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When: Thu 1 Jan – Sat 31 Jan Where: Kilbroney Park Cost: Free (Parking charges apply) Time: Park Opening Hours Join our Winter Equinox (self-guided) treasure hunt! Solve clues and riddles to explore local area and winter wildlife. W: visitmournemountains.co.uk Visit the event website here 
When: Runs until Sat 31 Jan Where: WWT Castle Espie Cost: Normal Admission Time: 10am-5pm Pull on your wellies and get ready to run and splash your way around Castle Espie with the Wild Welly Walk trail. Grab a checklist, tackle all the fun activities along the way and enjoy the adventure. W: wwt.org.uk Visit […] 
When: Sun 18 Jan & Mon 26 Jan Where: Titanic, Belfast Cost: Child £11, Adult £24.95 (Online prices) Time: 9am-11am (18 Jan), 4pm-6:30pm (26 Jan) Discover the Titanic Experience in a calm and sensory-friendly environment with our new Quiet Sessions. Created to support visitors who may prefer reduced noise, softer lighting and a more relaxed […] |
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When: Fri 30 Jan Where: SSE Arena, Belfast Cost: Various Time: 7pm Be a part of the action as the Giants seek to bring EIHL titles home to Belfast, and enjoy one of the cities biggest family-friendly nights out. W: ssearenabelfast.com Visit the event website here |
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January deserves a little magic at Roe Valley Resort Little Legends Family Retreat includes a cosy overnight stay, full Irish breakfast, and access to our kids' activities and leisure facilities featuring a family pool, steam room, sauna & jacuzzi. Little Legends activities run 12–5pm Saturday & Sunday with character meet & greets, bouncy castle, inflatable […]
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When: Sat 31 Jan Where: Strule Art Club Cost: £20 Time: 10am Are you passionate about creativity?..... and our planet? Our club unites art and ecology to inspire change and promote sustainability. Explore environmental issues through painting, print, collage, clay and sculpture from a combination of natural and recycled materials, turning awareness into action. W: struleartscentre.co.uk […] 
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: Runs until Sat 28 Feb Where: Delamont Country Park, Downpatrick Cost: Free ( car park charges apply) Time: Normal park opening hours Channel your inner detective on a (self-guided) family bug safari- spot clues, solve tasks, and discover survival secrets! W: visitmournegullionstrangford.com Visit the event website here
January deserves a little magic at Roe Valley Resort Little Legends Family Retreat includes a cosy overnight stay, full Irish breakfast, and access to our kids' activities and leisure facilities featuring a family pool, steam room, sauna & jacuzzi. Little Legends activities run 12–5pm Saturday & Sunday with character meet & greets, bouncy castle, inflatable […]
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When: Wed 4 Feb (for five weeks) Where: The Market Place Theatre, Armagh Cost: £35 Time: 10am A gentle 5-week workshop series designed for parents and babies offering a nurturing space to unwind, connect, and recharge. Sessions will include baby massage using organic cold-pressed olive oil (provided). W: visitarmagh.com Visit the event website here
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When: Sun 1 Feb Where: The MAC, Belfast Cost: £10 Time: Various Join us for these gentle sessions for babies, where they’ll get to experience and explore light, sound, and textures with musical accompaniment. Babies and their adults are sure to have lots of fun enjoying special sensory moments together. W: themaclive.com Visit the event […]
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When: Sun 1 Feb Where: Dobbies Lisburn Cost: Free Time: 12:30 children will explore the exciting world of composting. They’ll discover how food scraps and garden waste can be turned into healthy soil and learn what can and can’t be composted. W: dobbies.com Visit the event website here
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When: Sun 1 Feb Where: The MAC, Belfast Cost: £16.50 Time: 1pm & 3:30pm Join Nora on her quest as she tells you all her favourite story of ALL TIME! Let her and her frosty friends take you on a MAGICAL journey into the unknown with a tale of betrayal, reindeer and sisterly love. Rumour […] |
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When: Thu 5 Feb Where: Antrim Library Cost: Free Time:3pm Join us for a relaxing session of building Lego and Duplo to celebrate Children’s Mental Health Week 2026. W: librariesni.org.uk Visit the event website here |
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When: Sat 7 Feb- Mon 16 Feb Where: W5, Belfast Cost: Normal Admission Time: Various Step into the world of inventing at our Invention Station! Drop in and design your very own creation using K’Nex! Will you build a blazing buggy, a teetering tower, or something the world has never seen before? The only limit […] 
When: Sat 7 Feb – Sun 15 Feb Where: WWT Castle Espie Cost: Normal admission Time: 10am-5pm Grab your wellies and head to WWT Castle Espie this February half term and get stuck in with Mudfest – where messy means fun! Get ready to dive into the muddy magic of our wetlands! Mud isn't just […] 
