{"id":16725,"date":"2018-10-03T17:16:38","date_gmt":"2018-10-03T16:16:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=16725"},"modified":"2018-10-03T17:16:38","modified_gmt":"2018-10-03T16:16:38","slug":"10-things-to-do-in-northern-ireland-38","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2018\/10\/10-things-to-do-in-northern-ireland-38\/","title":{"rendered":"10 things to do in Northern Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"m_2211529263376008350MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><b>DiscoverNorthernIreland.com has stacks of fun things to do across NI, from family days out to gigs and cultural events. Here are ten exciting things taking place this week (8 &#8211; 14 October)<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"m_2211529263376008350MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><u><\/u>\u00a0<u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2211529263376008350MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><u><\/u>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<u><\/u><span class=\"m_2211529263376008350MsoHyperlink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discovernorthernireland.com\/Fashion-Fest-2018-Londonderry-Derry-P75853\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/discovernorthernireland.com\/Fashion-Fest-2018-Londonderry-Derry-P75853\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1538669687373000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEISICp9acHT7NM-0imQHBjYOGHzg\">Fashion Fest 2018<\/a><\/span>, Derry~Londonderry, 13 October. Taking place in one of the city\u2019s most iconic landmark buildings, the Guildhall, this stylish celebration will showcase the very best in emerging and established designers.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2211529263376008350MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><u><\/u>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<u><\/u><span class=\"m_2211529263376008350MsoHyperlink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discovernorthernireland.com\/Kylie-Golden-Tour-Belfast-P70694\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/discovernorthernireland.com\/Kylie-Golden-Tour-Belfast-P70694\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1538669687373000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEmvwfaA0odzlqNbo6HjB-8I9QyeA\">Kylie \u2013 Golden Tour<\/a><\/span>, Belfast, 8 October. Kylie Minogue, currently on a high with her brand new track &#8216;Dancing&#8217;, will bring her extraordinary creativity as a live performer back to the SSE Arena this autumn on her headline UK and Ireland tour.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2211529263376008350MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><u><\/u>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<u><\/u><span class=\"m_2211529263376008350MsoHyperlink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discovernorthernireland.com\/Cinemagic-International-Film-Television-Festival-for-Young-People-Belfast-P75939\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/discovernorthernireland.com\/Cinemagic-International-Film-Television-Festival-for-Young-People-Belfast-P75939\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1538669687374000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF8hDZaaekFivW4mE_bPZzNyJ4yOQ\">Cinemagic International Film &amp; Television Festival<\/a><\/span>, Belfast, 2 October \u2013 4 November. This award-winning festival, which is the largest film and television festival designed for, and by, young people in the UK and Ireland, boasts an ambitious and exciting programme of over 200 events including film screenings, masterclasses with film and television industry professionals, school workshops, Q&amp;As, and young critics panels.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2211529263376008350MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><u><\/u>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<u><\/u><span class=\"m_2211529263376008350MsoHyperlink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discovernorthernireland.com\/Northern-Ireland-Potato-Festival-Bushmills-P70193\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/discovernorthernireland.com\/Northern-Ireland-Potato-Festival-Bushmills-P70193\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1538669687374000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEqRWc8DO7gdZdIH0yJ5M2qcEP6aA\">Northern Ireland Potato Festival<\/a><\/span>, Bushmills, 12 &#8211; 13 October.<b>\u00a0<\/b>The NI Potato Festival celebrates the legacy of local man John Clarke OBE, a world renowned pioneer in potato breeding. The Festival line-up boasts a variety of attractions including Naturally North Coast and Glens artisan market with food and craft producers, cookery demonstrations and talks, bouncy castles, exhibitions and displays, potato inspired games and a petting farm.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2211529263376008350MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><u><\/u>5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<u><\/u><span class=\"m_2211529263376008350MsoHyperlink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discovernorthernireland.com\/Evita-Londonderry-Derry-P72111\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/discovernorthernireland.com\/Evita-Londonderry-Derry-P72111\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1538669687374000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHYeTvZun9ncsOJdzGhFnv-QLwj4w\">Evita<\/a><\/span>, Derry~Londonderry, 9 \u2013 13 October. Telling the story of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron, Evita follows Eva\u2019s journey from humble beginnings through to extraordinary wealth, power and iconic status which ultimately lead her to be heralded<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2211529263376008350MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\">as the \u2018spiritual leader of the nation\u2019 by the Argentine people. Featuring some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre, including Don\u2019t Cry For Me Argentina and You Must Love Me, this smash hit show truly promises to be the theatrical event at the Millennium Forum.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2211529263376008350MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><u><\/u>6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<u><\/u><span class=\"m_2211529263376008350MsoHyperlink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discovernorthernireland.com\/Squirrel-Walk-Talk-Cushendall-P70545\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/discovernorthernireland.com\/Squirrel-Walk-Talk-Cushendall-P70545\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1538669687374000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHMphXHATzsUrXiPe6kdhiOLT1WxQ\">Squirrel Walk &amp; Talk<\/a><\/span>, Cushendall, 13 October. Join the Glens Red Squirrel Group to celebrate &#8216;Squirreltober&#8217; with a guided walk through Cottage Wood to see if you can spot the Red Squirrel, which is regularly seen here. The woodland also contains a range of native and non-native species of trees and shrubs such as Scots Pine, Elder, Holly and Ash.