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This Week

Make Traditional Festive Treats at Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

23rd November 2024

*SOLD OUT* From chocolate truffles to traditional mincemeat, make some tasty treats at the Ulster…

Comber Fair in the Square poster 2024
LocationComber

Openings

4pm-8pm

28th November 2024

Comber Fair in the Square returns bringing festive cheer to the town with highlights including a…

Discovery Hub graphic
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

19th November 2024-28th November 2024

Discover more about the Ulster Scots in Ards and North Down with an exhibit, featuring an afternoon…

4 Textured Rings with different band widths
LocationHolywood

Openings

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

25th November 2024

NI Silver is in the business of 'creating memories' for people; memories of their time in Northern…

Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
LocationDonaghadee

Openings

Season

25th October 2024-22nd December 2024

Visit the Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat,see our exhibition and hear her story.

Man and Woman Making Wedding Rings Together
LocationHolywood

Openings

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

25th November 2024

Come and spend some precious time with your fiancée ahead of the big day, creating your wedding…

The Hollow by Agatha Christie. A production by Helen's Bay Players
LocationHelen's Bay

Openings

Starts 8pm

28th November 2024-30th November 2024

An Amateur Dramatic Production by The Helen’s Bay Players. An unhappy game of romantic…

Cairnwood forest trail
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

26th November 2024

We're going on a trail hunt: Autumn series of guided walks in the woods

Numerous Jewellery Making groups smiling and pulling funny faces after finishing their jewellery making course in Ruth the goldsmiths studio in Holywo
LocationHolywood

Openings

VIP Beginners Jewellery Making and Relaxation Workshop

25th November 2024

This VIP experience combines jewellery making with the warmest of Northern Irish welcomes. Guided…

Two ladies with small torches melting down some gold in contemporary studio
LocationHolywood

Openings

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

25th November 2024

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshops in our Holywood Northern Ireland working Goldsmiths studio…

Friends of Columbanus Bangor logo
LocationBangor

Openings

Season

22nd November 2024-24th November 2024

Commemorating the life and legacy of Columbanus and Gall. A festival of workshops, walks and talks…

A Christmas Carol image
LocationBangor

Openings

Season

28th November 2024

The award-winning Dyad Productions, who have toured their sell-out festive show Christmas Gothic…

William Thompson comedian
LocationPortaferry

Openings

Season

22nd November 2024

What would you do if you became a millionaire overnight? Would you invest it? Save it for a rainy…

Squiggles and Giggles Christmas Storytelling
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Openings

Season

28th November 2024

To launch North Down Museum's Pop-Up Christmas Shop, the museum is hosting a Late-Night Christmas…

Festive AND Fun in Bangor
LocationBangor

Openings

12noon – 7pm. Switch On 6pm

23rd November 2024

Celebrate Christmas in the City! Enjoy festive family fun throughout the city centre, including the…

Made in AND: Pop-Up Christmas Shop
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Openings

Season

22nd November 2024-5th January 2025

Back by popular demand, a unique shopping experience in the lead up to Christmas at North Down…

Seacourt Print Workshop - Screenprinted Garlands
Location75 Main Street, Bangor

Openings

6pm - 9pm

28th November 2024

The Christmas lights are on in Bangor so time to get inky with screen print at Seacourt Print…

Greyabbey Xmas Flyer
LocationGreyabbey

Openings

Season

23rd November 2024

Festive artisan craft market, the perfect place to buy unique gifts!

The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Alistair Cathcart with Karen Todd, Rae McMaster and Maggie Comer from Valhalla Street Theatre.
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

26th October 2024-26th November 2024

Ards and North Down Borough Council is excited to announce the Leid and Lairn Festival, a…

Corrog Wood
LocationPortaferry

Openings

Season

28th November 2024

Join us for a fun and interactive event where we will be diving into the fascinating world of trees…

Nugent's Wood by Strangford Lough
LocationPortaferry

Openings

Season

28th November 2024

Join us for a fun and interactive event where we will be diving into the fascinating world of trees

The Illegals in concert
LocationPortaferry

Openings

Season

23rd November 2024

Widely regarded as one of the best live tribute acts in the country, The Illegals are into their…

SNOWMAN FELTED CHRISTMAS BAUBLE
LocationHelen's Bay

Openings

Season

28th November 2024

Join us for our fun, festive, dry needle, Christmas Bauble Felting Workshop in the Walled Garden…

The Clyde Duo flute and harp
LocationPortaferry

Openings

Season

24th November 2024

Moving On Music is delighted to present the Clyde Duo consisting of Irish Flautist, Aisling Agnew…

Next Week

Festive AND Fun in Newtownards
LocationNewtownards

Openings

10am – 7pm. Switch on 6pm.

30th November 2024

Join in the festivities in Newtownards, as the specialty Christmas market returns to the town…

Neil Delamere comedian 2nd night at Portico
LocationPortaferry

Openings

Season

29th November 2024

Our comedy hero is back on the road with a brand new epic standup show. Second night now available!

