Family Friendly Events

The Little Vampire (Fancy Dress Screening)

Screening at The Belfast Barge, Belfast as part of the 35th Cinemagic International Film Festival.

Titanic Maritime Walking Tour

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

‘The Magician’s Nephew’ (Chronicles of Narnia) by C.S.Lewis

In this magical adaptation for the stage, join Digory and Polly as they set out on a daring…

Frosted: A Family Pantomime

'Frosted' is a family panto packed with gags and lovable characters and is something totally new for your…

Ghostbusters Screening + Q&A with Peter Berstein

Hapless trio Venkman, Stantz and Spengler set up a company that offers to deal with the ghosts and…

Super Natural October Half-Term

Explore the super natural! This October half term, discover activities that show just how super wetland nature can…

The Shake: Khaled Barakeh

The Shake is an ambitious art project by Khaled Barakeh, a Syrian multidisciplinary conceptual artist, activist, and cultural…

Let’s Animate! Storyboarding Workshop with Robin Shaw

This workshop will use examples and exercises to give participants the knowledge they need to visually tell a…

Shorts for Shorties (Shorts)

A collection of short animations designed to appeal to young children. Audience Award! Vote for your favourite short…

The Drive In Cinema at Let’s Go Hydro

The Drive In Cinema is back this Halloween for a unique experience – the only drive in Cinema…

Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along

“Be our Guest” at Sing-Along Beauty and the Beast. Celebrate Disney’s live-action adaptation of the iconic fairy tale,…

Marvellous Machines Workshop with W5

In this fun, fast-paced building workshop, kids will be asked what they think qualifies as a machine and…

Beauty & the Beast – Family Pantomime

Get ready for a tale as old as time as Beauty and the Beast returns to the Waterfront…

The Monster Market at Rowallane Garden

Join at the garden and find some devilish deals, hauntingly good prices and a host of local traders…

Room on the Broom (Pre-Screening with The Hallow Queen)

A kind Witch invites a collection of animals to join her on her broom, though her cat thinks…

Mrs Maker’s Spooky Masquerade – Experience AND 2024

Join local artist Kerrie, aka Mrs Maker, and get into the Halloween spirit by creating masks of your…

Steam Saturday

Come on down to Whitehead by the coast, the home of steam in County Antrim.

Halloween Slime

Head to Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory this Halloween to create some of the scariest SLIME there is!

The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child (Double-Bill)

The magical tale of a mouse who takes a walk through the woods in search of a nut.

UEFA Nations League – Northern Ireland V Belarus

The Northern Ireland men's football team will play Belarus in the UEFA Nations League on November 15, 2024…

Halloween Steam Sunday

Visit the picturesque seaside town of Whitehead to experience the magic of steam at Halloween.

Three Billy Goats Gruff (Children’s Theatre)

This much loved fairy-tale is brought to life with a pinch of Banyan Magic, Puppetry, Storytelling and Original…

Torchlight Tours at the Ulster American Folk Park

Join, if you dare, for a night at the museum as they enter the mysterious world of Crudden…

Hallowe’en at Ulster American Folk Park

Discover how the people of rural Ulster celebrated Hallowe'en traditions centuries ago, and how the same traditions were…

Zog and Zog and the Flying Doctors (Double-Bill)

Screening at ODEON Belfast as part of the 35th Cinemagic International Film Festival. The Festival is taking place…

Drawing Support: Murals, Memory and Identity

Bill Rolston has been photographing political murals since 1981 and this exhibition showcases Rolston's photography of the political…

Young Climbers Clip ‘n Climb Sessions at High Rise Lisburn

Young Climbers Clip ‘n Climb sessions return to High Rise Lisburn this autumn for little climbers P1 –…

Circus Siblings

In 2020, 12 students from Hungary are given the opportunity to continue their studies abroad in a special…

On The Square Emporium Family Fun Day

Come one, come all, to On The Square Emporium’s Annual Family Fun Day.

The Garfield Movie (Relaxed Screening)

The hilarious misadventures of the comic strip moggie Garfield, gets a revamp in this slapstick animated feature.

Cathedral Quarter Belfast Gets Spooky!

Cathedral Quarter Belfast gets spooky this Halloween with acts from Circusful, based on Gordon street!

Monsters, Inc.

This enchanting and comic computer animation is set in the city of Monstropolis, which is powered by energy…

The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan

Northern Ireland’s largest pantomime is back for another magical year with The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan.

