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: […]
Spring Explorers at Crom
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
Monday, April 13, 2026
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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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Thursday, April 16, 2026
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Friday, April 17, 2026
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April 17, 2026 -Mayor’s Pink Colour Runs
Mayor’s Pink Colour Runs
When: Fri 17 Apr Where: Wallace Park, Lisburn Cost: From £5, £20 Family Time: 6:30pm Help Mayor Amanda support her Mayoral Charity - Action Cancer for Breast Screening. Have fun while you run! Everyone’s invited to join the fun, celebrating the Mayor’s theme ‘Inclusivity for Disability’ with a new accessible route in Wallace Park. W: […]
Saturday, April 18, 2026
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April 18, 2026 -Chamber Babies Concert
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April 18, 2026 -Sewing Without Labels
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April 18, 2026 -Be an Animal Detective
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April 18, 2026 -Bumblebee Walks at Rowallane Garden
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April 18, 2026 -Sensory Seed Sowing
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April 18, 2026 - RecurringBrick Buddies Weekend Club
Chamber Babies Concert
When: Sat 18 Apr Where: Island Arts Centre, Lisburn Cost: £9 Time: 10am Walk, sway, crawl, roll or chill to live classical music performed by professional musicians. Guaranteed to engage and enchant or even soothe little ones to sleep! Up to 18 months. W: islandartscentre.com Visit the event website here
Sewing Without Labels
When: Marketplace Theatre, Armagh Where: Sat 18 Apr Cost: £25 Time: 10am-1pm Join Angeline Murphy of BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee and sewing blogger for this creative sewing class which teaches your child how to make an item of clothing for themselves from scratch as they learn basic sewing skills without limits. W: visitarmagh.com Visit […]
Be an Animal Detective
When: Sat 18 Apr Where: Ulster Folk Museum Cost: Child £9.35, Adult £15 Time: 11am-2pm A fun-filled family day at Ulster Folk Museum where you will learn all about the wild mammals of Northern Ireland and how to track them. W: ulsterfolkmuseum.org Visit the event website here
Bumblebee Walks at Rowallane Garden
When: Sat 18 Apr Where: Rowallane Garden, Saintfield Cost: Normal admission Time: 11:30am-1pm Expert John will explain how to identify bumblebees and record their activity around the stunning garden at Rowallane. Don't miss your opportunity to ask a Bee expert all the questions you've ever wanted to know! W: nationaltrust.org.uk Visit the event website here
Sensory Seed Sowing
When: Sat 18 Apr Where: Island Arts Centre, Lisburn Cost: £12 Time: 2pm Have fun learning about the important roles of worms and insects in the garden. Make gummy worms and plant seeds in your own tray to take home and watch your food grow! Age 4+ W: islandartscentre.com Visit the event website here
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 […]
Sunday, April 19, 2026
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