Week of Events
Playful Museum
Proud to be a Playful Museum, NI War Memorial museum offer fun and engaging learning experiences for under 5's. Have fun and learn about rationing and wartime farming with Jeannie the Hen through storytelling, music, and movement. The museum's Early Years resources have been created for children aged 2-5 and
Rapunzel – Family Pantomime
Get ready to let your hair down for this year’s pantomime, Rapunzel – A Tangled Panto, taking place at the Waterfront Studio, Belfast 17 November 2023 – 06 January 2024! GBL Productions are once again returning to the Waterfront Studio in 2023 and 2024 after over a decade of Pantomime
A Magical Christmas Experience
Watch the excitement unfold as Father Christmas and his Elves count down to their favourite night of the year in our Magical Christmas Experience from 24th November - 23rd December! Journey through the Enchanted Forest to make a wish by the Magical Wishing Tree, before stepping through the Old Curiosity Shop to
Hansel & Gretel
You can get lost in a story, but sometimes, you may just find yourself there too. "Our story's done. See a mouse run. And whoever catches it can make a great big furry hood from it.” Hansel and Gretel, Grimm Brothers Join Hansel, his sister Gretel and a mischievous little
Christmas at W5
From 25 November, W5 is decking the halls for some magical family fun this Christmas. On selected dates across the festive period, you can get involved in an indoor snowball fight, help to spread the Christmas cheer at North Pole Post Office and scale the heights of the Christmas-themed Climbit. Round
Christmas at Mount Stewart
This winter add a sprinkle of seasonal magic with a visit to Mount Stewart. This Christmas season, join in for the big Christmas reveal, a festive children's trail, seasonal storytelling, Christmas family activities in the Big House, wellness and gift making workshops, twinkly light and Christmassy musical performances. Don't forget
Mission Santa
It’s a real Code Red! Join the E.L.F. crew on Mission Santa and blast off on a Christmas adventure. Your out-of-this-world adventure will include: ★ Admission to “The Alien Who stole Christmas” full-dome show in the star dome theatre ★ Help save Santa inside mission control during a theatrical show, along with a visit
The Night Before Christmas
The Mac's Christmas show for 2023 is a brand new MAC tale, The Night Before Christmas. 'Twas the night before Christmas and the air was thick with excitement... Not least amongst the fairy tale characters who, no longer content with living in the pages of your favourite books, jump up,
Jack and the Beanstalk
A gigantic beanstalk, Caroline the cow, magic beans, a goose that lays golden eggs and the nastiest of giants – it’s panto time again at the Forum! Telling the story of peasant boy Jack and his attempts to please his impoverished mother and win the hand of Princess Jill, JACK
ELO – School of Rock the Musical!
School of Rock follows one of life’s losers - Dewey Finn. A mid 30’s, out of work, wannabe Rock Star, Dewey doesn’t have much going for him, and his roommate’s girlfriend can’t wait to get rid of the freeloader. His life takes a turn when he answers a call meant
Santa at the Castle
Step into the enchanting world of holiday magic at Narrow Water Castle, Newry, County Down this year, where Santa Claus himself will be making a special appearance in the castle's historic library. 'Santa at the Castle' promises a truly memorable experience for families and children of all ages. Immerse yourself in
Santa at the Saint Patrick Centre
Meet Santa in the Magical Wonderland. Ticket price includes a gift! When: 1 - 23 Dec Where: The Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick Cost: Family ticket £40 Time: Various Visit the event website here: www.saintpatrick.com
Santa at Montalto House
What could be more magical at Christmas time, than a visit to meet Santa Claus himself, in the warmth of the Montalto House library? Santa at Montalto House is an unforgettable experience, and offers a variety of festive activities for the whole family: - On arrival, meet Santa's Head Elf,
Mourne Santa Christmas Cottage
Welcome to Ireland’s Official Residence of Santa – the most magical place to visit during the holiday season! Our Santa’s Cottage is the ultimate destination for families looking to experience the joy and wonder of Christmas. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to meet Santa Claus himself, take a family photo
