Ride on the Lapland Express Steam Train through the County Down countryside, and visit Santa in his magical workshop. Kids get to meet Santa, tell him what they want for Christmas, and get a gift bag. You can also visit the buffet for drinks and snacks, our museum buildings, shop, and model railway.\u00a0 Trains run every Saturday and Sunday until 18th December from 1:30pm-4:30pm each day – doors open about 1pm.\u00a0www.downrail.co.uk\/santa<\/a><\/p>\n Make your family\u2019s Christmas story magical this year with a visit to Santa\u2019s captivating Wonderland at Kinnego Marina, Oxford Island, where you\u2019ll enjoy a festive journey that you and your little elves will never forget! \u00a0\u00a0You\u2019ll believe you\u2019ve been transported to the North Pole as the cosy Yurts at Kinnego are transformed into a Christmas-themed world where you can spy on Santa\u2019s elves as they lovingly craft toys, post that all-important letter to Santa and, of course, meet the jolly man in red himself to share your Christmas wishes in person!\u00a0 Santa\u2019s Wonderland is open Thursday-Sunday from 8th\u00a0December until 18th\u00a0December.<\/p>\n Make magical memories at Castle Coole when you come to visit Santa! Castle Coole will be home to Santa and Mrs Claus from 10th<\/sup> to 18th December as they welcome children into their magical Christmas home – the perfect way to get into the festive spirit. Start your journey through the magical tunnel with one of Santa’s elves up to the elves’ workroom where Mrs Claus will greet you. Meet Santa in the kitchen where he’ll get everyone gathered up in front of the range for a chat. Each child will receive a special gift from Santa and he will be checking with parents just exactly how good they’ve been all year! Grown-ups can enjoy a warming mulled drink and a mince pie from the kitchen range as the children meet Santa and Mrs Claus.<\/p>\n Christmas just wouldn\u2019t be Christmas in the Burnavon Cookstown without Carol and Jimmy\u2019s Christmas Cracker! Join Carol Doey and Jimmy Cowan for an unforgettable night of chat and craic, music and mischief, and plenty of fun and festivities this Friday 9th December.<\/p>\n Christmas will be launched in spectacular style in Maghera with the Christmas Festival on Saturday 10 December from 12-7pm.\u00a0 There will be plenty of family entertainment throughout the day including a festive, fun afternoon treasure hunt around the town centre, craft workshops, face painting, balloon modelling and prize draws- there will even be a Polar Bear Dunk!\u00a0 The hub of the festival will be on the Coleraine Road where the Chair of Mid Ulster District Council and Santa will turn on the lights at 5pm at the newly relocated Christmas tree.\u00a0 At 6pm the Lantern Walk will take place in the Walled Garden followed by Story Telling and Hot Chocolate in the Lurach Centre.<\/p>\n Raceview Mill’s Indoor Food and Craft market will turn all festive on\u00a0Saturday 10th December from 11am – 3pm, with a host of artisan market traders offering an array of bespoke and handcrafted Christmas items, ideal for the home or for last minute gifts. Of course no seasonal event would be complete without a visit from\u00a0Santa\u00a0and some\u00a0carol singers\u00a0to liven the spirit. Raceview tenant, The Dog Stop Spa Boutique, will also be running a very\u00a0special photoshoot…for your\u00a0pet dog!<\/p>\n Lilly\u2019s Magical Christmas comes to the Crescent Arts Centre from 9th to 11th December.\u00a0 A magical enchanted Christmas story created for children and their families full of magical sounds, dance and sensory stimulation . Join Lilly to see what she discovers along her way to a very magical Christmas, one that will make you want to jump out of your seat to dance!<\/p>\n For more details on these events and to add your events free go to\u00a0whatsonni.com<\/a>. 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