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

Scarecrow Parade

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

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 […]

Exclusive Invitation The Snail Artist Exhibition and Book Launch Day

You’re Invited to a Very Special Book Launch! On Saturday 8th November 2025, artist Dawn Crothers will be celebrating the launch of her very first children’s picture book, The Snail Artist — beautifully written and illustrated by Dawn herself. Step into the magical world of the story and enjoy an exhibition of original paintings and […]

Dawn Crothers -NI4Kids – FREE Online Art Workshop – December Winter Snail Tree

✨ FREE Online Christmas Art Workshop for Kids! ✨ Join artist, Dawn Crothers, on Sunday 21st December 2025 at 2pm for a magical festive art workshop where you’ll be creating a beautiful Christmas Winter Snail Tree! 🎄🐌 In this special class, she will guide the children step by step as we paint a lovely winter […]