When: Sat 29 Nov Where: Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, Carrickfergus Cost: £5 Time: 12pm-3pm Step into the magic of the season with a cozy Christmas workshop just for kids! At the historic Andrew Jackson Cottage, children will enjoy a festive afternoon. W: shapedbyseaandstone.com Visit the event website here
When: Sat 29 Nov Where: Whitehead Cost: Free Time: 12pm-6pm Honouring Whitehead's Victorian legacy, the street fair features stalls, crafts, live music, and themed entertainment, creating a festive backdrop for the town's Christmas light switch-on. W: shapedbyseaandstone.com Visit the event website here
When: Sat 29 Nov Where: The MAC, Belfast Cost: Free, drop-in Time: 1pm-4pm During this free family drop in you will be guided through the process of creating little snowflakes and icicles from clay. W: themaclive.com Visit the event website here
When: Sat 29 Nov Where: The Courthouse, Bushmills Cost: £50 Time: 2pm Get into the festive spirit with a hands-on Clay Snowman Building Workshop led by local ceramic artist Ciaran Headley. W: thecourthousebushmills.com Visit the event website here
When: Sat 29 Nov Where: Queen’s Hall, Newtownards Cost: £10 Time: 3pm The show is an over-stuffed stocking of seasonal surprises crammed with puppets, songs and comedy, and over-flowing with crazy characters, silly slapstick, tall tales and fantastic facts – all presented in that unique Squashbox style! Age 4+ W: andculture.org.uk Visit the event website […]
When: Sun 30 Nov Where: WWT Castle Espie Cost: Free (for market entry) Time: 10am-4pm Meet local artists and makers and shop their beautiful, handmade craft pieces. From textiles to ceramics, paintings to prints, and plenty more in between. W: wwt.org.uk Visit the event website here
When: Sun 30 Nov Where: Divis and the Black Mountain Cost: Free (Booking essential) Time: 11am-12:15pm Join Madeline from Wee Bookworms for a morning of seasonal storytelling and Christmas craft making to get you into the festive spirit. W: nationaltrust.org.uk Visit the event website here
When: Sun 30 Nov Where: The Marine Hotel, Ballycastle Cost: Free Time: 11am-4pm Fabulous festive fanfare is in store for all, the market will be festooned with artisan treats galore, quirky gift ideas, sumptuous, handcrafted treats, and much more! W: discovernorthernireland.com Visit the event website here
When: Sun 30 Nov Where: The Market Place Theatre, Armagh Cost: Free Time: 1pm-4pm Visit Santa, Mrs Claus and their impish elves for an afternoon of festive fun and laughter which promises to get the countdown to Christmas well underway! W: visitarmagh.com Visit the event website here
When: Fri 5 & Sat 6 Dec Where: Larne Museum & Arts Centre Cost: Free Time: 10:30am-3pm Head to a festive Christmas Craft Fair at Larne Museum & Arts Centre! W: shapedbyseaandstone.co Visit the event website here