Don’t Let The Bed Bugs Bite (Children’s Theatre)

A bedtime story like no other, join Karen, Zoe and the wee Granny on a playful and imaginative…

The Drifting Guitar (Shorts)

Join as they discover vibrant new worlds, surprising characters, breathtaking landscapes, and unknown traditions in this animation shorts…

Rotoscoping Workshop with Wheelworks

For those fascinated by animation, this rotoscoping workshop will teach you how to create dynamic digital art using…

Princess Academy – Live Performances

Live performances from your favorite Disney Princesses including Elsa and Anna, Belle, Ariel, Snow White, and many more.

Family Art Workshop

Golden Thread is thrilled to relaunch their in-house program of workshops in their bespoke workshop space – THE…

Pickie’s Halloween Experience

Pickie’s Halloween Experience returns this year from the 12 - 31 October with special guests from Exploris Aquarium…

AR Experience Belfast City Hall Exhibition

The ever-popular Belfast City Hall visitor exhibition has been given a sprinkle of magic and bursts to life…

The Wild Robot

From DreamWorks Animation comes a new adaptation of a literary sensation, Peter Brown’s beloved, award-winning, #1 New York…

Pumpkin Patch and Halloween Spook Event 2024

Enjoy a spooktacular family Halloween adventure at Ballyburren with pumpkin picking, carving, face painting, crafts, a scare trail,…

Animation Pipeline Workshop with Mimic

Ever wonder how your favourite animated shows are created? There is a lot that goes into the making…

St George’s Market Walking Tour

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

Hallowe’en at Ulster Folk Museum

Trick or treat? You will be treated to a real Hallowe'en experience filled with old customs and traditions…

Halloween Bazaar at Montalto

Immerse yourself in a realm of magic at the Halloween Bazaar at Montalto on Saturday 26th October, from…

Cinemagic Film and Television Festival

The 35th Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People returns from 28th September - 3rd November…

Christmas at Ulster Folk Museum

Wander the snowy, cobbled streets of the Ulster Folk Museum and experience Christmas the traditional way.

Ocean – Bringing Marine Dreams To Life with Steve Backshall

Steve Backshall’s Ocean is a love letter to the most exciting environment on our planet and a great…

Festive Brunch with Santa

Enjoy a family friendly brunch with a special visit from Santa Claus.

Smallfoot (Pre-Screening Storytelling with Eithne The Adventurer)

Join Eithne on an amazing adventure, getting up close and personal with nature and discovering how to make…

Visit Santa at Ulster Folk Museum

Come and meet Father Christmas at the most magical time of year before he packs up his sleigh…

Portraits (Shorts)

Portrait presents a collection of hard-hitting, compelling, and moving short films about growing up in the world today.

Lego Robot Workshop with Wheelworks

This workshop is where technology meets the world’s most famous toy. Young inventors are invited to build and…

Behind the Scenes: Transport Store Tour

See inside the treasure trove of thousands of automotive, aeronautic and industrial collections that highlight history of invention…

Creepy Campfire Tales

W5 is conjuring up an experience like no other this Halloween, transforming our state-of-the-art AMAZE space into a…

The Highway Rat

The Highway Rat tells the tale of a ravenous rat who craves buns, biscuits and all sweet things.

RSPB’s Spooky Pumpkin Patch 2024

Join at RSPB NI's Window on Wildlife this Halloween as they lay on a host of activities at…

Comic Strip Workshop with Wheelworks

Pow! Zap! This exciting comic strip workshop is perfect for budding artists who love storytelling and drawing.

Taste AND at Clandeboye

This two-day family-friendly market event will showcase the best artisan produce from Ards and North Down in the…

La Mon Christmas Fayre

Bring the whole family for a day filled with holiday cheer, exciting activities, and festive treats!

Pumpkin Patch at The Ark Open Farm

Grab a wheelbarrow and pick your perfect pumpkin from the beautiful pumpkin patch at Ark Open Farm!

Greetings From Mars

Tom doesn't like change. He loves running around in his astronaut suit and likes to wear a space…

Games Design Workshop with Wheelworks

Step into the future of gaming with our game design workshop, where you'll learn to create your own…

Public Tours of Templemore Baths in Autumn

Join a guided tour of the only remaining Victorian public bath house on the island of Ireland -…

Purple Turnip Halloween Festival

The Purple Turnip Festival returns to Lisburn City Centre with a scarily good line up!

Bewitching Bazaar – Halloween Craft Market at Castle Ward

Visit the Bewitching Bazaar Craft Market at Castle Ward. Explore gothic décor, magical candles, and autumnal crafts from…

The Greatest Showman Sing-Along

Come onboard and sing-along to all the hits including “This is Me”, “The Greatest Show” and “A Million…

The Black Cauldron

When a fearsome warrior's quest for invincibility leads him to the Black Cauldron, he is challenged by the…

Dumbo

The owner of a struggling circus enlists the help of a war veteran to care for the newest…

Ards Puppet Festival

Expect incredible performances and workshops by some of the most talented puppeteers around, celebrating our wonderful animal kingdom.

