Dragonfly Festival
When: Tue 30 Jun – Tue 1 Sep Where: WWT Castle Espie Cost: Various Time: Various A summer of dragonfly themed events and activities. Explore the magical world of dragonflies […]
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Events for August 8, 2026
All Day
Beano Hillsborough Castle Hijinks
When: runs until Mon 31 Aug Where: Hillsborough Castle and Gardens Cost: Normal admission Time: In line with garden opening hours This summer holiday, Dennis, Minnie, Harsha, Rubi and Gnasher […]
Whitehead Summer Festival 2026
When: Sat 25 Jul – Sat 8 Aug Where: Whitehead Cost: Various locations in Whitehead Time: Various A two-week festival for Everyone! From toddlers to teens, from families to festival […]
Adventure Ride with Crindle Stables
When: Runs until Mon 31 Aug Where: Crindle Stables, Limavady Cost: £41 Time: Various Join Crindle Stables for a beginner-friendly Adventure Ride, designed especially for families, first-timers, and those looking […]
Warrenpoint Loughside Festival
When: Sat 8 – Sun 16 Aug Where: Warrenpoint Cost: Various Time: Various Warrenpoint Loughside Festival is an annual summer event in Warrenpoint, featuring live music, family-friendly activities, and cultural […]
Ongoing
Ashes to Fashion Exhibition
When: Open until Sun 13 Sep Where: Ulster Museum Cost: Various (Free for members) Time: 10am-5pm (Closed on Mondays) A stunning showcase of fashion from the eighteenth century to today, […]
Space: Summer 2026 Experience
When: Sat 23 May – Mon 31 Aug Where: W5, Belfast Cost: Normal Admission Time: 10am-6pm Step into an immersive training mission where young astronauts are recruited to embark on […]
Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Rowallane Garden
When: Mon 13 Jun – Sun 6 Sep Where: Rowallane Garden, Saintfield Cost: Normal admission Time: 10am-5pm Calling Pokémon fans new and old! From 13 June, get active outdoors on […]
Pokémon Joins Mount Stewart’s Summer of Play
When: Mon 13 Jun – Sun 6 Sep Where: Mount Stewart, Newtownards Cost: Normal admission Time: 10am-5pm Ready to unleash your energy? On top of an already jam-packed Summer of […]
Sundays on the Maritime Mile
When: Runs until 30 Aug Where: SS Nomadic Cost: Free Time: 11am-4pm SS Nomadic is just one stop along a summer of activity on Belfast’s Historic Waterfront. Across the Maritime […]
Summer of Play at Florence Court
When: Wed 1 Jul – Mon 31 Aug Where: Florence Court, Enniskillen Cost: Normal admission Time: 11am-4pm Join the National Trust this July & August at Florence Court for a […]
Indoor Play
When: Every Monday until 17th Aug Where: Seamus Heaney HomePlace Cost: Free, booking essential Time: 9:30am-10:30am This relaxed and welcoming space invites children to play, imagine and explore together, with […]
Lisburn & Castlereagh Fleadh Fringe Festival
When: Fri 7 & Sat 8 Aug Where: Market Square, Lisburn Cost: Free Time: Fri 4pm-8pm, Sat 12pm-6pm City Centre will come alive with music, dance, food and family fun. […]
Traditional Skills Day
When: Sat 8 Aug Where: Ulster Folk Museum, Holywood Cost: Normal admission Time: 10am-5pm Discover building traditions and Ulster's heritage skills in a day of hands-on activity at the Ulster […]
Fused Glass Workshop with Eleanor-Jayne McCarney
When: Sat 8 Aug Where: Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid, Ballymena Cost: £10 Time: 10:30am You will take inspiration from the museum collection to create a glass […]
Sea Savers, Cranfield Beach
When: Sat 8 Aug Where: Cranfield Beach Cost: Free Time: 11am-1pm Celebrate World Lighthouse Day hands-on, explore ocean conservation, coastal heritage, and creative outdoor activities your family will love. W: […]
Carrickfergus Museum Stone Age Fun Day
Stone Age Fun Day📅 Saturday 8 August🕚 11am–3pm📍 Carrickfergus Museum💷 Free entry – no booking required Looking for a free family day out this summer? Head along to Carrickfergus Museum […]
Artisan Market at the Castle
When: Sat 8 Aug Where: Belfast Castle Cost: Free entrance Time: 11am-4pm Visit the artisan craft market where various local makers, artists, and artisans will sell their goods. W: belfastcity.gov.uk/BelfastCastle […]
Paint and Pop for Kids!
When: Sat 8 & Sun 9 Aug Where: Armagh Observatory and Planetarium Cost: £24 Time: 2:15pm Fun-filled Paint & Pop session designed especially for children. Little artists can get creative […]
