When: Sun 1 Feb Where: Dobbies Lisburn Cost: Free Time: 12:30 children will explore the exciting world of composting. They’ll discover how food scraps and garden waste can be turned into healthy soil and learn what can and can’t be composted. W: dobbies.com Visit the event website here
When: Sun 1 Feb Where: The MAC, Belfast Cost: £16.50 Time: 1pm & 3:30pm Join Nora on her quest as she tells you all her favourite story of ALL TIME! Let her and her frosty friends take you on a MAGICAL journey into the unknown with a tale of betrayal, reindeer and sisterly love. Rumour […]
When: Thu 5 Feb Where: Antrim Library Cost: Free Time:3pm Join us for a relaxing session of building Lego and Duplo to celebrate Children’s Mental Health Week 2026. W: librariesni.org.uk Visit the event website here
When: Sat 7 Feb Where: Finnebrogue Woods Bushcraft, Downpatrick Cost: £20 Time: 10am-12pm Our Wee Wild Ones sessions celebrate the simple magic of being outdoors. Gentle walks through our ancient woodland, unhurried play among the trees, moments that spark curiosity, and hands-on crafting using natural materials. W: visitmournemountains.co.uk Visit the event website here
When: Sat 7 Feb – Sun 15 Feb Where: WWT Castle Espie Cost: Normal admission Time: 10am-5pm Grab your wellies and head to WWT Castle Espie this February half term and get stuck in with Mudfest – where messy means fun! Get ready to dive into the muddy magic of our wetlands! Mud isn't just […]
When: Sat 7 Feb Where: Mid-Antrim Museum at the Braid, Ballymena Cost: Free (booking essential) Time: 10:30am-11:45am Storytelling – The Tale of the Castle Cat and Golden Dragon. Join Squiggles and Giggles and her friends for this story about Ballymena Castle. Suitable for age 4yrs-7yrs. W: shapedbyseaandstone.com Visit the event website here
When: Sat 7 Feb Where: Slieve Gullion Forest Park Cost: Free (Parking charges apply) Time: 1pm-3pm This family fun day invites young scientists to learn through art and craft all about this ancient mountain and discover the exciting world of rocks and lava. W: visitmournemountains.co.uk Visit the event website here
When: Tue 10 Feb – Sat 14 Feb Where: Armagh Planetary & Observatory Cost: £12 Time: Various Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble! W: armagh.space Visit the event website here
When: Every Saturday Where: Carrickfergus Library Cost: Free Time: 2pm-4pm Join us for a fun-filled Saturday Lego club designed for parents and kids to build together! Whether you’re a master builder or just love to stack bricks, this is your chance to connect, create and share laughs as a family. Suitable for children 6+ years and there […]
When: Sun 15 Feb Where: Ulster Museum, Belfast Cost: Free (Booking essential) Time: 10:30am-4pm (drop-in) A family-friendly day of space exploration at the Ulster Museum with meteorites, astrophotography, and Ask an Astronomer sessions. W: ulstermuseum.org Visit the event website here
