When: Wed 1 Apr Where: Rowallane Garden, Saintfield Cost: Normal admission Time: 11:30am-12pm Especially aimed at the little ones in the family, come and join us for a story every first Wednesday of the month in the morning. W: nationaltrust.org.uk Visit the event website here
Down Arts Centre in Downpatrick is set to come alive with colour, imagination, and creativity as acclaimed Belfast artist Dawn Crothers brings her enchanting world of snails to a brand-new exhibition and special book-signing event. This joyful celebration marks the release of Dawn’s debut children’s picture book, The Snail Artist — a beautifully illustrated tale […]
When: Thu 2 Apr Where: Island Hall, Lisburn Cost: £5 Time: 3:30pm Hop on down to the Island Hall with your little chicks for a family fun screening of Peter Rabbit. Tickets are £5 each and include popcorn, a drink and a visit from the Easter Bunny! W: islandartscentre.com Visit the event website here
When: Fri 3 Apr – Tue 7 Apr Where: Victoria Square Belfast Cost: Various Time: Various Join us for crafts, characters and kindness. Visit VictoriaSqaure.com for details W: victoriasquare.com Visit the event website here
When: Fri 3 Apr & Mon 6 Apr Where: Lisburn Leisure Plex Cost: Normal admission Time: 3pm-5:20pm There will be special Easter treats at the centre such as face painting, balloon modelling and more! There will also be DJ entertainment and prize giveaways. W: theleisureplex.com Visit the event website here
Join us for a fantastic family day out filled with seasonal fun and activities from 11am to 4pm each day. Free weekend activities on Saturday 4 April and Easter Sunday (5 April) Activities include: an Easter Egg Hunt around the Zoo, walkaround characters bringing Easter magic to life, and touch tables with real animal artefacts. […]
When: Sat 4 Apr Where: The MAC, Belfast Cost: £7 Time: 10am-12pm Discover what it’s like to be a children’s book illustrator with Paul Howard! You’ll get your very first illustration job as you help create a special Easter-themed cover for a much-loved story by Jill Tomlinson. W: themaclive.com Visit the event website here
When: Every Saturday Where: Carrickfergus Library Cost: Free Time: 2pm-4pm Join us for a fun-filled Saturday Lego club designed for parents and kids to build together! Whether you’re a master builder or just love to stack bricks, this is your chance to connect, create and share laughs as a family. Suitable for children 6+ years and there […]
When: Sun 5 & Mon 6 Apr Where: Castle Ward, Downpatrick Cost: Normal admission Time: 11am-5pm Explore a vibrant array of unique crafts and delicious foods offered by talented local artisans and vendors. From handmade gifts to delightful treats, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. W: nationaltrust.org.uk Visit the event website here
When: Sun 5 Apr & Mon 6 Apr Where: Downpatrick & County Down Railway Cost: £14 Time: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm Enjoy an Easter heritage train ride, with an Easter-themed word hunt, the Easter Bunny, face painting and CHOCOLATE! W: downrail.co.uk Visit the event website here
When: Mon 6 Apr & Tue 7 Apr Where: Dundonald Ice Bowl Cost: Normal admission Time: 12pm-5pm Meet your favourite characters, plus enjoy face painting, balloon modelling, DJ entertainment and much more! W: theicebowl.com Visit the event website here
When: Mon 6 Apr Where: The MAC, Belfast Cost: Free Time: 11am-1pm (Drop-In) Spring has sprung at the MAC, and we’re celebrating with a joy-filled day of storytelling, music, hands-on crafts and fabulous face painting for the whole family. W: themaclive.com Visit the event website here
When: Mon 6 Apr Where: Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch Cost: Normal admission Time: 11am-4pm Montalto comes alive with colour, music, and festive excitement. With 400 acres to explore, we’ve packed the day with outdoor adventures, live entertainment, and delicious local food. W: montaltoestate.com Visit the event website here
When: Mon 6 Apr Where: Florence Court, Fermanagh Cost: Normal admission Time: 11am-4pm Join us on Easter Monday for our annual Easter celebration at Florence Court. With lots of activities for kids to enjoy, live music, treats and of course the 'Grand Tour' Easter trail to explore, you are sure for a fun filled day […]
