Forthcoming Town Events
Councillor Surgeries
Monthly 10am - midday
Market Square
Come and meet your Councillors.
A Councillor Surgery is held regularly on the Market Square. Dates currently are:
Saturday 15th February 2025
Friday 14th March 2025
Saturday 14th April 2025
Friday 16th May 2025
Saturday 14th June 2025
Friday 18th July 2025
No Surgery August
Saturday 13 September 2025
Friday 10 October 2025
Saturday 15 November 2025
No Surgery December and January
Community Fair
tbc
Downham Market Town Council
An opportunity for local community groups to showcase their activities and attract new members.
Open Mic Night
7th February 2025 7pm - 10pm
Downham Market Town Hall
Musicians, poets, performers all welcome to come along to the Mayor's second Open Mic Night.
80s Disco in conjunction with JR Light and Sound
8th February 2025
Downham Market Town Council
An evening of classic 80's sounds to dance the night away.
Gingerbread Family Day
21st February 2025
Downham Market Town Hall
A free event for children including free lunch (supported by Morrisons) petting zoo, party games, disco, pass the parcel, gingerbread decorating and the opportunity to meet the 'Gingerbread Man' !
Sponsored by Love Your Town grant scheme.
Evening with Colin Bell BEM
15th March 2025
Downham Market Town Hall
An evening honoring WW2 veteran Colin Bell BEM.
Details to follow.
St Winnold's Parade
21st March 2025
New parade route - from Discover Downham, Priory Rd to the Town Hall
The town's annual parade in celebration of its historic horse markets
Annual Town Meeting
8 April 2025
Downham Market Town Hall
A meeting of the town's electorate to discuss matters of interest and/or importance to residents.
NB This is not a Town Council meeting.
80th Anniversary of VE Day
5th May 2025
Town Centre and St Edmund's Church
To celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, including lighting of the town beacon.
Mayor Making ceremony
13th May 2025
Downham Market Town Hall
The voting in of the Mayor for 2025-6 and the formal hand over from the serving Mayor.
Heritage Open Day in conjunction with Discover Downham
21st September 2025
Venues throughout the town
An exciting day celebrating the town's heritage.
An historic trail around the town, allowing access to buildings otherwise closed to visitors.
More details to follow.
Halloween Fun Day
30th October 2025
Downham Market Town Hall
Free event - spooky games and activities for younger residents.
Remembrance Parade
9th November 2025
Town Centre and War Memorial
Remembrance Parade from the Town Hall to the War Memorial to honour members of the armed forces past and present.
Pause and Remember
11th November 2025
Town Square
Gather on the Town Square to observe the two minutes silence at 11am.
Christmas Lights Switch On
30th November 2025
Town Centre
Celebrating the start of the 2025 festive season with stalls and Christmas activities.
