be in with a chance of winning your very own Snowdog.

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As well as the free activities mentioned above, Macclesfield Town Council are offering free bus travel across the town on Saturday, November 28.

D&G routes 10, 19 and 19A will be free-to-ride, along with High Peak routes 14 and 14A.