Events

Storytime

Join us for a free interactive storytelling session with themed activities based on a children's storybook.

Booking preferable. Suitable for age 4-11.

For more information, please contact Larne Museum & Arts Centre on 028 28 262443 or e-mail marian.kelso@midandeastantrim.gov.uk.

Childrens’ Pyjama Storytime

Friday 12th December 2025

5.30pm - 7.00pm.

Come in your pyjamas and dressing gown for bedtime and Christmas stories.

Suitable for 4-11 years old. This is a free event however places are limited and MUST be booked in advance.

Light refreshments provided.

To book a place, or for more information, please contact Larne Museum & Arts Centre on 028 28 262443 or e-mail marian.kelso@midandeastantrim.gov.uk.

'Historic Days in East Antrim - A Calendar of People, Places and Events over the years'

A Book Launch by Dr David Hume MBE

Larne Museum & Arts Centre

Thursday 20th November 2025 at 7.00pm

AN EXCITING NEW PUBLICATION IS COMING YOUR WAY!

(SO IS CHRISTMAS…)

Dr. David Hume MBE brings together a wealth of diverse material from the past to provide a daily guide over a year in history…

Drawing on material from decades and centuries past, the author opens a new world to the reader. Connect with events and people from the past through the pages of this detailed dip into history.

Drawing on material from across East Antrim with entries for Carrickfergus, Larne, Ballyclare, Whitehead, Ballycarry, Islandmagee, Glenarm, Carnlough and other locations, this book will be an enthralling read for lovers of local history. It represents research over forty years writing local history in newspaper columns and researching for history talks.

Historic Days in East Antrim is available priced £20 directly from the author or at community launches in Larne and Carrickfergus or £23.00 by post. After the launch of the publication, it will also be available at selected outlets.

Places are limited and should be booked in advance by contacting Larne Museum & Arts Centre on 028 28 262443 or by e-mailing marian.kelso@midandeastantrim.gov.uk. 

Christmas Craft Fair

Friday 5th and Saturday 6th December 2025, 10.30am - 3.00pm

Win a prize in our Santa Trail!

The Roddensvale Makaton Choir will be joining us from 11.00am to 11.10am on Friday 5th December.

Light refreshments provided.

For more information, please contact Larne Museum & Arts Centre on 028 28 262443 or e-mail marian.kelso@midandeastantrim.gov.uk.  

Our Alternate Wreath Creating Venture is now available to book.

Larne Museum & Arts Centre

Monday 15th December 2025, 10.30am - 12.30pm, and

Wednesday 17th December 2025, 10.30am - 12.30pm.

Please bring a hot glue gun and let us know what size of glue gun you will bring as we will supply the glue.

Bring along any bits and bobs that you would like to incorporate in your wreath, such as odd buttons, bows, small broken toys, baubles, fabric scraps, or any craft room oddments.

Our picture shows what is possible with ties, lace trims, broken toys, and bits and bobs.

This is a free workshop, however spaces are limited, so book early, and come for a bit of nonsense.

To book your place, please contact Larne Museum & Arts Centre on 028 28 262443 or e-mail marian.kelso@midandeastantrim.gov.uk.

Kids' Christmas Stocking Workshop 

Thursday 18th December 2025

2.00pm - 4.00pm

Children can make their own Christmas Stocking at this after school workshop.

Drop in anytime between 2.00pm and 4.00pm.

Booking not required. Please note this is a drop-in event.

For more information, please contact Larne Museum & Arts Centre on 028 28 262443 or e-mail marian.kelso@midandeastantrim.gov.uk.

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