7 events found.
Week of Events
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
A snow-swirling, frost-twinkling Christmas adventure for the whole family! 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. But when it tolls more than once, it signals a warning: winter’s magic is in danger! The […]
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: […]
Armagh Georgian Weekend
When: Thu 27 -Sun 30 Nov Where: Venues across Armagh Cost: Various Time: Various Step back in time as the Georgian Festival returns to Armagh. Delve into the Georgian history of Armagh through the buildings, characters and customs of the latter half of the 18th Century. W: visitarmagh.com Visit the event website here
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 […]
Thanksgiving at Ulster American Folk Park
When: Sat 29 -Sun 30 Nov Where: Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh Cost: Normal Admission Time: 10am-4pm Celebrate a traditional Thanksgiving at Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh, with live storytelling, food, crafts & family fun to start your festive season! W: ulsteramericanfolkpark.org Visit the event website here
Georgian Christmastide
When: Various dates between Sat 29 Nov and Sun 14 Dec Where: Castle Ward, Downpatrick Cost: Normal Admission Time: 11am-4pm Step inside the house and see it much as the Georgians might, ready for Christmastide celebrations. W: nationaltrust.org.uk Visit the event website here
November 28, 2025
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Santa’s Green Grotto
Santa’s Green Grotto
When: Fri 28 Nov Where: Antrim Library Cost: Free Time: 11am Going Green this Christmas Time is easier with this special session about repurposing recyclable materials for decorations and or gifts. W: librariesni.org.uk Visit the event website here
November 29, 2025
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Christmas Cheer at Andrew Jackson Cottage
Christmas Cheer at Andrew Jackson Cottage
When: Sat 29 Nov Where: Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, Carrickfergus Cost: £5 Time: 12pm-3pm Step into the magic of the season with a cozy Christmas workshop just for kids! At the historic Andrew Jackson Cottage, children will enjoy a festive afternoon. W: shapedbyseaandstone.com Visit the event website here
November 29, 2025
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Whitehead Victorian Street Fair & Christmas Lights Switch On
Whitehead Victorian Street Fair & Christmas Lights Switch On
When: Sat 29 Nov Where: Whitehead Cost: Free Time: 12pm-6pm Honouring Whitehead's Victorian legacy, the street fair features stalls, crafts, live music, and themed entertainment, creating a festive backdrop for the town's Christmas light switch-on. W: shapedbyseaandstone.com Visit the event website here
November 29, 2025
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Imagination Station: Frosted Ceramics
Imagination Station: Frosted Ceramics
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
November 29, 2025
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Clay Snowman Building with Causeway Aromatics
Clay Snowman Building with Causeway Aromatics
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
November 29, 2025
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The Christmassy Christmas Show of Christmassy Christmasness
The Christmassy Christmas Show of Christmassy Christmasness
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 […]
November 30, 2025
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Christmas Craft Fair with North Down Craft Collective
Christmas Craft Fair with North Down Craft Collective
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
November 30, 2025
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Once Upon a Crafty Christmas
Once Upon a Crafty Christmas
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
November 30, 2025
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Wonderful Winter Market
Wonderful Winter Market
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
November 30, 2025
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Cinemagic
Cinemagic
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
November 30, 2025
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Santa on Tour in Armagh
Santa on Tour in Armagh
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