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: 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
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
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 […]
When: Thu 20 Nov Where: Ballymoney Cost: Free Time: 3pm-7pm To get you in the spirit, the festive programme is set to be a treat for all the family, with seasonal parades, family fun, Christmas light switch ons, and of course visiting Santa in his Grotto. W: visitcausewaycoastandglens.com Visit the event website here
When: Thu 20 Nov Where: Hill Street, Newry Cost: Free Time: 6pm-8pm Celebrate the Christmas season at the Newry Christmas Lights Switch-on! This Christmas event is full of fun for the whole family, with free entertainment, and live music. W: visitmournemountains.co.uk Visit the event website here
When: Fri 21 Nov Where: Broadway, Larne Cost: Free Time: 5pm-8pm (switch on at 7:30pm) Enjoy live music, kids’ entertainment, walkabout acts, and a magical parade before the Christmas lights switch on. W: shapedbyseaandstone.com Visit the event website here
When: Sat 22 Nov Where: High Street, Carrickfergus Cost: Free Time: From 3pm Come along for an afternoon of festive family fun with live music, dancing, and Christmas characters to get you into the Christmas spirit before the lights switch on at High Street. W: shapedbyseaandstone.com Visit the event website here
When: Sun 23 Nov Where: Ards Arts Centre Cost: £5 Time:11am & 2pm Join Valhalla Street Theatre for an animated walking tour of Newtownards exploring its rich Ulster-Scots history. W: andculture.org.uk Visit the event website here
When: Sun 23 Nov Where: Castlewellan Forest Park Cost: Normal Admission Time: 1pm-3pm To celebrate National Tree Week and Science Week, dive into the wonders of these leafy giants through delightful tree studies, exciting games, with arts and crafts. Join the family fun and gather knowledge as you measure and collect your way to becoming […]