in-FO Issue 14 Winter 2025

Christmas Across the District – Winter 2025 Join us as we light up the towns and count down a season full of joy! The festive season kicks off on Saturday 22 November, with the Christmas Lights Switch-On in Enniskillen and Omagh, featuring music, entertainment, and a visit from Santa! Here are just a few of the holiday highlights: Seasonal Outdoor Music Programme From Saturday 29 November to Saturday 20 December, enjoy the sounds of the season with brass bands, carol singing, and festive favourites in The Diamond, Enniskillen and Omagh Town Centre. Performances run every Saturday from 1:00pm to 3:30pm, bringing Christmas cheer to shoppers and visitors. Festive Family Fun Rediscover the winter wonderland at the Marble Arch Caves – a place of adventure, learning, and community pride nestled in the heart of Fermanagh. Join a Christmas wreath-making workshop on Castle Island with Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark. Take part in a festive treasure hunt and meet Santa at Enniskillen Castle, plus enjoy Christmas art workshops at Strule Arts Centre and The Ardhowen. Festive Splash Disco, Drop & Shop & Open Bounce Sessions at Omagh Leisure Complex - and lots more inflatable fun at Bawnacre and Castle Park Leisure Centres too. Christmas Entertainment Catch up with friends or enjoy a work night out with festive shows at The Ardhowen and Strule Arts Centre. Christmas Country With The Stars Show at The Ardhowen Grimes & McKee’s ‘Christmas Do’ at Strule Arts Centre New for 2025: The Wandering Sticks Festive Adventure Embark on a magical journey through the forest with ‘The Adventures of Mr Sticks’, a Festive Forest Trail at Gortin Glen Forest Park on Saturday, 6 and Sunday, 7 December. Wrap up warm and step into a festive forest adventure the whole family will love. For the full Christmas programme, including sensory friendly events, please visit www.fermanaghomagh.com/ events-and-festivals 7 Christmas in the District