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  1. Portrush

    Address

    60 Loguestown Road, Portrush, County Antrim, BT56 8PD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7082 3537

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Save the dates! We have LOTS of FREE family fun to be had to send off the summer with a BANG! Family fun carnival games, free ice cream, circus skills and live entertainment… You won't want to miss out!

    Dates

    From:
    23 Aug 2025to25 Aug 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free
  2. Steam train departing from Whitehead Station with family onlooking from platform
    Steam Train on Whitehead Train station platform
    steam train stationary at Whitehead with 8  carriage doors opening onto the platform
    Steam train departing from Whitehead Station with family onlooking from platform
    Steam Train on Whitehead Train station platform
    steam train stationary at Whitehead with 8  carriage doors opening onto the platform

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 27 reviews27 reviews

    Whitehead

    Address

    Whitehead Railway Museum, Excursion Station, Castleview Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9NA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9358 6200

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Visit Whitehead for a magical steam train ride and visit to Whitehead Railway Museum. Enjoy family-friendly activities and historic charm. Trains run every 30 minutes from 11:00 - 15:00.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Aug 2025
    From:
    30 Aug 2025
    From:
    13 Sept 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
  3. Walled Garden Movie Melodies | Garden Sessions

    Killeavy

    Address

    Slieve Gullion Forest Park, 89 Drumintee Road, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT35 8SW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Live Music

    An afternoon of blockbuster sounds in a beautiful setting!
    Join us in the heart of the garden for Walled Garden Movie Melodies, a magical musical experience for the whole family!
    Tickets released Monday 12 August 2025 at 12noon

    Dates

    From:
    23 Aug 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
  4. Crowds line the street in the Diamond
    Crowds and stalls fill the street at the fair
    Fireworks burst to life above the boats in the marina with the big wheel lit up at the side
    Horse racing on the beach with Fairhead in the background
    Four children playing traditional Irish music on the green
    Crowds browsing the stalls and soaking up the atmosphere at the Naturally North Coast and Glens Artisan Market
    A man in a white shirt and hat selling bags of yellowman
    A woman and her horse with pink flowers in a plaited mane
    A family enjoying the free children's games on offer
    A boy on a trampoline enjoying the free children's entertainment on offer
    Crowds line the street in the Diamond
    Crowds and stalls fill the street at the fair
    Fireworks burst to life above the boats in the marina with the big wheel lit up at the side
    Horse racing on the beach with Fairhead in the background
    Four children playing traditional Irish music on the green
    Crowds browsing the stalls and soaking up the atmosphere at the Naturally North Coast and Glens Artisan Market
    A man in a white shirt and hat selling bags of yellowman
    A woman and her horse with pink flowers in a plaited mane
    A family enjoying the free children's games on offer
    A boy on a trampoline enjoying the free children's entertainment on offer

    Ballycastle

    Address

    Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6BT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2076 2024

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Ireland’s oldest traditional fair returns to the seaside town of Ballycastle, as thousands of people are set to celebrate its culture, heritage, music and agricultural traditions over a four-day event not to be missed.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Aug 2025to26 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Free
  5. A picture of a Llama in front of a zorbing ball
    A picture of a Llama in front of a zorbing ball

    Moneymore

    Address

    60 Desertmartin Road, Moneymore, County Londonderry, BT45 7RB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8674 8881

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Family Fun Days are back!  Join us for a jam-packed day of amazing activities with new themes for Summer!

    Related

    The Jungle NI, Moneymore

    Dates

    From:
    24 Aug 2025
  6. Carrick Coastal Vibes

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Castle Green, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 8BL

    Telephone

    03001245000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Carrickfergus is set to come alive with music and activities as Carrick Coastal Vibes takes over Castle Green for an unforgettable afternoon of free family fun and entertainment.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Summer Finale Poster

    Ballynahinch

    Address

    Montalto Estate, Spa Road, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8PT

    Telephone

    +44(0) 28 9756 6100

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Join us for an unforgettable Summer Finale at Montalto Estate! Enjoy nature as you are surrounded by summer beauty in the Trails and Gardens, indulge in a seasonal barbeque and grab a burger just freshly off the grill. Have a drink and relax in the…

    Related

    Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch

    Dates

    From:
    25 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 15:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. Dungannon

    Address

    26 Market Square, Dungannon, County Tyrone, BT70 1AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8772 8600

    Price

    Price £18.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Shakespeare comes to Hill of The O'Neill in Dungannon for the very first time, as Mid Ulster District Council in partnership with Bardic Theatre brings the timeless magic of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' to one of Mid Ulster's most historic and iconic…

    Dates

    From:
    29 Aug 2025to30 Aug 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £18.00 Per Ticket
  9. DCDR Heritage Train

    Downpatrick

    Address

    Downpatrick & County Down Railway, Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6LZ

    Telephone

    02844615779

    Price

    Price £10.50 to £38.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    History

    Heritage trains are back this summer on selected Saturdays – it's the perfect way to spend a couple of hours on a (hopefully!) sunny summer afternoon on our 'Antrim Castle' diesel train, as seen in Derry Girls.

