Christmas 2023

Christmas Shows at The Braid

Various dates until the 6 January 2023

Visit The Braid's Ticketsolve webpage for listing.

Winter Craft Village at The Braid, Ballymena

Thursday 7 December 2023: 6pm to 9pm

Friday 8 December 2023: 6pm to 9pm

Saturday 9 December 2023: 11am to 4pm

The event will showcase a vast array of local crafters and artisan food producers from ceramics, jewellery, glass, wood, textiles, printmakers, botanica, candle makers, bakers and so much more.

You'll definitely be able to find that perfect #Christmas gift! ❄️

FREE ADMISSION

Family Christmas Crafts with Storytime

Saturday 9 December 2023
Larne Museum & Arts Centre

10.30am to 3pm

Join us for a free drop-in Christmas crafts session with activities suitable for all ages. The day will also include seasonal stories. Suitable for the whole family.

Please express your interest by calling Larne Museum on T: 028 2826 2443 or E: marian.kelso@midandeastantrim.gov.uk.

Light refreshments provided.

Christmas Family Fun Day in Ballymena

Saturday 9 December 2023
Around Ballymena town centre

12noon to 4pm

Council, in partnership with the Ballymena BID, is excited to invite you to come along to the Festive Family Fair on Saturday 9 December 2023 in Greenvale Street, #Ballymena from 12noon to 4pm.

The fair will have FREE Children's Rides, Marshmallow toasting, face-painting, and a selection of local crafters!

Look out for the walkabout characters who will be handing out #Christmas treats around the town while listening to festive music at the Harmony Hub.

An exciting day full of festive activities not to be missed!

Christmas Movie Screening

Saturday 9 December 2023
Carrickfergus Town Hall

2pm to 4pm

We invite you to join us for a family friendly afternoon screening of 'The Polar Express' in Carrickfergus Town Hall on Saturday 9 December 2023 from 2pm to 4pm.

Tickets are £2 per person and include popcorn and a small drink.

Tickets will be available from Monday 20 November 2023 through the Eventbrite website's listing for the Pop Up Christmas Cinema.

Film starts at 2pm.  Children must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times.

Christmas Band Performance in Carrickfergus Town Centre
9 December 2023
from 2pm to 3pm

There will be festive band performances taking place in Carrickfergus Town Centre on the 9 December 2023!

9 December 2023
from 2pm to 3pm
Third Carrick Band

Please note: These are outdoor performances and as such are weather dependent.

Christmas Tea Dance

Friday 15 December 2023
Larne Town Hall

2pm to 4pm

We invite you to join us in Larne Town Hall on Friday 15 December 2023 from 2pm to 4pm for a festive afternoon of music and dancing.

Musical Entertainment provided by Housty.

Tickets are £3 and include light refreshments.

You can book tickets through the following channels:

• Online through the Eventbrite website's listing for the Christmas Tea Dance
• E: age.friendly@midandeastantrim.gov.uk
• T: 028 2826 2353

Christmas Movie Screening

Saturday 16 December 2023
Carrickfergus Town Hall

2pm to 4pm

MayWe invite you to join us for a family friendly afternoon screening of 'Saving Santa' in Larne Town Hall on Saturday 16 December 2023 from 2pm – 4pm.

Tickets are £2 per person and include popcorn and a small drink.

Tickets will be available from Monday 20 November 2023 through the Eventbrite website's listing for the Pop Up Christmas Cinema.

Film starts at 2pm.  Children must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times.

Santa's Grotto at Carnfunnock

Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 December 2023
Carnfunnock Country Park

A visit to see Santa is always a magical occasion filled with joy, wonder and dreams for families at Christmas time.

We've heard news from Santa's elves that the man himself will be stopping with us at Carnfunnock Country Park in his very special grotto!

Open Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 December 2023 between 11am and 4.30pm at a cost of £6.00 per Child and £3.00 per Adult

Don’t delay, book your tickets today by visiting the Carnfunnock Country Park page.

Little ones will be able to write their letters to Santa for special delivery to the North Pole in time for Christmas.

They will be treated to a meeting with Santa and his friends, get a small gift and have opportunity to have their photo taken with Santa.

Make a day of your visit and enjoy the Park with it's mixed woodland, colourful gardens, walking trails and coastline and warm up with a hot drink after.

Christmas Band Performance in Carrickfergus Town Centre
23 December 2023
from 2.30pm to 3.30pm

There will be festive band performances taking place in Carrickfergus Town Centre on the 23 December 2023!

23 December 2023
from 2.30pm to 3.30pm
CWA Brass

Please note: These are outdoor performances and as such are weather dependent.