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Northern Ireland’s largest pantomime is back for another magical year at the Grand Opera House, Belfast with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This year’s show will be spectacularly brought to life from page to stage by a talented cast and creative team and features the Grand Opera House pantomime hallmark
Walking with the Snowman
Walking with the Snowman
Experience the magic of Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman™, as Walking With The Snowman™ comes to Hillsborough Castle this festive season. The beloved Snowman™ is brought to life in a trail around the stunning gardens – a perfect Christmas treat for families and fans of all ages. Wrap up warm, bring your
Christmas Family Activities
Christmas Family Activities
Celebrate Christmas with Wonder Weekends at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Discover a range of family-friendly activities: create your own arts and crafts, make your own Georgian chocolate treat and listen to Christmas tales inspired by the Yuletide season. When: 11 Nov - 16 Dec Where: Hillsborough Castle Cost: Members go
Enchanted Winter Gardens
Enchanted Winter Gardens
As the winter sun sets over Lough Neagh, Antrim Castle Gardens comes to life with a magical Christmas experience for all the family. Visit the Wonderland Wood, enjoy the twinkling lights, drop in on Santa and don’t forget the rides, attractions, and mouth-watering food in the Festive Food Fayre. An
Santa at the Lodge
Santa at the Lodge
East Coast Adventure are delighted to have Santa visiting this year for fabulous fun activities! During your hour long visit you will be hosted in our Mountain Lodge with mulled wine & mince pies. Everyone will join in indoor archery, arts & crafts, making Raindeer food, writing Santa letters and
Walking with the Snowman
Walking with the Snowman
Experience the magic of Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman™, as Walking With The Snowman™ comes to Hillsborough Castle this festive season. The beloved Snowman™ is brought to life in a trail around the stunning gardens – a perfect Christmas treat for families and fans of all ages. Wrap up warm, bring your
Christmas Family Activities
Christmas Family Activities
Celebrate Christmas with Wonder Weekends at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Discover a range of family-friendly activities: create your own arts and crafts, make your own Georgian chocolate treat and listen to Christmas tales inspired by the Yuletide season. When: 11 Nov - 16 Dec Where: Hillsborough Castle Cost: Members go
Enchanted Winter Gardens
Enchanted Winter Gardens
As the winter sun sets over Lough Neagh, Antrim Castle Gardens comes to life with a magical Christmas experience for all the family. Visit the Wonderland Wood, enjoy the twinkling lights, drop in on Santa and don’t forget the rides, attractions, and mouth-watering food in the Festive Food Fayre. An
Santa at the Lodge
Santa at the Lodge
East Coast Adventure are delighted to have Santa visiting this year for fabulous fun activities! During your hour long visit you will be hosted in our Mountain Lodge with mulled wine & mince pies. Everyone will join in indoor archery, arts & crafts, making Raindeer food, writing Santa letters and
Christmas Family Activities
Christmas Family Activities
Celebrate Christmas with Wonder Weekends at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Discover a range of family-friendly activities: create your own arts and crafts, make your own Georgian chocolate treat and listen to Christmas tales inspired by the Yuletide season. When: 11 Nov - 16 Dec Where: Hillsborough Castle Cost: Members go
Enchanted Winter Gardens
Enchanted Winter Gardens
As the winter sun sets over Lough Neagh, Antrim Castle Gardens comes to life with a magical Christmas experience for all the family. Visit the Wonderland Wood, enjoy the twinkling lights, drop in on Santa and don’t forget the rides, attractions, and mouth-watering food in the Festive Food Fayre. An
Santa at the Lodge
Santa at the Lodge
East Coast Adventure are delighted to have Santa visiting this year for fabulous fun activities! During your hour long visit you will be hosted in our Mountain Lodge with mulled wine & mince pies. Everyone will join in indoor archery, arts & crafts, making Raindeer food, writing Santa letters and
