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When: Open until Sun 13 Sep Where: Ulster Museum Cost: Various (Free for members) Time: 10am-5pm (Closed on Mondays) A stunning showcase of fashion from the eighteenth century to today, from historic garments to contemporary pieces by Chanel and Versace. W: ulstermuseum.org Visit the event website here 
When: Sat 23 May – Mon 31 Aug Where: W5, Belfast Cost: Normal Admission Time: 10am-6pm Step into an immersive training mission where young astronauts are recruited to embark on a journey beyond the stars. Take on cosmic challenges, test your skills through hands-on missions, and discover what it takes to become a true explorer […] 
When: Mon 13 Jun – Sun 6 Sep Where: Rowallane Garden, Saintfield Cost: Normal admission Time: 10am-5pm Calling Pokémon fans new and old! From 13 June, get active outdoors on our Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail. Team up as a family to search the gardens for each Mega Evolution Pokémon, discover their powers, […] 
When: Mon 13 Jun – Sun 6 Sep Where: Mount Stewart, Newtownards Cost: Normal admission Time: 10am-5pm Ready to unleash your energy? On top of an already jam-packed Summer of Play, discover all-new Pokémon zones. Get stuck into the Pokémon trading, take part in mega games, flex your skills and collect stickers! W: nationaltrust.org.uk Visit […] 
When: Runs until 30 Aug Where: SS Nomadic Cost: Free Time: 11am-4pm SS Nomadic is just one stop along a summer of activity on Belfast’s Historic Waterfront. Across the Maritime Mile, visitors can enjoy free live music, interactive experiences and family-friendly entertainment every Sunday. W: maritime-mile.com Visit the event website here 
When: Tue 30 Jun – Tue 1 Sep Where: WWT Castle Espie Cost: Various Time: Various A summer of dragonfly themed events and activities. Explore the magical world of dragonflies and dive into a summer full of wondrous new wetland experiences. W: wwt.org.uk Visit the event website here 
When: Wed 1 Jul – Mon 31 Aug Where: Florence Court, Enniskillen Cost: Normal admission Time: 11am-4pm Join the National Trust this July & August at Florence Court for a Summer packed with fun! With creative workshops and games galore, there is something for everyone to enjoy! W: nationaltrust.org.uk Visit the event website here 
When: runs until Mon 31 Aug Where: Hillsborough Castle and Gardens Cost: Normal admission Time: In line with garden opening hours This summer holiday, Dennis, Minnie, Harsha, Rubi and Gnasher are in trouble... again! Their bonkers go-kart time machine has gone haywire and scattered its pieces over Hillsborough Castle's 100-acre gardens. W: hrp.org.uk Visit the event […] 
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 |
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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 […]
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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 |
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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 |
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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 […] 
Lughnasa at Navan: A Wickerman Walking Tour When: Thu 23 Jul, Fri 24 Jul & Fri 31 Jul Where: Navan Centre & Fort Cost: Family ticket £34.60 Time: 11am (10:30am on 31 Jul) Join guides for a special walking tour to Navan Fort to discover why the Celts marked this time of year. Guides will […] 
When: Fri 24 Jul & Fri 31 Jul Where: Wellington Court, Ballymena Cost: Free Time: 11am-2pm Ballymena's Summer Fun Days return this year but they're going SUPER! Visitors can enjoy all the usual favourites including giant games, face painting and special guest characters, alongside some exciting new additions including giant inflatable games and a few […] |
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When: Runs until Mon 31 Aug Where: Crindle Stables, Limavady Cost: £41 Time: Various Join Crindle Stables for a beginner-friendly Adventure Ride, designed especially for families, first-timers, and those looking for an autism-friendly horseback riding experience. W: visitderry.com Visit the event website here 
Wake The Giant When: Sat 1 Aug & Sun 2 Aug Where: Warrenpoint Cost: Various Time: Various This unique vibrant festival celebrates the town's unique heritage and legends, and offers visitors a weekend a full array of exciting events and activities. From live music and performances, to Giant trails and children’s activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy. […]
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When: Sat 1 Aug Where: Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre, Limavady Cost: Rather than paying to gain entry to the film screening, audiences are asked to donate an essential item / food item on the day to support the local community in Limavady via LCDI Foodbank. Time: 9:30am Join Cinemagic for a Young Audiences […] 
