When: Fri 31 Jul - Mon 3 Aug Where: Various locations in Portaferry Cost: Various Time: Various Portaferry’s Sails & Sounds Maritime Heritage, Shanty and Ulster-Scots Festival returns from Friday 31 July to Monday 3 August 2026, bringing four days of music, maritime heritage, storytelling, family fun, coastal culture and community celebration to the shores […]
Lughnasa at Navan: A Wickerman Walking Tour When: Thu 23 Jul, Fri 24 Jul & Fri 31 Jul Where: Navan Centre & Fort Cost: Family ticket £34.60 Time: 11am (10:30am on 31 Jul) Join guides for a special walking tour to Navan Fort to discover why the Celts marked this time of year. Guides will […]
When: Fri 24 Jul & Fri 31 Jul Where: Wellington Court, Ballymena Cost: Free Time: 11am-2pm Ballymena's Summer Fun Days return this year but they're going SUPER! Visitors can enjoy all the usual favourites including giant games, face painting and special guest characters, alongside some exciting new additions including giant inflatable games and a few […]
Wake The Giant When: Sat 1 Aug & Sun 2 Aug Where: Warrenpoint Cost: Various Time: Various This unique vibrant festival celebrates the town's unique heritage and legends, and offers visitors a weekend a full array of exciting events and activities. From live music and performances, to Giant trails and children’s activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy. […]
When: Sat 1 Aug Where: Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre, Limavady Cost: Rather than paying to gain entry to the film screening, audiences are asked to donate an essential item / food item on the day to support the local community in Limavady via LCDI Foodbank. Time: 9:30am Join Cinemagic for a Young Audiences […]
When: First Saturday of the month Where: Banbridge Library Cost: Free Time: 11am Lego Club for children aged 6-11 years. Booking advised, W: librariesni.org.uk Visit the event website here
When: Sun 2 Aug Where: Belfast Zoo Cost: Family ticket £44.50 Time: 9am-10am Our quiet hours provide a quieter environment with reduced noise, vehicle movement and crowds, allowing families to enjoy the zoo in a calmer atmosphere before general admission. W: belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo/home Visit the event website here
When: Fri 7 & Sat 8 Aug Where: Market Square, Lisburn Cost: Free Time: Fri 4pm-8pm, Sat 12pm-6pm City Centre will come alive with music, dance, food and family fun. Taking place across Market Square, Bow Street and Castle Gardens, this vibrant programme offers a packed schedule of free entertainment for all ages. W: visitlisburncastlereagh.com […]
When: Sat 8 Aug Where: Ulster Folk Museum, Holywood Cost: Normal admission Time: 10am-5pm Discover building traditions and Ulster's heritage skills in a day of hands-on activity at the Ulster Folk Museum. W: ulsterfolkmuseum.org Visit the event website here
When: Sat 8 Aug Where: Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid, Ballymena Cost: £10 Time: 10:30am You will take inspiration from the museum collection to create a glass fish, inspired by the fish decoration on the People's Park fountain. W: shapedbyseaandstone.com Visit the event website here