Christmas Family Activities
Christmas Family Activities
Celebrate Christmas with Wonder Weekends at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Discover a range of family-friendly activities: create your own arts and crafts, make your own Georgian chocolate treat and listen to Christmas tales inspired by the Yuletide season. When: 11 Nov - 16 Dec Where: Hillsborough Castle Cost: Members go
Enchanted Winter Gardens
Enchanted Winter Gardens
As the winter sun sets over Lough Neagh, Antrim Castle Gardens comes to life with a magical Christmas experience for all the family. Visit the Wonderland Wood, enjoy the twinkling lights, drop in on Santa and don’t forget the rides, attractions, and mouth-watering food in the Festive Food Fayre. An
Santa at the Lodge
Santa at the Lodge
East Coast Adventure are delighted to have Santa visiting this year for fabulous fun activities! During your hour long visit you will be hosted in our Mountain Lodge with mulled wine & mince pies. Everyone will join in indoor archery, arts & crafts, making Raindeer food, writing Santa letters and
Ghosts of Winterly Manor
Ghosts of Winterly Manor
Meet the ghosts of Winterly Manor in this family-friendly, walk-through experience. For centuries there has been a tradition of wiling away the long Christmas nights by huddling around the hearth and telling ghost stories. The most famous of these probably is Charles Dickens's 1843 ghost story - A Christmas Carol. It
Christmas Family Activities
Christmas Family Activities
Celebrate Christmas with Wonder Weekends at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Discover a range of family-friendly activities: create your own arts and crafts, make your own Georgian chocolate treat and listen to Christmas tales inspired by the Yuletide season. When: 11 Nov - 16 Dec Where: Hillsborough Castle Cost: Members go
Enchanted Winter Gardens
Enchanted Winter Gardens
As the winter sun sets over Lough Neagh, Antrim Castle Gardens comes to life with a magical Christmas experience for all the family. Visit the Wonderland Wood, enjoy the twinkling lights, drop in on Santa and don’t forget the rides, attractions, and mouth-watering food in the Festive Food Fayre. An
Santa at the Lodge
Santa at the Lodge
East Coast Adventure are delighted to have Santa visiting this year for fabulous fun activities! During your hour long visit you will be hosted in our Mountain Lodge with mulled wine & mince pies. Everyone will join in indoor archery, arts & crafts, making Raindeer food, writing Santa letters and
Little Miss Muffet’s Christmas Adventure
Little Miss Muffet’s Christmas Adventure
Miss Muffet's Tuffet is magic. Every Christmas Day it makes a dream come true and Ditzi Devilola the Dim Witch wants it! When it's stolen, poor Miss Muffet is in great distress - but help is at hand from a Handsome Price, Jack & Jill and a very surprising ally!
Fermanagh Art Club
Fermanagh Art Club
It’s time for some Festive painting so please book at Ardhowen Theatre for our next Fermanagh Art Club on Saturday 2nd December! Lots of fun painting mixed with skill & confidence building! 2 workshops to choose from: 10-12pm & 1.30-3.30pmAll materials supplied & your child will come away with their
Elf Academy
Elf Academy
Celebrate the gift of giving this Christmas with a fun, festive experience at the Castle Espie Elf Academy. Castle Espie are partnering with local charity North Down Home Start to give gifts to children who would otherwise receive nothing on Christmas day. First stop at Elf Academy is to drop
Ghosts of Winterly Manor
Ghosts of Winterly Manor
Meet the ghosts of Winterly Manor in this family-friendly, walk-through experience. For centuries there has been a tradition of wiling away the long Christmas nights by huddling around the hearth and telling ghost stories. The most famous of these probably is Charles Dickens's 1843 ghost story - A Christmas Carol. It
Minecraft: Redstone Revolution
Minecraft: Redstone Revolution
Through playing and learning about Minecraft Redstone, participants will gain an understanding of concepts in electronics, programming, and design. When: Sat 2 Dec Where: Strule Arts Centre, Omagh Cost: £20 Time: 10.30am Visit the event website here: www.struleartscentre.co.uk Age: 9 - 13 years
Christmas Family Activities
Christmas Family Activities