When: First Saturday of the month Where: Banbridge Library Cost: Free Time: 11am Lego Club for children aged 6-11 years. Booking advised, W: librariesni.org.uk Visit the event website here |
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When: Sun 2 Aug Where: Belfast Zoo Cost: Family ticket £44.50 Time: 9am-10am Our quiet hours provide a quieter environment with reduced noise, vehicle movement and crowds, allowing families to enjoy the zoo in a calmer atmosphere before general admission. W: belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo/home Visit the event website here |
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When: Every Monday until 17th Aug Where: Seamus Heaney HomePlace Cost: Free, booking essential Time: 9:30am-10:30am This relaxed and welcoming space invites children to play, imagine and explore together, with colouring, LEGO, reading, crafts and plenty of creative fun. W: visitderry.com Visit the event website here |
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When: Fri 7 & Sat 8 Aug Where: Market Square, Lisburn Cost: Free Time: Fri 4pm-8pm, Sat 12pm-6pm City Centre will come alive with music, dance, food and family fun. Taking place across Market Square, Bow Street and Castle Gardens, this vibrant programme offers a packed schedule of free entertainment for all ages. W: visitlisburncastlereagh.com […] 
When: Fri 7 & 14 Aug Where: Wellington Court, Ballymena Cost: Free Time: 11am-2pm These action-packed town centre quests combine theatre, storytelling, characters and games to create a living adventure right in the heart of Ballymena. Gather your team, solve clues, complete challenges and meet some very interesting characters as you journey throughout the town […] |
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When: Sat 8 – Sun 16 Aug Where: Warrenpoint Cost: Various Time: Various Warrenpoint Loughside Festival is an annual summer event in Warrenpoint, featuring live music, family-friendly activities, and cultural performances along the scenic shores of Carlingford Lough. W: visitmournegullionstrangford.com Visit the event website here 
When: Sat 8 & Sun 9 Aug Where: Armagh Observatory and Planetarium Cost: £24 Time: 2:15pm Fun-filled Paint & Pop session designed especially for children. Little artists can get creative with colourful paints, creating their very own space themed masterpiece! Age 6+ W: armgh.space Visit the event website here
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When: Sat 8 Aug Where: Ulster Folk Museum, Holywood Cost: Normal admission Time: 10am-5pm Discover building traditions and Ulster's heritage skills in a day of hands-on activity at the Ulster Folk Museum. W: ulsterfolkmuseum.org Visit the event website here
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When: Sat 8 Aug Where: Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid, Ballymena Cost: £10 Time: 10:30am You will take inspiration from the museum collection to create a glass fish, inspired by the fish decoration on the People's Park fountain. W: shapedbyseaandstone.com Visit the event website here
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When: Sat 8 Aug Where: Cranfield Beach Cost: Free Time: 11am-1pm Celebrate World Lighthouse Day hands-on, explore ocean conservation, coastal heritage, and creative outdoor activities your family will love. W: visitmournegullionstrangford.com Visit the event website here
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Stone Age Fun Day📅 Saturday 8 August🕚 11am–3pm📍 Carrickfergus Museum💷 Free entry – no booking required Looking for a free family day out this summer? Head along to Carrickfergus Museum on Saturday 8 August, where history comes to life at the Stone Age Fun Day. Running from 11am to 3pm, the event is packed with […]
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When: Sat 8 Aug Where: Belfast Castle Cost: Free entrance Time: 11am-4pm Visit the artisan craft market where various local makers, artists, and artisans will sell their goods. W: belfastcity.gov.uk/BelfastCastle Visit the event website here |
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When: Tue 11 Aug Where: Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid, Ballymena Cost: Free Time: 10:30am & 11:30am Facilitators from Kathleen's attic will lead this fun craft event for 5-10 year olds. Using paper craft and colouring in, you will make two items to take home. W: shapedbyseaandstone.com Visit the event website here
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When: Tue 11 Aug Where: Down Arts Centre, Downpatrick Cost: £20 Time: 1:30pm-3pm This fun interactive workshop run by Can Do Academy will allow participants to draw their own 2D cartoon characters in a way that is suitable for animation. W: visitmournegullionstrangford.com Visit the event website here |
