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.

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  • Wee Critters at Whitehead Railway Museum
    Wee Critters at Whitehead Railway Museum
    Nature and Wildlife

    Wee Critters at Whitehead Railway Museum

    30.16 KM
    Sat, 10 May 2025, 11:45am

    Come along and enjoy a great family day out at Whitehead Railway Museum in conjunction with Wee Critters,…

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  • Magnificent May Weekend
    Magnificent May Weekend
    Family Friendly

    Magnificent May Weekend

    22.75 KM
    04 - 05 May 2025

    Join Montalto Estate for their Magnificent May Weekend – the perfect family day out filled with exciting activities…

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  • Bluegrass Omagh Music Festival
    Bluegrass Omagh Music Festival
    Music and Concerts

    Bluegrass Omagh Music Festival

    156.16 KM
    24 - 25 May 2025

    Bluegrass Omagh returns to the Ulster American Folk Park over the May Bank Holiday weekend, Saturday 24th and…

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  • North Block Bazaar
    North Block Bazaar
    Markets and Fairs

    North Block Bazaar

    2.07 KM
    04 May - 05 Oct 2025

    A unique Little Market set inside the walls of the very famous Crumlin rd Jail. A Boutique market…

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  • Ultimate Cakepops Class
    Ultimate Cakepops Class
    Learning Experiences

    Ultimate Cakepops Class

    0.75 KM
    02 - 16 May 2025

    The ultimate cakepop class - lining fancy moulds with chocolate combined with melt in your mouth fillings!

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  • May Day 25: Sound Festival
    May Day 25: Sound Festival
    Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

    May Day 25: Sound Festival

    Sat, 03 May 2025, 2:00pm

    Join in Larkin’s Square for a family fun day celebrating international solidarity for workers’ rights.

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  • Bank Holiday BBQ & Local Talent
    Bank Holiday BBQ & Local Talent
    Spring

    Bank Holiday BBQ & Local Talent

    22.75 KM
    Mon, 26 May 2025, 11:00am

    Join in The Walled Garden, on May Bank Holiday, for a day full of entertainment and food in…

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  • Jack & the Beanstalk: The Giant Family Pantomime
    Jack & the Beanstalk: The Giant Family Pantomime
    Christmas

    Jack & the Beanstalk: The Giant Family Pantomime

    1.05 KM
    21 Nov 2025 - 04 Jan 2026

    Join for a GIANT pantomime adventure as Jack and the Beanstalk sprouts onto the Waterfront Studio stage in…

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  • Wild Wonders Easter Trail at Castle Ward
    Wild Wonders Easter Trail at Castle Ward
    Easter

    Wild Wonders Easter Trail at Castle Ward

    46.19 KM
    26 - 27 Apr 2025

    Something exciting is coming to Castle Ward this Easter—get ready to follow the trail, solve the clues, and…

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  • St George’s Market Walking Tour
    St George’s Market Walking Tour
    Tours

    St George’s Market Walking Tour

    0.82 KM
    26 - 27 Apr 2025

    This guided walking tour gives you a background to markets in Belfast, the Market area of Belfast, the…

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  • World Bee Day
    World Bee Day
    Nature and Wildlife

    World Bee Day

    22.75 KM
    Sun, 18 May 2025, 11:00am

    Celebrate World Bee Day at Montalto Estate! Enjoy insightful talks from Scott Hamilton, owner of The Hamilton Honey…

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  • Titanic Maritime Walking Tour
    Titanic Maritime Walking Tour
    Tours

    Titanic Maritime Walking Tour

    26 Apr - 31 Aug 2025

    Enjoy a walk along the Maritime Mile, through the Titanic Quarter to the slipways where the Titanic and…

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  • Belfast Spring Continental Market
    Belfast Spring Continental Market
    Markets and Fairs

    Belfast Spring Continental Market

    0.08 KM
    22 - 26 May 2025

    The Belfast Spring Continental Market returns to Belfast City Hall, bringing a vibrant mix of international flavours, local…

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  • Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
    Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
    Easter

    Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

    23.1 KM
    26 - 27 Apr 2025

    Explore the stunning gardens, spot the hidden GOLD BUNNY statues, and uncover the secret clues to earn a…

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  • Extreme Existence
    Extreme Existence
    Spring

    Extreme Existence

    1.74 KM
    25 - 27 Apr 2025

    This Easter, bring the whole family to W5 for an exciting adventure into the wild!

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  • PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure
    PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure
    Family Friendly Show

    PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure

    1.87 KM
    Sat, 26 Jul 2025, 1:00pm

    PAW Patrol ®Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” is coming to BELFAST!

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  • National Drawing Day
    National Drawing Day
    Spring

    National Drawing Day

    1.73 KM
    Sat, 17 May 2025, 10:00am

    Celebrate National Drawing Day at the Ulster Museum on Saturday 17th May!