When: Sat 7 Feb-Sun 15 Feb Where: W5, Belfast Cost: Normal Admission Time: 10:30am-5:30pm Head to AMAZE on level 4 and discover an archaeological dig site filled with ancient stone slabs. Each slab is engraved with a unique symbol. Study each symbol carefully, then explore W5 to find matching symbols hidden around the building. W: w5online.co.uk […]
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When: Sat 7 Feb Where: Finnebrogue Woods Bushcraft, Downpatrick Cost: £20 Time: 10am-12pm Our Wee Wild Ones sessions celebrate the simple magic of being outdoors. Gentle walks through our ancient woodland, unhurried play among the trees, moments that spark curiosity, and hands-on crafting using natural materials. W: visitmournemountains.co.uk Visit the event website here
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When: Sat 7 Feb Where: Mid-Antrim Museum at the Braid, Ballymena Cost: Free (booking essential) Time: 10:30am-11:45am Storytelling – The Tale of the Castle Cat and Golden Dragon. Join Squiggles and Giggles and her friends for this story about Ballymena Castle. Suitable for age 4yrs-7yrs. W: shapedbyseaandstone.com Visit the event website here 
When: Every Saturday Where: Carrickfergus Library Cost: Free Time: 10:30am-12:30pm Come along and join in the fun with our wide range of board games, Lego and Duplo. W: librariesni.org.uk Visit the event website here
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When: Sat 7 Feb Where: Slieve Gullion Forest Park Cost: Free (Parking charges apply) Time: 1pm-3pm This family fun day invites young scientists to learn through art and craft all about this ancient mountain and discover the exciting world of rocks and lava. W: visitmournemountains.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: Tue 10 Feb – Sat 14 Feb Where: Armagh Planetary & Observatory Cost: £12 Time: Various Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble! W: armagh.space Visit the event website here |
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When: Wed 11 Feb – Sun 22 Feb Where: Various Cost: Various Time: Various The festival offers a stimulating and wide range of events focusing on the wonders of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. These events present some of the best scientists from NI and beyond to discuss their work, cutting-edge research and what […] |
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When: Fri 13 Feb Where: Island Arts Centre, Lisburn Cost: £35 Time: 10am-3pm Learn how to make your own clay model. Try different techniques to decorate and personalise your character to make a truly unique piece! Age 6-11 W: islandartscentre.com Visit the event website here
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When: Fri 13 Feb Where: Ulster American Folk Park Cost: Child £7.95, Adult £13 Time: 11am-1pm Our Curator will tell you about the social history of the bog in Ireland and how essential it was for livelihoods and home heating. Roll up your sleeves and get involved with important conservation work. Be sure to wear […] |
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When: Every Saturday Where: Carrickfergus Library Cost: Free Time: 10:30am-12:30pm Come along and join in the fun with our wide range of board games, Lego and Duplo. W: librariesni.org.uk Visit the event website here
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When: Sat 14 Feb Where: Roe Valley Arts Centre Cost: £8 Time:11am-12pm In this interactive show, you choose which animal you want to see, and we delve into how they’ve adapted to life under pretty extreme conditions, with lots of fun – often-silly – science demos and plenty of opportunities for the audience to get […]
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: Sat 14 Feb Where: Roe Valley Arts Centre Cost: £8 Time:3pm-4pm Bugs, brains, burps and beyond! Multi award-winning author Nick Arnold—creator of the Horrible Science series—returns with a brand-new show packed with outrageous experiments, revolting facts and laugh-out-loud mayhem. W: roevalleyarts.com Visit the event website here |
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When: Sun 15 Feb Where: Ulster Museum, Belfast Cost: Free (Booking essential) Time: 10:30am-4pm (drop-in) A family-friendly day of space exploration at the Ulster Museum with meteorites, astrophotography, and Ask an Astronomer sessions. W: ulstermuseum.org Visit the event website here |
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When: Fri 20 Feb Where: Island Hall, Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn Cost: £20 Time: 3pm & 7pm Featuring all-live performances of smash-hits including Blackpink, BTS, Twice, Soda Pop, Golden and many more, this is the ultimate non-stop party! This will sell fast get your tickets quick. W: islandartscentre.com Visit the event website here |
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When: Sat 21 Feb Where: Ulster Museum Cost: £7 Time: 10am & 11am Discover the hidden beauty of microscopic marine organisms as you bring them to life with colour. This activity combines art and science, offering a relaxing and educational experience that celebrates the wonders of the ocean’s tiniest creatures. W: nisciencefestival.com Visit the event […]
