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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Strangford Lough Boat Trip – Experience AND 2024 Ards & North Down ExperiencesStrangford Lough Boat Trip – Experience AND 2024
Sat, 24 Aug 2024, 2:00pmJoin Tour Guide John Murray and take time away from the fast pace of everyday life and enjoy…
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Spring Foraging Workshop at Ulster Folk Museum SpringSpring Foraging Workshop at Ulster Folk Museum
Sun, 28 Apr 2024, 11:00amForage for seasonal plants, trees and fruit on this Spring walk around the Ulster Folk Museum on Sunday…
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Tea with the Bees and Cake with the Cows – Experience AND 2024 Ards & North Down ExperiencesTea with the Bees and Cake with the Cows – Experience AND 2024
Sat, 08 Jun 2024, 2:30pmTea with the Bees and Cake with the Cows is a unique farm experience hosted at Ballyboley Dexters,…
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Little Amal: Amal in Narnia Belfast 2024Little Amal: Amal in Narnia
Sat, 18 May 2024, 7:00pmAmal ventures into East Belfast where she discovers a large wardrobe in the centre of CS Lewis Square.
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Ards International Guitar Festival Music and ConcertsArds International Guitar Festival
20 - 21 Apr 2024The 2024 Ards International Guitar Festival will take place in Newtownards from 17 – 21 April!
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Safari in the City – Wildflower Identification Belfast 2024Safari in the City – Wildflower Identification
Sat, 06 Jul 2024, 10:30amWalk and talk to look at the wildflowers of Sir Thomas & Lady Dixon Park.
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Awful Auntie TheatreAwful Auntie
25 - 27 Apr 2024When Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, she has no idea her life is in…
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Gothic Abbey & Physic Garden Tour – Experience AND 2024 Ards & North Down ExperiencesGothic Abbey & Physic Garden Tour – Experience AND 2024
Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 11:00amThis is a truly unique tour, an opportunity to learn how herbs and plants have been used medicinally…
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Puffin Rock & The New Friends (Film) | Earth Day 2024 NI Science Festival Children's EventsPuffin Rock & The New Friends (Film) | Earth Day 2024
Sun, 21 Apr 2024, 2:00pmJoin NI Science Festival as they celebrate Earth Day 2024 including film screenings and additional pop up activities…
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City Nature Challenge: Bioblitz Nature and WildlifeCity Nature Challenge: Bioblitz
Sun, 28 Apr 2024, 12:00pmUlster Folk Museum are taking part in the City Nature Challenge – Greater Belfast, competing with 400+ cities…
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Little Amal: The Half Bap Belfast 2024Little Amal: The Half Bap
Fri, 17 May 2024, 4:00pmLocal resident Barney and Amal explore the Cathedral Quarter of Belfast, or the Half Bap as it's known…
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Spring Discovery Morning Nature and WildlifeSpring Discovery Morning
Fri, 03 May 2024, 11:00amThese Discovery Mornings give you an opportunity to join the rangers on one of their patrols and explore…
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The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival Cathedral Quarter Arts FestivalThe Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
02 - 12 May 2024An 11 day festival of the best local, national and international arts held in the historic Cathedral Quarter…
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Spring Spectacular SpringSpring Spectacular
20 Apr - 06 May 2024See the gardens of Northern Ireland’s royal residence erupt in spectacular colour as Spring Spectacular returns for 2024.
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Bluegrass Omagh SpringBluegrass Omagh
04 - 05 May 2024Bluegrass Omagh music festival returns to Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh on 4th & 5th May 2024.
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Country Skills Day History And HeritageCountry Skills Day
Sat, 27 Apr 2024, 10:00amCome along to Country Skills Day at the Ulster Folk Museum as they celebrate and honour local heritage…
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Little Amal: The Seahorse and the Wolf Belfast 2024Little Amal: The Seahorse and the Wolf
Thu, 16 May 2024, 7:00pmWelcome Amal on her first stop in Belfast with an outdoor theatre spectacle of music and dance co-created…
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Disney’s Frozen Jr Family Friendly ShowDisney’s Frozen Jr
26 - 29 Jun 2024Embark on an enchanting journey to Arendelle with Belvoir Players Theatre Academy’s production of Disney’s Frozen Jr.
