Ards and North Down Village Christmas Light Switch On Events

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

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

Villages listed in alphabetical order.

Ballygowan

Sat 2 Dec | Time 4pm - 6pm
Join the village as they welcome in Christmas with Carol singing and Santa for the Lights Switch On. 
Hosted by Ballygowan and District Community Association

Ballyhalbert

Mon 4 Dec | 7pm-9pm
The village will welcome in Christmas with the Lights Switch On event.
Hosted by Ballyhalbert Community Association

Ballywalter

Fri 1 Dec | 7pm
Christmas Lights Switch On is 7-9pm 
Sat 2 Dec | 2pm-4pm
Children's Christmas party 
Hosted by Ballywalter Community Action Group

Carrowdore

Sat 2 Dec | 5.30pm-8.30pm
Christmas Lights Switch On and Christmas Fantasyland Festival
Hosted by Carrowdore District Community Association

Cloughey

Wed 6 Dec | 6.30pm-9.30pm
Christmas Festival and Lights Switch On.
Hosted by Cloughey District Community Association

Conlig

Sat 2 Dec | 3.30pm-5.30pm
Family Festival and Christmas Lights Switch On.
Hosted by Conlig Community Regeneration Group

Greyabbey

Fri 8 Dec | 1pm-9.30pm | Switch On 7pm - 9.30pm
Christmas Festival and Lights Switch On.
Hosted by Greyabbey and District Community Association

Groomsport

Fri 1 Dec | 6.30pm-9.30pm
Christmas Festival and Lights Switch On.
Hosted by Discover Groomsport

Christmas at Cockle Row | Cockle Row Cottages, Groomsport
Sat 2 and Sun 3 Dec | 11am–5pm
Ards and North Down Borough Council invite you to come along and enjoy free seasonal activities, write and post your letter to Santa, take part in the winter trail, listen to the live Christmas music and browse the gift shop. Special visitors will be calling in throughout the day to add to the Christmas spirit.

Killinchy

11 Dec | Time 7pm - 9.30pm
Christmas Festival and Lights Switch On.
Hosted by Killinchy Community Association

Kircubbin

Tues 5 Dec | 7pm-9pm
All Inclusive Christmas Festival and Christmas Lights Switch On. 
16 Dec | 2pm-4pm
Childrens Christmas Party
Hosted by Kircubbin and District Community Association

Millisle

Sat 2 Dec | 6.30pm-9pm
Christmas Festival and Lights Switch On
Hosted by Millisle and District Community Association

Portaferry

Fri 1 Dec | 6pm-8pm
Switch On of the community Christmas Lights
Hosted by Portaferry Gala Festival
Sat 9 and Sun 10 Dec | 3pm-7pm
Christmas Twilight Market
Hosted by Portaferry Regeneration Ltd

Portavogie

Fri 1 Dec | 6.30pm-9pm
Community Christmas Festival, Lights Switch On and Carol service
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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