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  1. Easter Egg Hunt at Eastwell Farm
    Easter Egg Hunt
    Easter Egg Hunt at Eastwell Farm
    Easter Egg Hunt

    Carrowdore

    Address

    Eastwell Farm Alpacas, 6 Ballyblack Road East, Carrowdore, Down, BT22 2HH

    Telephone

    +447734905152

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 to £12.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    Easter Egg Hunt

    Dates

    From:
    28 Mar 2026to11 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 to £12.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Easter tat Mount stewart
    Easter tat Mount stewart

    Newtownards

    Address

    Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    02842788387

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Mount Stewart on an Easter trail.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Mar 2026to7 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
     Exhibition cabin
    Our shelter and exhibition cabin
    Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
     Exhibition cabin
    Our shelter and exhibition cabin

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Marina Carpark, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HF

    Telephone

    07805 096 958

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Visit the Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat, see the exhibition and hear her story.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Mar 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Comber

    Address

    WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EA

    Telephone

    +442891874146

    Price

    Price from: £7.45 to £11.45 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    Easter Adventures at WWT Castle Espie 3rd to 12th April 2026.

    Dates

    From:
    31 Mar 2026to12 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price from: £7.45 to £11.45 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Full Moon Kayak Tour
    Full Moon Paddle Board
    Full Moon Paddle
    Night time kayaking experience
    Kayaking Tour Strangford Lough
    Kayakers
    Full Moon Kayak Tour
    Full Moon Paddle Board
    Full Moon Paddle
    Night time kayaking experience
    Kayaking Tour Strangford Lough
    Kayakers

    Killinchy

    Address

    Whiterock Bay launch Point, Braddock Reach, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PY

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7909 721 898

    Price

    Price from: £50.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Join us for a Full Moon Paddle on Strangford Lough this year.  The moon is unique to witness from the water and no better place to do so, than from a kayak, SUP or canoe on a flat sea.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2026
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    1 May 2026
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    31 May 2026
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    29 June 2026
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    29 July 2026
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    27 Aug 2026
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    26 Sept 2026
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    26 Oct 2026

    Price

    Price from: £50.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Full Moon Boat Tours
    Boat Tours Strangford Lough
    Full Moon Boat Tours
    Boat Tours Strangford Lough

    Killinchy

    Address

    Sketrick Island, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QH

    Telephone

    07938517009

    Price

    Price from: £49.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Boat tour of Stangford Lough under the light of the full moon.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 20:30
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    1 May 2026Open 20:30 - 22:00
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    31 May 2026Open 10:00 - 11:30
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    29 June 2026Open 21:30 - 23:00
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    29 July 2026Open 21:00 - 22:30
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    27 Aug 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00
    From:
    26 Oct 2026Open 18:30 - 20:00

    Price

    Price from: £49.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Poster promoting Clever Little Duckling by Colin Millar MBE presented by Bangor Drama Club

    Bangor

    Address

    1a Studio, 1a Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JP

    Telephone

    02891270069

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Young children will love this show, written especially for them. A heartwarming tale of how a little blind duckling saves the day and realises how special he is. Lots of songs, fun and games. Perfect for taking the children, grandchildren, nieces…

    Dates

    From:
    3 Apr 2026
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    3 Apr 2026
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    4 Apr 2026
    From:
    4 Apr 2026

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 Per Ticket
  8. Ards Chamber Egg Hunt
    Clue Sheet
    Clue Sheet
    Ards Chamber Egg Hunt
    Clue Sheet
    Clue Sheet

    Newtownards

    Address

    Starting from Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    02891826846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    Chamber Easter Egg Hunt

    Dates

    From:
    4 Apr 2026to11 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
  9. Easter at Cockle Row Cottages
    Cockle Row Cottages
    Easter at Cockle Row Cottages
    Cockle Row Cottages

    Main Street, Groomsport

    Address

    Cockle Row Cottages, The Harbour, Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JR

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6826

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    Free family fun at Cockle Row Cottages.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Apr 2026Open 13:00 - 17:00
  10. Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    Enjoy Easter at the Ulster Folk Museum with traditional games, crafts, music and lots of family fun.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Apr 2026to7 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  11. Joe The Magician

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Portaferry, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    02842728808

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    It's Joe the Magician from RTÉjr! And he's bringing his spectacular children's comedy magic and illusion show back to Portico Arts for an afternoon of mind boggling fun!