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  • Spring at the Discovery Centres
    Spring at the Discovery Centres
    Spring

    Spring at the Discovery Centres

    1.73 KM
    26 - 27 Apr 2025

    Celebrate Earth Day and enjoy a range of activities inspired by the Ulster Museum’s Wild Ireland exhibition in…

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  • Classic Cars & Bikes at Montalto Estate
    Classic Cars & Bikes at Montalto Estate
    Summer

    Classic Cars & Bikes at Montalto Estate

    22.75 KM
    Sun, 22 Jun 2025, 10:00am

    Join at Montalto Estate for a spectacular Classic Car & Bike Show in support of Cancer Fund for…

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  • Sing-a-Long-a: Beauty and the Beast
    Sing-a-Long-a: Beauty and the Beast
    Shows and Displays

    Sing-a-Long-a: Beauty and the Beast

    0.66 KM
    Thu, 31 Jul 2025, 2:00pm

    It 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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  • May Day at the Ulster Folk Museum
    May Day at the Ulster Folk Museum
    Bank Holiday

    May Day at the Ulster Folk Museum

    15.65 KM
    Mon, 05 May 2025, 10:00am

    Celebrate May Day at the Ulster Folk Museum on the May Bank Holiday, a day is full of…

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  • Comic Con Northern Ireland
    Comic Con Northern Ireland
    Autumn

    Comic Con Northern Ireland

    06 - 07 Sep 2025

    The Ultimate Pop Culture Experience! Northern Ireland's Official Comic Con Hosted By Monopoly Events.

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  • Dinosaur World Live
    Dinosaur World Live
    Family Friendly

    Dinosaur World Live

    1.05 KM
    26 - 27 Aug 2025

    Dare 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
    Festival of Fools

    Festival of Fools

    0.19 KM
    03 - 08 May 2025

    Festival of Fools is a jam-packed long weekend of circus performances, featuring breathtaking acrobatics, gut-busting comedy and jaw-dropping…

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  • Horrible Histories – Terrible Tudors
    Horrible Histories – Terrible Tudors
    Children's Events

    Horrible Histories – Terrible Tudors

    0.66 KM
    25 - 26 Apr 2025

    We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!

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  • Family Focus Sessions at the Ulster Museum
    Family Focus Sessions at the Ulster Museum
    Family Friendly

    Family Focus Sessions at the Ulster Museum

    1.73 KM
    10 - 11 May 2025

    Learn something new and handle museum objects in free, family-friendly sessions in each of the Discovery Centres on…

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  • Fandom Con
    Fandom Con
    Spring

    Fandom Con

    1.05 KM
    Sat, 24 May 2025, 12:00pm

    This is the 3rd year Fandom Con has ran and will be taking place on Saturday 24th May…

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  • Easter Pottery Decorating Fun!
    Easter Pottery Decorating Fun!
    Easter

    Easter Pottery Decorating Fun!

    41.43 KM
    Sat, 26 Apr 2025, 10:00am

    Enjoy Easter at Eden, they make the pots and stamps to make decorating your pottery piece of choice…

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  • Inclusion Zone at High Rise Lisburn
    Inclusion Zone at High Rise Lisburn
    Children's Events

    Inclusion Zone at High Rise Lisburn

    16.17 KM
    27 Apr - 28 Dec 2025

    High Rise Inclusion Zone Clip ‘n Climb and soft play sessions are for guests with additional needs and…

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  • Dinosaur World Live
    Dinosaur World Live
    Shows and Displays

    Dinosaur World Live

    1.05 KM
    26 - 27 Aug 2025

    Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show at the…

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  • Bluegrass Omagh Family Day
    Bluegrass Omagh Family Day
    Family Friendly

    Bluegrass Omagh Family Day

    156.16 KM
    Mon, 26 May 2025, 10:00am

    Keep the Bluegrass Omagh magic going with this fun filled family day on the last May Bank Holiday…

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  • Rampage
    Rampage
    Spring

    Rampage

    83.3 KM
    10 - 11 May 2025

    Get ready to unleash your inner warrior at Rampage 2025. It's back on the 10th and 11th of…

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  • Aardman presents Lloyd of the Flies Wetland Bug Hunt
    Aardman presents Lloyd of the Flies Wetland Bug Hunt
    Family Friendly

    Aardman presents Lloyd of the Flies Wetland Bug Hunt

    26.95 KM
    26 Apr - 01 Jun 2025

    Dive into the wonderful world of wetland insects with Lloyd and his new friend Dart the dragonfly at…

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  • The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
    The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
    Shows and Displays

    The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

    0.66 KM
    29 Apr - 03 May 2025

    Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, the…

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  • Horrible Histories – Awful Egyptians
    Horrible Histories – Awful Egyptians
    Shows and Displays

    Horrible Histories – Awful Egyptians

    0.66 KM
    25 - 26 Apr 2025

    We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!

