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When: Sun 31 May Where: Ulster Museum Cost: £5.50 Time: 10:15am GOAT - A young goat has a chance to pursue his dream of sporting greatness but must first prove to his fearsome teammates that he has what it takes to win. W: wegottickets.com Visit the event website here 
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 14 Mar – Mon 4 May Where: Hillsborough Castle and Gardens Cost: Various Time: In-line with garden opening hours Step into spring as Hillsborough Castle's world-class gardens burst into life.Bright carpets of bluebells, sunny swatches of daffodils, and technicolour tubs of tulips will spring to life and fill the gardens with colour. W: […] 
Down Arts Centre in Downpatrick is set to come alive with colour, imagination, and creativity as acclaimed Belfast artist Dawn Crothers brings her enchanting world of snails to a brand-new exhibition and special book-signing event. This joyful celebration marks the release of Dawn’s debut children’s picture book, The Snail Artist — a beautifully illustrated tale […] 
When: Wed 8 Apr – Sun 31 May Where: Crom, Newtownbutler Cost: Normal admission Time: 11am-4pm Spring has sprung at Crom, pick up your free Spring Explorer Activity Sheet from Visitor Reception and see how many you can discover along your walk at Crom. W: nationaltrust.org.uk Visit the event website here |
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When: Sat 2 May Where: Marketplace Theatre, Armagh Cost: £20 Time: 10am-12pm Get inspired by the adorable puffins of Puffin Rock as you design and make two colourful fused glass puffin sun catchers to brighten up your room or garden! Age 8-12 W: visitarmagh.com Visit the event website here
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When: Sat 2 May Where: Downpatrick & County Down Railway Cost: £63 Family Ticket Time: 11:00, 12:20, 13:40, 15:00 Hop aboard the SuperTrain, team up with Spider-Man and friends for this action-packed family adventure full of teamwork, courage and heart, and help save the day. Costumes are encouraged, courage is required! W: downrail.co.uk Visit the […] 
When: Every Saturday Where: Carrickfergus Library Cost: Free Time: 2pm-4pm Join us for a fun-filled Saturday Lego club designed for parents and kids to build together! Whether you’re a master builder or just love to stack bricks, this is your chance to connect, create and share laughs as a family. Suitable for children 6+ years and there […] |
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When: Sun 3 May Where: Dobbies Antrim and Lisburn Stores Cost: Free Time: Antrim (11am), Lisburn (12:30pm) May’s Little Seedlings workshop explores the unexpected powers of plants. Children will discover how plants survive and thrive using clever adaptations. W: dobbies.com Visit the event website here |
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When: Mon 4 May Where: Ulster Folk Museum Cost: Child £9.35, Adult £15 Time: 10am-5pm May Day, also known as 'Bealtaine', (the Celtic festival where many of our May Day traditions are derived from), marks the beginning of the summer season This day is full of traditions, superstitions and tales of mischievous fairies! W: ulsterfolkmuseum.org […]
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When: Mon 4 May Where: Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh Cost: Child £9.35, Adult £15 Time: 10am-5pm On Monday 4th May, we'll be celebrating May Day traditions, uncovering superstitions and exploring the history of crowning the 'May Queen' and 'May King'. With live music, floral crowns, horse and carriage rides, and May Day lessons in […] |
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When: Sat 9 May – Sun 10 May Where: WWT Castle Espie Cost: Various Time: Various The Gathering Stitches Festival returns to WWT Castle Espie for a weekend celebrating yarn, textile arts and sustainable creativity. A varied programme of workshops and demonstrations will run across the weekend, with sessions suitable for a range of skill […]
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When: Sat 9 May Where: The Burnavon, Cookstown Cost: £8 Time: 10am & 11:30am (ASD-Friendly) In this fun and creative one-hour workshop, 'Claytastic Kids' will guide participants through the art of 3D modelling, rolling, stretching, and colour mixing.Children will take home their own beautiful creation at the end of the workshop. All materials supplied. Age […]
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When: Sat 9 May Where: Millennium Court, Portadown Cost: £15 Time: 10:30am-12pm In this spring kids bath bomb workshop they’ll learn how to mix, mould, and decorate their very own fizzy bath bombs using child‑friendly ingredients, bright colours, and playful scents. Age 7+ W: millenniumcourt.co.uk Visit the event website here
When: Every Saturday Where: Carrickfergus Library Cost: Free Time: 2pm-4pm Join us for a fun-filled Saturday Lego club designed for parents and kids to build together! Whether you’re a master builder or just love to stack bricks, this is your chance to connect, create and share laughs as a family. Suitable for children 6+ years and there […] |