    Joe's show fuses laugh out loud comedy magic with absolutely jaw dropping…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Apr 2026Open 15:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Belle at the Museum - Easter

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor

    Address

    North Down Museum, Bangor City Hall, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BT

    Telephone

    028 9127 1200

    Price

    Price from: £1.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    Hop along to the museum this Easter for some family fun!

    Dates

    From:
    6 Apr 2026to7 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price from: £1.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. 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 from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Get to know your local wildlife on a guided walk of the Ulster Folk Museum - perfect day out for families!

    Dates

    From:
    10 Apr 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket
  14. B.O.S.S. Ireland At Kirkistown.
    Kirkistown Fiestas
    Mini Coopers At Kirkistown
    B.O.S.S. Ireland At Kirkistown.
    Kirkistown Fiestas
    Mini Coopers At Kirkistown

    Kirkubbin

    Address

    Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit, 130 Rubane Road, Kirkubbin, County Down, BT22 1AU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 42771325

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    Car Race Meeting Featuring B.O.S.S.Ireland.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Apr 2026Open 08:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Kyle Riley

    Newtownards

    Address

    Queen's Hall, West Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4EN

    Telephone

    02891810803

    Price

    Price from: £8.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert


    Kyle is back with his wildly popular family concert for young children. 'Little Folk – On the Road' is perfectly suited for 2-7yr olds and their adults. It's a foot stomping, hand clapping, and jumping good time. Featuring his award-winning…

    Dates

    From:
    25 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00

    Price

    Price from: £8.00 Per Ticket
  16. Pet Nose Day
    Pet Nose Day

    Newtownards

    Address

    Mount Stewart - National Trust, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    028 4278 8387

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    The award-winning event returns. Come along with your four legged friend and enter County Down's cutest Dog Show and more. Meet local animal charities and learn about their valuable work.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Helen's Bay

    Address

    47 Craigdarragh Road, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1UB

    Telephone

    07704456109

    Price

    Price from: £85.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Step into the timeless charm of Old Mill House for a magical day of traditional willow weaving with resident willow artist, Heather McDermott, to weave your own willow sculptures in our Weave a Dragonfly and Butterfly workshop

    Dates

    From:
    26 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price from: £85.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Specialist Plant Fair
    Specialist Plant Fair
    Specialist Plant Fair
    Specialist Plant Fair

    Newtownards

    Address

    Mount Stewart, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    +442842788387

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Get ready to dig into a blooming celebration as horticultural experts and garden traders transform Front of House into a lush paradise!

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. Strangford Lough Eco Tour
    Strangford Lough Boat Tour
    Boat Tours Northern Ireland
    Strangford Lough Eco Tour
    Strangford Lough Boat Tour
    Boat Tours Northern Ireland

    Killinchy

    Address

    Sketrick Island, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6QH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7938 517 009

    Price

    Price from: £49.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Boat tour of Strangford Lough with marine biologist

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2026Open 09:00 - 12:00
    From:
    30 May 2026Open 09:00 - 12:00
    From:
    27 June 2026Open 09:00 - 12:00
    From:
    25 July 2026Open 09:00 - 12:00
    From:
    22 Aug 2026Open 09:00 - 12:00
    From:
    12 Sept 2026Open 09:00 - 12:00
    From:
    24 Oct 2026Open 09:00 - 12:00

    Price

    Price from: £49.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
  20. A photo of a trio of little girls taking part in the annual maypole dancing dressed in pastel skirts to match the ribbons of the Maypole
    Maypole dressed with pastel coloured ribbons ready for the annual Maypole Dancing by local schoolchildren
    A photo of a little girl with ribbon head dress taking part in the annual Maypole Dancing round the May Pole in Holywood
    Local school children perform a traditional dance on May Day around Ireland's only Maypole
    A photo of Ireland's only Maypole on May Day, dressed with ribbons used in the traditional May Day dance
    A photo of a trio of little girls taking part in the annual maypole dancing dressed in pastel skirts to match the ribbons of the Maypole
    Maypole dressed with pastel coloured ribbons ready for the annual Maypole Dancing by local schoolchildren
    A photo of a little girl with ribbon head dress taking part in the annual Maypole Dancing round the May Pole in Holywood
    Local school children perform a traditional dance on May Day around Ireland's only Maypole
    A photo of Ireland's only Maypole on May Day, dressed with ribbons used in the traditional May Day dance

    Holywood

    Address

    Holywood Town Centre, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    A day of celebration featuring traditional maypole dancing, live music, entertainment, and bric-a-brac and food stalls creating a carnival atmosphere in this charming town.

    Dates

    From:
    4 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
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