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
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: […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
When: Selected dates from Sat 6 Dec – Sat 3 Jan Where: Theatre at The Mill, Newtownabbey Cost: £21.50 Time: Various Get ready for a show packed with arrows, bows, and boos as Yellow Jumper Productions returns to Theatre at The Mill with a riotous, ridiculous team in Robin Hood: The Panto. W: theatreatthemill.com Visit the […]
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
When: Tue 6 Jan Where: FE McWilliam Gallery & Studio Cost: £5 Time: 10am Toddler Tuesday is a fun, artist-led workshop designed especially for early years children aged 2–5 years, led by artist Deborah Malcomson. W: visitarmagh.com Visit the event website here
✨ FREE Online New Year Art Workshop for Kids! ✨ Kick off the New Year with something extra special! Join artist, Dawn Crothers, on Sunday 18th January 2026 at 2pm for a heartwarming Family Snails Art Workshop. 🐌💛 In this fun class, you’ll be taking inspiration from the Family Snail Portrait page in The Snail […]