January deserves a little magic at Roe Valley Resort Little Legends Family Retreat includes a cosy overnight stay, full Irish breakfast, and access to our kids' activities and leisure facilities featuring a family pool, steam room, sauna & jacuzzi. Little Legends activities run 12–5pm Saturday & Sunday with character meet & greets, bouncy castle, inflatable […]
When: Sat 21 Feb & Sun 22 Feb Where: Armagh Observatory & Planetarium Cost: Family admission £6 Time: Slots between 11am & 3pm Discover the grounds of Armagh Planetarium as you navigate your way through checkpoints and tackle fun science questions along the way. Everyone who completes the course will receive a certificate of achievement! This […]
When: 27 February - 1 March Where: Venues around Bangor Cost: Various Time: Various Get ready for a weekend bursting with imagination! Young Aspects is back for 2026, bringing an exciting programme of workshops, events and hands-on activities designed to inspire young minds and ignite a love of stories. W: www.aspectsfestival.com/whats-on
When: Every Saturday Where: Carrickfergus Library Cost: Free Time: 10:30am-12:30pm Come along and join in the fun with our wide range of board games, Lego and Duplo. W: librariesni.org.uk Visit the event website here
When: Sat 28 Feb Where: Ulster Museum, Belfast Cost: Various Time: Various Enjoy movie magic at the Ulster Museum with family-friendly screenings from 10:30am. Movies on show are: Pip and Posy and Friends, Cars Toons: Mater’s Tall Tales, Tabby McTat and The Adventures of Prince Achmed. W: wegottickets.com/Cinemagic Visit the event website here
When: Sat 28 Feb Where: The MAC, Belfast Cost: Free Time: 1pm-4pm (Drop-in) It’s time to get the MAC's playroom ready for Spring! Join our Children’s Artist in Residence, Rachel Fitzpatrick, to create a magical woodland using recycled materials and colourful papers, pens, chalks and even some make-up. W: themaclive.com Visit the event website here
Belfast Children’s Festival is not just for the young, but also the young at heart with local, national and international performances and events to entertain, surprise and delight. This year the Young at Art team has curated a festival filled with joy, entertainment and magical experiences. The 2026 Festival programme focuses on international talent, accessible performances, Irish premieres and new […]
When: Sat 7 Mar Where: Finnebrogue Woods Bushcraft, Downpatrick Cost: £20 Time: 10am-12pm These relaxed, hands-on sessions offer families the chance to explore together, discovering the joys of woodland play and simple survival skills in a calm and supportive setting. W: visitmournegullionstrangford.com Visit the event website here
When: Sat 7 Mar Where: The Market Place Theatre, Armagh Cost: £30 Time: 2pm-4pm Stacey will guide her Mini MUAs to complete a beauty makeup on their model after watching her demonstration. They will learn about colour matching foundation, product placement, eyeshadow application, contouring, liner and lips. A fun yet educational hands-on workshop giving an […]
When: Sun 8 Mar Where: Slieve Gullion Forest Park Cost: Free (Car park charges may apply) Time: 1pm-3pm Dive into the wild side at Slieve Gullion with our animal extravaganza to help celebrate World Wildlife Day! Prepare to meet wise owls from The World of Owls, slithery snakes, spiders and some amazing geckos from the Amazon […]
