There was music and song provided by various groups and Santa arrived at his special grotto to meet the many families who enjoyed the occasion.
These pictures by Tony Hendron capture some of the fun of the evening.
9. Hello Santa!
All smiles from the Gribbin family as they pose wth Santa in his grotto at Tayto Castle. Included are, mum, Joanne, Amelia (5) and dad, Ryan. PT49-257. Photo: TONY HENDRON
10. Happy faces
Having fun at the Tandragee Christmas lights switch on are, Melissa Irwin and daughter Scarlett (11) and Blake Taylor (9). PT49-254. Photo: TONY HENDRON
11. Magical moment
Posing with Santa are from left, Mary Goodman, twins, Cillian and Caoimhe Chambers (1) and Emer Goodman. PT49-256. Photo: TONY HENDRON
12. Happy to meet Santa
Pictured with Santa in his grotto at Tayto Castle are from left, Megan Hynes, Bentley Muldrew (7), Lillie-Anna Muldrew (8), Clara Muldrew and Kody Muldrew (1). PT49-255. Photo: TONY HENDRON