Get into the festive spirit at the annual Ards Christmas Light Switch On this Friday 24th<\/sup> November. Join Cool FM\u2019s Pete Snodden for a superb evening of Christmas fun featuring \u2018Spark!\u2019 a mesmerising street theatre show combining drums and light, that will lead the spectacular lantern parade from Ards Arena at 6.45pm.\u00a0 At 7.00pm the parade will arrive in Conway Square for one last performance from Spark before the switch on finale.\u00a0 Children\u2019s entertainment including face painting and balloon modelling will be available in Conway Square from 5.30pm \u2013 7.00pm.<\/p>\n The mists of time will descend on Armagh this weekend \u00a0for a celebration of the city\u2019s glorious and historic past for the annual Georgian Festival.\u00a0 A packed schedule of unique events for history buffs, tourists, families and foodies alike, will provide an unforgettable weekend across the city.\u00a0 Now in its 14th year, Georgian Day culminates in the unmissable spectacle of the annual Animated Light Show which continues to attract thousands to watch Market House burst into life, transforming it into a shimmering canvas. This year\u2019s \u2018Five Gold Rings!\u2019 show promises to be a show to remember.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Christmas officially starts in Enniskillen on Saturday 25th November with the Christmas lights switch-on in the town centre. 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!\u00a0Enjoy Festive Family Fun at the Buttermarket from 12.00pm-4.00pm – visit Santa, enjoy festive music & Christmas arts and crafts.\u00a0Entertainment will start at 3.30pm on The Diamond with music from Full Moon Fever & Sean Magee. Enjoy the Christmas lantern parade and Santa Train before the official switch on at 5.00pm.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The feast of festive events, organised by Mid Ulster District Council, kicks off on Friday 24th November at 5.30pm in Cookstown, with the switch on of the Christmas lights in the town. An evening of family entertainment awaits before a mile of magical Christmas lights illuminate the main street and the festive countdown begins. Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th also sees the return of the Winter Craft & Food Fair to the Burnavon, Cookstown. Running over the two days (10am to 5pm on Saturday and 1pm to 5pm on Sunday), you\u2019ll have all the time you need to shop for the perfect, unique Christmas gifts and festive foods.<\/p>\n Get in the festive spirit and join Santa and his special guests at the Derry Christmas Lights Switch On, Thursday 23rd November from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.\u00a0 There will be entertainment by walkabout street characters and live festive music on stages in Guildhall Square by Sensation and in Waterloo Place by Superstition. Special guests include Pantomime stars from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Jack and the Beanstalk<\/p>\n The Victorian Street Fair and Steam Train Rides on Saturday 25th<\/sup> November, takes the form of a street fair with train rides at the Whitehead Excursion Station, offering visitors the chance to enjoy the unique steam experience.\u00a0 Visitors will be able to see at close hand how this magnificent machine works.\u00a0 You will be able to talk to the Driver and Fireman and to see the footplate.\u00a0 Option to enjoy a visit to the Whitehead Railway \u00a0Museum and cafe.\u00a0 Train rides running from 12:30pm to 3:30pm.<\/p>\n Join Titanic Belfast from 22nd\u00a0November \u00a0to the 23rd\u00a0December to explore the Elves’ Workshop in the Magical Christmas Experience!\u00a0 Step through the Old Curiosity Shop to enter the Magical Workshop and watch the excitement unfold as Father Christmas and his elves count down to their favourite night of the year. Peek into the toy shop where the elves have been hard at work and join Mrs Claus at her cosy kitchen to hear Christmas tales, before letting your creative juices flow with our arts and crafts or work with Father Christmas\u2019 elves to write and post your Christmas letter.\u00a0 Don\u2019t forget to make a Christmas Wish to hang on the Magical Wishing Tree. Finally, wrap up your Magical Christmas Experience by having your name checked off our ‘Naughty or Nice’ list by our Chief Elf, then journey through the enchanted forest and meet Father Christmas!<\/p>\n <\/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>\u00a0for news, competitions and what\u2019s on near you.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Down Get into the festive spirit at the annual Ards Christmas Light Switch On this Friday 24th November. 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