Get festive with free Christmas entertainment in Dalston

Check out the free seasonal entertainment, brought to you by EE, the new digital network.

Digital advent calendar from ustwo, POKE and Epson

1 - 24 December

Hackney buildings will be lit up by a digital advent calendar in the countdown to Christmas. EE, the UK's first 4G mobile network, has used the latest projection technology provided by Epson as well as geo-caching technology to help passers-by win a 'Golden Gift' plus more prizes each day. Download the Repudo app to play. If you don't have a smartphone, redeem prizes by visiting: www.destinationhackney.co.uk where locations of the projections will be revealed.

Snow from Poke and EE

Throughout December

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Thanks to EE and POKE you can be sure of it. Simply call these local rate numbers along Rivington Street: 020 3322 4824; and Hoxton Square: 020 3322 2376, or check-in on the FourSquare App to create your very own blizzard - with a little help from snow cannons, set high up on the rooftops.

Ice skating and light display from Poke and EE

15-22 December, 12noon-8pm

Free ice skating plus a magical light display with a twist by Poke and EE.  Hoxton Square, N1 6NU; and St John-at- Hackney, Lower Clapton Rd, E5 0PD.

Jamie Oliver food market

15 December

Fifteen, Jamie Oliver's renowned Shoreditch restaurant, will be holding a street market selling seasonal food. Westland Place, N1 7LP.

The Muppets Christmas Carol (U): free screening by Elevenfiftyfive and Hackney Picturehouse

20 December, 4pm

See this classic family movie at St John-at- Hackney Church, Lower Clapton Rd, E5 0PD. Tickets are available from Hackney Picturehouse from 10 December.

Elf (PG): free screening by Elevenfiftyfive and Hackney Picturehouse

20 December, 7.30pm

Catch this hilarious Christmas comedy at St John-at-Hackney Church, Lower Clapton Rd, E5 0PD. Tickets are available from Hackney Picturehouse from 10 December.