W5 is decking the halls for some magical family fun this Christmas. On selected dates across the festive period, you can get involved in an indoor snowball fight, help to spread the Christmas cheer at the North Pole Post Office and scale the heights of the Christmas-themed Climbit. Round up all the family and be immersed […]
Join in for an all-new hour of hammer smashing Belfast inspired circus, comedy and riotous fun. Winter Circus is high skill, all human and all thrill circus featuring death defying aerialists, hardcore acrobats and mind bending jugglers. Winter Circus is Belfast’s alternative festive extravaganza for all the family. Circus devilment and mighty craic, complete with […]
Join Hansel, his sister Gretel and a mischievous little mouse called Monty, as they tumble through their story book and into an enchanted forest of technicolour. Together with a host of woodland creatures they will take you on a magical journey to defeat the witch in her sweetie house. Tara-Lynne O’Neill’s brand new telling of […]
Pull on your boots and discover the magic of our wetlands this autumn with Quentin Blake's illustrations as your guide. Quentin says "Visitors will be walking with me, and I like to think of myself walking with them. I shan't mind if I get my feet wet." Pick up one of our Drawn to Water […]
Carrickfergus Museum is delighted to host this wonderful exhibition of children’s poetry organised by composer and curator, Dr Vanissa Law. The project encourages the appreciation of words and music among children. The project began with a call-for poem exercise, and organisers have been inundated with responses – with over 250 poems received! A public performance […]
Lakeland Players invites you to join their hero Jack as he embarks on an extraordinary journey up the beanstalk to an enchanted land above the clouds. With hilarious antics, loveable characters, and a handful of magic beans, this traditional family panto will captivate audiences of all ages. Oh yes it will! Will Jack outwit the […]
It's time to run, splash and play your way around Castle Espie with the updated Wild Welly Walk trail. Pick up a checklist and try to complete all the activities on your adventure. Collect your free cookie when you present your finished trail card back at the centre. When: Daily Where: WWT Castle Espie, Comber […]
Meet one of the WWT Keepers who care for the collection of birds from around the world. Ask them anything about the collection of ducks and geese, or about any of your other birdy favourites onsite! When: Daily Where: WWT Castle Espie, Comber Cost: Admission charge Time: 10am – 5pm Visit the event website here: […]
Arenacross is a show without compare, featuring a high-octane mix of unparalleled indoor motocross racing and freestyle motocross (FMX) derring-do, whilst being simultaneously packed with all-round family fun and frenzied entertainment. Motocross and off-road racing fans can look forward to a real showdown in the Northern Irish Capital as Arenacross returns to the city for […]
Celebrate Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet, at Ulster American Folk Park on 27th January & 28th January! Robert Burns was one of Thomas Mellon’s favourite poets, so come along and taste some samples of traditional haggis pie and enjoy readings of some of his famous poetry being recited. There'll be theatrical performances of a ‘Not […]