Mallusk's 'best ever' Christmas Market raises record sum for the NI Children’s Hospice

The evening of community spirit, festive entertainment and exceptional local enterprise also featured the market’s biggest charity raffle ever, with an impressive line-up of prizes including overnight stays, family experiences and vouchers generously donated by local businesses and tenants at the enterprise park.

In addition to the fundraising total, visitors donated a generous amount of toys for the Cash for Kids Mission Christmas Appeal and a significant volume of food items for the Newtownabbey Foodbank, helping to support families across the borough during the festive season.

More than 20 local entrepreneurs and small businesses transformed Mallusk Enterprise Park into a bustling winter market filled with handcrafted goods, artisan foods, festive treats, and unique gift ideas.

The event once again provided valuable pop-up trading opportunities, reflecting Mallusk Enterprise Park’s mission to champion local enterprise, nurture new businesses, and promote sustainable economic growth within the borough.

Families enjoyed a magical visit to the free Santa’s Grotto, supported and sponsored by Henderson Foodservice, who also provided items for the event’s goody bags. Additional goody bag treats were generously donated by Don’s Deli.

Mallusk Enterprise Park wishes to extend its sincere thanks to the organisations who contributed to this year’s exceptional star prizes: Stem Systems Ltd, NovoGen Engineering Solutions Ltd, Solarfix, Medicare Northcott, GMCG Lisburn, Driverhire, I-Sys Control, EA Davies Insurance, Carbonfit, Armstrong Solicitors and Boutique Country House.

DJ Craig Dalzell of Audio Level brought festive energy throughout the night with live music, adding to the vibrant atmosphere enjoyed by families, shoppers, and visitors.

Emma Garrett, chief executive of Mallusk Enterprise Park, thanked all those involved.

“Each year, our Christmas Market brings out the very best of our community; generosity, joy and a genuine desire to help others. This year’s record fundraising total is a testament to the incredible support from our traders, tenants, sponsors, volunteers, and visitors, all of whom came together to make a real difference,” she said.

"I am so proud of what has been achieved, not just in raising vital funds, but in creating an evening that embodies the spirit of Mallusk.

"Thank you to everyone who played a part; your kindness is what makes this event truly magical.”

Iain Patterson, chairman of Mallusk Enterprise Park, added: “Mallusk Enterprise Park has long championed enterprise with purpose and our Christmas Market is a perfect example of what can be accomplished when businesses and the community come together.

"The support shown this year; both financially and through the generous donations of toys and food, will have a meaningful impact on families across our borough.

"I extend my sincere thanks to all who contributed, and I commend the team and volunteers for delivering such an exceptional event.”

Mallusk Enterprise Park also extended thanks to every visitor, trader, volunteer, and partner who made the 2025 Christmas Market such a tremendous success.

A spokesperson added: “Keep an eye on our Facebook page for all the post-event images and highlights, and keep your eyes peeled for next year’s event, which promises to be even bigger and better.”