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  • Easter Egg Hunt at Rowallane Garden
    Easter Egg Hunt at Rowallane Garden
    Easter

    Easter Egg Hunt at Rowallane Garden

    18.74 KM
    26 - 27 Apr 2025

    This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Rowallane Garden on an Easter trail.

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  • Spring Spectacular
    Spring Spectacular
    Spring

    Spring Spectacular

    23.1 KM
    26 Apr - 05 May 2025

    See the gardens of Northern Ireland’s royal residence erupt in a spectacle of colour as their Spring Spectacular…

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  • Pet Nose Day 2025
    Pet Nose Day 2025
    Shows and Displays

    Pet Nose Day 2025

    35.61 KM
    Sun, 27 Apr 2025, 10:00am

    The award-winning event returns. Come along with your four legged friend and enter County Down's cutest Dog Show…

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  • Easter Egg hunt at Mount Stewart
    Easter Egg hunt at Mount Stewart
    Easter

    Easter Egg hunt at Mount Stewart

    35.61 KM
    Sat, 26 Apr 2025, 10:00am

    This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Mount Stewart on an Easter trail.

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  • LEGO® F1® Big Build Challenge
    LEGO® F1® Big Build Challenge
    Spring

    LEGO® F1® Big Build Challenge

    1.74 KM
    26 - 27 Apr 2025

    Coming this Easter, put your designing, building and racing skills to the test in W5's new action-packed LEGO®…

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  • Sing-a-Long-a: The Greatest Showman
    Sing-a-Long-a: The Greatest Showman
    Shows and Displays

    Sing-a-Long-a: The Greatest Showman

    0.66 KM
    Wed, 30 Jul 2025, 7:00pm

    It 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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  • Yukee
    Yukee
    Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

    Yukee

    Sat, 03 May 2025, 11:00am

    Yukee’s Garden Party: The Live Show involves live performances of original Yukee songs from the hit CBeebies series.

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  • Summer of Play 2025 at Castle Ward
    Summer of Play 2025 at Castle Ward
    Summer

    Summer of Play 2025 at Castle Ward

    46.19 KM
    05 Jul - 31 Aug 2025

    Experience a summer of medieval adventure at Castle Ward with thrilling challenges, interactive quests, and fantasy fun!

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  • International Friendly – Northern Ireland V Iceland
    International Friendly – Northern Ireland V Iceland
    Sport

    International Friendly – Northern Ireland V Iceland

    Tue, 10 Jun 2025, 7:45pm

    The Northern Ireland men's football team will play Iceland in an international friendly on Tuesday 10th June 2025…

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  • Experience AND 2025
    Experience AND 2025
    Ards & North Down Experiences

    Experience AND 2025

    26 Apr - 24 Aug 2025

    Experience AND 2025. Discover hidden gems and create lasting memories with unique local immersive experiences and guided tours.

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  • Easter in Belfast
    Easter in Belfast
    Blog - Belfast Plus

    Easter in Belfast

    This Easter enjoy wonderful walks, delicious food, family fun and time with friends. Discover what is going on…

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  • Easter Events
    Easter Events
    Blog - Family Friendly

    Easter Events

    There's lots happening in and around Belfast this Easter, with fun for all the family.

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  • Things to do this Spring
    Things to do this Spring
    Blog - Belfast Plus

    Things to do this Spring

    Spring is here in Belfast, and it's time to explore! Here are our top picks to do, from…

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  • Spring Events in Belfast and Beyond
    Spring Events in Belfast and Beyond
    Blog - Family Friendly

    Spring Events in Belfast and Beyond

    There's lots going on in and around the city for the whole family to enjoy this Spring.

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  • Museums in Belfast
    Museums in Belfast
    Blog - Family Friendly

    Museums in Belfast

    Learn about transport, art, history, culture and natural sciences at one of Northern Ireland's top museums.

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  • Sensory Friendly Attractions in Belfast
    Sensory Friendly Attractions in Belfast
    Blog - Belfast Plus

    Sensory Friendly Attractions in Belfast

    Discover sensory friendly sessions and attractions in Belfast. Enjoy yourself knowing your child is in a safe and…

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  • Autumn Half-Term Break
    Autumn Half-Term Break
    Blog - Belfast Plus

    Autumn Half-Term Break

    Looking for things to see and do with the kids this autumn half-term? We’ve rounded up the top…

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  • Family Indoor Activities
    Family Indoor Activities
    Blog - Family Friendly

    Family Indoor Activities

    Don't let bad weather stop you from having a fantastic time in Belfast! See our top suggestions for…

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  • Family Fun – Belfast Plus
    Family Fun – Belfast Plus
    Blog - Belfast Plus

    Family Fun – Belfast Plus

    Discover family fun attractions in Lisburn and Castlereagh and Ards and North Down, just minutes from Belfast. See…

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  • Urban Exploring
    Urban Exploring
    Blog - Budget Friendly

    Urban Exploring

    Take a walk through Belfast city and learn something new. Here are the top self-guided tours, walking trails…

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