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2211529263376008350MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><u><\/u>7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<u><\/u><span class=\"m_2211529263376008350MsoHyperlink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discovernorthernireland.com\/Jane-Eyre-Coleraine-P75993\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/discovernorthernireland.com\/Jane-Eyre-Coleraine-P75993\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1538669687374000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHLn3TDl-DrP2eoyJ6LrlPuyWtZpQ\">Jane Eyre<\/a><\/span>, Coleraine, 10 October. The young, orphaned Jane meets with cruelty at the hands of her aunt and then at the school to which she is banished. She eventually finds her freedom and becomes governess to the daughter of the enigmatic Mr Rochester at Thornfield Hall. As Jane and Rochester\u2019s relationship grows, it is over shadowed by doubt, dark shadows and terrible secrets and she must choose between passion and reason. Hotbuckle Productions bring their inventiveness, humour and unique magic to Charlotte Bronte&#8217;s compelling tale at the Riverside Theatre.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2211529263376008350MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><u><\/u>8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<u><\/u><span class=\"m_2211529263376008350MsoHyperlink\"><a>Fright Night 2018<\/a><\/span>, Magherafelt, 12 October \u2013 3 November. This year\u2019s Fright Night is going to be bigger, scarier and full of twists. Fright Night will see the return of the horrid and harrowing \u201cWoodland Trail\u201d. Unveiling two amazing new sets, a brand new haunting story, coupled with special effects, atmospheric lighting throughout and a creepy cast of wicked creatures. On top of this, four of last year\u2019s scare attractions will also be returning with a few extra dimensions and a brand new attraction; The Slaughterhouse.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2211529263376008350MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><u><\/u>9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<u><\/u><span class=\"m_2211529263376008350MsoHyperlink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discovernorthernireland.com\/Harvest-Fair-at-The-Ballance-House-Glenavy-Crumlin-P74740\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/discovernorthernireland.com\/Harvest-Fair-at-The-Ballance-House-Glenavy-Crumlin-P74740\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1538669687374000&amp;usg=AFQjCNG69UueA3ZF20X0dn-P8_-2tYmcMQ\">Harvest Fair at The Ballance House<\/a><\/span>, Crumlin, 13 October. Enjoy soup, sandwiches, traybakes and apple pie in the Ballance House tea barn and visit the craft market stalls with a great selection of local crafts and produce to purchase. There will be themed apple craft activities for the children, flower-arranging and wood-carving demos along with a bespoke Silent Auction featuring prizes ranging from restaurant vouchers to hampers which guests can bid on throughout the day.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2211529263376008350MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><u><\/u>10.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<u><\/u><span class=\"m_2211529263376008350MsoHyperlink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discovernorthernireland.com\/The-Baby-Bushka-Dance-Party-Belfast-P74514\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/discovernorthernireland.com\/The-Baby-Bushka-Dance-Party-Belfast-P74514\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1538669687374000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEGsutKgkLjNst1pYOMSqFHH91Vvw\">The Baby Bushka Dance Party<\/a><\/span>, Belfast, 13 October. Eight female performers use four-part vocal harmonies and epic choreographed dancing to bring the spirit and sound of music legend, Kate Bush, to life. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Bush devotees and an amazing night out for lovers of choregraphed dancing, jumpsuits and all things 80\u2019s. Afterwards DJ Emma-Rose Hollywood, will be playing 80\u2019s dancefloor fillers from Bowie to Bananarama to have you dancing into the small hours.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2211529263376008350MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><u><\/u>\u00a0<u><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_2211529263376008350MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><b><i>For more information on these events or to plan a short break in Northern Ireland, visit\u00a0<\/i><\/b><span class=\"m_2211529263376008350MsoHyperlink\"><b><i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.discovernorthernireland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.DiscoverNorthernIreland.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1538669687374000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEHO8K11vpd0lHOhvM916W4kjzJsA\">www.DiscoverNorthernIreland.<wbr \/>com<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/span><b><i>.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DiscoverNorthernIreland.com has stacks of fun things to do across NI, from family days out to gigs and cultural events. Here are ten exciting things taking place this week (8 &#8211; 14 October) \u00a0 1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fashion Fest 2018, Derry~Londonderry, 13 October. Taking place in one of the city\u2019s most iconic landmark buildings, the Guildhall, this stylish celebration &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2018\/10\/10-things-to-do-in-northern-ireland-38\/\">Continued<\/a><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[16],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16725"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16725"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16725\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16726,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16725\/revisions\/16726"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16725"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16725"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16725"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}