Calling all budding birdwatchers! This half term, kids are taking over the bird hides. Borrow a pair of binoculars or get crafty and make your own. Discover the wild birds that live in our wetlands – and how to tell them apart. And let your imagination soar with bird-themed activities. Whether you’re a beginner with […]
Grace is taking the show up a level with all new gadgets as well as some exciting surprises for this Race Edition of the show! She absolutely loves machines, automobiles, gadgets, gizmos and anything with wheels! Come along and discover how her Green Race Gadgets work, how they move and what makes them really amazing. […]
Witness a thrilling, high-energy soap bubble entertainment show led by Ray, a Guinness World Record holder. Part of NI Science Festival. When: 16 & 17 Feb Where: Armagh Planetarium Cost: TBC Time: 10.15am Visit the event website here: www.nisciencefestival.com
Dugie is a long-necked dinosaur who lives on the Isle of Skye. When he is separated from his family in a storm, he needs the help of some new friends to get back to the safety of his lagoon. A story of bravery, friendship and dinosaurs, based on the real-life fossils found on the Isle […]
Children love ISLAND’s pottery studio. There’s something about getting messy at the potter’s wheel that really appeals! Clay is a really tactile medium and is perfect for exploring texture, shape and decoration. Learn about and try out hand, coil and slab building; using moulds, glazes, slips and mark making techniques. Suitable for ages 6 -13. […]
How can a show stopping dessert explain how astronauts safely return to Earth? What connects molten sugar and micrometeorite protection? "Bakineering" holds the answers! If you have a sweet tooth and an appetite for science, then join aerospace engineer and judge of Netflix’s Baking Impossible, Andrew Smyth, on a journey to explore the surprising connections between […]
Venture inside The Compass to interact with the animated stories from across Research and marvel at the spectacular projection experience. Get ready to see Belfast's 2 Royal Avenue at the heart of the city centre in a whole new light. When: 15 - 17 Feb Where: 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast Cost: Free Time: 6pm - […]
Join Cbeebies' Teeny Tiny Creatures as they take you on a super mission that will shine a light on some of the cracking creatures that can be found in the UK and Ireland. They'll help children understand the vital planet-saving role that our tiniest animals play in the wonderful web of life as they prove […]
Embark on an extraordinary adventure this mid-term at W5, where an array of captivating experiences awaits the whole family. From a brand-new theatre show that features big bangs and crazy chemical concoctions, to a live theatrical exploration through the human anatomy, there is something for all the family at W5 this mid-term. When: 12 - […]
Enjoy learning all about our solar system at the family dome show suitable for all ages. When: Sat & Sun throughout Jan & Feb Where: Armagh Planetarium Cost: Admission charge Time: 12pm & 3pm Visit the event website here: www.armagh.space