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When: Wed 12 Aug Where: Armagh Planetarium & Observatory Cost: Various Time: 10am-5pm To celebrate the partial solar eclipse visible on 12th August, join us at the planetarium for a day of solar-themed activities for all ages. Get creative with hands-on crafts and interactive space activities, build and blast your own rockets, and enjoy colourful […] |
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When: Thu 13 Aug Where: FE McWilliam Studio, Banbridge Cost: £6 Time: 10am & 11:30am a fun and creative workshop where you'll create your very own clay alien! During this hands-on session, budding artists will use air-dry clay to design, sculpt and decorate a unique alien character to take home and enjoy. Age 6+ W: […]
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When: Thu 13 Aug Where: Down Arts Centre, Downpatrick Cost: £20 Time: 11am-12:30pm This fun interactive workshop run by Can Do Academy will allow participants to build their own animation characters out of plasticine and animate them frame - by - frame using a special app on iPads that will be provided. Age 8+ W: visitmournegullionstrangford.com […] |
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When: Fri 7 & 14 Aug Where: Wellington Court, Ballymena Cost: Free Time: 11am-2pm These action-packed town centre quests combine theatre, storytelling, characters and games to create a living adventure right in the heart of Ballymena. Gather your team, solve clues, complete challenges and meet some very interesting characters as you journey throughout the town […] |
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When: Sat 15 Aug Where: Island Arts Centre, Lisburn Cost: £28 Time: 10:30am-12:30pm Guided step-by-step, you’ll learn the basics of shaping wool, blending colours, and adding character to your piece-no experience needed. Age 10+. Must be accompanied by adult. W: islandartscentre.com Visit the event website here
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When: Sat 15 Aug Where: Island Arts Centre, Lisburn Cost: £5 Time: 1pm & 2:30pm Enter a world of laughs and wow moments with FizzWizzPop’s Family Magic Show - big tricks, bigger giggles and magical fun for all ages. W: islandartscentre.com Visit the event website here |
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When: Mon 17 Aug Where: Skipperstone Beach, Bangor Cost: £7.50 Time: 10:30am Join us for every week for creative fun with your little artists and makers during Summer 2026. These sessions will take place around Bangor suitable for young families, especially children between 0 and 5 years. W: boomstudios.org.uk Visit the event website here |
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Join Cinemagic and multi award-winning makeup artist Connie McGrath for a fun and hands-on introduction to special effects makeup! In this interactive workshop, Connie will guide you through the basics of creating realistic cuts, bruises, and scratches using professional techniques and materials. You’ll even get the chance to make your own edible fake blood! Perfect […]
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When: Tue 18 Aug Where: Seamus Heaney HomePlace Cost: £30 Time: 1pm-3pm In this interactive workshop, participants will be guided through the basics of creating realistic cuts, bruises, and scratches using professional techniques and materials. Ages 10-14. W: visitderry.com Visit the event website here |
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When: Sat 22 Aug Where: Greenvale Street Cost: Free Time: 11am-2pm Visitors can enjoy live entertainment, special guest characters, amusements, face painting, balloon modelling, arts and crafts, games stations and plenty of family fun throughout the day. W: shapedbyseaandstone.com Visit the event website here |
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When: Tue 25 Aug Where: Ballymena Town Centre Cost: Free Time: All day Wellington Court will become the heart of the celebrations, with birthday activities, entertainment and of course cake, as we celebrate 400 years of the town. W: shapedbyseaandstone.com Visit the event website here |
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When: Sat 29 Aug & Sun 30 Aug Where: Armagh Planetarium & Observatory Cost: Various (Dome Shows) Time: 11:45am - 15:45pm Enjoy face painting, live sing-alongs and dancing with Ms. Rachel, plus magical photo opportunities, appearing from 11:45am - 15:45pm. Tickets are available to purchase on the door. If you book a dome show, your […] |
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When: Sat 5 & Sun 6 Sep Where: Newcastle Cost: Various Time: Various Nestled at the foot of the Mourne Mountains, this vibrant festival promised an unmissable weekend of incredible flavours and unforgettable music, creating a spectacular celebration of the region’s rich culinary and musical heritage. W: visitmournegullionstrangford.com Visit the event website here
When: First Saturday of the month Where: Banbridge Library Cost: Free Time: 11am Lego Club for children aged 6-11 years. Booking advised, W: librariesni.org.uk Visit the event website here |
