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Astronaut George
Astronaut George
Astronaut George is a perfect introduction to the planets in the Solar System for pre-school kids. During this full-dome show George investigates the best planet to live on and the dangers lurking on the surface of other planets in our Solar System. But will he find any alien friends to
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2 events,
Newry Arts Festival
A ten-day celebratory mix of exhibitions, comedy, music and drama will shine a light on Newry's arts scene as part of a major new festival. Running from 2 to 11 February, Newry Arts Festival will welcome renowned acts from the Newry area, including Rozlyn Sheridan, Newpoint Players, Joanne Quigley McParland
3 events,
Newry Arts Festival
A ten-day celebratory mix of exhibitions, comedy, music and drama will shine a light on Newry's arts scene as part of a major new festival. Running from 2 to 11 February, Newry Arts Festival will welcome renowned acts from the Newry area, including Rozlyn Sheridan, Newpoint Players, Joanne Quigley McParland
4 events,
Newry Arts Festival
A ten-day celebratory mix of exhibitions, comedy, music and drama will shine a light on Newry's arts scene as part of a major new festival. Running from 2 to 11 February, Newry Arts Festival will welcome renowned acts from the Newry area, including Rozlyn Sheridan, Newpoint Players, Joanne Quigley McParland
5 events,
Newry Arts Festival
A ten-day celebratory mix of exhibitions, comedy, music and drama will shine a light on Newry's arts scene as part of a major new festival. Running from 2 to 11 February, Newry Arts Festival will welcome renowned acts from the Newry area, including Rozlyn Sheridan, Newpoint Players, Joanne Quigley McParland
6 events,
Astronaut George
Newry Arts Festival
A ten-day celebratory mix of exhibitions, comedy, music and drama will shine a light on Newry's arts scene as part of a major new festival. Running from 2 to 11 February, Newry Arts Festival will welcome renowned acts from the Newry area, including Rozlyn Sheridan, Newpoint Players, Joanne Quigley McParland
7 events,
Newry Arts Festival
A ten-day celebratory mix of exhibitions, comedy, music and drama will shine a light on Newry's arts scene as part of a major new festival. Running from 2 to 11 February, Newry Arts Festival will welcome renowned acts from the Newry area, including Rozlyn Sheridan, Newpoint Players, Joanne Quigley McParland
8 events,
Newry Arts Festival
A ten-day celebratory mix of exhibitions, comedy, music and drama will shine a light on Newry's arts scene as part of a major new festival. Running from 2 to 11 February, Newry Arts Festival will welcome renowned acts from the Newry area, including Rozlyn Sheridan, Newpoint Players, Joanne Quigley McParland
9 events,
Newry Arts Festival
A ten-day celebratory mix of exhibitions, comedy, music and drama will shine a light on Newry's arts scene as part of a major new festival. Running from 2 to 11 February, Newry Arts Festival will welcome renowned acts from the Newry area, including Rozlyn Sheridan, Newpoint Players, Joanne Quigley McParland
10 events,
Newry Arts Festival
A ten-day celebratory mix of exhibitions, comedy, music and drama will shine a light on Newry's arts scene as part of a major new festival. Running from 2 to 11 February, Newry Arts Festival will welcome renowned acts from the Newry area, including Rozlyn Sheridan, Newpoint Players, Joanne Quigley McParland
11 events,
Newry Arts Festival
A ten-day celebratory mix of exhibitions, comedy, music and drama will shine a light on Newry's arts scene as part of a major new festival. Running from 2 to 11 February, Newry Arts Festival will welcome renowned acts from the Newry area, including Rozlyn Sheridan, Newpoint Players, Joanne Quigley McParland
11 events,
Woo at the Zoo
Woo at the Zoo
Make chocolate treats at the animal themed chocolate workshop and learn about Belfast Zoo’s love birds at a special animal meet and greet with our education team. You’ll get to eat marshmallows, make and decorate a chocolate muddy puddle, and create your very own chocolate zoo keeper! You can treat
10 events,
Astronaut George
Playful Museum
Playful Museum
Proud to be a Playful Museum, NI War Memorial museum offer fun and engaging learning experiences for under 5's. Have fun and learn about rationing and wartime farming with Jeannie the Hen through storytelling, music, and movement. The museum's Early Years resources have been created for children aged 2-5 and
10 events,
Woo at the Zoo
Woo at the Zoo
Make chocolate treats at the animal themed chocolate workshop and learn about Belfast Zoo’s love birds at a special animal meet and greet with our education team. You’ll get to eat marshmallows, make and decorate a chocolate muddy puddle, and create your very own chocolate zoo keeper! You can treat
9 events,
NI Science Festival
NI Science Festival
NI Science Festival returns for its ninth edition celebrating the Science of You, The Universe and Everything in between! From biochemistry to physics, ecology to geology, discover how you, the universe and everything in between behaves as NI Science Festival returns with an interstellar programme of over 200 public events.
Much Ado Stage School Presents High School Musical
Much Ado Stage School Presents High School Musical
Much Ado Stage School is delighted to be returning to the Alley stage to present the popular teen drama “High School Musical” With hit songs like “We’re all in this together” “Stick to the status Quo” and “What I’ve been looking for” High School Musical is the upbeat, uplifting Musical
8 events,
Much Ado Stage School Presents High School Musical
Much Ado Stage School Presents High School Musical
Much Ado Stage School is delighted to be returning to the Alley stage to present the popular teen drama “High School Musical” With hit songs like “We’re all in this together” “Stick to the status Quo” and “What I’ve been looking for” High School Musical is the upbeat, uplifting Musical
8 events,
A Brush with Technology
A Brush with Technology
What happens when art & science collide? Find out in this fun interactive workshop, led by a YAA visual artist. Be inspired by the MAC's exhibition New Exits: 10 Years of Painting Shows and create your very own digital masterpiece on iPad. All instruction and equipment provided. Suitable for ages 8+.
