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  1. Riders on the sand with waves in the background
    Two riders jumping a sand hill with the beach and people in the background
    Three motorcycle riders kicking up sand as they compete on the beach
    Riders on the sand with waves in the background
    Two riders jumping a sand hill with the beach and people in the background
    Three motorcycle riders kicking up sand as they compete on the beach

    Portrush

    Address

    East Strand, Portrush, County Antrim, BT56 8AD

    Telephone

    +44(0)7722006995

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    The unique event which takes place on East Strand will see over 100 riders take to the sand in a series of exciting races in one of the Causeway Coast and Glens most scenic coastal locations.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025to26 Oct 2025

    Price

    Free
  2. People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls

    Cushendall

    Address

    Cushendcall Boat Club Carpark, 68 Coast Road, Cushendall, County Antrim, BT44 0QW

    Telephone

    +44(0)7723622008

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Visit the Naturally North Coast and Glens Artisan Market at the Boat Club Car Park in Cushendall this Summer.

    Located on the Coast Road, Cushendall, this market is nestled in a picturesque setting with views of the stunning coastline and the…

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    10 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Ballycastle

    Address

    Ballycastle Seafront, Ballycastle, County Antrim

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2076 2024

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Santa has a busy time ahead to look forward to, as he will make his way around the four towns marking the beginning of Christmas celebrations.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Nov 2025Open 15:00 - 19:00

    Price

    Free
  4. A family enjoying a game of GIANT Connect 4 on the roof of the Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre

    Bushmills

    Address

    44 Causeway Road, Bushmills, County Antrim, BT578SU

    Telephone

    02820731855

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Looking for GIANT day out that will keep the family entertained? The Giant's Causeway have you got you covered with a jam-packed, adventure-filled summer!

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
    From:
    15 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
  5. A landscape shot from Bellarena.

    Coleraine

    Address

    68 Freehall Road, Castlerock, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT51 4RA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7724 323208

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    History

    Castlerock Walkfest offers a choice of 10 guided walks in and around Castlerock. All walks need to be pre-booked!

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket
  6. butterflies rest on a flower

    Ballycastle

    Address

    Broughgammon Farm, 50 Straid Road, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT546NP

    Telephone

    07435765845

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Come along for a butterfly walk with Butterfly Conservations Senior Engagement Officer Rosie Irwin.

    Dates

    From:
    9 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 13:00

    Price

    Free
  7. Two children with painted faces smile at the camera.

    Limavady

    Address

    Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre, 24 Main Street, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 0FJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 7776 0650

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Join in for the launch of August Children's Month with theatre, face painting and more!

    Dates

    From:
    2 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 15:30
  8. Image shows a group of people standing in front of scary Halloween characters, with a Fairground in the background
    Image shows a group of people standing in front of scary Halloween characters, with a Fairground in the background

    Ballymoney

    Address

    The Showgrounds, North Road, Ballymoney, County Antrim, BT53 6BW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2766 0230

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Ballymoney's the place to be on Saturday 25th October. Join us at the Showgrounds for a spooktacular night of family fun, including live entertainment, amusements and scary characters, completing the evening with a spectacular fireworks display!

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025
  9. a child aims a ball towards a bucket while on horseback as Crindle Stables' instructors lead the horse

    Myroe, Limavady

    Address

    Crindle Stables, 6 Carrowclare Road, Myroe, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 9ED

    Telephone

    07738516106

    Price

    Price £40.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Fun Horse Riding for All the Family

    Dates

    From:
    1 July 2025to31 Aug 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £40.00 Per Ticket
  10. Colourful snowflakes line the side of the Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre building
    The crowds wait for Santa to arrive in Limavady
    Colourful snowflakes line the side of the Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre building
    The crowds wait for Santa to arrive in Limavady

    Limavady

    Address

    Limavady Town Centre, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 0FJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7776 0650

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Santa has a busy time ahead to look forward to, as he will make his way around the four towns marking the beginning of Christmas celebrations.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
  11. A scene from Wicked with the two main characters Elphaba and Galinda holding hands.

    Limavady

    Address

    Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre, 24 Main Street, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 0FJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 7776 0650

    Price

    Price £3.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    This interactive event in our auditorium invites audiences to sing along and celebrate friendship and bravery.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 12:30

    Price

    Price £3.00 Per Ticket
  12. 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
  13. Fireworks light up the sky above Ramore Head
    Fireworks burst to life above the sea and rocks
    Fireworks burst to life above the sea and rocks
    Fireworks light up the sky above Ramore Head
    Fireworks burst to life above the sea and rocks
    Fireworks burst to life above the sea and rocks

    Portrush

    Address

    Ramore Head, Portrush, Antrim, BT56 8FH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7082 3333

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Entertainment

    A brilliant free outdoor summer event for all the family. Live music and family entertainment all finishing with an amazing fireworks extravaganza!

