Presented by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, the much-loved event will be on for longer this year, running to Tuesday, December 30.
Here are some of the scenes on the opening night.
1. Enchanted Winter Garden
Getting into the festive spirit at the Enchanted Winter Garden at Antrim Castle Gardens are Chelsea Dixon, Evie Bridgett and Brooke Armstrong Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye
2. Enchanted Winter Garden
The Carson family dad Patrick, Neve, Mollie, mum Laura ,and Oran at the Enchanted Winter Garden, Antrim Castle Gardens. Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye
3. Enchanted Winter Garden
Ian and Lisa McMullan with Ella and Charlie McMullan at the Enchanted Winter Garden. Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye
4. Enchanted Winter Garden
Shane Mitchell and Aoife Mitchell enjoying the fun at the Enchanted Winter Garden, Antrim Castle Gardens. Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye