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: 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
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
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