{"id":8489,"date":"2014-12-15T10:15:30","date_gmt":"2014-12-15T09:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=8489"},"modified":"2014-12-15T10:15:30","modified_gmt":"2014-12-15T09:15:30","slug":"10-things-to-do-this-week-in-ni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2014\/12\/10-things-to-do-this-week-in-ni\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things to do this week in NI"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has put together a list of 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland next week (December 15-21).<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/discovernipink.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-6938\" title=\"discovernipink\" src=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/discovernipink.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"154\" height=\"154\" \/><\/a>Holly Jolly Sing Along, 10 Exchange Street West<\/strong>, <strong>Belfast<\/strong>, December 21. Allow the kids to sing their way through Christmas classics in this family carol service with a difference! Tambourines and sleigh bells will be provided and Christmas jumpers are encouraged!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Santa at the Temple, Mount Stewart, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, Co Down, <\/strong>December 17-23. Catch the Santa Express to Temple of the Winds where you can explore the hidden grotto, see the elves in their workshop and enjoy festive refreshments before meeting Santa, Mrs Claus and the magic elf. You will hear their story, join in the fun and take home a lovely present.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Christmas \u2018Night at the Movies\u2019 Concert, Mussenden Temple, Castlerock, Co Londonderry, <\/strong>December 20<strong>.<\/strong> Enchanting Christmas concert set in the beautiful Mussenden Temple. This year Michelle Baird, Elluna Music Trio and special guests are welcomed to the line up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Murder Mystery Nights, Tullylagan Road, Cookstown, Co Tyrone, <\/strong>until December 20<strong>. <\/strong>Enjoy all the Intrigue, speculation and entertainment      of Mid-Ulster&#8217;s most famous Murder Mystery evenings. The night involves a      beautiful four course luxury festive feast set in the haunting backdrop of      the medieval banqueting hall followed Dj and dancing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fusion Festivities,<\/strong> <strong>Island Arts Centre,<\/strong> <strong>The Island, Lisburn,      Co Antrim. <\/strong>December 15-16. Fusion Theatre and the NI Concert Band      invite you to join their celebrations of the festive season! Enjoy a fantastic show      that will put you in the Christmas mood coming into the festive season. With      popular numbers such as \u2018O Holy Night\u2019 the night promises to be a musical      extravaganza.<em><\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Shambles Christmas Market, Shamble Yard,      Cathedral Rd, Armagh, <\/strong>December 19.<strong> <\/strong>Steep      yourself in the Christmas atmosphere. Let the sounds and smells of festive      tunes, Christmas treats and mulled wine lead you around the market. Enter      the Christmas competition to be in with a chance to win a seasonal hamper      brimming with market goodies.<em><\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Christmas lanterns at      Orchard Acre Farm, Irvinestown, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh<\/strong>, December 21. Take part in the annual      parade that brings light to darkness on the shortest day of the year.\u00a0 Everyone is encouraged to make their own      lantern from materials provided and once all lanterns are complete the      group will go on a short parade around the farm ending at the big fir      tree. The youngest member of the group will then join a very special guest      to help switch on the fairy lights.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Christmas at St Georges      Market, East Bridge Street, Belfast, <\/strong>December 19-24<strong> <\/strong>This      Christmas promises to be a special time at the historic St George&#8217;s      Market. There&#8217;ll be choirs, children&#8217;s entertainment, face painting,      family fun activities, fashion shows and tasty chocolate giveaways. Santa      Claus is even expected to fly by on Friday, Saturday and Sunday!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ballymena Chamber Orchestra      Christmas Favourites, Braid Arts Centre<\/strong>, <strong>Co Antrim<\/strong>, December 16.\u00a0      Join Ballymena Chamber Orchestra for their annual Christmas Concert      with everyone&#8217;s favourite Christmas music. Performed in the Atrium, this      is a lovely festive night out for all the family.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swing Swing Swing      Christmas, Ardhowen Theatre, 97 Dublin Road, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh<\/strong>, December 18. Bob Quick and The Big      Brass Swing Band return following their recent Flive sell out concert with      some Christmas Swing. Bigger      and better, the 24 piece band will walk you through a Winter Wonderland of      seasonal delights such as \u2018Santa Baby\u2019 and \u2018White Christmas\u2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note some of the events require pre-booking.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has put together a list of 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland next week (December 15-21). Holly Jolly Sing Along, 10 Exchange Street West, Belfast, December 21. 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