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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 […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
Robin Hood: The Panto
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 […]
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 […]
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 18, 2025
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Christmas Roller Disco Party
Christmas Roller Disco Party
When: Thu 18 Dec Where: Lagan Valley Leisureplex Cost: £5 Time: 7pm Get ready to roll into the festive holidays at our Christmas roller disco. With special guest appearances from two of Santa's roller-skating elves plus prize-giveaways and face painting. W: theleisureplex.com Visit the event website here
December 19, 2025
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Silent ASD Friendly Christmas Disco
Silent ASD Friendly Christmas Disco
When: Fri 19 Dec Where: Dundonald International Ice Bowl Cost: Various Time: From 5:45pm Celebrate the season your way at our sensory-friendly festive silent disco! With wireless headphones and multiple music channels—including Christmas classics—you control the sound. W: theicebowl.com Visit the event website here
December 20, 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 20, 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 21, 2025
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Dawn Crothers -NI4Kids – FREE Online Art Workshop – December Winter Snail Tree
Dawn Crothers -NI4Kids – FREE Online Art Workshop – December Winter Snail Tree
✨ FREE Online Christmas Art Workshop for Kids! ✨ Join artist, Dawn Crothers, on Sunday 21st December 2025 at 2pm for a magical festive art workshop where you’ll be creating a beautiful Christmas Winter Snail Tree! 🎄🐌 In this special class, she will guide the children step by step as we paint a lovely winter […]