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Young Climbers Clip’n’Climb

When: Thu 20 & Thu 27 Jun Where: High Rise, Lisburn Cost: £7 Time: 3pm New taster sessions open to children aged P1-P3 offering an introduction to climbing during off-peak, quieter times giving them the opportunity to find their feet. W: highriseni.org Visit event website here.

Dragonfly Festival

When: Sat 21 Jun – Mon 22 Sep Where: WWT Castle Espie Cost: Various Time: Various A summer of dragonfly-themed events and activities. Explore the magical world of dragonflies and dive into a summer full of wondrous new wetland experiences. W: wwt.org.uk Visit the event website here

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Games on the Roof (The 153rd Open Special)

When: Mon 14 & Fri 18 Jul Where: Giant’s Causeway Cost: Normal Admission Time: 11am-3pm Put your skills to the test with our Chip and Stick Golf Game - a fun and engaging activity for all ages. Take turns chipping the ball and earn points for the longest shot! W: nationaltrust.org.uk Visit the event website […]

Tide and Turf Portavogie Food Festival

When: Sat 6 Sep Where: Portavogie Harbour Cost: Free Time: 12pm-5pm A celebration of local delicacies, located at the heart of the fishing industry at Portavogie docks. The beautiful harbour village of Portavogie will host a celebration of delicious local produce as well as the Borough's finest food and drink on Saturday 6 September with […]

Quiet Hour at Belfast Zoo

When: Sun 7 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 experience later in […]

European Heritage Open Days

When: Sat 13-Sun 14 Sep Where: Various locations across NI Cost: Free Time: Various packed programme of events and activities including guided tours, talks and lectures, living history re-enactments, community fun days and more, has something for everyone and is not to be missed! W: discovernorthernireland.com Visit the event website here

Medieval Swordplay Demonstrations

When: Sat 13 Sep Where: Narrow Water Keep, Newry Cost: Free (Booking Required) Time: 12pm-4pm Join Medieval Combat Group for talks and demonstrations on the art of medieval sword craft! W: discovernorthernireland.com  

The Old Market House’s Autumn Artisan Market

When: Sat 13 Sep Where: The Old Market House, Bangor Cost: Free Time: 12pm-5pm Celebrate Craft, Culture and Community and The Old Market House’s Autumn Artisan Market. W: visitardsandnorthdown.com Visit the event website here

Dino Discovery Day

When: Sun 14 Sep Where: Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor Cost: Free (parking charges apply) Time: 1pm-3pm Get your photo taken with our dinos and let your imagination run wild as you step back in time to when dinosaurs ruled the earth.  Plus, there will be games, arts, and crafts to enjoy. W: visitmournemountains.co.uk Visit the event […]

Harvest at the Ulster Folk Museum

When: Sat 20 Sep Where: Ulster Folk Museum Cost: Normal Admission Time: 10am-5pm Harvest marks the end of the growing season when crops are finally ready for gathering and processing Roll up your sleeves and get stuck in with potato picking, or enjoy the smells of baking demonstrations. W: ulsterfolkmuseum.org Visit the event website here