Our Decade of Centenaries programme explores a decade of key historical moments that shaped the history of Northern Ireland and Ireland a century ago. The next event coming up on Thursday 18 January will look at the General Election of 1918 and the first meeting of Dail Eireann in the Mansion House in January 1919. This free event will take place in the Banqueting Hall, City Hall at 6.30pm. Registration is essential. http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/events/Event-82836.aspx

Just one more week to enjoy the festive atmosphere of Belfast Continental Christmas Market at City Hall. There's still time to pick up a Christmas gift, have a bite to eat, visit Santa's Grotto or take a ride on new attraction this year - the Helter Skelter! www.belfastcity.gov.uk/events/Event-82709.aspx

Enjoy Sunday lunch at Belfast Castle during the month of January with our special Kids Eat Free offer. Book a table at the Cellar Restaurant and find out more: http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/tourism-venues/belfastcastle/bccellar.aspx

Looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend? Check out Tumble Circus at Writers Square 🎪

Shop at St George's Market, Belfast for longer this Christmas with our extended opening hours. It will be open until 5pm every Saturday & Sunday to 23 December and open from 8am to 2pm on Christmas Eve. www.belfastcity.gov.uk/stgeorgesmarket

We are working closely with Prince's Trust Northern Ireland to provide support to young people across the city. The Development Awards and Get Started programme are aimed at helping young people, aged 16-30 years, successfully move into employment and training. Find out about both projects here: www.belfastcity.gov.uk/business/businessinformation/princes-trust.aspx

If you're shopping at Smithfield Market in the run up to Christmas, Smithfield Car Park will be open on Monday to Saturday (8am-10.30pm) and on Sunday (12.30pm-7pm). More information on the market and festive opening times here: http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/tourism-venues/smithfieldmarket/smithfieldmarket.aspx

Working on projects with Sport Northern Ireland, we're delighted to back campaign of thanks for lottery funding transforming the lives of people in the city via sport & physical activity. #ThanksToYou National Lottery Good Causes

Our Singing Street Sweepers will be back again in the City Centre this weekend serenading shoppers with their litter-themed Christmas classics. For more info on our anti-litter campaign, visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/antilitter

Congratulations to the winners of our Age-friendly Belfast Older Volunteer Awards! Elizabeth Sillery was named Older Volunteer of the Year 2017 for her voluntary management of the Agapé Centre in south Belfast. The achievements and contributions of 44 older volunteers from day centres, arts organisations, churches and charities across the city were celebrated yesterday at a special ceremony in City Hall. Read more about the awards and winners here: http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/News/News-86699.aspx

We're taking bookings for Boxing Day Dinner at Belfast Castle. To book a table, call 028 9037 0133. www.belfastcity.gov.uk/belfastcastle

We're working with Urban Villages Initiative to revitalise Rev Robert Bradford play park in Donegall Pass. We’ve updated our design plans for the site as a result of feedback from our public consultation earlier this year. View plans at Donegall Pass Community Centre & Cromac Regeneration Initiative building this week. Find out about the project here: www.belfastcity.gov.uk/buildingcontrol-environment/regeneration/rev-robert-bradford-playpark.aspx

Finn's new playroom. All this space for babies and toddlers to crawl and explore. We need to fill this space with a mums and tots morning! Who wants to come along?! #belfastcityhall #babyexplores #mumsandtots #historicplaces #adventure #mumlife

Inside Belfast City Hall

Quite a City Hall. They meant business when they built this huge place.

Crazy how grand city hall looks.

💦💞 . . . . #belfast #northernireland #city #holiday #windy #clouds #architecture #happiness #family

So this is UK? 🤔 And here I thought I was in Northern Ireland.

Titanic Memorial at City Hall #memorial #titanic #titanicbelfast #titanicmemorial #statue #cityhall #belfast #northernireland #travel #photooftheday #instadaily #photo #love #earth #city #north #ship #history #traveler

Victoria. #uk #ulster #belfast #monuments #cityhall #ireland #northernireland #citysightseeing #urban #urbanlandscape

The roof and the floor of the City Hall in #belfast, Northern Ireland

I need Chinese food!

Belfast city council at night 😊 #belfast #monument #night #lights

Happy wedding day!!!!! Congrats to @bernice_ysl You were so beautiful with the gown. #belfast #weddingguest #love #happyforyou

Belfast City Hall #belfast #northernireland