Remembrance Sunday There are Remembrance Services at various churches throughout the Island. The Memorial Hall in Union Mills is usually open for those who prefer a time of reflection. Wreaths will be laid at the cenotaphs and a minuet’s silence is observed. Event Details November 09, 2025
Christmas City Lights – Douglas The whole of Douglas will light up with the Christmas lights switch on at 7pm. Ice sculptures, live music and carol singing, children’s Fairground in Villiers Square, Artisan market on Marina Road and Santa’s grotto in the Strand shopping Centre. Event Details November 20, 2025 5:30 pm
Santa and Mince Pies Trains-Groudle Railway Get onboard and meet the big man himself. Mince Pie Trains run on boxing Day – 11am – 3.30pm TICKETS MUST BE BOUGHT IN ADVANCE. NO TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DAY. Various times for tickets go to Buy tickets – Groudle Glen Railway (tickettailor.com) Event Details December 13, 2025 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Groudle Glen Railway
Cammag The North vs the South A Boxing Day ritual, the Manx game of Cammag, is similar to the Scottish game of Shinty, Irish Hurling or Welsh Bundy played on a 200 meter long pitch originally in Peel but now at St Johns. The best Camman are made from gorse wood while the ball is either […] Event Details December 26, 2025 2:00 pm Tynwald
New Year’s Day Dip The ultimate hangover cure and a healthy start to the New Year. Not for the faint hearted. The swim occurs at various beaches around the Island at different times. The Dip also supports many local charities. Southern Dippers 10:00 am Port St Mary – Chapel Bay 10:45 am Port St Mary – Inner Harbour 11:30 […] Event Details January 01, 2026