Saturday, Horseman's Carol Service, Friezland Arena, off Manchester Road, Greenfield, 11am, £2 per person

All creatures great and small are welcome at this annual carol service - a great way to celebrate the festive season. This is followed by mulled wine/orange juice and mince pies. Carrots and rosettes for the horses and not forgetting a biscuit for the dogs.

Saturday, Forest School Christmas Workshop (under 8's) at Daisy Nook Country Park, Failsworth, 9am to 12.30pm.

This workshop is a Forest School fun workshop for both tots and children up to age eight. This time the children will be hunting in Daisy Nook for Christmas themed resources and natural resources. We will be making Christmas stars out of natural resources such as twigs.

Saturday, Holiday Fun at Gallery Oldham, Greaves Street, Oldham, 1pm to 4pm.

Face painting and craft activities at each session. Most suitable for ages four to 10 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult for all family activities. All holiday activities are free with face painting for just £2.

Saturday, Small Cinema Gallery Oldham (Education Suite) presents The Grinch (U), 12noon to 2pm.

A colourful animated version of the beloved Dr Seuss story for the festive season. Tickets: £3 each – kids get a free goodie bag with drink, popcorn and a treat, plus… the chance to win the DVD to take home in our prize raffle. Join in for fun film-related arts and crafts in the foyer before the movie from 12noon to 2pm

Saturday, Christmas Craft Market, Lyceum Theatre, Union Street, Oldham, 12noon to 4pm,

A wide variety of wonderful stall selling high quality hand-made items that make wonderful Christmas gifts. Musical entertainment, mulled wine and mince pies and lots more.