    Related

    Downpatrick & County Down Railway, Downpatrick

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
    From:
    6 Sept 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £10.50 to £38.00 Per Ticket
  10. Whitehead Railway Museum, Wee Critters, Whitehead

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 103 reviews103 reviews

    Castleview Road, Whitehead

    Address

    Whiitehead Railway Museum, Excursion Station, Castleview Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9NA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9358 6200

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Wee Critters are back by popular demand! Visit Whitehead Railway Museum on Saturday 30th August and meet some interesting friends of ours. Start your visit with a short steam train ride up and down our own platform, then enjoy a 45-minute…

    Related

    Whitehead Railway Museum, Whitehead

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2025

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  11. Family Open Park Day

    Ballygawley

    Address

    Todds Leap Activity Centre, Todds Leap Road, Ballygawley, County Tyrone, BT70 2BW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8556 7170

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Join us for Todd's Leap Family Open Park Days!

    Related

    Todds Leap Activity Centre, Ballygawley

    Dates

    From:
    31 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
  12. Address

    Various locations across the Orchard County, Armagh, County Armagh, BT60 4EL

    Telephone

    +44 (0)3000 300 900

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    The Armagh Food and Cider Weekend takes place from 4th - 7th September 2025, right in the heart of the Orchard County.
    Brimming with fine foods, foraged lunches, cider tasting, tours, talks and fiction amongst the apple-laden orchards. Combine all…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Sept 2025to7 Sept 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Belfast International Tattoo
    Belfast International Tattoo - Pride of Ballinran
    Belfast International Tattoo
    Belfast International Tattoo
    Belfast International Tattoo
    Belfast International Tattoo - Pride of Ballinran
    Belfast International Tattoo
    Belfast International Tattoo

    Belfast

    Address

    SSE Arena, 2 Queens Quay, Belfast, County Antrim, BT3 9QQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7368 115 021

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    Join us at the SSE Arena, Belfast, for a spectacular showcase of music, precision, and tradition as we bring together world-class performers from across the globe. The Belfast International Tattoo 2025 promises an unforgettable celebration of…

    Related

    The SSE Arena, Belfast, Belfast

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2025to6 Sept 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down
    Collage of Dine at Dock images, waiters and waitresses serving food, and food dishes
    A Portavogie boat
    Chilli Festival logo
    Ned Jackson Smith sculpture at Burr Point
    Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down
    Collage of Dine at Dock images, waiters and waitresses serving food, and food dishes
    A Portavogie boat
    Chilli Festival logo
    Ned Jackson Smith sculpture at Burr Point

    Address

    Various Locations, County Down, BT20 5ED

    Telephone

    +44 028 9182 6846

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    A showcase of local food and drink with a series of seasonal foodie-themed events over a two-week period with Tide and Turf Portavogie on Saturday 6 September celebrating local delicacies. Programme highlights will also include Stargazing at…

    Related

    Burr Point, Ballyhalbert

    Bangor Castle (City Hall), Bangor

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2025to28 Sept 2025
  15. Wildlife Walks at the Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Join the Centre for Environmental Data and Recording for a beginner's guide to species spotting at the Ulster Folk Museum.

    Related

    Ulster Folk Museum, Holywood

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00
    From:
    10 Oct 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket
  16. Belfast

    Address

    Titanic Quarter, Belfast, County Antrim, BT2 8DJ

    Telephone

    02890246609

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    With magnificent ships, live music, arts and crafts, fun and games, food and craft market, spectacular street theatre and much more, Belfast Maritime Festival is a great day out for everyone!

    Related

    The Maritime Mile, Belfast

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025to7 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Off site parking
  17. Am image showing the visitors gathering at Eats and Beats in Newcastle.
    Eats and Beats Festival takes place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September 2024 in Newcastle County Down. Chef cooking with local produce from Northern
    Am image showing the visitors gathering at Eats and Beats in Newcastle.
    Eats and Beats Festival takes place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September 2024 in Newcastle County Down. Chef cooking with local produce from Northern

    Newcastle

    Address

    Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    The Eats & Beats Festival offers the best in local and world food, where visitors can enjoy delicious fare at the homegrown and world food villages. With unique and locally produced food and drink outlets and free music performances on offer…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025to7 Sept 2025

    Price

    Free
  18. Chalkboard listing items for sale at a previous Seafood Festival
    Chalkboard listing items for sale at a previous Seafood Festival

    Portavogie

    Address

    Fish Market and Harbour, Portavogie, County Down, BT22 1EB

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    The beautiful harbour village of Portavogie will host a celebration of delicious local produce as well as the Borough's finest food and drink on Saturday 6 September with Tide and Turf. 

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025Open 12:00 - 17:00
  19. 3 tier afternoon tea stand with savoury and sweet treats with cocktails & mocktails

    Crawfordsburn

    Address

    15-25 Main Street, Crawfordsburn, County Down, BT19 1JH

    Telephone

    02891853255

    Price

    Price £46.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Be transported to Narnia with our CS Lewis-themed Afternoon Tea, followed by a private screening of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.

    Related

    The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn

    Dates

    From:
    13 Sept 2025Open 12:30 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £46.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. Harvest at Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Celebrate Harvest at Ulster Folk Museum with potato picking, music and hands-on traditional crafts for all.

    Related

    Ulster Folk Museum, Holywood

    Dates

    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
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