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When: Fri 10 May Where: The MAC, Belfast Cost: £16.50 Time: 3pm It’s Joe the Magician from RTÉjr and he’s bringing his spectacular children’s comedy magic and illusion show back to the Mac for an afternoon of mind boggling fun! W: themaclive.com Visit the event website here |
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When: Mon 11 May Where: Finnebrogue Woods Bushcraft, Downpatrick Cost: £10 Time: 10am-11am Babies, like children and adults thrive when out in nature, hearing the sounds, experiencing the smells, feeling the leaves or spotting light through the trees. It is wonderfully beneficial for their whole development. W: finnebroguewoods.com Visit the event website here |
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When: Wed 13 May – Sat 16 May Where: Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn Cost: Various Time: 9:30am-7pm (6pm Sat) Whether you’re a foodie, a farmer or want to enjoy a fantastic family day out why not explore everything the Balmoral Show has to offer. W: ruas.org.uk Visit the event website here |
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Larne, Chaine Park, Larne Promenade Thursday 14 May 2026 2pm - 4pm Book your place online at: https://orlo.uk/LARNE-WALK_S9wnc Take a stroll through Chaine Park and Larne Promenade. Learn all about your local wildlife. |
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When: Fri 15 May Where: Life Adventure Centre, Castlewellan Cost: Various Time: 9am-5pm This World Day of Families, swap the everyday for something extraordinary and make memories that will last a lifetime with our special Family Event. W: onegreatadventure.com Visit the event website here |
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When: Sat 16 May Where: Ulster Museum Cost: Free Time: 10am-4pm We're celebrating National Drawing Day at the Ulster Museum! Embrace your creativity and pick up a pencil. There'll be many opportunities to draw objects relating to exhibitions, or head to one of the Discovery Centres. W: ulstermuseum.org Visit the event website here
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When: Sat 16 May Where: Mid-Antrim Museum & Arts Centre, Ballymena Cost: Free Time: 10:30am Join Squiggles and Giggles at Mid-Antrim Museum, the Braid for National Drawing Day. You will learn about the Adair family in Ballymena and then draw, mould and emboss your own crest using clay. This event is suitable for ages 6-11. […]
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When: Sat 16 May Where: Island Arts Centre, Lisburn Cost: £32 for one adult and child Time: 10:30am With your child explore the joy of working with clay and make a sunny, yellow pot. Little hands will love it, and when ready your pot will bring sunshine home. W: islandartscentre.com Visit the event website here 
When: Every Saturday Where: Downpatrick Library Cost: Free Time: 11am Sessions introduce parents and children aged 0 - 4 years to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories. W: librariesni.org.uk Visit the event website here
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When: Sat 16 May Where: Ormeau Road Library Cost: Free Time: 11am Stories which feature emotions will be read for children, and children will identify and discuss the feelings they observed from the story/pictures. W: librariesni.org.uk Visit the event website here
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When: Sat 16 May Where: Rowallane Garden, Saintfield Cost: Normal admission Time: 11:30am Expert John will explain how to identify bumblebees and record their activity around the stunning garden at Rowallane. W: nationaltrust.org.uk Visit the event website here |
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When: Sun 17 May Where: Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch Cost: Normal admission Time: 9:30am-4pm Kids can take part in buzzing, bee-themed activities, before venturing down to the Woodland Play Park! Explore the Walled Garden, and wander through the stunning orchard and wildflower meadow - a true haven for bees and other pollinators. W: montaltoestate.com Visit the […]
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When: Sun 17 May Where: W5, Belfast Cost: Normal admission Time: 10am-12pm Our Quiet Sessions are all the same fun of W5 but with much less hustle and bustle. Children and adults with additional needs can enjoy W5 in a quieter environment. W: w5online.co.uk Visit the event website here |
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Glenarm Marina Thursday 21 May 2026 6pm - 8pm Book your place online at: https://orlo.uk/GLENARM_tlQRd Enjoy a walk through Glenarm and along the shore. Look out and listen for our iconic swifts. |
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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: Sat 23 May – Sun 24 May Where: Bangor Seafront Cost: Free Time: 12pm-6pm (Quiet Hour: 11am-12pm) Celebrate the City of Bangor’s rich maritime heritage with family fun activities, entertainment for all, delicious food and live music. W: visitardsandnorthdown.com Visit the event website here
