Whether it's comedy, music or pantomime, there's plenty to keep you occupied in the run-up to Christmas.
9. Family
Meet Father Christmas, at Milton Keynes Museum, first three weekends of December. Father Christmas has specifically asked to set up his grotto at Milton Keynes Museum so he can meet as many of Milton Keynes’ good boys and girls as possible. Visit miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk for details.
10. Comedy
Stephen K Amos: Before and Laughter, at The Stables, Wavendon, on November 26. Comedy lovers are promised a night of fun, laughter and putting the world to rights, courtesy of the ever-popular and upbeat comedian. Stephen is a Bafta-nominated and RTS award winning writer, broadcaster, actor and comedian who has had sell-out tours for many years, both in the UK and abroad, and has appeared on and hosted numerous TV and radio shows such as QI, Have I Got News For You and the Royal Variety Performance alongside acclaimed acting performances on stage and screen including West End box office smash One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest at The Gielgud Theatre and EastEnders (BBC One). Visit stables.org to book.