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  1. Glenarm

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7482 224759

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Enjoy the magic of Christmas in Glenarm this December, with special festive twilight shopping on 4th and 11th December from 4pm to 8pm. Discover unique gifts, artisan crafts, seasonal treats and warming drinks in the cosy surroundings of Eglinton…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2026Open 16:00 - 20:00
    From:
    11 Dec 2026Open 16:00 - 20:00
  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. 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
  4. 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
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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
  6. 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
  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

    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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Rings

    11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5077

    Price

    Price £70.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Silver Stacking Rings Workshop

    Dates

    From:
    6 Feb 2027Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £70.00 Per Ticket
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
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