When: Thu 3 Jul – Thu 24 Jul Where: Market Square, Lisburn Cost: Free Time: 1pm (face-painting: 12:30pm-1:30pm) Enjoy a free family-friendly film every Thursday in July. Keep an eye on the Lisburn City Centre Facebook page for movie listings! W: visitlisburncastlereagh.com Visit the event website here
Join us at the Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market on Saturday 26th July from 10am-4pm for a great family day out. You and the kids will love exploring all the stalls along ‘The Dark Walk’ at Hillsborough Fort. There'll be plenty of local produce, artisan food from across Northern Ireland, and lots of treats for the kids. With […]
When: Wednesdays throughout Jul & Aug Where: Ulster Folk Museum Cost: General Admission Time: 11am & 2pm Our Education Officer, Nigel, will bring you around different habitats and encourage you to take your time, noticing the different plants and animals that can be found. W: ulsterfolkmuseum.org Visit the event website here
When: Sun 14, 21 & 28 Sep Where: Belfast Zoo Cost: Normal Admission Time: 9am-10am Quiet hours will run from 9am to 10am, allowing families to explore the zoo with a more peaceful atmosphere, at an earlier time than the general public. Autism-friendly afternoons will take place from 3pm to 6pm, offering a calmer zoo […]
When: Sat 4 Oct – Sun 9 Nov Where: Hillsborough Castle Cost: Normal Admission Time: In-line with garden opening hours Hillsborough Castle's much-loved Scarecrow Parade is back! An array of colourful characters will take over the Walled Garden W: hrp.org.uk Visit the event website here
When: Sat 8 Nov Where: Lower Square, Kilkeel Cost: Free Time: 8pm The event will include a Parade accompanied by Marching Bands and Re-Enactors, which will leave from Reivers House at 7.30pm. When the parade arrives at the Lower Square, fun will include the lighting of a Beacon, Stage Effect Fireworks, Fire Breathers, Fire Spinners, Balloon […]
When: Sun 23 Nov Where: Ards Arts Centre Cost: £5 Time:11am & 2pm Join Valhalla Street Theatre for an animated walking tour of Newtownards exploring its rich Ulster-Scots history. W: andculture.org.uk Visit the event website here
When: Sun 23 Nov Where: Castlewellan Forest Park Cost: Normal Admission Time: 1pm-3pm To celebrate National Tree Week and Science Week, dive into the wonders of these leafy giants through delightful tree studies, exciting games, with arts and crafts. Join the family fun and gather knowledge as you measure and collect your way to becoming […]
When: Sat 29 -Sun 30 Nov Where: Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh Cost: Normal Admission Time: 10am-4pm Celebrate a traditional Thanksgiving at Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh, with live storytelling, food, crafts & family fun to start your festive season! W: ulsteramericanfolkpark.org Visit the event website here
When: Sat 6 Dec Where: Gortin Glen Forest Park Cost: £8 - £37.50 Time: Hourly shows between 11am and 3pm Families and little explorers are invited to take part in a creative workshop which will enable participants to make a Stick figure before setting off on a guided woodland journey filled with friendly forest creatures, […]