Communities across the district are busy preparing to come together to celebrate the start of the festive season in the coming weeks.
Towns and villages across the area will see residents come together to light up their local area with a number of community events planned.
With everything from markets and Santa’s grottos at the planned Christmas light switch on events there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.
The events - which are all organised by community groups – are the perfect way to get into the festive spirit.
Here are the details for the upcoming Christmas light switch on events across the Falkirk area.
1. Grangemouth - Saturday, November 21
Grangemouth Christmas light switch on takes place on Saturday, November 21 in Grangemouth town centre. The event runs from 2pm to 5pm. There will be festive music, seasonal entertainment, family friendly activities and the light switch on. The event is hosted by Grangemouth inc. Skinflats Community Council and friends. The event is free. All welcome. Photo: Michael Gillen
2. Bo'ness - Saturday, November 28
This year's Bo'ness Christmas light switch on, organised by BuzzNess, takes place in the town centre on Saturday, November 28. The festive fun runs from 1pm - 5.30pm in Market Square. Hosts on stage for the day are Jubilee. There will be market stalls, a chance to visit Santa in Hope Street, a bar, face painting, K Pop Demon Hunters and entertainment from local groups including Bo'ness Belles and Lauren Christie Dance. Mrs Claus will arrive in Hope Street with Bo'ness Accordion Band at 1.30pm. The town's lights will be switched on by Fair Queen Holly and Chief Lady Ariana. This year there will also be a Christmas Tractor Run taking place at around 5pm. Photo: Michael Gillen
3. Westquarter - Saturday, November 28
The people of Westquarter will come together to switch on the village's Christmas lights on Saturday, November 28. The festive fun takes place at Westquarter Primary School from 2pm to 5pm. Photo: Michael Gillen
4. Stenhousemuir - Sunday, November 29
The Stenhousemuir Christmas light switch on event takes place on Sunday, November 29. There will be market stalls, a dog show, music and entertainment. Dionne Hickey is this year's host. The annual event is once again organised by KLSB Community Group. Santa and the mascots will arrive at 4.25pm in time for the big switch on at 4.30pm. The day's events start at 12.30pm. Photo: Michael Gillen