Week of Events
Ashes to Fashion Exhibition
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
Bulbs and Blooms
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: […]
Newry Arts Festival
When: Thu 19 – Sun 29 Mar Cost: Various Time: Various Newry Arts Festival returns this March from Thursday 19 March to Sunday 29 March 2026 with a vibrant programme of live music, theatre, comedy, exhibitions and family-friendly workshops across Newry City. W: visitmournegullionstrangford.com Visit the event website here
Monday, March 16, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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March 17, 2026 -St Patrick’s Paint & Pop for Kids
St Patrick’s Paint & Pop for Kids
When: Tue 17 Mar Where: Armagh Observatory & Planetarium Cost: £25 Time: 10am & 12:30pm Little artists can get creative with paints to create their own rocket ship masterpiece. W: Armagh.space Visit the event website here
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, March 20, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, March 21, 2026
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March 21, 2026 -Science Behind the Zoo Workshop
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March 21, 2026 -Play With Clay: Outdoor Ceramic Fairy / Troll House
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March 21, 2026 - RecurringBrick Buddies Weekend Club
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March 21, 2026 -The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales
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March 21, 2026 -Imaginary Friends
Science Behind the Zoo Workshop
When: Sat 21 Mar Where: Belfast Zoo Cost: £25 Time: 9:15am-2:15pm If you’re considering a career in animal care, conservation or zoology, our Science Behind the Zoo event is designed to help you understand what this could be like. Designed specifically for 15 to 18-year-olds, approaching GCSE or A-Level Choices. W: belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo Visit the event […]
Play With Clay: Outdoor Ceramic Fairy / Troll House
When: Sat 21 Mar Where: Strule Arts Centre Cost: £25 Time: 11am Children will have a chance to make their own hand-built ceramic fairy or troll house. Techniques will be shown on how to build, mark make and design their own magical dwelling. They will also paint and decorate the house in their own choice […]
Brick Buddies Weekend Club
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 […]
The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales
When: Sat 21 Mar Where: Ulster Museum, Belfast Cost: £5.50 Time: 3:15pm The countryside isn’t always as calm and peaceful as it’s made out to be, and the animals on this farm are particularly agitated: a fox who mothers a family of chicks, a rabbit who plays the stork, and a duck who wants to […]
Imaginary Friends
When: Sat 21 Mar Where: The Imaginarium at Sticky Fingers Arts Cost: £8 Time: 4pm Imaginary Friends follows Sam, a 6-year-old spending the summer holidays with his grandmother. Though he can’t see his friends, Sam is never lonely — his world is alive with imaginary companions. Age 4+ W: visitmournegullionstrangford.com Visit the event website here
Sunday, March 22, 2026
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March 22, 2026 -Tales of Derring Do
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March 22, 2026 -Relaxed Screening: Matilda
Tales of Derring Do
When: Sun 22 Mar Where: Ulster Museum, Belfast Cost: £3.30 Time: 1:15pm A collection of new, vibrant and exciting international short animations designed to appeal to young children and families. Audience Award! Vote for your favourite short film at the end of the screening. W: wegottickets.com/Cinemagic Visit the event website here
Relaxed Screening: Matilda
When: Sun 22 Mar Where: The Imaginarium at Sticky Fingers Arts Cost: £3 Time: 4pm This magical tale of courage, kindness and a little bit of telekinesis follows a brilliant young girl who discovers her extraordinary powers and stands up to the grown-ups who underestimate her. W: visitmournegullionstrangford.com Visit the event website here