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Adventure Lights
When: Sat 25 Oct – Sat 3 Jan Where: Skypark, Carlingford Cost: From €20pp Time: Timed slots from 4pm Stroll through twinkling tunnels, glowing installations, and stunning displays that light up the night, all set in a truly magical atmosphere. W: skypark.ie Visit the event website here
The Victoria Square Express
When: Selected dates from Sat 8 Nov – Wed 24 Dec Where: Victoria Square, Belfast Cost: From £3.07 Time: Timed Slots from 1pm Hop aboard the Victoria Square Express for a magical journey to Santa’s Village—meet the elves, explore the snow, and visit Santa himself! W: victoriasquare.com Visit the event website here
Belfast Christmas Market
When: Sat 15 Nov – Mon 22 Dec Where: City Hall Gardens, Belfast Cost: Free Time: Various The Belfast Christmas Market will be returning to City Hall Gardens in November 2025, bringing with it a traditional taste of Christmas. W: belfastcity.gov.uk Visit the event website here
Newry Christmas Markets
When: Thu 20 – Sun 21 Dec (Thu-Sun) Where: Newry Variety Market, John Mitchell Place. Cost: Free Time: Various Experience the magic of Christmas like never before as Newry City hosts its very first Christmas Market inside the city's historic Newry Variety Market For the first time, this iconic venue will be transformed into a […]
Castle Gardens Light Trail
When: Runs until Mon 22 Dec Where: Lisburn Castle Gardens Cost: Free Time: 4pm-8:30pm Step into a world of pure festive magic this Christmas as our renowned Christmas Light Trail makes a grand return to Castle Gardens. Come along and take in the wonderful sights of the light show and visit the mini Christmas Market. W: […]
Jack Frost
When: Wed 26 Nov – Thu 1 Jan Where: The MAC, Belfast Cost: £14-£29 Time: Various In a hidden town, where the frost glows and the snow sings, a great translucent bell—the legendary Frozen Bell — rings just once a year on the Winter Solstice. A snow-swirling, frost-twinkling Christmas adventure for the whole family! W: […]
A Magical Christmas Experience at Titanic Belfast
When: Fri 28 Nov – Tue 23 Dec Where: Titanic Belfast Cost: From £13.75 Time: Various timed slots Make memories at A Magical Christmas Experience. Watch the excitement unfold as Father Christmas and his Elves count down to their favourite night of the year. W: titanicbelfast.com Visit the event website here
Christmas at the Science Bar
When: Runs until Tue 23 Dec Where: W5, Belfast Cost: Normal Admission Time: Various Head to the Science Bar for Festive Freeze, a hands-on experience packed with frosty experiments, icy discoveries, and magical moments that bring winter science to life. W: w5online.co.uk Visit the event website here
Christmas Family Nature Trail at Mount Stewart
When: Fri 28 Nov – Sun 4 Jan Where: Mount Stewart, Newtownards Cost: Normal Admission Time: 10am-4pm Embrace the winter chill, wrap up warm and get out in nature this festive season! W: nationaltrust.org.uk Visit the event website here
Enchanted Winter Garden
When: Fri 28 Nov – Tue 30 Dec Where: Antrim Castle Gardens and Clotworthy House, Antrim Cost: From £10.50 Time: Timed slots form 4:30pm As the winter sun sets over Lough Neagh, Antrim Castle Gardens comes alive with lights and magic for the perfect Christmas experience suitable for everyone. W: enchantedwintergarden.com Visit the event website […]
Mission Santa
When: Various dates between Sat 29 Nov – Tue 23 Dec Where: Armagh Observatory and Planetarium Cost: Child £25, Adult £20 Time: Various It’s a real Code Red! Join our E.L.F. crew on Mission Santa and blast off on a Christmas adventure. W: armaghobservatoryplanetarium.ticketsolve.com Visit the event website here
Christmas at W5
When: Sat 29 Nov – Tue 23 Dec Where: W5, Belfast Cost: £15 per child Time: Various This Christmas, W5 is sparkling with festive fun for the whole family! With twinkling lights, laughter around every corner, and festive surprises waiting to be discovered. W: w5online.co.uk Visit the event website here
Christmas at Hillsborough Castle & Gardens
When: Sat 29 Nov – Sun 4 Jan Where: Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Cost: Normal Admission + £5 Santa Meet & Greet Time: In line with gardens opening hours Step into a world of festive magic, as The Snowman™ and The Snowdog are brought to life at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens this festive season. Enjoy this […]
Georgian Christmastide
When: Various dates between Sat 29 Nov and Sun 14 Dec Where: Castle Ward, Downpatrick Cost: Normal Admission Time: 11am-4pm Step inside the house and see it much as the Georgians might, ready for Christmastide celebrations. W: nationaltrust.org.uk Visit the event website here
The Elf Inspectors