Belfast Restaurant Week

Belfast Restaurant Week will take place from 7th to 13th October 2024 and is supported by Belfast One,…

Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don’t Come Back!!)

Charlie Brown and his friends are off to France as foreign exchange students. While others are excited, Charlie…

The Knitting & Stitching Show

The Knitting & Stitching Show will bring together professionally curated textile art galleries, hundreds of workshops, demonstrations, interactive…

Best of Belfast City Centre Walking Tour

Join DC Tours on their 3 hour ‘Best of Belfast’ walking tour, exploring what makes the city just…

Disney on Ice Road Trip Adventures

Hit the road to adventure when Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures skates into your hometown!

Santa Sundays at Fratelli

Brand new to Fratelli, this experience will be one for your little boars to remember, with a build…

How To Survive in Space with Dr Dan & Dr Raph

CBBC’s Operation Ouch! presenters Dr Dan and Dr Raph bring the exhilarating experience of space adventure, space science…

Daffy Duck’s Quackbusters

In this ducklightful animated feature, Daffy Duck opens the ghostbusting Ghouls ‘R’ Us Agency.

The Frighteners

Psychic Frank Bannister uses his ability to orchestrate fake hauntings that he can then exorcise for a large…

Spike in Charge Workshop with W5

Participants will learn about how we rely on energy to live and the importance of moving away from…

Gnomeo and Juliet

Caught up in a feud between neighbours, Gnomeo and Juliet must overcome as many obstacles as their famous…

Coco (Pre-Screening Halloween Face Painting)

In this tale of family, fun and adventure, an aspiring young musician named Miguel embarks on an extraordinary…

Robin and the Hoods + Q&A with Director Phil Hawkins and Actor Darcey Ewart

Faced with the ruthless spokesperson ‘Clipboard’, Robin and her friends must find a way to save their play…

If You Knew (Shorts)

Four short films examining the varied experiences of teenagers as they navigate the borderlines and margins between childhood…

Lí Ban

To mark the launch of Lí Ban, Paper Owl will host a special Cinemagic Festival preview screening and…

The Cauldron Quest – Hallowe’en Trail at Castle Ward

Hallowe'en Trail at Castle Ward - Join the Wise Wizard, solve riddles, and uncover secrets hidden deep within…

Rebellious

Inspired by the classic “Beauty and the Beast” story, Rebellious takes place in exotic locations, including mystical forests…

Wall-E (Pre-Screening Face Painting)

This is the story of small, rather hopeless looking robot who is left alone on Earth to clean…

Self-Guided Tours at HMS Caroline

This half-term set sail for HMS Caroline and experience life at sea!

Insomniacs After School

No one seems to understand Nakami. His nights are restless, his days sleepy, and his time at school…

Women’s Euro Play Off – Northern Ireland V Croatia

Northern Ireland’s senior women’s team will take on Croatia in the first round of the UEFA Women’s Euro…

2D Character Design Workshop With Can Do Academy

This fun interactive workshop will see participants drawing their own 2D cartoon characters in a way that’s suitable…

Lego Animation Workshop with Can Do Academy

Join for a hands-on workshop where children will dive into the fascinating and colourful world of LEGO animation.

Christmas Wonderland

Christmas Wonderland at The Jungle is the ultimate festive family day out with colourfully illuminated woodlands, friendly elves…

Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Sing-Along

The story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a sharp mind and a vivid imagination, dares to…

The Grinch’s Kids Christmas Game Show

A thrilling, fun-filled family gameshow where the mean one will pit your family against others in a series…

The Demon Head Gardener’s Ghoulish Gathering: Halloween Trail at Rowallane Garden

Strange creatures have taken over Rowallane Garden—dare you walk the haunted trails this Halloween and face the nightmares…

Victorian Santa Experience

Pay a visit to the original Victorian Whitehead Excursion Platform and Whitehead Railway Museum in Whitehead, County Antrim…

FairyTale StageShow

Come along and join the FairyTale StageShow as they present two shows for the price of one!

A Magical Christmas Experience

Watch the excitement unfold as Father Christmas and his Elves count down to their favourite night of the…

Dinosaur World Live

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

Inside Out 2 (Relaxed Screening)

When Riley was young, her mind was already a complicated place, full of emotions such as Joy, Sadness,…

Hocus Pocus (Fancy Dress Screening)

It’s Cinemagic's annual Hocus Pocus Halloween Fancy Dress Party! Come dressed in your finest ‘frightful’ costumes.

