Events taking place during June 2026
Saturday 20th June
Lifeboat Day
Organised by Donaghadee RNLI Support Group
From 11 a.m.
Featuring from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. a variety of stalls down the Harbour, including the famous "Human Fruit Machine" and important information on Water Safety. Collections round the Town. Between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. relax and enjoy the music from Ards U3A Ukulele Group. Some Sea Shanty songs may well be sung. Opportunity to visit the Lifeboat between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. followed by a display. Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat and Heritage Centre open 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. in support of Donaghadee RNLI.
The Blackbird Market Organised by The Blackbird 11am-3pm
Donaghadee Methodist Church Hall
A wide range of local craft and other unique stalls. Everyone welcome. Dog friendly
Lego and Duplo Club
Organised by the Library
Saturdays from 11am – 12noon at the Library
Be creative with Lego bricks
Monday 22nd June
Rhythm & Rhyme
Organised by the Library
Mondays from 10.30am to 11.00am at the Library Rhymes, songs and stories for children aged 0-4 years
Wednesday 24th June
Knit and Natter
Organised by the Library
Wednesdays from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at the Library
If you like to knit or crochet and love to chat. Come and join the fun
Thursday 25th June
Port Devine Open Golf Competition
Supported by Hope Street and organised by Donaghadee Golf Club
Donaghadee Golf Club
9 hole Stableford – Shotgun Start at 6.30pm
Entry Fee (including food) Visitors £25; Members £20 Ladies', Gents' and A Section Juniors Open Competition Visitors welcome
For more information, please contact the office on 028 9188 3624 or office@donaghadeegolfclub.com
Friday 26th June
Tea, Coffee and Newspapers
Organised by the Library
Fridays from 10.30am to 12noon at the Library
Talk about papers or just chat with a tea and biscuits
Friendly Fridays Organised by the Library 1pm to 2pm at the Library
Opportunity for adults to socialise and connect through fun activities and games. Please book at the library beforehand.
Saturday 27th June
Lego and Duplo Club
Organised by the Library
Saturdays from 11am – 12noon at the Library
Be creative with Lego bricks
Stunt Scooter Spectacular on the Thunder Pop-Up Half Pipe (sponsored by UPS)
Organised by Thunder Action Sports
12noon-5pm
Lemon’s Wharf, Donaghadee
Thunder Action Sports return for a spectacular event with some of the best Stunt Scooter riders showcasing their skills on the Thunder 'Pop-Up Half Pipe Ramp'. Come along to see the stunts and you too can have a go! All Children 8 years old and above are welcome to come and try out Stunt Scootering with the Pro’s! ( All scooters & Safety gear will be provided )
This is a free event and one not to miss!
Seas the Day - a Community Art Event
Organised by Sharon Regan and sponsored by Ann Magee
2–4pm |The Sir Samuel Kelly Heritage Project
You’re warmly invited to help create a vibrant public artwork for our community!
We’re decorating a colourful shoal of fish that will be proudly displayed at the community centre car park — and we’d love for you to be part of it. No painting experience is needed, just a willingness to join in and have some fun. Fish can be collected, painted at home and returned or come along to a workshop where all materials are provided. Come along, get creative, and leave your mark on a piece of art the whole community can enjoy.
To book your place, please contact: sharonreganart@gmail.com
Monday 29th June
Rhythm & Rhyme
Organised by the Library
Mondays from 10.30am to 11.00am at the Library
Rhymes, songs and stories for children aged 0-4 years
Tuesday 30th June
Build Our Reading tree
Organised by the Library
1pm to 2pm at the Library
Ages 4-11. Introduction to the Bog Summer Read and help us build our tree
All events are subject to change. Please check www.visitdonaghadee.com for any changes to the programme.