When: Tue 2 Dec – Wed 24 Dec Where: The MAC, Belfast Cost: £31 (Family Ticket) Time: 10am, 12pm, 2:45pm This show is a fun and festive multi-sensory Christmas theatre experience for all the family. Ages 2-5. W: themaclive.com Visit the event website here
Papa Elf at Castle Espie
When: Various dates between Thu 4- Sun 21 Dec Where: WWT Castle Espie Cost: Normal Admission Time: 4pm at Reception Join WWT Castle Espie for a joyful Christmas story time filled with laughs, wonder, then maybe some more wonder, and a pigeon hole cabinet full of festive spirit for the whole family. W: wwt.org.uk Visit […]
Visit Father Christmas and his Elves at Ulster American Folk Park
When: Various dates from Fri 5 – Mon 22 Dec Where: Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh Cost: From £13.50 Time: Various Father Christmas and Mrs Claus are toasting their toes by the turf fire ahead of your visit, all before they pack up the sleigh for Christmas! Take in the magic of Christmas with a stroll […]
Santa is Coming to Linen Mill Studios
When: Various dates between Sat 6 and Tue 23 Dec Where: Linen Mill Studios, Banbridge Cost: £20 per child Time: Various Westeros goes festive! Santa Claus is dropping by Linen Mill Studios, the home of the Game of Thrones Studio Tour. Explore iconic sets, spot your favourite dragons, and enjoy a Christmas experience fit for […]
The Secret Bookshop
When: Sat 6 – Wed 24 Dec Where: Cahoots Theatre, Cityside Retail Leisure Park, Belfast Cost: From £12 Time: Various This Christmas, step inside and discover the mystery, mayhem and magic of The Secret Bookshop - where the stories you love burst into life in incredible ways. All you need is a cupful of courage, […]
Santa at the Castle
When: Runs until Tue 23 Dec Where: Narrow Water Castle, Warrenpoint Cost: From £6.98 Time: Various Step into a world of festive wonder this Christmas as the historic castle is transformed into a magical winter experience for all the family. W: visitmournemountains.co.uk Visit the event website here
Winter Circus by Tumble Circus
When: Fri 12 Dec – Sun 4 Jan Where: Writer’s Square, Belfast Cost: From £12 Time: Various Join us for an all-new hour of hammer-smashing, Belfast-brewed circus, comedy and riotous fun for all the family. Winter Circus is Belfast’s alternative festive extravaganza, now in its ninth fantastic year! W: wegottickets.com Visit the event website here
Breakfast with Santa
When: Sat 13 & Sun 14 Dec / Sat 20 & Sun 21 Dec Where: Dundonald International Ice Bowl Cost: £20 per child (Non-Vitality Member) Time: 10:15am Join Santa for a hearty breakfast followed by a choice of ice skating, tenpin bowling or Indiana Land for a truly magical, festive treat. W: theicebowl.com Visit the event […]
December 13, 2025
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Christmas Minecoder Sessions
Christmas Minecoder Sessions
When: Sat 6 Dec – Sat 20 Dec (weekly) Where: W5, Belfast Cost: £10 Time: 10am & 2pm This festive season, children aged 8-14 can step into the world of Minecraft Education for 2-hour hands-on sessions full of creativity, coding, and Christmas fun! W: w5online.co.uk Visit the event website here
December 13, 2025
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Festive Ranger Club
Festive Ranger Club
When: Sat 13 Dec Where: Belfast Zoo Cost: £25 Time:10am-2pm Festive Ranger Club is perfect for children aged seven to 12, packed with festive fun, small animal encounters, themed crafts and behind-the-scenes activities. W: belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo Visit the event website here
December 13, 2025
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Christmas Family Fun Day
Christmas Family Fun Day
When: Sat 13 Dec Where: Dungiven Library Cost: Free Time: 11am Children's themed storytelling between 11:00am - 11:30am, Christmas Lego activities between 11:30am - 12:30pm. Children's Christmas Card Making craft between 12:30pm - 1:30pm W: librariesni.org.uk Visit the event website here
December 13, 2025
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Santa on the Ice
Santa on the Ice
When: Sat 13 & Sat 20 Dec Where: Dundonald International Ice Bowl Cost: Various Time: 2pm & 4:30pm Santa will watch on as you and your family enjoy swirling and dancing along to festive favourites for a truly magical winter wonderland experience. Take a break from ice skating and visit Santa on his sleigh. W: theicebowl.com Visit the […]
December 14, 2025
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Christmas Mission Inflatable
Christmas Mission Inflatable
When: Sun 7 & Sun 14 Dec Where: Lagan Valley Leisureplex Cost: Various Time: 2pm, 3pm & 4pm Embark on a Christmas crusade, navigating through demolition balls, rollers, slides and the unbelievable Giant's Causeway feature, creating an unforgettable adventure this December! PLUS there will be DJ entertainment and prize giveaways. W: theleisureplex.com Visit the event […]