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Spring Fest 2024 SpringSpring Fest 2024
27 - 28 Apr 2024Celebrate the season with the annual Spring Fest at Malone House and Barnett Demesne.
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EA-CBSM Primary School Showcase Concert Music and ConcertsEA-CBSM Primary School Showcase Concert
Wed, 24 Apr 2024, 7:00pmJoin the Education Authority City of Belfast School of Music as they present their annual Primary School Showcase…
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Come & Try Canoeing Learning ExperiencesCome & Try Canoeing
22 Apr - 31 May 2024Come and Try Canoeing… a simply awesome activity, offering a gentle paddling opportunity be it solo, double or…
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Nick Cope’s Family Show Music and ConcertsNick Cope’s Family Show
Sun, 09 Jun 2024, 11:00amNick Cope has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families…
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Safari in the City – Butterfly Walk and Talk Belfast 2024Safari in the City – Butterfly Walk and Talk
Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 12:00pmWalk and talk to look at the Butterflies of Cave Hill.
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The Crazy Weather Show with Scientific Sue NI Science Festival Children's EventsThe Crazy Weather Show with Scientific Sue
Sun, 21 Apr 2024, 11:30amEnjoy the Crazy Weather Show with Scientific Sue! No better topic for Scientific Sue to use her drama…
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Autism Friendly Clip ‘n Climb and Soft Play Sessions at High Rise Lisburn Children's EventsAutism Friendly Clip ‘n Climb and Soft Play Sessions at High Rise Lisburn
05 May - 21 Dec 2024High Rise family adventure centre in Lisburn will ‘go quiet’ one Sunday a month for an autism/SEND friendly…
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Water Works – Community Boatbuilding Workshops Belfast 2024Water Works – Community Boatbuilding Workshops
18 - 26 May 2024A series of creative workshops at the spectacular Drawing Office, Titanic Hotel, where the world's most famous ocean…
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Merry May Day SpringMerry May Day
Mon, 06 May 2024, 10:00amEnjoy a merry May Day in Holywood with a food stall market, funfair rides, Jiggle and Jive and…
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Finding Nemo Jr Family Friendly ShowFinding Nemo Jr
17 - 18 Aug 2024Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo.
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Mrs Maker’s Mucky Ducks – Experience AND 2024 Ards & North Down ExperiencesMrs Maker’s Mucky Ducks – Experience AND 2024
Mon, 06 May 2024, 11:00amA fun creative experience for little ones this Bank Holiday Monday. Let their imaginations run free in mucky…
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Blooming May Day at the Whitehead Railway Museum SpringBlooming May Day at the Whitehead Railway Museum
Mon, 06 May 2024, 11:00amHead to Whitehead Railway Museum this May Day and catch a short trip on their site in a…
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Sports Direct Premiership Game Week 38 SportSports Direct Premiership Game Week 38
Sat, 27 Apr 2024, 5:30pmThe Final Game week of the 2023/24 season! Get your tickets today and get down to watch the…
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Mrs Maker’s Spooky Masquerade Belfast PlusMrs Maker’s Spooky Masquerade
Wed, 30 Oct 2024, 11:00amJoin local artist Kerrie, aka Mrs Maker, and get into the Halloween spirit by creating masks of your…
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Safari in the City – Bat Walk Belfast 2024Safari in the City – Bat Walk
Sat, 03 Aug 2024, 8:30pmWalk and talk to look at the bats of Ligoniel Dams.
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Life Through a Royal Lens History And HeritageLife Through a Royal Lens
20 Apr - 17 Aug 2024Discover Life Through a Royal Lens, Hillsborough Castle’s first exhibition featuring a unique collection of Royal photography.
