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  1. Beano Characters at Hillsborough Castle with time machine.

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Castle & Gardens, The Square, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AG

    Telephone

    0333 320 6000

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Get ready for jokes, japes and joyful chaos in Northern Ireland's famous gardens.

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2026to31 Aug 2026
  2. Image shows two children playing in Hillsborough Castle Gardens.

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    301 Hillsborough Road, Royal Hillsborough, Co. Down, BT26 6GT

    Telephone

    03333206000

    Type

    Type:

    Free Event

    This summer, the spacious gardens of Hillsborough Castle are open for children of all ages – completely FREE of charge!

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2026to31 Aug 2026
  3. Councillor Tim Mitchell, Chair of our Communities and Wellbeing Committee pictured with local children enjoying last year's Park Life events.
    Cartoon Characters advertising Park Life
    Councillor Tim Mitchell, Chair of our Communities and Wellbeing Committee pictured with local children enjoying last year's Park Life events.
    Cartoon Characters advertising Park Life

    Address

    Type

    Type:

    Summer Events

    Park Life will be popping up in Wallace Park, Moira Demesne, Moat Park and Lough Moss Community Garden, with a fantastic mix of attractions including character-themed days, petting farms and performances from talented local musicians!

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2026to30 Aug 2026
  4. Members of Hillsborough Fort Guard in full uniform standing together

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Sexton House, Main Street, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6SD

    Telephone

    07845 704534

    Price

    Price £15.00 to £45.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Experience Royal Hillsborough through the eyes of a uniformed Hillsborough Fort Guard Warder. This guided walking tour brings together royal, military and local history, connecting the castle, village and people through engaging, first-hand…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
    From:
    15 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00

    Price

    Price £15.00 to £45.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. A Tribute Show to ABBA in Belfast on 1st August at La Mon Hotel & Country Club

    Castlereagh, Belfast

    Address

    La Mon Hotel & Country Club, 41 Gransha Road, Castlereagh, Belfast, County Down, BT23 5RF

    Telephone

    028 9044 8631

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Tribute to ABBA at La Mon Hotel & Country Club

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2026Open 20:00 - 23:00

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Image shows lots of people enjoy themselves outside of The Ballance House, there is a bouncy castle, lawn games and gazebo's.

    Glenavy

    Address

    118a Lisburn Road, Glenavy, Glenavy, Antrim, BT29 4NY

    Type

    Type:

    Summer Events

    Short description – approx. 50 wor Join us for a fun afternoon out with something for all the family. Craft fair and plenty of entertainment for kids with free crafting activities, bouncy castle and outdoor games. Complimentary strawberry treat…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2026
  7. Poster for Inns Cross Market

    Belfast

    Address

    75 Saintfield Road, Newtownbreda, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT8 7HN

    Telephone

    02892447622

    Type

    Type:

    Farmers Market

    Inns Cross Market is a monthly farmers market in South Belfast, featuring about 30 stalls of local, seasonal and artisan food producers.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Off site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
  8. Drawing of children knitting and hula-hooping.

    Lisburn

    Address

    ISLAND Arts Centre, Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn, BT27 4RL

    Telephone

    028 9244 7452

    Type

    Type:

    Summer Events

    Our anniversary circus is in town and we need a crew! Learn to juggle, spin poi, and master the hula hoop. When you’re ready for a change of pace, hit the potter’s studio to spin the wheel or explore digital art. Ages 5-14

    Dates

    From:
    3 Aug 2026to7 Aug 2026
  9. Image of Dog Royal Poster.  9th August 2026.

    Lisburn

    Address

    Gravelhill Road, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 5RW

    Telephone

    028 9262 1256

    Type

    Type:

    Entertainment

    Join us for a paw-some day out at Dog Royal! Your furry friend will be in doggy heaven with exciting demo's, fun-filled classes for all to join, and great stalls for shopping!

    Dates

    From:
    9 Aug 2026

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Pets accepted
  10. Image shows drawing of children designing poster saying "25 years in the making."

