When: Tue 21 - Sat 25 Jul Where: Armagh Planetarium & Observatory Cost: Family ticket £38 Time: Slots between 11am - 4pm Join us at the Armagh Planetarium for a wild adventure as Jurassic Ark Encounters bring their reptile friends to come meet you! Get up close and personal with some of nature's most fascinating […]
When: Thu 23 Jul Where: Moira Demesne, Moira Cost: Free Time: 11am-1pom Get ready for the return of the much-loved Park Life programme, bringing a packed schedule of free activities to local parks throughout the summer months. W: visitlisburncastlereagh.com Visit the event website here
When: Fri 24 Jul Where: Tyrella Beach, Clough Cost: Parking charges apply Time: 2pm-4pm Set along the shoreline, families can take part in activities that explore simple ways to protect our beaches — from reducing litter and respecting wildlife to staying safe around the water. Join us as we work together to keep our coast […]
When: Sat 25 Jul Where: Begins at Custom House Square Cost: Free Time: 1pm The Pride Parade is both a joyful celebration and a powerful protest. It is the largest parade in the city’s LGBTQIA+ calendar, bringing together community groups, organisations, unions, businesses, political groups, and allies in a vibrant show of solidarity. W: belfastpride.com Visit […]
When: Sat 25 Jul – Sat 8 Aug Where: Whitehead Cost: Various locations in Whitehead Time: Various A two-week festival for Everyone! From toddlers to teens, from families to festival fans, the Whitehead Summer Festival has something for you! W: shapedbyseaandstone.com Visit the event website here
When: Sat 25 Jul Where: WWT Castle Espie Cost: Normal admission Time: 12pm-2pm Meet Bella Butterfly, enjoy the enchanting bubbles of EffyVescent the Bubble Fairy and look up to spot our spectacular stilt-walking butterfly drifting through the wetlands. With opportunities to interact with the characters and take photos, these special appearances are sure to delight […]
When: Tue 28th Jul - Sun 2 Aug Where: Armagh Planetarium & Observatory Cost: Family Ticket £38 Time: 10:15, 11:45, 13:45, 15.15 Step into a prehistoric adventure with our interactive dinosaur experience, a week of roars, discovery, and hands-on fun for all ages! This immersive mini show combines entertainment and education, featuring live volcanic science […]
When: Tue 28 Jul Where: Down Arts Centre, Downpatrick Cost: £15 Time: 1pm-3pm Schools are out, and it's time to enjoy the summer with summer-themed arts and crafts. W: visitmournegullionstrangford.com Visit the event website here
Park Life: Circus Extravaganza When: Thu 30 Jul Where: Wallace Park, Lisburn Cost: Free Time: 11am-1pm Get ready for the return of the much-loved Park Life programme, bringing a packed schedule of free activities to local parks throughout the summer months. W: visitlisburncastlereagh.com Visit the event website here
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 […]