NISF23 Bricks 4 Kidz Workshop
NISF23 Bricks 4 Kidz Workshop
Join Bricks 4 Kidz at the Planetarium for some fun space-themed building workshops, where kids can make their own cosmic creations out of colourful LEGO bricks. Let your imagination run wild and be inspired by everything from the planets and stars to astronomers, rockets and everything in between. A great
7 events,
A Brush with Technology
A Brush with Technology
What happens when art & science collide? Find out in this fun interactive workshop, led by a YAA visual artist. Be inspired by the MAC's exhibition New Exits: 10 Years of Painting Shows and create your very own digital masterpiece on iPad. All instruction and equipment provided. Suitable for ages 8+.
NISF23 Bricks 4 Kidz Workshop
NISF23 Bricks 4 Kidz Workshop
Join Bricks 4 Kidz at the Planetarium for some fun space-themed building workshops, where kids can make their own cosmic creations out of colourful LEGO bricks. Let your imagination run wild and be inspired by everything from the planets and stars to astronomers, rockets and everything in between. A great
4 events,
Astronaut George
Playful Museum
NI Science Festival
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Our Place in Space
Our Place in Space
The final destination of our UK tour will begin at Ulster Transport Museum, Cultra, where you can follow the trail onto a newly installed pathway opening onto the North Down Coastal Path and stretching through Crawfordsburn Country Park, finishing at Bangor Pier. When: Fri 24 Feb - Sun 26 Mar
NISF23 Little Astronomers
NISF23 Little Astronomers
Transport your Little Astronomers into the exciting world of science. Join us for our toddler dome show, Astronaut George, followed by hands-on activities and explore our state of the art sensory room. During the full-dome show George investigates the best planet to live on and the dangers lurking on the
8 events,
Museum Tour with Squiggles and Giggles
Museum Tour with Squiggles and Giggles
Join museum mascot Micah the monkey on a very special tour of the museum designed for the under 5’s. Have fun with your little one as Micah explores the museum looking for some friends to play with. When: Sat 25 Feb Where: Carrickfergus Museum Cost: Free Time: 10.30am & 11.30am
NISF: Fun with Fossils!
NISF: Fun with Fossils!
Come and make fossils with plaster of paris and fossil moulds and find out from experts about our local fossils. You can bring home your own handmade replicas and learn a little bit about where they lived and why they are important. The museum has fossils that were collected by local
Rude Science with Stefan Gates (Belfast)
Rude Science with Stefan Gates (Belfast)
(Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About the Science No One Ever Talks About) Scientist and presenter Stefan Gates is back, answering the questions that everyone is too shy to ask! Rude Science follows in the flatulent footsteps of Fartology, taking on those unmentionable body substances with which we're all so
6 events,
Red Dress Fun Run
Red Dress Fun Run
Join Northern Ireland Chest, Heart & Stroke (NICHS) for the most heartwarming event of the year... Come run, walk, dance, skip or wheel 5K (just do it your way) with NICHS on Sunday 26th February 2023. Dress red, wear your heart on your sleeve to remember or show support for
Rude Science with Stefan Gates (Strabane)
Rude Science with Stefan Gates (Strabane)
Scientist and presenter Stefan Gates is back, answering the questions that everyone is too shy to ask! Rude Science follows in the flatulent footsteps of Fartology, taking on those unmentionable body substances with which we're all so familiar, but rarely talk about in polite company. Stefan tackles eternal questions such as: How
3 events,
Astronaut George
Playful Museum
Our Place in Space
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3 events,
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World Book Day Event for Schools
World Book Day Event for Schools
Come with your class and join Children’s Writing Fellow Paul Howard for a very special workshop on illustration! Paul is extraordinarily talented and has illustrated many award-winning books from authors such as Allan Ahlberg and Jeanne Willis. Paul is probably best known as the illustrator of Jill Tomlinson’s animal stories
4 events,
Belfast Children’s Festival
Belfast Children’s Festival
BCF 23! 25th anniversary! Belfast Children’s Festival 2023 is marking the significant milestone of turning 25 this year! That calls for a celebration, and this celebration will be 10 days long! 25th Anniversaries are often called ‘Silver’, so after the difficult last few years, and the challenging times we are
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Perfect Little Planet
Imagine the ultimate space vacation! Discover our Solar System through a new set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, our best known Dwarf Planet. Dive down the ice cliffs of Miranda. Sail through the rings of
Art and Artefacts: Pop-up Museum
Art and Artefacts: Pop-up Museum
Flint Knapping, Excavation Pit and Meet the Artist! Meet archaeologists from Northern Archaeological Consultancy Ltd. and learn about a range of real and replica artefacts from the pop-up museum. See an expert flint knapper demonstrate how to make authentic prehistoric tools from flint, and become an archaeologist for the day
World Wildlife Day Nature Detectives
World Wildlife Day Nature Detectives
The wildlife of Fermanagh can be shy and elusive, but if you learn where to look you stand a good chance of spotting some amazing creatures. So, Join Geopark Guide and woodland expert Ian for a safari around the forests and woodland of Old Castle Archdale Forest. Please wear suitable
Music on the Mountain
Music on the Mountain
It's toe tapping time at Slieve Gullion's if you're mad for trad! We have a fine line up of local talent for you to enjoy. Local folk group Fáinne will wow you with their energy and an unforgettable set. They are supported by talented musicians, singers and dancers from local
6 events,
Perfect Little Planet
Imagine the ultimate space vacation! Discover our Solar System through a new set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, our best known Dwarf Planet. Dive down the ice cliffs of Miranda. Sail through the rings of