‘Bigfoot’ Arts and Crafts Workshop with Trisha McNally

Come along and create wonderful crafts. Create your own puppet out of paper. Learn how to design and…

Tree Folklore Walk

Get inspired by history, folklore and mythology of trees in this guided walk with The Conservation Volunteers.

Pumpkin Patches in Lisburn & Castlereagh

There are a number of pumpkin patches in the Lisburn and Castlereagh area to explore with your little…

Belfast Giants 2024/25 Season

The Giants compete in the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) and seek to bring silverware back to Belfast…

Look Closer (Screenings & Workshops) | NI Science Festival Roadshow

Enjoy an exciting adventure as the Regional Roadshow Team presents "Look Closer and Discover Nature!"

Robots (Fancy Dress Screening)

Come dressed as your favourite movie robot character, or how about a robot costume of your own design!

Halloween at Montalto

Frightening Fun for Family and Friends! Step into the enchanting world of Halloween at Montalto.

Halloween Free Seasonal Art & Craft Workshops

Book your FREE place at the Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum’s popular Halloween craft seasonal workshops.

Autism Friendly Clip ‘n Climb and Soft Play Sessions at High Rise Lisburn

High Rise family adventure centre in Lisburn will ‘go quiet’ one Sunday a month for an autism/SEND friendly…

October Camps

A great opportunity to get your kids back out into nature in a safe and controlled environment, over…

Visual Effects with Arslan Elver

Cinemagic are delighted to welcome animation supervisor Arslan Elver from Visual Effects giants Framestore to the festival for…

Yukee Live! (Music & Performance)

Yukee Live! is an interactive performance based around the new animated CBeebies show, Yukee, that explores simple music…

Boo at the Zoo

Belfast Zoo’s annual Halloween extravaganza, Boo at the Zoo, is back for two fun-filled days of costumes, creepy…

Stop Motion Animation Workshop with Can Do Academy

This stop motion animation workshop is the perfect activity to get young people to discover and develop their…

Pop Baby Pumpkin Sessions at Rowallane Garden

Bring your little pumpkins to Rowallane Garden for the Baby Sensory Pop Baby Pumpkin Sessions, designed especially for…

Toddler Sense Spooky Wooky Party at Rowallane Garden

Toddlers get ready to say ‘How do you BOO!?’ At our amazing Spooky Wooky halloween spectacular at Rowallane…

Mars Attacks!

A fleet of Martian spacecraft surrounds the world's major cities and all of humanity waits to see if…

Abominable (Fancy Dress Screening)

Three teenagers must help a Yeti return to his family while avoiding a wealthy businessman and a zoologist…

Big Hero 6

14-year-old Hiro is a robotics wiz, wowing his scientist older brother with amazing inventions and winning a place…

The Addams Family (Fancy Dress Screening)

When long-lost Uncle Fester reappears after 25 years in the Bermuda Triangle, Gomez and Morticia plan a celebration…

UEFA Nations League – Northern Ireland V Bulgaria

The Northern Ireland men's football team will play Bulgaria in the UEFA Nations League on October 15, 2024…

Dog Royal

Dog Royal is a family-friendly event where dog lovers can come together to celebrate their furry companions at…

It’s Raining in the House

A poignant coming-of-age film, filled with understated intensity, authenticity, and poetic beauty.

Elli and her Monster Team

Elli and her Monster Team screening at Ulster Museum, Belfast as part of the 35th Cinemagic International Film…

Hotel Transylvania

When monsters want to get away from it all, they go to Count Dracula's Hotel Transylvania, a lavish…

The Wiggle Room by Boom Clap Play

Step into The Wiggle Room - a new immersive experience made by Belfast’s explorers of all ages!

Halloween at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

Get closer to nature with your family this half term on a spellbinding day out at Hillsborough Castle…

Sunday Family Funday

Join the Clayton family funday and let them roll out the red carpet for you and your kiddies.

Dude Perfect

Dude Perfect, are taking their wildly successful arena tour international with their Dude Perfect Panda-Monium World Tour.

Alpaca and Tree Planting Experience – Experience AND 2024

Andy and Joanne invite you to Eastwell Farm for a festive experience with a difference.

‘Beauty and the Beast’ CBeebies Panto 2024

Experience the magic of this year’s CBeebies Christmas Show, Beauty and the Beast, on the BIG CINEMA SCREEN,…

Bill

The story of how hopeless lute player Bill Shakespeare left his family and home to follow his dream.

Threads of Empowerment: Conflict Textiles’ International Journey

This collaborative exhibition will explore the strengths and highlights of the Conflict Textiles collection.

Chemistry & The Celts

Step back into the Iron Age and immerse yourself in the world of the Irish Celts with Scientific…

MAC Baby Time

Join for these gentle sessions for babies, where they’ll get to experience and explore light, sound, and textures…