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  1. Pictures of christmas crafts you could make at the workshop and event listings

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44(0)28 93358262

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    Discover the stories behind Christmas traditions at Andrew Jackson Cottage and create your own festive decorations in this fun, hands-on workshop. Perfect for getting inspired for the holiday season. All materials supplied.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2026

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
  2. Finger knitting workshop at Midtown Makers

    Ballymena

    Address

    Midtown Makers Gift Shop, 51 - 53 Church Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6DD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2568 9430

    Price

    Price £28.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Super Chunky Yarn Finger Knitting Christmas Stocking Workshop
    Saturday 5th December
    10:30am - 12:30pm
    £30

    Join Julie to create your own super chunky yarn Christmas stocking.

    No needles, Julie will teach you how to knit with just your hands…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30

    Price

    Price £28.00 Per Ticket
  3. Carrickfergus

    Address

    Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 93358262

    Price

    Price £40.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Winter Events

    Create your beautiful Christmas wreath using fresh seasonal greenery, festive decorations and a stylish bow. No experience needed, all materials provided, and you'll take home a stunning handmade decoration for your door.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Nov 2026

    Price

    Price £40.00 Per Ticket
  4. Farmers' Choir NI Christmas Concert 2026

    1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

    Address

    Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid, The Braid, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 256 35077

    Price

    Price £17.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Farmers' Choir NI Christmas Concert 2026

    Dates

    From:
    8 Dec 2026to9 Dec 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £17.50 Per Ticket
  5. Glenarm

    Address

    Eglinton Yard Barn, New Road, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7482 224759

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Explore the Glenarm Monthly Community Market for artisan crafts and treats. Accessible and inclusive, featuring a "Made in Glenarm" stall celebrating local makers. Free admission. Held the first Saturday of each month in Eglinton Yard in Glenarm…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
  6. Girl with star shaped light

    Greenisland

    Address

    15 Glassillan Grove, Greenisland, Antrim, BT38 8TB

    Telephone

    03001245000

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Greenisland will celebrate the festive season with a heartwarming evening of community cheer at the Greenisland Community Centre on Thursday 3 December, 7pm - 8pm.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. picture of crafts you can make at the workshop and event listing

    Ballymena

    Address

    28 Dreen Road, Cullybackey, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42 1EB

    Telephone

    +44(0)28 93358262

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    History

    Discover the stories behind Christmas traditions and create your own festive decorations in this fun, hands-on workshop. Perfect for getting inspired for the holiday season. All materials supplied.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  8. Poster for workshop

    11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Museum, Museum & Civic Centre, 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8241

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Arts & Crafts workshop based on the book Gulliver's Travels.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026Open 13:30 - 15:30

    Price

    Free
  9. Whitehead Victorian Street Fair logo in a Victorian script font.
    A photo of Santa in his Whitehead grotto waiting for children to arrive for presents.
    A photo of two men and a lady dressed in Victorian clothes standing with a penny farthing.
    A photo of a couple wearing Victorian costumes
    A photograph of local drama club, Uplift, dressed as chimney sweeps.
    A stall with antiques for sale
    Whitehead Victorian Street Fair logo in a Victorian script font.
    A photo of Santa in his Whitehead grotto waiting for children to arrive for presents.
    A photo of two men and a lady dressed in Victorian clothes standing with a penny farthing.
    A photo of a couple wearing Victorian costumes
    A photograph of local drama club, Uplift, dressed as chimney sweeps.
    A stall with antiques for sale

    Whitehead

    Address

    Town Centre, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 8077

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    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. A beloved tradition since its inception in 2008, the…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2026Open 12:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Off site parking
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    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Town Hall, 2B Joymount, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DN

    Telephone

    0300 124 5000

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    The Annual Carrickfergus Christmas Artisan Market is back! ✨

    Get ready to kick off the festive season in style! Alongside the magical Carrickfergus Light Switch-On, our annual Christmas Artisan Market returns to Jubilee Hall & Carrickfergus Civic…

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026Open 13:00 - 17:30
  11. Christmas at Glenarm Castle

    Glenarm

    Address

    Glenarm Castle, 2 Castle Lane, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0BD

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 2884 1203

    Price

    Price £30.00 to £37.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Join us for the most magical event of the year- Christmas at Glenarm Castle

    Dates

    From:
    2 Dec 2026to20 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £30.00 to £37.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Off site parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  12. Ballymena

    Address

    Ballymoney Road Cark Park, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5BY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8273

    Type

    Type:

    Shopping

    Ballymena Variety Market is a friendly weekly market held every Saturday at Ballymoney Car Park. Browse fresh produce, baked goods, clothing and household items, support local traders, and enjoy a welcoming community atmosphere

    Dates

    From:
    7 Jan 2026to30 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
  13. Image of Carrickfergus Castle

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Free Event

    Historical talk by Dr David Hume at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    14 Jan 2027Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Santa turning on the Christmas Lights

    Larne

    Address

    Broadway, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1HU

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Join us in Broadway, Larne on Friday 20 November for festive fun! Enjoy live music, kids’ entertainment, walkabout acts, and a magical parade before the Christmas lights switch on.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Nov 2026

    Price

    Free
  15. Jake O'Kane - Subtle As A Sledgehammer Tour

    Ballymena

    Address

    Braid Arts Centre, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 256 35077

    Price

    Price £28.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Jake O'Kane - Subtle As A Sledgehammer Tour

    Dates

    From:
    9 Jan 2027Open 20:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £28.00 Per Ticket
  16. A person talking in front of an interpretation panel about Andrew Jackson

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Free Event

    Historical talk by Dr David Hume at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    11 Mar 2027Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Carrickfergus

    Address

    Joymount car park, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 5890

    Type

    Type:

    Shopping

    Carrickfergus Variety Market is a friendly weekly outdoor market held every Thursday in Joymount Car Park. Browse fresh produce, baked goods, clothing and household items, support local traders, and enjoy a welcoming community atmosphere

    Dates

    From:
    8 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
  18. pic of wreath and details of when the workshop is on

    Ballymena

    Address

    28 Dreen Road, Cullybackey, Ballymena, Ballymena, BT42 1EB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 93358262

    Price

    Price £40.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Winter Events

    Create your own beautiful Christmas wreath using fresh seasonal greenery, festive decorations and a stylish bow. No experience needed, all materials provided, and you'll take home a stunning handmade decoration for your door.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026

    Price

    Price £40.00 Per Ticket
  19. exhibtion text

    1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

    Address

    Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid, The Braid, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5028

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Ordinary People : Extraordinary History exhibition developed by Cullybackey Community Partnership to mark 250 years since the Declaration of Independence and founding of the United States of America.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Nov 2026to6 Feb 2027Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
  20. Icons of the 70s Show

    1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

    Address

    Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid, The Braid, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 256 35077

    Price

    Price £29.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Icons of the 70s Show

    Dates

    From:
    9 Apr 2027Open 20:00 - 22:30

    Price

    Price £29.00 Per Ticket
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