Down
Larchfield Community Development Association annual Family Fun Day and Vintage Rally takes place this Saturday 8th September at Rally Fields Hillsborough, with something for all the family. Children’s activities include duck fishing, jelly baby bowling, target shooting, hoopla, crafts (boys and girls), cup cake decorating, face painting, nail painting, nature detectives trail, bulb planting and child friendly tractors. All children’s activities are free! Other activities include model farm, wood turning, rare breeds, donkeys, pony and trap rides, steam engine, archery, threshing and bailing display, and historical tractor exhibition. Stalls include Glenda’s knits, Genelle’s Buns, cakes and crafts; the Ice Cream van; and Auto Jumble. Local musicians Trevor Dixon and Billy McFarland will be providing music throughout the day.
Armagh
Don’t miss this Saturday’s annual village fete in Richhill, with lots of fun and activities including food stalls, craft marquee, dog show , auction and children’s games. All the fun will be happening in the square at the top of Richhill Village from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, Admission is free!
Fermanagh
European Heritage Open Days – Jewels of the Geopark Bus Tour. Join Geopark staff this Saturday for a guided tour of some of the key sites within Marble Arch Caves UNESCO Global Geopark, learn about the intriguing history of the Cavan Burren Park, enjoy the stunning vista from Cornagee Viewpoint, refuel at the Market House in Blacklion, take an optional nature walk up Cladagh Glen, satisfy your appetite in the Marble Arch Café, and embark on a guided tour of the Marble Arch Caves!
Tyrone
Award-winning Belfast singer-songwriter Kaz Hawkins relaunched as a solo artist in 2018 with her brutally honest piano/vocal show. Along with special guest Sam York (Tom Jones/Ed Sheeran) on piano and as her support act, Kaz has been taking her new ‘non genre’ material on the road in an intimate and personal show about her life. See Kaz play live this Saturday evening at Ranfurly House Arts and Visitor Centre, Dungannon.
Derry/Londonderry
An event not to be missed on Saturday 8th September at the Walled Garden Maghera is Peter’s tales and trails! Join Peter Rabbit, Flopsy and Mopsy, Mrs Tiggy-Wiggle and Thomas MrGregor in the Walled Garden this Saturday for lots of fun, games and entertainment! Give the garden trail a go, where you will visit 10 interactive areas around the garden, to complete an answer sheet with the clues that you find there. There will also be face painting, messy play, seed planting and finger painting to enjoy, as well as real rabbits, chickens and a hedgehog. Feeling peckish? Enjoy a delicious BBQ, sweet treats and hot and cold drinks to enjoy! You’ll find them on the lane. On the Green take part in Peter’s Sports Day challenge with a sack race or egg and spoon. Or why not enjoy one of the many mischievous tales of Peter and friends with the story teller. Admission is free!
Antrim
European Heritage Open Days at Carrickfergus Museum. Don’t miss this unique tour experience, as you are joined by Sir Arthur Chichester himself, who’ll be giving some of his insights into historic Carrickfergus this Saturday 8th September! Join in with crafts, face painting and the latest addition to the museum and see the first instalment of the town model. You can also explore Carrickfergus town walls through our free family fun app Kids ‘n’ Castles. From 1.00pm to 4.00pm. Tour at 2.00pm.
Belfast
The Belfast International Tattoo 2018 is coming to The SSE Arena, Belfast on Friday 7 & Saturday 8 September 2018. The Belfast Tattoo is now firmly established as an annual event for the Belfast city, and the show organisers are delighted to continually draw people from outside the City to attend the spectacle of this amazing production, and that our overseas visitors are growing year on year.
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