Celebrate Christmas with Wonder Weekends at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Discover a range of family-friendly activities: create your own arts and crafts, make your own Georgian chocolate treat and listen to Christmas tales inspired by the Yuletide season. When: 11 Nov - 16 Dec Where: Hillsborough Castle Cost: Members go
Sensory Friendly Santa’s Stories
Sensory Friendly Santa’s Stories
This is a shorter relaxed event with limited numbers, low lighting, and gentle sounds. Follow the Elf Trail to the magical Christmas grotto to see Santa and his helper, Trixi the Elf.When booking your tickets you can ask Santa to send a short special message to your child. Each ticket
Ulster Orchestra: The Snowman Family Concert
Ulster Orchestra: The Snowman Family Concert
Journey through the classic tale of The Snowman with the Ulster Orchestra at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 02 December 2023! Don’t miss this wonderful family experience that has created special memories for many. Young and old will enjoy this timeless tale of a boy and his magical Snowman, shown on a
Family Christmas Plaque
Family Christmas Plaque
Working as a family, design and make a special family plaque, you decide what you would like on it, will it be your own family crest, a ‘Christmas at the …..’ or a welcome sign? Interactive, creative fun for the family, all in a sharing, welcoming environment. When fired your
Enchanted Winter Gardens
Enchanted Winter Gardens
As the winter sun sets over Lough Neagh, Antrim Castle Gardens comes to life with a magical Christmas experience for all the family. Visit the Wonderland Wood, enjoy the twinkling lights, drop in on Santa and don’t forget the rides, attractions, and mouth-watering food in the Festive Food Fayre. An
Santa at the Lodge
Santa at the Lodge
East Coast Adventure are delighted to have Santa visiting this year for fabulous fun activities! During your hour long visit you will be hosted in our Mountain Lodge with mulled wine & mince pies. Everyone will join in indoor archery, arts & crafts, making Raindeer food, writing Santa letters and
Elf Academy
Elf Academy
Celebrate the gift of giving this Christmas with a fun, festive experience at the Castle Espie Elf Academy. Castle Espie are partnering with local charity North Down Home Start to give gifts to children who would otherwise receive nothing on Christmas day. First stop at Elf Academy is to drop
Ghosts of Winterly Manor
Ghosts of Winterly Manor
Meet the ghosts of Winterly Manor in this family-friendly, walk-through experience. For centuries there has been a tradition of wiling away the long Christmas nights by huddling around the hearth and telling ghost stories. The most famous of these probably is Charles Dickens's 1843 ghost story - A Christmas Carol. It
Christmas Family Activities
Christmas Family Activities
Celebrate Christmas with Wonder Weekends at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Discover a range of family-friendly activities: create your own arts and crafts, make your own Georgian chocolate treat and listen to Christmas tales inspired by the Yuletide season. When: 11 Nov - 16 Dec Where: Hillsborough Castle Cost: Members go
Mr Hullabaloo’s Winter Wonderland
Mr Hullabaloo’s Winter Wonderland
Join Mr Hullabaloo, the magical storyteller and his friends for an enchanting Christmas adventure live on stage. Featuring festive stories and sing- a- long's, this show combines the magic of live storytelling and puppetry together with a special visit from santa. A fun festive treat for all the family When:
Elf Academy
Elf Academy
Celebrate the gift of giving this Christmas with a fun, festive experience at the Castle Espie Elf Academy. Castle Espie are partnering with local charity North Down Home Start to give gifts to children who would otherwise receive nothing on Christmas day. First stop at Elf Academy is to drop
Enchanted Winter Gardens
Enchanted Winter Gardens
As the winter sun sets over Lough Neagh, Antrim Castle Gardens comes to life with a magical Christmas experience for all the family. Visit the Wonderland Wood, enjoy the twinkling lights, drop in on Santa and don’t forget the rides, attractions, and mouth-watering food in the Festive Food Fayre. An
Santa at the Lodge
Santa at the Lodge
East Coast Adventure are delighted to have Santa visiting this year for fabulous fun activities! During your hour long visit you will be hosted in our Mountain Lodge with mulled wine & mince pies. Everyone will join in indoor archery, arts & crafts, making Raindeer food, writing Santa letters and