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Quiet Hour at Belfast Zoo

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 […]

Accessible Sunday

When: Sun 28 Sep Where: Armagh Planetarium & Observatory Cost: Child tickets from £6 Time: 10am-5pm Enjoy a calmer experience with regular dome shows running at reduced capacity and lower volume. Your dome show ticket also includes entry to exhibition area, sensory room and the workshop of the day. W: armagh.space Visit the event website […]

Adventures on Old MacDonald’s Farm

When: Sun 28 Sep Where: Lagan Valley Island Cost: From £12 Time: 12pm & 3:30pm Join the animals down on Old MacDonald’s Farm for fun, songs and excitement. Friendly Sammy Scarecrow is enjoying his first day on Old MacDonald’s Farm and loves meeting all of the colourful characters that live there. W: laganvalleyisland.co.uk Visit the […]

National Poetry Day

When: Thu 2 Oct Where: Ulster Museum Cost: Free Time: 2pm-4:30pm (drop-in) Let your imagination run free in Discover Art on Level 5. Read poems inspired by the natural world and explore the wonders that shaped them W: ulstermuseum.org Visit the event website here

Family Volunteering Days at the Argory

When: Sat 4 Oct Where: The Argory, Dungannon Cost: Free Time: 10am-12pm Relaxed Saturday morning volunteering sessions for families. Activities will include seed collecting and some outdoor conservation work. Let them know in advance if you would like to attend – peter.brown4@nationaltrust.org.uk W: nationaltrust.org.uk Visit the event website here

Shorelife Celebration

Castle Espie

Step into Autumn and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of our shoreline at the Shorelife Celebration! Join in on Saturday, 4 October at the stunning WWT Castle Espie and National Trust Mount Stewart. With free admission to both venues and complimentary free pre-bookable bus travel, it’s the perfect day out for families and nature […]

Toddler Tuesday

When: Tue 7 Oct Where: FE McWilliam Gallery & Studio Cost: £5 Time: 10am Toddler Tuesday is a fun, artist-led workshop designed especially for early years children aged 2–5 years. W: visitarmagh.com Visit the event website here

Dawn Crothers -NI4Kids – FREE Online Art Workshop – October Pumpkin Snail

✨ FREE Online Art Workshop for Kids! ✨ Dawn Crothers is running a series of special FREE online art workshops for children in partnership with NI4Kids Magazine! The very first class will be on Sunday 26th October at 2pm, where you’ll be getting creative and painting a spooky little Pumpkin Snail just in time for […]

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Ards Puppet Festival

Ards Arts Centre Town Hall,, Newtownards,, United Kingdom

The much-loved Ards Puppet Festival returns to Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards on Sunday 26 and Monday 27 October (11am – 4pm) for two magical days of puppetry, performance and creativity for all ages. Enjoy Tales from the Farmyard and Edward Lear’s Dream from Sea Legs Puppet Theatre, plus Lempen Puppet Theatre’s Flotsam & Jetsam, Penny and the Far Thing and The Fisher and His Wife. Beyond the stage, explore […]

Wings and Whistles at Whitehead Railway Museum

When: Fri 31 Oct Where: Whitehead Railway Museum Cost: £8-£19 Time: 11am-3pm W: steamtrainsireland.com A fun-filled Halloween day out with steam trains and birds of prey! This Halloween, treat the whole family to an unforgettable day at Whitehead Railway Museum with Wings and Whistles — a spooky seasonal adventure packed with steam-powered fun and fantastic […]