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Show Some Love – Opening Weekend Belfast 2024Show Some Love – Opening Weekend
20 - 21 Apr 2024Join Show Some Love Green House on 20 and 21 April from 12-4pm and discover a new city…
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EA Music (Dundonald Office) Showcase Concert Music and ConcertsEA Music (Dundonald Office) Showcase Concert
Sat, 18 May 2024, 2:45pmFeaturing the SE Youth Orchestra with bands and orchestras from North Down/Castlereagh and Lisburn/Down areas.
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Bluegrass Omagh Family Day Family FriendlyBluegrass Omagh Family Day
Mon, 06 May 2024, 10:00amBluegrass Family Day will be jam packed with fantastic music and fun activities that everyone will enjoy.
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Comic Con Northern Ireland Family FriendlyComic Con Northern Ireland
07 - 08 Sep 2024Comic Con Northern Ireland is the best place to celebrate all things pop culture. Meet your heroes, get…
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Pop up @ Bullitt: Storybox Markets and FairsPop up @ Bullitt: Storybox
Sat, 27 Apr 2024, 10:00amStorybox will be popping up once again in Bullitt lobby on Saturday 27 April. Stop by, say hello,…
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EA-CBSM Spring Community Concert Night 2 Music and ConcertsEA-CBSM Spring Community Concert Night 2
Fri, 26 Apr 2024, 8:00pmJoin the Education Authority City of Belfast School of Music as they present Night 2 of their Spring…
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Behind the Scenes: Folk Life Collection Store ToursBehind the Scenes: Folk Life Collection Store
Fri, 26 Apr 2024, 11:00amCome along to this special tour of the Folk Life collection stores at the Ulster Folk Museum.
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Come & Try SUP Boarding Learning ExperiencesCome & Try SUP Boarding
22 Apr - 31 May 2024Come and Try Stand Up Paddle Boarding… or SUP as it’s known is a simply awesome activity with…
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Safari in the City – Bat Walk Belfast 2024Safari in the City – Bat Walk
31 - 03 Aug 2024Walk and talk to look at the bats of Shaw's Bridge.
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The Walled Garden at The Carriage Rooms SummerThe Walled Garden at The Carriage Rooms
Sun, 02 Jun 2024, 11:00amEnjoy an exclusive viewing of the private Walled Garden. Discover the vibrant colours in the beautiful garden with…
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Little Amal: The May Queen Belfast 2024Little Amal: The May Queen
Sat, 18 May 2024, 12:30pmA murmuration of birds surround Amal as she offered a flower crown and bestowed the honor of The…
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Sound Links – Consultation Event Belfast 2024Sound Links – Consultation Event
Tue, 14 May 2024, 4:00pmSound Links will transform Townsend Street for a one-day festival of dance, song and fun for all ages!
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Paws for Gin in Donaghadee – Experience AND 2024 Ards & North Down ExperiencesPaws for Gin in Donaghadee – Experience AND 2024
Sun, 04 Aug 2024, 11:30amDiscover the history of Donaghadee on this dog friendly walking tour. After the tour enjoy a gin cocktail,…
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Down Royal Motor Show SpringDown Royal Motor Show
Sun, 21 Apr 2024, 11:00amDown Royal’s First Motor Show! A day with something for all, kids’ entertainment, trade stalls, vehicle displays and…
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Little Amal: Do Not Disturb Belfast 2024Little Amal: Do Not Disturb
Sun, 19 May 2024, 11:00amAs Amal climbs to Colin Glen, she joins the people of Belfast, laden with artefacts of memory and…
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Wee Birds Art Workshop – Experience AND 2024 Ards & North Down ExperiencesWee Birds Art Workshop – Experience AND 2024
Mon, 26 Aug 2024, 2:00pmFamilies will be welcomed by Marianne from Boom! Studios, based in Bangor, who will lead a "Wee Birds"…
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Superworm (Film) | Earth Day 2024 NI Science Festival Children's EventsSuperworm (Film) | Earth Day 2024
Sun, 21 Apr 2024, 10:30amJoin NI Science Festival as they celebrate Earth Day 2024 including film screenings and additional pop up activities…