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When: Sat 23 May Where: The Alley Theatre, Strabane Cost: £25 Time: 10am Learn how to create 5 triangular fused glass stunning bunting flags to hang in your room and let the light shine through all year round. W: alley-theatre.com Visit the event website here
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When: Sat 23 May Where: Larne Museum & Arts Centre Cost: Free Time:10am-2pm (Drop-in) Discover a world millions of years in the making with JJ's Fossils at Larne Museum. Packed with fascinating finds and real artefacts from fossils to stone age items and more to explore, this display invites curious minds of all ages to […]
When: Every Saturday Where: Downpatrick Library Cost: Free Time: 11am Sessions introduce parents and children aged 0 - 4 years to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories. W: librariesni.org.uk Visit the event website here
When: Every Saturday Where: Carrickfergus Library Cost: Free Time: 2pm-4pm Join us for a fun-filled Saturday Lego club designed for parents and kids to build together! Whether you’re a master builder or just love to stack bricks, this is your chance to connect, create and share laughs as a family. Suitable for children 6+ years and there […] |
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When: Mon 25 May Where: Armagh Planetarium & Observatory Cost: £12 Time: Sessions between 11am-4pm Get up close and personal with some of nature's most fascinating and amazing animals, like snakes, lizards, tortoises and many more. This is an educational learning session about nature’s most fascinating family, the reptiles! W: armagh.space Visit the event website […]
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When: Mon 25 May Where: Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch Cost: Normal admission Time: 11am-4pm Grab a bite to eat at the BBQ station, along with a cold, refreshing drink while enjoying live music by local musicians in the Walled Garden. There's something for the kids too, with fun garden games, access to the Woodland Play Park, and […] |
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Islandmagee, Brown’s Bay Beach Thursday 28 May 2026 2pm - 4pm Book your place online at: https://orlo.uk/BROWNS-BAY_nx1aU Explore Brown’s Bay Beach and look out for seabirds and other wildlife. |
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When: Sat 30 May Where: Hillsborough Fort Cost: Free Time: 10am-4pm The market features over 50 stalls of the finest local and seasonal farm-to-market produce and artisan food from across Northern Ireland for you to discover. W: visitlisburncastlereagh.com Visit the event website here
When: Every Saturday Where: Downpatrick Library Cost: Free Time: 11am Sessions introduce parents and children aged 0 - 4 years to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories. W: librariesni.org.uk Visit the event website here
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When: Sat 30 May Where: The MAC, Belfast Cost: Free Time: 1pm-4pm (Drop-in) Children and adults can explore and play with similar ideas by creating their own scratch-and-reveal artwork or bookmark. Age7-11. W: themaclive.com Visit the event website here
When: Every Saturday Where: Carrickfergus Library Cost: Free Time: 2pm-4pm Join us for a fun-filled Saturday Lego club designed for parents and kids to build together! Whether you’re a master builder or just love to stack bricks, this is your chance to connect, create and share laughs as a family. Suitable for children 6+ years and there […] |
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When: Sun 31 May Where: The MAC, Belfast Cost: £18.50 Time: 11am & 2pm Nick Cope has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years, he performs with his guitar and animations to sell-out crowds all over the country. W: themaclive.com Visit the event […]
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When: Sun 31 May Where: The MAC, Belfast Cost: £18.50 Time: 11am & 2pm Nick Cope’s Family Show is a one-hour acoustic, seated performance. Nick sings his uniquely crafted songs while playing his guitar accompanied by a backdrop of Nick’s beautifully animated projections. W: themaclive.com Visit the event website here
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When: Sun 31 May Where: Ulster Museum Cost: £5.50 Time: 12:30pm A heart-warming family comedy about an ex TV personality who becomes stranded in an Outback town outside Alice Springs. There, he teams up with 12-year-old Charlie and the pair form an unlikely friendship. Working together they rescue and rehabilitate orphaned joeys. W: wegottickets.com Visit […]
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When: Sun 31 May Where: The Ulster Museum Cost: Free entry with foodbank item Time: 3pm Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following the Flying Dutchman, a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate, to the deepest depths of the deep sea. W: wegottickets.com/Cinemagic Visit the event […] |
