It's a little under two months until Christmas Day 2024, and already there are a plethora of events taking place across Northern Ireland leading up to the big day.
From the works of CS Lewis being celebrated to a mission to save Santa at Armagh Planetarium, there is a little bit of something for everyone this year - and plenty of Christmas Light Switch Ons taking place throughout November 2024.
Many of the events we’ve chosen are free, but in the event your interest is piqued by one of the paid events, we’ve made sure it’s something that either won’t break the bank or is worth the price of admission.
So what 21 events have we chosen across different areas of Northern Ireland worth planning for in the weeks ahead? Take a look and start marking dates on your calendar.
9. Christmas Wonderland
Christmas Wonderland at The Jungle is the ultimate festive day out for families, where colourfully illuminated woodlands, friendly elves and sacks of festive cheer set the scene for a different kind of family day out at The Jungle, Moneymore, Magherafelt, from November 30 to December 23 2024. | Provided
10. Whitehead Victorian Street Fair
The Victorian Street Fair in the seaside town of Whitehead on the Causeway Coastal Route has been a festive tradition since 2008, celebrating the town's heritage with a charming Victorian theme. From roaming street entertainers, arts and crafts to Christmas stalls, refreshments, and street vendors – it’s the perfect backdrop to the Christmas lights switch-on on November 30. | AFP via Getty Images
11. Elf Escape - Sensory Space
The Marble Arch Caves in Enniskillen is set to play host to a self-guided mini-trail, engage with gentle Elf activities, and even hunt for hidden elves with a special activity sheet from December 2 to December 21. | Getty Images
12. A Christmas Brass and Choral Spectacular 2024
Don't miss this annual spectacular feast of Christmas Joy at Strule Arts Centre, Omagh, with music, stories and song in abundance, an all live music event with top class local musicians - including the Strabane Brass Band and the Omagh Academy Brass Band on December 20. | Getty Images