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When: Sat 21 Feb Where: The MAC, Belfast Cost: £7 Time: 10am-12pm In this workshop kids will create their own origami horse, add a friendly face, and bring it home as a symbol of good luck for the New Year. They’ll also help bring a giant Dragon to life by decorating a shiny scale with […]
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When: Sat 21 Feb Where: Ulster Museum Cost: Free Time: 10am-4:30pm Bringing together artists, activists, scientists and young changemakers, Generation Hope creates an open space to share ideas, experiment with creative tools, and build confidence in shaping a more sustainable world. Age 10+ W: ulstermuseum.org Visit the event website here
When: Every Saturday Where: Carrickfergus Library Cost: Free Time: 10:30am-12:30pm Come along and join in the fun with our wide range of board games, Lego and Duplo. W: librariesni.org.uk Visit the event website here
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When: Sat 21 Feb Where: Island Arts Centre Cost: £32 Time: 10:30am Introduce little hands to the joy of working with clay. With encouragement and guidance, we’ll tap and roll this tactile material to make the cutest little lamb dish. W: islandartscentre.com Visit the event website here
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When: Sat 21 Feb Where: New Gate Arts Theatre, Derry/ L-Derry Cost: Free Time: 10:30am, 12pm, 2pm Calling all little explorers! Join us for an exciting adventure as we Look Closer and Discover Nature! Watch five episodes of BBC/CBeebies Tiny Wonders on the BIG screen, and then dive into hands-on exploration in our Mini Lab […] |
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When: Sun 22 Feb Where: Armagh Observatory & Planetarium Cost: Child £8, Adult £11 Time: 10am-5pm Enjoy a calmer experience with our regular dome shows running at reduced capacity and lower volume. Your dome show ticket also includes entry to our exhibition area, sensory room and the workshop of the day. W: Armagh.space Visit the […] 
When: Sat 21 Feb & Sun 22 Feb Where: Armagh Observatory & Planetarium Cost: Family admission £6 Time: Slots between 11am & 3pm Discover the grounds of Armagh Planetarium as you navigate your way through checkpoints and tackle fun science questions along the way. Everyone who completes the course will receive a certificate of achievement! This […]
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When: Sun 22 Feb Where: Ulster Museum Cost: £12 Time: 1pm Pitting the knowledge of unwitting parents against their all-knowing kids, Professor Ben presents an interactive, educational and highly entertaining show. So come and test your knowledge against Professor Ben in this hit live interactive show which is bigger and better than ever. W: ulstermuseum.org […]
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When: Sun 22 Feb Where: Island Arts Centre, Lisburn Cost: From £13 Time: 2pm It promises to be an afternoon of non-stop action when all of your favourite heroes and villains of Superstar Wrestling! It’s every man for himself. Friend against friend and foe against foe. Anything goes as the wrestlers battle for supremacy. One […]
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When: Sun 22 Feb Where: SSE Arena, Belfast Cost: Various Time: 4pm Be a part of the action as the Giants seek to bring EIHL titles home to Belfast and enjoy one of the city’s biggest family-friendly nights out. W: ssearenabelfast.com Visit the event website here |
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When: 27 February - 1 March Where: Venues around Bangor Cost: Various Time: Various Get ready for a weekend bursting with imagination! Young Aspects is back for 2026, bringing an exciting programme of workshops, events and hands-on activities designed to inspire young minds and ignite a love of stories. W: www.aspectsfestival.com/whats-on |
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When: Every Saturday Where: Carrickfergus Library Cost: Free Time: 10:30am-12:30pm Come along and join in the fun with our wide range of board games, Lego and Duplo. W: librariesni.org.uk Visit the event website here
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When: Sat 28 Feb Where: Ulster Museum, Belfast Cost: Various Time: Various Enjoy movie magic at the Ulster Museum with family-friendly screenings from 10:30am. Movies on show are: Pip and Posy and Friends, Cars Toons: Mater’s Tall Tales, Tabby McTat and The Adventures of Prince Achmed. W: wegottickets.com/Cinemagic Visit the event website here
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When: Sat 28 Feb Where: The MAC, Belfast Cost: Free Time: 1pm-4pm (Drop-in) It’s time to get the MAC's playroom ready for Spring! Join our Children’s Artist in Residence, Rachel Fitzpatrick, to create a magical woodland using recycled materials and colourful papers, pens, chalks and even some make-up. 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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