Ards and North Down Village Christmas Light Switch On Events

Find out how the villages of Ards and North Down are marking Christmas 2024 this festive season.

You can find out more about the City of Bangor and Town Switch Ons here.

Villages listed in alphabetical order.

Ballygowan

Saturday 7 December | 4pm-6pm Tree light switch on, Carol singing and a special visit from Santa
Hosted by Ballygowan and District Community Association

Ballyhalbert

Friday 6 December | 7pm-9pm Christmas Tree Light Switch On
Saturday 7 December | 1pm-4pm   Community Christmas Dinner
Saturday 21 December  Santa Sleigh Ride through village
Hosted by Ballyhalbert Community Association

Ballywalter

Thursday 5 December |  7-9pm Christmas Tree Light Switch On
Saturday 7 December  | 2pm-4pm Children's Christmas party
Hosted by Ballywalter Community Action Group

Carrowdore

Saturday 30 November | 6.30-8.30pm Christmas Tree Light Switch On and Christmas Fantasyland Festival  
Friday 22 - Sunday 24 November  Mini Christmas Market and Wreath Making classes
Monday 25 - Friday 29 November  Daily craft activities
Hosted by Carrowdore District Community Association

Cloughey

Wednesday 4 December |  6.30pm - 9.30pm Christmas Festival and Tree Light Switch On
Hosted by Cloughey and District Community Association

Conlig

Saturday 7 December |  3.30pm - 5.30pm Family Festival and Christmas Tree Light Switch On
Hosted by Conlig Community Regeneration Group

Greyabbey

Friday 13 December | 1pm - 9.30pm Something for Everyone Xmas Festival and
7pm - 9.30pm Christmas Tree Light Switch On
Hosted by Greyabbey and District Community Association

Groomsport

Friday 6 December | 5pm - 8pm Christmas Festival and Christmas Tree Light Switch On
Hosted by Discover Groomsport

Christmas at Cockle Row | Cockle Row Cottages, Groomsport
TBC | Time TBC
Ards and North Down Borough Council invite you to come along and enjoy free seasonal activities - Details to be confirmed for 2024

Helen's Bay

Friday 6 December | 7pm - 9pm Christmas Carols and Christmas Tree Light Switch On
Hosted by Helen’s Bay and Crawfordsburn Residents Association

Killinchy

Monday 9 December | 6pm - 10pm  Christmas Festival and Tree Light Switch On
Hosted by Killinchy Community Association

Kircubbin

Tuesday 3 December | 7-9pm  All Inclusive Christmas Festival and Christmas Tree Light Switch On
Sunday 15 December Children's Christmas Party
Hosted by Kircubbin and District Community Association

Millisle

Saturday 7 December | 6.15 - 9pm Christmas Festival and Tree Light Switch On
Hosted by Millisle and District Community Association

Portaferry

Friday 29 November | 6.30pm - 8.30pm Community Christmas Lights Switch On
Hosted by Portaferry Gala Festival
TBC | Time TBC Christmas Twilight Market
Hosted by Portaferry Regeneration Ltd

Portavogie

Friday 6 December | 9am - 3pm  Community Fun Day at School
Friday 6 December | 7pm - 9pm Carol Service and Light Switch On
Thursday 19 December 1pm - 3pm Seniors Christmas Dinner
Hosted by Portavogie Regeneration Forum

Please note that all details were correct at time of publication and as always are subject to change. Please check directly with each provider for the latest information before attending any event.

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