When: Wed 8 Apr – Sat 11 Apr Where: Strule Arts Centre, Omagh Cost: £15-£52 Time: Various Set in 1930s New York, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she's chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, […]
When: Wed 8 Apr – Sun 31 May Where: Crom, Newtownbutler Cost: Normal admission Time: 11am-4pm Spring has sprung at Crom, pick up your free Spring Explorer Activity Sheet from Visitor Reception and see how many you can discover along your walk at Crom. W: nationaltrust.org.uk Visit the event website here
When: Thu 9 & Fri 10 Apr Where: Palace Stables, Armagh Cost: £19 per day (£35 for both days) Time:10am-4pm Hop into Easter with our annual Easter Craft Club for children at the Palace Stables, Armagh! This fun-filled full day workshop with different activities on each day. W: visitarmagh.com Visit the event website here
When: Thu 9 Apr – Sun 12 Apr Where: Armagh Observatory & Planetarium Cost: £12 Time: Sessions between 10am – 3:30pm Join Allan the Explorer as he takes you on an interactive adventure along with his team of ‘wee Critters’, Allan will bring the natural world straight to the planetarium for you to enjoy! Unsuitable for under […]
When: Thu 9 Apr Where: Finnebrogue Woods Bushcraft, Downpatrick Cost: £20 Time: 1pm-3pm Our Wild Ones sessions invite children to step into the rhythm of the seasons and discover the wonders of the woodland as they grow and change throughout the year. W: finnebroguewoods.com Visit the event website here
When: Fri 10 Apr Where: Island Arts Centre, Lisburn Cost: £30 Time: 10am-4pm Eggsplore digital animation with Lego stop motion and other apps. Hop till you drop at our Easter Disco. W: islandartscentre.com Visit the event website here
When: Fri 10 Apr Where: Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn Cost: From £18 Time: 7pm It’s time to get your showgirl outfits on as the Swiftie Era brings you the Show Girl Tour Featuring all the hits from Taylor Swift including songs from her brand-new album. Expect an all singing All dancing show with loads of […]
When: Every Saturday Where: Carrickfergus Library Cost: Free Time: 2pm-4pm Join us for a fun-filled Saturday Lego club designed for parents and kids to build together! Whether you’re a master builder or just love to stack bricks, this is your chance to connect, create and share laughs as a family. Suitable for children 6+ years and there […]
When: Fri 17 Apr Where: Wallace Park, Lisburn Cost: From £5, £20 Family Time: 6:30pm Help Mayor Amanda support her Mayoral Charity - Action Cancer for Breast Screening. Have fun while you run! Everyone’s invited to join the fun, celebrating the Mayor’s theme ‘Inclusivity for Disability’ with a new accessible route in Wallace Park. W: […]
When: Sat 18 Apr Where: Island Arts Centre, Lisburn Cost: £9 Time: 10am Walk, sway, crawl, roll or chill to live classical music performed by professional musicians. Guaranteed to engage and enchant or even soothe little ones to sleep! Up to 18 months. W: islandartscentre.com Visit the event website here
When: Marketplace Theatre, Armagh Where: Sat 18 Apr Cost: £25 Time: 10am-1pm Join Angeline Murphy of BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee and sewing blogger for this creative sewing class which teaches your child how to make an item of clothing for themselves from scratch as they learn basic sewing skills without limits. W: visitarmagh.com Visit […]
When: Sat 18 Apr Where: Ulster Folk Museum Cost: Child £9.35, Adult £15 Time: 11am-2pm A fun-filled family day at Ulster Folk Museum where you will learn all about the wild mammals of Northern Ireland and how to track them. W: ulsterfolkmuseum.org Visit the event website here
When: Sat 18 Apr Where: Rowallane Garden, Saintfield Cost: Normal admission Time: 11:30am-1pm Expert John will explain how to identify bumblebees and record their activity around the stunning garden at Rowallane. Don't miss your opportunity to ask a Bee expert all the questions you've ever wanted to know! W: nationaltrust.org.uk Visit the event website here
When: Sat 18 Apr Where: Island Arts Centre, Lisburn Cost: £12 Time: 2pm Have fun learning about the important roles of worms and insects in the garden. Make gummy worms and plant seeds in your own tray to take home and watch your food grow! Age 4+ W: islandartscentre.com Visit the event website here
