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  1. Beano Characters at Hillsborough Castle with time machine.
    Beano Hillsborough Castle Hijinks

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

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

    Telephone

    0333 320 6000

    info@hrp.org.uk

    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

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  2. 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
    Park Life 2026

    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
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  3. Image shows lots of people enjoy themselves outside of The Ballance House, there is a bouncy castle, lawn games and gazebo's.
    Strawberry Fayre at The Ballance House

    Glenavy

    Address

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

    info@theballancehouse.com

    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
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  4. Poster for Inns Cross Market
    Inns Cross Market

    Belfast

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02892447622

    vic.lisburn@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    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
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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Off site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
  5. Drawing of children knitting and hula-hooping.
    ISLAND Children’s Arts Festival ‘25 years in the Making’ Life’s a Circus Week 2

    Lisburn

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9244 7452

    arts.information@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    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

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    Book ISLAND Children’s Arts Festival ‘25 years in the Making’ Life’s a Circus Week 2 Online (opens in a new window)

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  6. Image shows drawing of children designing poster saying "25 years in the making."
    ISLAND Children’s Arts Festival ‘25 Years in the Making’ Make Your Mark on the Wild ARTDoors Week 3

    Lisburn

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9244 7452

    arts.information@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    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

    Indicative Availability

    Book ISLAND Children’s Arts Festival ‘25 Years in the Making’ Make Your Mark on the Wild ARTDoors Week 3 Online (opens in a new window)

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  7. Fizzwizzpop's Family Magic Show

    Lisburn

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02892447452

    arts.information@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    Type

    Type:

    Family & Children

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

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2026

    Indicative Availability

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
  8. 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 Speciality Food Fair 2026

    Moira

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9244 7622

    joanne@wearebabble.com

    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
    More Info

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    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  9. Tea Dance
    Summer Tea Dance with Housty 2026

    Lisburn

    Address

    Market Square, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT28 1AG

    Telephone

    02892447622

    vic.lisburn@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    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
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  10. Image shows race day at Down Royal Racecourse
    Musgrave NI Race Evening 2026

    Lisburn

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9262 1256

    info@downroyal.com

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

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

    Dates

    From:
    28 Aug 2026

    Indicative Availability

    Book Musgrave NI Race Evening 2026 Online (opens in a new window)

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  11. Star Car Show NI
    Star Car Show

    Lisburn

    Address

    Balmoral Park, Halftown Road, Lisburn, County Down, BT27 5RF

    Telephone

    028 2858 3500

    starcarshow@gmail.com

    Price

    Price £7.50 to £45.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Get ready, Northern Ireland… something BIG is rolling into town.

    Dates

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

    Price

    Price £7.50 to £45.00 Per Ticket
    More Info

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    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Image shows artists from Art On The Rails standing outside the Irish Linen Museum behind a blue poster, with gazebos and art displayed.
    Art On The Rails

    Lisburn

    Address

    Market Square, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT28 1AG

    Telephone

    02892447622

    vic@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

    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
    More Info

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