{"id":5873,"date":"2013-06-14T10:49:50","date_gmt":"2013-06-14T09:49:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=5873"},"modified":"2013-06-14T10:49:59","modified_gmt":"2013-06-14T09:49:59","slug":"jacqueline-from-whatsonni-com-shares-her-pick-of-family-events-happening-across-the-north-this-weekend-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2013\/06\/jacqueline-from-whatsonni-com-shares-her-pick-of-family-events-happening-across-the-north-this-weekend-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacqueline from whatsonni.com shares her pick of family events happening across the North this weekend."},"content":{"rendered":"

Down<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Take a step back in time with a visit to Cockle Row Cottages in Groomsport. The cottages illustrate life for a fisherman and his family at the turn of the last century. Also houses a seasonal tourist information centre and shop. Open daily June, July and August. Saturday and Sunday\u00a0join in the fun at Cockle Row from 2pm – 4pm. The cottages are open from 11am – 5pm. \u00a0For all our County Down events click\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tyrone<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Alley Theatre Strabane is once again hosting the Sounds Like Summer Competition. See a wide range of talented musicians as they battle it out to become SLS:2013 winner and join past winners such as Gerard i2, Conor McAteer, King Coma and Pavesi. Expect 5 nights of wonderful music from very talented musicians all eager to win the main prize of the production of their own original track.\u00a0 Qualifying heats take place Friday, June 14th at 8pm and Saturday, June 15th at 8 pm.\u00a0 Friday, June 21st and\u00a0Saturday, June 22nd at 8pm. \u00a0For all our County Tyrone listings click \u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fermanagh<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tour of Fermanagh is a charity cycle challenge which is open to the general public and will raise funds for both the Lisnaskea Emmetts GAA club and the Clic Sargent childrens cancer charity. \u00a0Three individually tailored cycle routes (60km\/100km\/150km) will cater for cyclists of all abilities and fitness levels whilst showcasing the beautiful scenery and peaceful surroundings of\u00a0 Fermanagh.\u00a0The Tour takes place on Saturday 15th June with all routes starting \u00a0and finishing in Lisnaskea. \u00a0Registration open until 8:45am on the morning of the event. \u00a0For all our County Fermanagh listings click \u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Derry<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enjoy a little quality family time at The Jungle Moneymore and partake in a tantalising array of exciting adventure-packed activities sure to contribute to the family album of happy memories. Every Sunday until Sunday 29th September, The Jungle will be hosting their infamous Family Fun Days with activities starting from only \u00a33per person. \u00a0Activities are suitable for kids aged 6+ and include \u00a0Archery, Boat Rides, Crazy Golf Kart Challenge, Fun Zorbs, Llama Trekking, Paintball Target Range, Powerfan Drop*, Segways, Treasure Hunts and more. Hot food and snacks will be available onsite to ensure your energy levels are kept stocked all day. For all our County Derry\/Londonderry listings click\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Armagh<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enjoy archaeology days with a difference at the Navan Centre and Fort, as you get to witness what life would be like if the Georgians and the Celts swapped lives.\u00a0\u00a0Visit the Iron Age dwelling and see how the Georgians are\u00a0getting on in a Celts shoes. Can they manage cooking on an\u00a0open fire? Are they comfortable in the Celts tunic and\u00a0brat? Can they cope with bartering and self-sufficiency?\u00a0All will be revealed at this Horrible Histories Life Swap on Saturday 15th<\/sup> and Sunday 16th<\/sup> June. \u00a0 For all our County Armagh listings click\u00a0HERE.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Antrim<\/strong><\/p>\n

Celebrate the start of summer this Friday 14th<\/sup> and Saturday 15th<\/sup> June at the Theatre at the Mill with a bright, entertaining and feel good show, The Magical Musical Theatre , filled with the big musical showstoppers from the West End & Broadway.\u00a0 Take the Theatre at The Mill live band on stage, add 4 of Northern Ireland\u2019s best musical actors to the biggest numbers from hits shows including\u00a0Chicago,\u00a0Fame,\u00a0Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera,\u00a0Evita\u00a0and many more. \u00a0For all County Antrim listings click\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Belfast<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a first for this year’s Belfast Book Festival The Crescent Arts Centre will be taking over the Crescent Park on Saturday 15th<\/sup> June to bring you an event for all the family, young and old. With children’s writers, storytelling, food and drink and loads and loads of books, the Book Festival invites you to enter the magical world of stories. With entertainment, art workshops and much more. \u00a0For all our Belfast events listings click\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don’t forget to enter our competitions -we have some great prizes up for grabs – go towww.whatsonni.com\/competitions<\/a> and good luck!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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