    Dates

    From:
    9 Aug 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  14. The BFG stands with a small child on his shoulder, with the countryside in the background.

    Limavady

    Address

    Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre, 24 Main Street, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 0FJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 7776 0650

    Price

    Price £3.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Roald Dahl's classic Movie BFG held in our auditorium.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 12:15

    Price

    Price £3.00 Per Ticket
  15. a male youth football team celebrates winning a trophy
    a male youth football team celebrates winning a trophy at Supercup NI
    a girls football team pose for a selfie with their medals wearing red Manchester United uniforms
    a young women's football team pose for a group photo while wearing red and black athletic uniforms
    two women smile for the camera while walking in a parade - one holds a small american flag
    a team wearing black athletic uniforms walk on to a football pitch as part of a parade procession
    two men walk on to a football pitch under a branded 'SuperCupNI' arch
    a male youth football team celebrates winning a trophy at Supercup NI
    two men walk on to a football pitch under a branded 'SuperCupNI' arch while waving
    a male youth football team celebrates winning a trophy
    a male youth football team celebrates winning a trophy at Supercup NI
    a girls football team pose for a selfie with their medals wearing red Manchester United uniforms
    a young women's football team pose for a group photo while wearing red and black athletic uniforms
    two women smile for the camera while walking in a parade - one holds a small american flag
    a team wearing black athletic uniforms walk on to a football pitch as part of a parade procession
    two men walk on to a football pitch under a branded 'SuperCupNI' arch
    a male youth football team celebrates winning a trophy at Supercup NI
    two men walk on to a football pitch under a branded 'SuperCupNI' arch while waving

    Coleraine

    Address

    Unit 31 Loughanhill Industrial Estate, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT52 2NR

    Telephone

    +44(0) 7841 906 869

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

    SuperCupNI is Northern Ireland's premier international youth football tournament for both boys and girls.

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2025to1 Aug 2025
  16. Image shows two spooky characters dressed up in the woods
    Image shows children enjoying the brightly lit up fairground rides
    Image shows fireworks lighting up the night sky with the crowd and fairground amusements below
    person performing with fire at a fairground
    Image shows two spooky characters dressed up in the woods
    Image shows children enjoying the brightly lit up fairground rides
    Image shows fireworks lighting up the night sky with the crowd and fairground amusements below
    person performing with fire at a fairground

    Coleraine

    Address

    Coleraine University, Cromore Road, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT52 1EY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7034 7034

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Strange things are happening on Halloween night! Enjoy a frightful fun fest in Coleraine on Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th October

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2025to30 Oct 2025
  17. Granny D(oherty)and her grand-daughter, called Wee Girl

    Limavady

    Address

    Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre, 24 Main Street, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 0FJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 7776 0650

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    A fun and quirky mix of interactive storytelling, games and craic for children and families.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket
  18. Children holding a snake
    Children posing for a photo with a snake
    Man playing a guitar
    Children holding a snake
    Children posing for a photo with a snake
    Man playing a guitar

    Coleraine

    Address

    Coleraine Town Centre, 2 Abbey Street, Coleraine, Londonderry, BT52 1DS

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7471 481098

    Type

    Type:

    Fete / Fair

    Super Saturdays are here in Coleraine! Enjoy free family fun, live music, petting farms, games, crafts, and surprise performances every Saturday from June 21 to August 30, right in the heart of the town centre.

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
    From:
    1 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
    From:
    2 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
    From:
    9 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
    From:
    16 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
    From:
    23 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
    From:
    30 Aug 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
  19. Crowds line the streets in Cushendall
    A group of children in front of a bouncy castle
    Crowds line both sides of the street for the Céilí
    A large group of runners make their way up through the village along the road
    A truck display in car park with the sea and mountains in the background
    Crowds line the streets in Cushendall
    A group of children in front of a bouncy castle
    Crowds line both sides of the street for the Céilí
    A large group of runners make their way up through the village along the road
    A truck display in car park with the sea and mountains in the background

    Cushendall

    Address

    Cushendall, County Antrim, BT44 0RR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 217 71378

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    The Heart of the Glens Festival is one of the largest community festivals in Northern Ireland and hosts a range of cultural events.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Aug 2025to10 Aug 2025
  20. Busy Benone Artisan Market
    People Shopping at Benone Artisan Market
    Busy Benone Artisan Market
    People Shopping at Benone Artisan Market

    Limavady

    Address

    Benone Visitor Complex, 53 Benone Ave, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 0LQ

    Telephone

    07723622008

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Visit the Naturally North Coast and Glens Artisan Market at the Benone Visitor Complex this Summer. Located on the A2 Seacoast Road, approximately 11 miles from Coleraine and 12 miles from Limavady, this market is nestled next to Benone Strand,…

    Dates

    From:
    2 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
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