Christmas at Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

30th November 2024-1st December 2024

Enjoy Christmas the traditional way at the Ulster Folk Museum.

Comber Fair in the Square poster 2024
LocationComber

Openings

4pm-8pm

28th November 2024

Comber Fair in the Square returns bringing festive cheer to the town with highlights including a…

Discovery Hub graphic
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

19th November 2024-28th November 2024

Discover more about the Ulster Scots in Ards and North Down with an exhibit, featuring an afternoon…

4 Textured Rings with different band widths
LocationHolywood

Openings

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

25th November 2024

NI Silver is in the business of 'creating memories' for people; memories of their time in Northern…

Making Christmas: Rag Wreaths at Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

1st December 2024

*SOLD OUT* Make a Christmas wreath at the Ulster Folk Museum using sustainable rag materials that…

Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
LocationDonaghadee

Openings

Season

25th October 2024-22nd December 2024

Visit the Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat,see our exhibition and hear her story.

Man and Woman Making Wedding Rings Together
LocationHolywood

Openings

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

25th November 2024

Come and spend some precious time with your fiancée ahead of the big day, creating your wedding…

The Hollow by Agatha Christie. A production by Helen's Bay Players
LocationHelen's Bay

Openings

Starts 8pm

28th November 2024-30th November 2024

An Amateur Dramatic Production by The Helen’s Bay Players. An unhappy game of romantic…

Cairnwood forest trail
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

26th November 2024

We're going on a trail hunt: Autumn series of guided walks in the woods

Numerous Jewellery Making groups smiling and pulling funny faces after finishing their jewellery making course in Ruth the goldsmiths studio in Holywo
LocationHolywood

Openings

VIP Beginners Jewellery Making and Relaxation Workshop

25th November 2024

This VIP experience combines jewellery making with the warmest of Northern Irish welcomes. Guided…

Santa standing in front of a Christmas tree and holding a festive mug. The background is snowy.
LocationComber

Openings

Season

1st December 2024

This December at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, enjoy a delicious breakfast with all the family,…

Two ladies with small torches melting down some gold in contemporary studio
LocationHolywood

Openings

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

25th November 2024

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshops in our Holywood Northern Ireland working Goldsmiths studio…

A Christmas Carol image
LocationBangor

Openings

Season

28th November 2024

The award-winning Dyad Productions, who have toured their sell-out festive show Christmas Gothic…

Visit Santa at Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

Nestled in the RIC Station at the Ulster Folk Museum, a jolly fellow with rosy cheeks and a snow…

Neil Delamere Comedian
LocationPortaferry

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

Our comedy hero is back on the road with a brand new epic standup show. Join one of Ireland's…

Squiggles and Giggles Christmas Storytelling
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Openings

Season

28th November 2024

To launch North Down Museum's Pop-Up Christmas Shop, the museum is hosting a Late-Night Christmas…

Background shows a wintery town, with Christmas trees. It is advertising the Holywood Christmas Lights Switch on event held on Saturday 30th November.
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

Holywood Christmas Light Switch On - Fun for all the family.

Made in AND: Pop-Up Christmas Shop
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Openings

Season

22nd November 2024-5th January 2025

Back by popular demand, a unique shopping experience in the lead up to Christmas at North Down…

Making Festive Candles at Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

*SOLD OUT* Get hands-on at our festive candle making workshop this Christmas

Seacourt Print Workshop - Screenprinted Garlands
Location75 Main Street, Bangor

Openings

6pm - 9pm

28th November 2024

The Christmas lights are on in Bangor so time to get inky with screen print at Seacourt Print…

The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Alistair Cathcart with Karen Todd, Rae McMaster and Maggie Comer from Valhalla Street Theatre.
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

26th October 2024-26th November 2024

Ards and North Down Borough Council is excited to announce the Leid and Lairn Festival, a…

Santa Cruise
LocationKillinchy

Openings

Season

30th November 2024-22nd December 2024

Join our merry old elf for a hair-raising sleigh ride around the islands aboard our fast speed boat…

This Month

Friends of Columbanus Bangor logo
LocationBangor

Openings

Season

22nd November 2024-24th November 2024

Commemorating the life and legacy of Columbanus and Gall. A festival of workshops, walks and talks…

Made in AND: Pop-Up Christmas Shop
LocationCastle Park Avenue, Bangor

Openings

Season

22nd November 2024-5th January 2025

Back by popular demand, a unique shopping experience in the lead up to Christmas at North Down…

William Thompson comedian
LocationPortaferry

Openings

Season

22nd November 2024

What would you do if you became a millionaire overnight? Would you invest it? Save it for a rainy…

Festive AND Fun in Bangor
LocationBangor

Openings

12noon – 7pm. Switch On 6pm

23rd November 2024

Celebrate Christmas in the City! Enjoy festive family fun throughout the city centre, including the…

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