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Dragonfly Festival

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 […]

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Beano Hillsborough Castle Hijinks

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 […]

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Portaferry Gala Fest

When: Sat 18 – Fri 24 Jul Where: Various locations in Portaferry Cost: Various Time: Various From Darts Madness, live concerts and dance nights to family fun days, parades, competitions […]

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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, […]

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Space: Summer 2026 Experience

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 […]

Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Rowallane Garden

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 […]

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Pokémon Joins Mount Stewart’s Summer of Play

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 […]

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Sundays on the Maritime Mile

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 […]

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Summer of Play at Florence Court

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 […]

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Jurassic Ark Encounters

When: Tue 21 - Sat 25 Jul Where: Armagh Planetarium & Observatory Cost: Family ticket £38 Time: Slots between 11am - 4pm Join us at the Armagh Planetarium for a […]

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Park Life: Heroes & Princesses

When: Thu 23 Jul Where: Moira Demesne, Moira Cost: Free Time: 11am-1pom Get ready for the return of the much-loved Park Life programme, bringing a packed schedule of free activities […]