Make new memories with your loved ones. Discover the top family fun events and festivals happening in Belfast and beyond. From live entertainment, family days out, sports, arts & more.
Family Friendly
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Nature and Wildlife
Wee Critters at Whitehead Railway Museum
30.16 KMSat, 10 May 2025, 11:45amCome along and enjoy a great family day out at Whitehead Railway Museum in conjunction with Wee Critters,…
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Family Friendly
Magnificent May Weekend
22.75 KM04 - 05 May 2025Join Montalto Estate for their Magnificent May Weekend – the perfect family day out filled with exciting activities…
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Music and Concerts
Bluegrass Omagh Music Festival
156.16 KM24 - 25 May 2025Bluegrass Omagh returns to the Ulster American Folk Park over the May Bank Holiday weekend, Saturday 24th and…
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Markets and Fairs
North Block Bazaar
2.07 KM04 May - 05 Oct 2025A unique Little Market set inside the walls of the very famous Crumlin rd Jail. A Boutique market…
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Learning Experiences
Ultimate Cakepops Class
0.75 KM02 - 16 May 2025The ultimate cakepop class - lining fancy moulds with chocolate combined with melt in your mouth fillings!
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Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
May Day 25: Sound Festival
Sat, 03 May 2025, 2:00pmJoin in Larkin’s Square for a family fun day celebrating international solidarity for workers’ rights.
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Spring
Bank Holiday BBQ & Local Talent
22.75 KMMon, 26 May 2025, 11:00amJoin in The Walled Garden, on May Bank Holiday, for a day full of entertainment and food in…
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Christmas
Jack & the Beanstalk: The Giant Family Pantomime
1.05 KM21 Nov 2025 - 04 Jan 2026Join for a GIANT pantomime adventure as Jack and the Beanstalk sprouts onto the Waterfront Studio stage in…
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Easter
Wild Wonders Easter Trail at Castle Ward
46.19 KM26 - 27 Apr 2025Something exciting is coming to Castle Ward this Easter—get ready to follow the trail, solve the clues, and…
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Tours
St George’s Market Walking Tour
0.82 KM26 - 27 Apr 2025This guided walking tour gives you a background to markets in Belfast, the Market area of Belfast, the…
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Nature and Wildlife
World Bee Day
22.75 KMSun, 18 May 2025, 11:00amCelebrate World Bee Day at Montalto Estate! Enjoy insightful talks from Scott Hamilton, owner of The Hamilton Honey…
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Tours
Titanic Maritime Walking Tour
26 Apr - 31 Aug 2025Enjoy a walk along the Maritime Mile, through the Titanic Quarter to the slipways where the Titanic and…
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Markets and Fairs
Belfast Spring Continental Market
0.08 KM22 - 26 May 2025The Belfast Spring Continental Market returns to Belfast City Hall, bringing a vibrant mix of international flavours, local…
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Easter
Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
23.1 KM26 - 27 Apr 2025Explore the stunning gardens, spot the hidden GOLD BUNNY statues, and uncover the secret clues to earn a…
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Spring
Extreme Existence
1.74 KM25 - 27 Apr 2025This Easter, bring the whole family to W5 for an exciting adventure into the wild!
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Family Friendly Show
PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure
1.87 KMSat, 26 Jul 2025, 1:00pmPAW Patrol ®Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” is coming to BELFAST!
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Spring
National Drawing Day
1.73 KMSat, 17 May 2025, 10:00amCelebrate National Drawing Day at the Ulster Museum on Saturday 17th May!
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Spring
Spring at the Discovery Centres
1.73 KM26 - 27 Apr 2025Celebrate Earth Day and enjoy a range of activities inspired by the Ulster Museum’s Wild Ireland exhibition in…
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Summer
Classic Cars & Bikes at Montalto Estate
22.75 KMSun, 22 Jun 2025, 10:00amJoin at Montalto Estate for a spectacular Classic Car & Bike Show in support of Cancer Fund for…
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Shows and Displays
Sing-a-Long-a: Beauty and the Beast
0.66 KMThu, 31 Jul 2025, 2:00pmIt couldn’t be easier or more fun! The first rule of Sing-a-long-a is THERE ARE NO RULES! Fancy…
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Bank Holiday
May Day at the Ulster Folk Museum
15.65 KMMon, 05 May 2025, 10:00amCelebrate May Day at the Ulster Folk Museum on the May Bank Holiday, a day is full of…
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Autumn
Comic Con Northern Ireland
06 - 07 Sep 2025The Ultimate Pop Culture Experience! Northern Ireland's Official Comic Con Hosted By Monopoly Events.