When: Every Saturday Where: Carrickfergus Library Cost: Free Time: 2pm-4pm Join us for a fun-filled Saturday Lego club designed for parents and kids to build together! Whether you’re a master builder or just love to stack bricks, this is your chance to connect, create and share laughs as a family. Suitable for children 6+ years and there […]
When: Sat 25 Apr Where: The MAC, Belfast Cost: £7 Time: 10am Join us for a hands-on, eco-inspired workshop, where kids will become mini fashion designers as they transform their old, worn or unwanted clothes into one-of-a-kind creations! Age 7-11 W: themaclive.com Visit the event website here
When: Sat 25 Apr Where: Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne, Derry/L-Derry Cost: £50 Time: 10:30am & 2pm This Family Woodcarving Workshop is a great introduction to woodwork for adults and children alike. You will learn how to use traditional woodworking tools and equipment to make your own toy sword. W: nationaltrust.org.uk Visit the event website […]
When: Sat 25 Apr Where: Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum Cost: Free entry with foodbank item Time: 11am Judy and Nick find their crime-fighting partnership coming under strain, just as they are drawn into a new case which is tied to the origins of Zootropolis itself. W: wegottickets.com/Cinemagic Visit the event website here
When: Sat 25 Apr Where: FE McWilliam Studio, Banbridge Cost: £20 Time: 11am-1pm This workshop is a great introduction for children to the colourful world of Lego animation. It will allow participants to make a complete animated Lego film on an iPad, using sound effects, visual effects, titles and lots of imagination! Age 6+ W: candoacademy.co.uk Visit […]
When: Every Saturday Where: Carrickfergus Library Cost: Free Time: 2pm-4pm Join us for a fun-filled Saturday Lego club designed for parents and kids to build together! Whether you’re a master builder or just love to stack bricks, this is your chance to connect, create and share laughs as a family. Suitable for children 6+ years and there […]
When: Sun 26 Apr Where: W5, Belfast Cost: Normal admission Time: 10am-12pm Our Quiet Sessions are all the same fun of W5 but with much less hustle and bustle. Children and adults with additional needs can enjoy W5 in a quieter environment. W: w5online.co.uk Visit the event website here
When: Sun 26 Apr Where: The Ulster Museum Cost: £5.50 Time: 10:30am The Lion King follows Simba, a young lion prince whose carefree childhood is shattered by betrayal, forcing him into exile. Joined by unlikely friends, he must find the courage to face his past and embrace his destiny in the Circle of Life. W: […]
When: Sun 26 Apr Where: The Ulster Museum Cost: £5.50 Time: 12:30pm Cars follows rookie race car Lightning McQueen, whose drive for glory takes an unexpected turn when he’s stranded in Radiator Springs, a forgotten Route 66 town. W: wegottickets.com/Cinemagic
When: Sun 26 Apr Where: Ulster Museum, Belfast Cost: Food item donation for food bank Time: 3pm Pig and Daffy Duck become Earth's only hope when their antics at the local bubble-gum factory uncover a secret alien mind-control plot. Rather than paying for a regular ticket, audiences are asked to donate an essential item / […]
When: Sat 2 May Where: Marketplace Theatre, Armagh Cost: £20 Time: 10am-12pm Get inspired by the adorable puffins of Puffin Rock as you design and make two colourful fused glass puffin sun catchers to brighten up your room or garden! Age 8-12 W: visitarmagh.com Visit the event website here
When: Sat 2 May Where: Downpatrick & County Down Railway Cost: £63 Family Ticket Time: 11:00, 12:20, 13:40, 15:00 Hop aboard the SuperTrain, team up with Spider-Man and friends for this action-packed family adventure full of teamwork, courage and heart, and help save the day. Costumes are encouraged, courage is required! W: downrail.co.uk Visit the […]
When: Every Saturday Where: Carrickfergus Library Cost: Free Time: 2pm-4pm Join us for a fun-filled Saturday Lego club designed for parents and kids to build together! Whether you’re a master builder or just love to stack bricks, this is your chance to connect, create and share laughs as a family. Suitable for children 6+ years and there […]
When: Sun 3 May Where: Dobbies Antrim and Lisburn Stores Cost: Free Time: Antrim (11am), Lisburn (12:30pm) May’s Little Seedlings workshop explores the unexpected powers of plants. Children will discover how plants survive and thrive using clever adaptations. W: dobbies.com Visit the event website here