    Lisburn

    Address

    ISLAND Arts Centre, Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn, BT27 4RL

    Telephone

    028 9244 7452

    Type

    Type:

    Summer Events

    Join our legacy project and help us create an Anniversary Ceramic Wild Garden, complete with clay wonderland creature features and celebratory cupcakes. Go wild making seed bombs and building hula-hoop willow teepees, then bring your garden stories…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Aug 2026to14 Aug 2026
  11. Lisburn

    Address

    ISLAND Arts Centre, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT27 4RL

    Telephone

    02892447452

    Type

    Type:

    Family & Children

    Enter a world of laughs and wow moments with FizzWizzPop’s Family Magic Show.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
  12. Large crowd at Moira Speciality Food Fair with market stalls, picnic tables, and trees in a park setting
    Moira Speciality Food Fair
    Moira Speciality Food Fair - view of social hub
    Cooking demonstration with two presenters, Stevie Higginson and Paula McIntyre, ingredients on a counter, and a sign reading ‘Sensational produce from
    Families and visitors walk around food stalls at Moira Food fair.
    Round House Bakery picutred at Moira Speciality Food Fair
    A child and an adult look closely at a beehive display with bees inside at a food fair
    Large crowd at Moira Speciality Food Fair with market stalls, picnic tables, and trees in a park setting
    Moira Speciality Food Fair
    Moira Speciality Food Fair - view of social hub
    Cooking demonstration with two presenters, Stevie Higginson and Paula McIntyre, ingredients on a counter, and a sign reading ‘Sensational produce from
    Families and visitors walk around food stalls at Moira Food fair.
    Round House Bakery picutred at Moira Speciality Food Fair
    A child and an adult look closely at a beehive display with bees inside at a food fair

    Moira

    Address

    Moira Demesne, 110 Main Street, Moira, County Down, BT67 0LQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9244 7622

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Moira Speciality Food Fair returns for two days to Moira Demesne this August to showcase the rich food heritage and innovative producers of the village and wider region. With an artisan food hall, chef demos and expert talks and much much more there…

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00
    From:
    16 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  13. Image shows participants in black Battle Cancer tshirts at event.
    Image shows person sitting down wearing a black Battle Cancer at event.
    Image shows participants in black Battle Cancer tshirts at event.
    Image shows person sitting down wearing a black Battle Cancer at event.

    Halftown Road , Lisburn

    Address

    Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Halftown Road, Lisburn, Antrim, BT27 5RD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9066 5225

    Type

    Type:

    Charity

    As Northern Ireland is the first to host Battle Cancer Hybrid 3|20, we are ready to set the standard. Expect a packed floor, serious energy, and an atmosphere that turns individual effort into a shared experience.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2026
  14. Tea Dance

    Lisburn

    Address

    Market Square, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT28 1AG

    Telephone

    02892447622

    Type

    Type:

    Dance

    Enjoy the charm of our Tea Dances in Market Square. Dance to the lively tunes of Housty, our fabulous local musician.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Aug 2026
  15. Image shows race day at Down Royal Racecourse

    Lisburn

    Address

    Down Royal Racecourse, Maze, Lisburn, Antrim, BT27 5RW

    Telephone

    028 9262 1256

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

    Gates Open 14:30pm
    First Race: 16:50pm
    Last Race: 19:53pm

    Dates

    From:
    28 Aug 2026
  16. Yellow car parked in front of information stand

    Lisburn

    Address

    Balmoral Park, Halftown Rd, Lisburn, Down, BT27 5RF

    Telephone

    02890665225

    Price

    Price £17.50 to £45.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗦. 𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗩𝗜𝗕𝗘𝗦.
    𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗥 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗘𝗜𝗞𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧

    Dates

    From:
    29 Aug 2026to30 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £17.50 to £45.00 Per Ticket
  17. Image shows artists from Art On The Rails standing outside the Irish Linen Museum behind a blue poster, with gazebos and art displayed.

    Lisburn

    Address

    Market Square, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT28 1AG

    Telephone

    02892447622

    Type

    Type:

    Art & Design

    Explore local creativity and browse an open-air gallery in Market Square. Admire and purchase unique pieces from local talented artists.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2026
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