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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
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: […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
Christmas Craft Fair
When: Fri 5 & Sat 6 Dec Where: Larne Museum & Arts Centre Cost: Free Time: 10:30am-3pm Head to a festive Christmas Craft Fair at Larne Museum & Arts Centre! W: shapedbyseaandstone.co Visit the event website here
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 […]
Christmas Movies at the Museum
When: Sat 6 & Sun 7 Dec Where: Ulster Museum, Belfast Cost: Various Time: Various Enjoy Christmas classics with the family and Cinemagic. Feel-good family films, including The Muppets Christmas Carol and Elf! W: wegottickets.com/Cinemagic Visit the event website here
Christmas Movie Screenings with Strand Cinema
When: Sat 6 & Sun 7 Dec Where: The Ulster Transport Museum Cost: Normal Admission Time: 4:15pm & 8pm Settle in for a festive evening in the nostalgic setting of the Ulster Transport Museum, surrounded by Northern Ireland’s rich transport heritage. We've joined with Strand Cinema to put on two Christmas favourites - The Polar […]
December 5, 2025
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The Argory’s Twilight Market
The Argory’s Twilight Market
When: Fri 5 Dec Where: The Argory, Dungannon Cost: Normal Admission Time: 4pm-7pm Our enchanting Twilight Market invites you to enjoy the magic of Christmas with live music, food and craft stalls with plenty of opportunities to tick off that Christmas gift list with unique locally made finds. W: nationaltrust.org.uk Visit the event website here
December 5, 2025
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Sugar-Plum Swing
Sugar-Plum Swing
When: Fri 5 Dec Where: Ulster Hall, Belfast Cost: £12-£38 Time: 6:30pm (Doors open) Christmas is often the time for a trip to the ballet, and this concert will take you there; albeit with a bit of a twist! W: ulsterorchestra.org.uk Visit the event website here
December 6, 2025
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Make Your Own Christmas Snowman
Make Your Own Christmas Snowman
When: Sat 6 Dec Where: Strule Arts Centre, Omagh Cost: £30-£45 Time: 10am Needle felt and personalise the cutest little snowman from all-natural, carded wool and choose from a vast array of colours of wool tops to wrap him up warmly in a scarf & hat. Age 8+ W: struleartscentre.co.uk Visit the event website here
December 6, 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 6, 2025
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The Wandering Stick’s Festive Adventure
The Wandering Stick’s Festive Adventure
When: Sat 6 Dec Where: Gortin Glen Forest Park Cost: £8 - £37.50 Time: Hourly shows between 11am and 3pm Families and little explorers are invited to take part in a creative workshop which will enable participants to make a Stick figure before setting off on a guided woodland journey filled with friendly forest creatures, […]
December 6, 2025
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I Can Do Magic
I Can Do Magic
When: Sat 6 Dec Where: The Burnavon, Cookstown Cost: £10 Time: 2pm During this fun workshop participants will learn how to perform minimum 4 full routines and effects. Age 8+ W: burnavon.com Visit the event website here
December 6, 2025
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Ulster Orchestra: The Snowman Family Concert
Ulster Orchestra: The Snowman Family Concert
When: Sat 6 Dec Where: Waterfront Hall, Belfast Cost: £16-£22 Time: 2pm & 4:30pm This festive season, the Ulster Orchestra invites you to a truly enchanting experience for all ages! For the first time ever, we’re performing live to not one, but two magical films on the big screen, a treat for both children and adults alike. […]
December 7, 2025
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Mr Hullabaloo’s Winter Wonderland
Mr Hullabaloo’s Winter Wonderland
When: Sun 7 Dec Where: The Burnavon, Cookstown Cost: £8 Time:1pm Come Celebrate the season of ice and snow with Mr Hullabaloo and friends as we visit the Winter Woods together in search of Santa Claus. W: burnavon.com Visit the event website here
December 7, 2025
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Christmas Mission Inflatable
Christmas Mission Inflatable
When: Sun 7 & Sun 14 Dec Where: Lagan Valley Leisureplex Cost: Various Time: 2pm, 3pm & 4pm Embark on a Christmas crusade, navigating through demolition balls, rollers, slides and the unbelievable Giant's Causeway feature, creating an unforgettable adventure this December! PLUS there will be DJ entertainment and prize giveaways. W: theleisureplex.com Visit the event […]