Friday 25 November – Thursday 1 December
Friday 25 November, Ards Christmas Switch On
Conway Square, Newtownards
Free Event
6pm James Huish’s ‘Christmas Show’, compered by Pete Snodden followed by a parade by local children to Conway Square led by Santa and the Portavogie Pipe Band
7pm Lights switch on and fabulous finale!
Info: visitardsandnorthdown.com, 028 9182 6846
Saturday 26 November, Holywood Christmas Switch On
Holywood Library (inside and out)
Free Event
Activities organised by Holywood District and Community Council will take place from 12noon in the Library; 4pm ‘Home for Christmas’ theme featuring local Shane Todd AKA Mike McGoldrick and local Soprano Julia Clarke followed by the lights switch on 4.30pm
Info: visitardsandnorthdown.com, 028 9127 0069
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 November, Christmas Market
Free admission
Sat 10am – 4.30pm, Sun 12noon – 4.30pm
Browse the many stalls for the perfect stocking filler. Look out for Santa on Saturday.
Info: northdownmuseum.com, 028 9127 1200
Thursday 1 December, Comber Farmers’ Market Christmas Special
St Mary’s Parish Church car park, The Square, Comber
Free admission
9am – 1.30pm
Get all your essentials for the Christmas period and support our local producers.
Info: combermarket.co.uk
Friday 2 – Thursday 8 December
Friday 2 December, Santa Parade and Family Fun
Donaghadee Town Centre
Free Event
Fireworks 6.45pm
Festive stalls and entertainment followed by the ever popular Santa parade.
Info: visitdonaghadee.com, 028 9188 8667
Friday 2 and Saturday 3 December, Creative Peninsula Christmas Craft Fayre
Ards Arts Centre, Conway Square, Newtownards
Free admission
10am – 5pm
Enjoy a unique shopping experience and purchase that perfect, handcrafted gift.
Info: ardsarts.com, 028 9182 6846
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 December, Santa in the Stables
Portaferry Visitor Information Centre
Free Event
Sat 10am – 6pm, Sun 1pm – 5pm
Children’s activities and Santa 1pm – 5pm (both days), plus your chance to buy something unique for friends and family this Christmas! Whilst in Portaferry, why not check out the festive activities at Exploris Aquarium and The Carol Ship on Strangford Lough. Full details on our website.
Info: visitardsandnorthdown.com, 028 9182 6846
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 December, Magical Moments
Throughout Bangor Town Centre
Free Event
Sat 10am – 6pm, Sun 12noon – 6pm
A weekend of free, family, festive fun throughout the town centre with music, performance, children’s entertainment and much more!
Info: visitardsandnorthdown.com, 028 9127 0069
Sunday 4 December, Santa Fun Run, Community Carol Service and Christmas Switch On
Donaghadee Town Centre and First Presbyterian Church
Free Event
Fun run 2pm, carol service and switch on 7pm
Info: visitdonaghadee.com, 028 9188 8667
For a full listing of our Christmas events within Ards and North Down Borough Council see visitardsandnorthdown.com/Christmas
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