• Cinemagic

    When: Sun 30 Nov Where: Ulster Museum, Belfast Cost: Various Time: Various Enjoy movie magic at the Ulster Museum with family-friendly screenings from 11am. Movies including The Gruffalo and The Bad Guys 2. W: wegottickets.com/Cinemagic Visit the event website here

  • Santa on Tour in Armagh

    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

  • Christmas Craft Fair

    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  

  • The Argory’s Twilight Market

    When: Fri 5 Dec Where: The Argory, Dungannon Cost: Normal Admission Time: 4pm-7pm Our enchanting Twilight Market invites you to enjoy the magic of Christmas with live music, food and craft stalls with plenty of opportunities to tick off that Christmas gift list with unique locally made finds. W: nationaltrust.org.uk Visit the event website here

  • Sugar-Plum Swing

    When: Fri 5 Dec Where: Ulster Hall, Belfast Cost: £12-£38 Time: 6:30pm (Doors open) Christmas is often the time for a trip to the ballet, and this concert will take you there; albeit with a bit of a twist! W: ulsterorchestra.org.uk Visit the event website here

  • Make Your Own Christmas Snowman

    When: Sat 6 Dec Where: Strule Arts Centre, Omagh Cost: £30-£45 Time: 10am Needle felt and personalise the cutest little snowman from all-natural, carded wool and choose from a vast array of colours of wool tops to wrap him up warmly in a scarf & hat. Age 8+ W: struleartscentre.co.uk Visit the event website here

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    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

  • The Wandering Stick’s Festive Adventure

    When: Sat 6 Dec Where: Gortin Glen Forest Park Cost: £8 - £37.50 Time: Hourly shows between 11am and 3pm Families and little explorers are invited to take part in a creative workshop which will enable participants to make a Stick figure before setting off on a guided woodland journey filled with friendly forest creatures, […]

  • I Can Do Magic

    When: Sat 6 Dec Where: The Burnavon, Cookstown Cost: £10 Time: 2pm  During this fun workshop participants will learn how to perform minimum 4 full routines and effects. Age 8+ W: burnavon.com Visit the event website here

  • Ulster Orchestra: The Snowman Family Concert

    When: Sat 6 Dec Where: Waterfront Hall, Belfast Cost: £16-£22 Time: 2pm & 4:30pm This festive season, the Ulster Orchestra invites you to a truly enchanting experience for all ages! For the first time ever, we’re performing live to not one, but two magical films on the big screen, a treat for both children and adults alike. […]