Down
This Saturday 20th August, enjoy live music, a fireworks display, family entertainment and food stalls in Groomsport Harbour. Presenting Silver Dagger – the Dolly Parton Bluegrass years, Dogg Ruff String Band and Chris Keys Trio. 12noon-10pm Kiddies Funfair (charges apply). 2pm – 9pm Cockle Row Cottages open: 2pm – 4pm Jumping Clay and children’s crafts (Free).
Armagh
The Market Place Theatre are delighted to present ANNIE, the world’s favourite family musical, 16th – 20th August. Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery and torment at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Determined to find her real parents, her luck changes when she is chosen to spend Christmas at the residence of famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search. Prepare to sing along to the unforgettable songs ‘Hard Knock Life’, ‘Easy Street’, ‘I Don’t Need Anything But You’ and the unforgettable ‘Tomorrow’. A show no one should miss – you can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it!
Fermanagh
Share Discovery Village have a new and exciting family event happening on Sunday 21st August ‘Fermanagh’s Fittest Family’ – a fun and competitive day out for families and friends. Compete in this fun family activity course to be crowned Fermanagh’s Fittest Family! Registration is between 9.30-10.30am and families or teams of 4/5. Includes Activity Course, BBQ lunch, prizes to be won, bouncy castle, slip N slide and more!
Tyrone
Castlecaulfield Show, Vintage Rally and Fun Day this Saturday 20th August, features, flowers, fruit, vegetables, home crafts, live entertainment, refreshments and fun activities. The Manor House and marquees will house all entry exhibits and over 20 craft stalls. Afternoon tea will be served in the ballroom between 1.00pm and 3.45pm. and a BBQ is also available. The House and show marquee will house 15 sections covering 176 classes and will be open from 1.30pm. Prize giving by Cecilia Daly, BBC Weather Girl. A free shuttle bus will operate within the grounds.
Derry
The NI Cruise car show returns to Mid Ulster on Saturday 20th August at the J&K Coach Yard Moneymore featuring show ‘n’ shine, live entertainment, demonstrations, trade stands, motorsport, competitions, family activities and inflatables.
Antrim
Frock Around The Clock will be returning to Market Square Lisburn for the End Of Summer Vintage & Handmade Fair on Saturday 20th August and will feature from 27 stalls of vintage, handcrafted & upcycled fashion, furniture, homewares and collectables, textiles and decor, jewellery, sweet treats, art, craft, gifts, & much more!
Belfast
Join HMS Caroline for some family drop-in craft activity and make your own sailor puppet this Saturday. Take inspiration from the historic settings of HMS Caroline, and the various sailor styles to design your puppet’s outfit. A quick and simple activity using recycled materials and mixed media to fuel your imagination. This is a free activity, however a standard entrance fee will apply. As this is a drop in activity, you are welcome to stay as long as you like.
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