When: Sat 25 Oct – Sat 3 Jan Where: Skypark, Carlingford Cost: From €20pp Time: Timed slots from 4pm Stroll through twinkling tunnels, glowing installations, and stunning displays that light up the night, all set in a truly magical atmosphere. W: skypark.ie Visit the event website here
A snow-swirling, frost-twinkling Christmas adventure for the whole family! In a hidden town, where the frost glows and the snow sings, a great translucent bell—the legendary Frozen Bell — rings just once a year on the Winter Solstice. But when it tolls more than once, it signals a warning: winter’s magic is in danger! The […]
When: Wed 26 Nov – Thu 1 Jan Where: The MAC, Belfast Cost: £14-£29 Time: Various In a hidden town, where the frost glows and the snow sings, a great translucent bell—the legendary Frozen Bell — rings just once a year on the Winter Solstice. A snow-swirling, frost-twinkling Christmas adventure for the whole family! W: […]
When: Fri 28 Nov – Sun 4 Jan Where: Mount Stewart, Newtownards Cost: Normal Admission Time: 10am-4pm Embrace the winter chill, wrap up warm and get out in nature this festive season! W: nationaltrust.org.uk Visit the event website here
When: Fri 28 Nov – Tue 30 Dec Where: Antrim Castle Gardens and Clotworthy House, Antrim Cost: From £10.50 Time: Timed slots form 4:30pm As the winter sun sets over Lough Neagh, Antrim Castle Gardens comes alive with lights and magic for the perfect Christmas experience suitable for everyone. W: enchantedwintergarden.com Visit the event website […]
When: Sat 29 Nov – Sun 4 Jan Where: Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Cost: Normal Admission + £5 Santa Meet & Greet Time: In line with gardens opening hours Step into a world of festive magic, as The Snowman™ and The Snowdog are brought to life at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens this festive season. Enjoy this […]
When: Selected dates from Sat 6 Dec – Sat 3 Jan Where: Theatre at The Mill, Newtownabbey Cost: £21.50 Time: Various Get ready for a show packed with arrows, bows, and boos as Yellow Jumper Productions returns to Theatre at The Mill with a riotous, ridiculous team in Robin Hood: The Panto. W: theatreatthemill.com Visit the […]
When: Fri 12 Dec – Sun 4 Jan Where: Writer’s Square, Belfast Cost: From £12 Time: Various Join us for an all-new hour of hammer-smashing, Belfast-brewed circus, comedy and riotous fun for all the family. Winter Circus is Belfast’s alternative festive extravaganza, now in its ninth fantastic year! W: wegottickets.com Visit the event website here
When: Tue 6 Jan Where: FE McWilliam Gallery & Studio Cost: £5 Time: 10am Toddler Tuesday is a fun, artist-led workshop designed especially for early years children aged 2–5 years, led by artist Deborah Malcomson. W: visitarmagh.com Visit the event website here
Say hello to W5's newest robots – Sphero Indi!In this Saturday event, discover how to code Indi using coloured tiles before putting your new skills to the test with exciting puzzles and challenges. Perfect for curious minds and budding coders aged 6+. Saturday 10 January Session 1: 10:30am-12pm Session 2: 1:30pm-3:30pm Free drop-in. No booking […]
The Jedi have made the Planetarium their temple. They need more Knights to help in their battle against the Dark Side. Younglings unite, and train in the ways of the Force. Or if you have a Youngling that is more versed in the ways of the Dark Side, train them up, and prepare to take […]
Relaxed Screening presents…How To Train Your Dragon What is a relaxed screening? NCC, Autism Support Kilkeel (ASK) and ADHD Hub present Relaxed Screenings to increase access to cinema for people with neuro-diverse conditions and their families. To promote access, tickets are £2.50 per person. How To Train Your Dragon Join Hiccup and Toothless as they […]
Join W5 LIFE for some hands-on STEM activities, unleashing your creativity and problem-solving skills as you explore forces, motion and aerodynamics. You will work in teams, making 2D and 3D structures before designing and building your very own wind-powered car. Once your vehicle is built, you will then add paper sails, place it on the […]
Hosted at Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, Epic Entertainers LIVE presents the K Pop Dance Party, a high-energy mini show and singalong inspired by the music of K Pop Demon Hunters. Created especially for kids, this event brings the excitement of K Pop to life with fun performances, audience interaction, and plenty of chances to dance […]
✨ FREE Online New Year Art Workshop for Kids! ✨ Kick off the New Year with something extra special! Join artist, Dawn Crothers, on Sunday 18th January 2026 at 2pm for a heartwarming Family Snails Art Workshop. 🐌💛 In this fun class, you’ll be taking inspiration from the Family Snail Portrait page in The Snail […]
Celebrate Robert Burns at the Ulster American Folk Park on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th January! Join us to honour Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns, one of Thomas Mellon's favourite writers. Enjoy traditional haggis pie samples and listen to readings of some of Burns' famous poetry. Experience theatrical performances of Not So Serious Burns by […]