Its back! The annual Comber Christmas Fair in the Square returns this Thursday 24th<\/sup> November from 4.00pm to 8.00pm. Join in the festive spirit and enjoy time browsing the different local stalls including gifts, jewellery, crafts and a kid\u2019s zone. Santa will make an appearance as well as carol singers before the official turning on the Christmas lights.<\/p>\n On Georgian Day, Saturday 26th\u00a0November, a festive market will bring the city to life, with stalls offering high quality gifts and locally produced food and drink. The city streets will offer something different on every turn including period characters, demonstrations, live music, street theatre & performers, walking tours, horse & carriage rides, mulled wine, mince pies, hot chestnuts and much more.\u00a0 The Children\u2019s Market at The Shambles Yard will offer a family friendly experience with traditional fairground games & rides, festive stalls with treats & gifts suitable for little people, real reindeer, light sculptures, workshops & crafts all served with lashings of sprinkles and glitter!\u00a0 As the city grows dark, the dramatic Light Show, will burst to life, illuminating the backdrop of the Georgian Market House and creating a festive atmosphere with contemporary and seasonal music. A must see for all visitors to the City!<\/p>\n Christmas officially starts in Enniskillen on Saturday 26th November with the Christmas lights switch-on in the town centre at 5.30pm. The town will become a hub of live entertainment from late afternoon to mark the start of the Christmas shopping season so come along and get into the festive spirit!\u00a0 \u00a0A programme of festive family entertainment at The Diamond includes Street Entertainers and Face Painters, Balloon Modellers, Marty Fay Band, Silver Bands, Cross Community Choir, Santa and much more.\u00a0 Access via Water Street will be restricted from 4.00pm. Santa will leave The Town Hall to meet and greet families in The Diamond from 4.30pm with the lights switch on taking place at 5:30pm.<\/p>\n Tim McGarry \u201cGoes Over The Top\u201d at Burnavon Theatre this Friday 25th November \u00a0with a brand new stand-up show about our history.\u00a0 This time instead of taking on all of Irish history Tim will concentrate on the bits that we think matter the most. And because of the year that\u2019s in, it can only be the 1916 Easter Rising and the Battle of the Somme.\u00a0 In 2016 we have be inundated with worthy and serious dramas and documentaries about the meaning of 1916.\u00a0 There has been much chin stroking and nodding of heads sagely. \u00a0Tim McGarry doesn\u2019t want that. He wants to give you jokes.<\/p>\n The third annual Ballymaguigan Christmas fair will be on Saturday 26th November, from 12.00 – 4.00 at St Trea’s football club hall, Ballymaguigan.\u00a0 You will find a whole host of amazing handmade products, from jewellery to clothes to art and gifts. Everything is made with love, care and time as the makers of handmade products all share one thing; a passion for what they do. \u00a0There will also be some independent stall holders, children\u2019s entertainment and ladies doing your makeup, hair and nails. The Fairy Workshop will be in attendance for a 2-3 hour kids special Christmas workshop \u2018Making your own fairy door\u2019.<\/p>\n The action kicks off in Market Square Antrim this Thursday 24th<\/sup> November for the Christmas Tree Switch On, with musical entertainment hosted by Sonya Mac from Q Radio, a visit from Santa at 7.00pm and the special Children\u2019s Prize Draw with some great prizes to be won.\u00a0A spectacular fireworks display will round off what will undoubtedly be a perfect festive evening for all the family.<\/p>\n The Folktown Market is a farmers and variety market running every Thursday from 9am to 4pm with stalls\u00a0selling locally grown fruit and vegetables and locally produced meats and breads. You can also find coffee, hot food and local crafts.\u00a0The market is in one of the most central spaces in Belfast, Bank Square, only a few yards from the main shopping streets, Castle Court shopping centre and multi-storey car parks. Surrounded by two of the oldest churches, Mourne Seafood Restaurant and traditional pubs, one dating back to the 18th\u00a0century, the square is steeped in character and heritage \u2013 a perfect place for people meet and do their shopping \u2013 crossing barriers and reconnecting the city.<\/p>\n For more details on these events and to add your events free go to\u00a0whatsonni.com<\/a>. Follow us on twitter @whatsonNI and on facebook at\u00a0fb.com\/www.whatsonni.com<\/a> for news, competitions and what\u2019s on near you.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Down Its back! The annual Comber Christmas Fair in the Square returns this Thursday 24th November from 4.00pm to 8.00pm. Join in the festive spirit and enjoy time browsing the different local stalls including gifts, jewellery, crafts and a kid\u2019s zone. 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