Join us for a festive day of fun.
Saturday 22nd November | 12noon - 5.30pm (Santa turns on lights at 5pm)
Join the festive fun in Strabane Town Centre from 12noon before Santa arrives to switch on this year’s Strabane Christmas Lights:
📍 Railway Street
Winterwonderland Community Christmas Market
Browse the many stalls offering seasonal treats, crafts, gifts and local produce
Live Music and Entertainment on the Main Stage
Join Chrissy Mac and band for a special afternoon of festive music and performances with special guests.
Christmas Fun in Strabane Library:
Lots of Free Fun in Strabane Library including
Facepainting
Arts and Crafts
Write your Santa Letter
Make Reindeer Food
Decorate a Christmas Cookie (2pm - 4.30pm)
A Christmas Carol Trail - Step into A Christmas Carol in a live immersive Christmas trail through Strabane with music, dance + festive surprises.
Times: 1pm, 1.50pm. 2.40pm. 3.30pm (approx 35min trail)
Cost: £3 parents/careers free
Pre-Booking Essential: www.alley-theatre.com
Step into Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and experience Christmas magic in Strabane. Begin at Strabane Library, then follow Scrooge and the Ghosts of Christmas through the town with storytelling, music, dance and festive surprises from Class Act Theatre Group. Finish with a special reveal in Grass Roots Café and a joyful finale at the Christmas Community Market.
📍 Castle Street
Food Quater and Entertainment
Filled with tempting aromas and winter warmers, accompanied by music and dance performances from talented local arts groups that are sure to get everyone into the Christmas spirit.
📍 John Wesely Street
Candy Cane Lane - Grass Roots Community Hub
Soak up the festive atmosphere with themed décor, a special seasonal menu and drinks in Grass Roots Café — plus marshmallow roasting and plenty of Christmas fun for everyone.
📍 Pony Rides on Canal Street
Enjoy magical festive pony rides — a Christmas favourite for children
🎅 Santa Turns On the Christmas Lights – 5pm
Join the crowd as Santa arrives to switch on the Christmas lights at 5pm — the magical moment that brightens Strabane and officially begins the festive season!