IF you're not spending the biggest shopping weekend of the year stocking up ready for next week, there's plenty of festive treats on offer around Hampshire.

Here's our pick of ten of the best...

(1) In Guildhall Square, Southampton...

SING along to your all time favourite Christmas songs from 5pm tomorrow.

Singing in the Square will be led by Sing Now Choir, a fantastic community choir that believe singing is for everyone. They're fresh from supporting Mike Osman during his recent Trump show at the city's Mayflower Theatre.

Song sheets will be handed out on the night so everyone can join in.

Rose Road has also formed its very own signing choir and will be performing two songs in Makaton at this event. Enjoy Jingle Bells and We Wish You A Merry Christmas with them.

Families, friends and supporters are all welcome at the event, which runs until 7pm.

(2) At Tudor House, Southampton...

BY popular demand, the Christmas Lantern Tour is back tomorrow from 7pm!

Step back in time with Dr Andy Russel by exploring the sights, smells and tastes of historic Southampton.

Visit the city’s hidden vaults including seasonal refreshments at Westgate Hall. Meet outside Tudor House in St Michael’s Square. Please note that this tour is not accessible for people with mobility issues. Please bring torches with you.

Pre-book on 023 8083 4536.

(3) At Staunton Farm, Havant...

ENJOY crafts, donkey rides and a trail before meeting Father Christmas in his Grotto tomorrow!

Young farmers in the making can enjoy a really festive experience. You will meet our chief elf at the start of your session who will lead you to various activities around the Farm.

You will be able to make a Christmas craft which you can take home with you, ride a donkey and follow a Christmas trail all before meeting Father Christmas in his grotto and receiving a gift.

See hants.gov.uk

(4) At Bitterne Triangle...

CELEBRATE the festivities with all the family at the annual community event where traders, churches and the community get together.

Expect carols, crafts for children, discounts and offers from Bitterne Park traders and a visit from the big man himself Father Christmas.

There will be children's competitions, a raffle, bike doctor, live nativity scenes and sweet treats tomorrow between 11am and 2pm.

(5) At Hampshire cinemas...

THE wait is finally over, Star Wars: The Last Jedi is out. Continuing from the 2015’s The Force Awakening, part two of the new trilogy sees Ray (Daisy Ridley), having taken her first steps into the Jedi world, join Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) on an adventure with Leia (Carrie Fisher), Finn (John Boyega) and Poe (Oscar Isaac) that unlocks mysteries of the Force and secrets of the past.

(6) At Sea City Museum, Southampton...

Find out all about the history of board games at Southampton’s SeaCity Museum, with an enthralling exhibit on tour from the V&A Children’s Museum

Game Plan: Board Games Rediscovered celebrates the joy, excitement and occasional frustration of playing board games. This exhibition includes more than 100 objects, featuring some of the most iconic, enthralling and visually striking games from the V&A’s national collection.

Visitors can get ‘hands-on’ throughout the exhibition, learn about different kinds of games and discover what sort of player they are.

Go to seacitymuseum.co.uk

(7) At Southampton's O2 Guildhall...

Gin Festival UK will be bringing “the very finest gins, the proudest Ginsmiths and the coolest entertainment” to Southampton tomorrow.

It is set to feature trade stands, talks from distilleries, cocktail demonstrations, live entertainment, and of course, plenty of gin.

Attendees will receive a complimentary gin bible with tasting notes of the over 100 gins available at the event, helping them decide. As well as plenty of samples, the bar and the trade stands will also be selling bottles for consumption at home.

Sessions are at 12 midday and 6pm.

See academymusicgroup.com

(8) At Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium...

THE festive screenings continue with a showing of Jim Henson’s 1992 classic The Muppets Christmas Carol tonight.

The marvellous Muppets band together to teach the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine) the meaning of Christmas in this charming adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale.

Doors open at 5.10pm, film runs to approximately 6.50pm. Tickets £5. Visit winchestersciencecentre.org

(9) At Exbury Gardens...

HEAD to Exbury this weekend and take part in their free festive tree trail.

Yard Wood will be open from 10am-4pm and visitors should keep their eyes peeled as they may even bump into Father Christmas. Special ‘Postal Express’ trains run from 10.45-3pm where children can post a picture they’ve drawn for Father Christmas in a special mailbox before hopping aboard the train. At the end of each day, Father Christmas will choose three winners who will each receive a special present.

The Tea Rooms have also been converted into an ‘Elf Workshop’ where children can make Christmas crafts and seasonal delights will be on the menu with mulled wine, mince pies and hot turkey rolls!

Train ride is £6 per person, and includes entry to the gardens.

See exbury.co.uk

(10) At Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey...

Bring the family to the Gardens this winter for a festive Christmas adventure. On this trail get involved in bringing some favourite Christmas songs “alive” with exciting activities that all the family will enjoy. Remember the letters hidden in the mailboxes to make up a secret word for a chocolate reward.

See hants.gov.uk