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Family Friendly
Dinosaur World Live
1.05 KM26 - 27 Aug 2025Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show at the…
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Festival of Fools
Festival of Fools
0.19 KM03 - 08 May 2025Festival of Fools is a jam-packed long weekend of circus performances, featuring breathtaking acrobatics, gut-busting comedy and jaw-dropping…
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Children's Events
Horrible Histories – Terrible Tudors
0.66 KM25 - 26 Apr 2025We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!
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Family Friendly
Family Focus Sessions at the Ulster Museum
1.73 KM10 - 11 May 2025Learn something new and handle museum objects in free, family-friendly sessions in each of the Discovery Centres on…
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Spring
Fandom Con
1.05 KMSat, 24 May 2025, 12:00pmThis is the 3rd year Fandom Con has ran and will be taking place on Saturday 24th May…
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Easter
Easter Pottery Decorating Fun!
41.43 KMSat, 26 Apr 2025, 10:00amEnjoy Easter at Eden, they make the pots and stamps to make decorating your pottery piece of choice…
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Children's Events
Inclusion Zone at High Rise Lisburn
16.17 KM27 Apr - 28 Dec 2025High Rise Inclusion Zone Clip ‘n Climb and soft play sessions are for guests with additional needs and…
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Shows and Displays
Dinosaur World Live
1.05 KM26 - 27 Aug 2025Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show at the…
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Family Friendly
Bluegrass Omagh Family Day
156.16 KMMon, 26 May 2025, 10:00amKeep the Bluegrass Omagh magic going with this fun filled family day on the last May Bank Holiday…
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Spring
Rampage
83.3 KM10 - 11 May 2025Get ready to unleash your inner warrior at Rampage 2025. It's back on the 10th and 11th of…
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Family Friendly
Aardman presents Lloyd of the Flies Wetland Bug Hunt
26.95 KM26 Apr - 01 Jun 2025Dive into the wonderful world of wetland insects with Lloyd and his new friend Dart the dragonfly at…
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Shows and Displays
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
0.66 KM29 Apr - 03 May 2025Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, the…
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Shows and Displays
Horrible Histories – Awful Egyptians
0.66 KM25 - 26 Apr 2025We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!
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Easter
Easter Egg Hunt at Rowallane Garden
18.74 KM26 - 27 Apr 2025This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Rowallane Garden on an Easter trail.
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Spring
Spring Spectacular
23.1 KM26 Apr - 05 May 2025See the gardens of Northern Ireland’s royal residence erupt in a spectacle of colour as their Spring Spectacular…
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Shows and Displays
Pet Nose Day 2025
35.61 KMSun, 27 Apr 2025, 10:00amThe award-winning event returns. Come along with your four legged friend and enter County Down's cutest Dog Show…
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Easter
Easter Egg hunt at Mount Stewart
35.61 KMSat, 26 Apr 2025, 10:00amThis spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Mount Stewart on an Easter trail.
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Spring
LEGO® F1® Big Build Challenge
1.74 KM26 - 27 Apr 2025Coming this Easter, put your designing, building and racing skills to the test in W5's new action-packed LEGO®…
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Shows and Displays
Sing-a-Long-a: The Greatest Showman
0.66 KMWed, 30 Jul 2025, 7:00pmIt couldn’t be easier or more fun! The first rule of Sing-a-long-a is THERE ARE NO RULES! Fancy…
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Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
Yukee
Sat, 03 May 2025, 11:00amYukee’s Garden Party: The Live Show involves live performances of original Yukee songs from the hit CBeebies series.
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Summer
Summer of Play 2025 at Castle Ward
46.19 KM05 Jul - 31 Aug 2025Experience a summer of medieval adventure at Castle Ward with thrilling challenges, interactive quests, and fantasy fun!
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Sport
International Friendly – Northern Ireland V Iceland
Tue, 10 Jun 2025, 7:45pmThe Northern Ireland men's football team will play Iceland in an international friendly on Tuesday 10th June 2025…
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Ards & North Down Experiences
Experience AND 2025
26 Apr - 24 Aug 2025Experience AND 2025. Discover hidden gems and create lasting memories with unique local immersive experiences and guided tours.