Festive Family Fun

Enjoy the festive season in Belfast with the whole family! With lots of family experiences to choose from like visiting Santa in his grotto, catching a Christmas Pantomime, or heading out to look at Christmas lights and displays. Here are our top picks for family-friendly events happening around the city and beyond.

Antrim Castle Gardens and Clotworthy House

Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025

Enchanted Winter Garden

Northern Ireland's Premier Christmas Event is Back! Expect bigger and brighter lights, more exciting…

Dec 13

Lisburn Castle Gardens

Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 22, 2025

Lisburn Light Trail

Bring the whole family or get together with friends to enjoy a magical stroll through the illuminated…

Dec 13

Belfast City Hall

Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 22, 2025

Belfast Christmas Market

With over 100 international and local traders in the festive village, Belfast Christmas Market offers an…

Dec 13

Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market

Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market takes place in the magical setting of The Dark Walk at Hillsborough…

Dec 13

Dec 19, 2025 - Dec 20, 2025

Portview Christmas Market

Portview Christmas Market is a magical shopping extravaganza. One of the biggest bispoke markets in…

Dec 19

Nettle Christmas Market

Festive Fun at the Nettle Belfast Christmas Market! Join for a cosy and vibrant Christmas Market in…

Dec 14

Belfast City Hall

Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 22, 2025

Belfast Christmas Market

With over 100 international and local traders in the festive village, Belfast Christmas Market offers an…

Dec 13

2 Royal Avenue

Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025

Belfast One Santa's Post Office

Belfast One are bringing Santa's magical post office to 2 Royal Avenue from 16th November - 21st…

Dec 13

Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 23, 2025

Santa is Coming to Linen Mill Studios

This December, Linen Mill Studios - the heart of the Game of Thrones Studio Tour - welcomes visitors into…

Dec 13

Montalto Estate

Santa Sunday

Bring the whole family together for a delicious festive lunch and an afternoon brimming with holiday…

Dec 14

Ulster American Folk Park

Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 22, 2025

Visit Santa and his Elves at Ulster American Folk Park

*This event is now fully booked * The North Pole elves are busy getting things ready and spreading…

Dec 13

Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 23, 2025

Visit Santa's Grotto

Experience the magic of Christmas at La Mon Hotel as Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their team of merry elves…

Dec 13

Dec 14, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025

Santa Sundays at the MAC

Make your trip to the MAC even more magical with a visit with Santa! Step inside where twinkling lights…

Dec 14

Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 23, 2025

Christmas Wonderland

This December, The Jungle becomes a twinkling world of festive wonder, where every path sparkles and…

Dec 13

Ark Open Farm

Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 24, 2025

The Ark Farm Magical Christmas Experience

This December, step into a world of festive wonder at The Ark Open Farm's Magical Christmas…

Dec 13

Whitehead Railway Museum

Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 22, 2025

All Aboard for Christmas- Your Ticket to Timeless Christmas Memories

All Aboard for Christmas Your ticket to timeless Christmas memories This December, let the spirit of…

Dec 13

Mount Stewart

Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025

Christmas in the Big House

Step into a world of festive charm as the historic estate is transformed with twinkling lights, elegant…

Dec 13

Make it a Belfast Christmas

Festive Family Fun

Christmas Lights & Displays

Enchanted Winter Garden

Lisburn Light Trail

Belfast Christmas Market

Christmas Markets

Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market

Portview Christmas Market

Nettle Christmas Market

Belfast Christmas Market

Top Places to Meet Santa

Belfast One Santa's Post Office

Santa is Coming to Linen Mill Studios

Santa Sunday

Visit Santa and his Elves at Ulster American Folk Park

Visit Santa's Grotto

Santa Sundays at the MAC

Christmas Events Beyond Belfast

Christmas Wonderland

The Ark Farm Magical Christmas Experience

All Aboard for Christmas- Your Ticket to Timeless Christmas Memories

Christmas in the Big House

Festive Family Fun

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