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  1. Santa turning on the Christmas Lights
    Larne Christmas Lights Switch On

    Larne

    Address

    Broadway, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1HU

    events@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Join us in Broadway, Larne on Friday 21 November for festive fun! Enjoy live music, kids’ entertainment, walkabout acts, and a magical parade before the Christmas lights switch on.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2025

    Price

    Free
    More Info

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  2. Christmas at Glenarm Castle
    Christmas at Glenarm Castle

    Glenarm

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 2884 1203

    events@glenarmcastle.com

    Price

    Price £8.50 to £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

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

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2025to15 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £8.50 to £35.00 Per Ticket

    Indicative Availability

    Book Christmas at Glenarm Castle Online (opens in a new window)

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Off site parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  3. Antrim Round Tower
    Witches & Ghosts of the North Coast Taxibus Tour

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Castle, Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7762 226777

    hauntedtoursni@gmail.com

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Join us for this unique 8 hour tour on our witch themed taxibus, as we travel along the North Coast. You'll be regaled with stories of history, hauntings, myths, legends and witches, including a visit to where Irelands only mass witch trial took…

    Dates

    From:
    15 Nov 2025Open 10:30 - 18:30
    From:
    3 Jan 2026Open 10:30 - 18:30
    From:
    10 Jan 2026Open 10:30 - 18:30
    From:
    7 Feb 2026Open 10:30 - 18:30
    From:
    7 Mar 2026Open 10:30 - 18:30

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket

    Indicative Availability

    Book Witches & Ghosts of the North Coast Taxibus Tour Online (opens in a new window)

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Mother duck and ducklings in the Walled Garden
    Glenarm Castle Tulip Festival 2026

    Glenarm

    Address

    Glenarm Castle Estate, Castle Demesne, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0BD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2884 1203

    info@glenarmcastle.com

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Celebrate spring at Glenarm Castle’s Tulip Festival, 2 - 4 May 2026, with vibrant blooms, live entertainment, family fun, carnival rides, food, crafts and special guests still to be announced!

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2026to4 May 2026

    Indicative Availability

    Book Glenarm Castle Tulip Festival 2026 Online (opens in a new window)

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Off site parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises - The Tea Rooms, Potting Shed, Milk Parlour, and Pizza Pavillion as well as additional food trucks

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
  5. People parading with star lanterns and wearing Santa hats in Ballymena town centre with Christmas lights switched on.
    Ballymena Christmas Lights Switch On

    Ballymena

    Address

    Harmony Hub, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6DS

    events@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Head to Ballymena town centre on Saturday 15 November for festive fun, live music, giveaways, Santa Parade, and the Christmas Lights Switch-On with Downtown Radio and DJ Mark Ritchie!

    Dates

    From:
    15 Nov 2025

    Price

    Free
    More Info

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  6. Carrickfergus Urban Farm Christmas Open Day

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Urban Farm & Garden Centre, Elizabeth Avenue, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7UY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9336 4294

    claire@kilcreggan.org.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Enjoy a festive family day at Carrickfergus Urban Farm on Saturday 6 December 2025 with crafts, choirs, stalls, festive food, a Christmas shop, and more

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 14:00
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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. 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 Victorian Street Fair & Christmas Lights Switch On

    Whitehead

    Address

    Town Centre, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 8077

    wca@whitehead-ni.com

    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:
    29 Nov 2025Open 12:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Free
    More Info

    Add Whitehead Victorian Street Fair & Christmas Lights Switch On to your Itinerary

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Off site parking
  8. High Street Stage crownd awaiting the switch on
    Carrickfergus Christmas Lights Switch On

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    High Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7AF

    events@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Come along for an afternoon of festive family fun on Saturday 22 November with music, dance and Christmas characters to get you into the spirit before the lights switch on at High Street followed by a special fireworks display (weather permitting).

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025

    Price

    Free
    More Info

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  9. Magic & Mistletoe @ Magheramorne Estate (SOLD OUT)

    Larne

    Address

    Magheramorne Estate, 59 Shore Road, Magheramorne, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 3HW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9538 0895

    events@magheramorneestate.com

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Magic & Mistletoe at Magheramorne Estate offers a festive adventure with twinkling trails, treats, Father Christmas visits, quiet sessions, and après-trail dining - creating magical family memories.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2025to30 Nov 2025
    From:
    3 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025
    From:
    10 Dec 2025to14 Dec 2025

    Indicative Availability

    Book Magic & Mistletoe @ Magheramorne Estate (SOLD OUT) Online (opens in a new window)

    More Info

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