{"id":5896,"date":"2013-06-21T09:02:21","date_gmt":"2013-06-21T08:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=5896"},"modified":"2013-06-21T09:03:09","modified_gmt":"2013-06-21T08:03:09","slug":"jacqueline-from-whatsonni-com-shares-her-pick-of-family-events-happening-across-the-north-this-weekend-4","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-4\/","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>Newry & Portadown Branch of the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland (IWAI)\u00a0 are holding their annual novelty Bath Tub raft race with junior and senior races and perpetual trophies this Saturday 22nd<\/sup> June. Race \u00a0will be followed by free family fun day in McClelland Park in association with sticky Fingers Early Years Arts. Other waterways events on the day. \u00a0For all our County Down events click\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

An Creag\u00e1n\u2019s Mid Summer Festival runs from June 21st to June 23rd with storytelling, entertainers, demonstrations and a spectacular bonfire to finish. Midsummer’s Eve is a time associated with magic, fairies and dancing.\u00a0 On the eve of Midsummer’s Day, many bonfires were lit all over the country. This was in praise of the sun, for the days were getting shorter so people would light fires to try and strengthen the sun.\u00a0 Sunday will see a gathering of wonderful sights and sounds from a didgeridoo playing story teller, a chainsaw carver, a woodland fairy, a mythological tree lady as well as a host of demonstrations from local crafters.\u00a0\u00a0There will be lots for the smaller children as well including tumbletots, musical stars, bouncy castles and face painting.\u00a0 The event will finish with a great wild bonfire and lantern parade. \u00a0For all our County Tyrone listings click \u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

The second Enniskillen100 Revival this Saturday 22nd<\/sup> June will feature parade laps by historic racing motor cycles, static displays, a PSNI BikeSafe event, displays of historic racing and rally cars and a selection of other attractions for motorsport enthusiasts and the general public alike. The sights and sounds of the 2013 Enniskillen 100 Revival at Enniskillen Airport will provide a unique mix of nostalgia and excitement for spectators and participants alike. Already confirmed to be attending is David Hailwood, son of the legendary \u2018Mike the Bike\u2019 Hailwood, who will be riding a Factory approved replica of his father\u2019s famous Honda 500cc four cylinder machine.\u00a0 Admission \u00a310 adult, \u00a35 12-16 year olds, Free U12. \u00a325 family (2 adults & 2 teenagers) 12-5pm. For all our County Fermanagh listings click \u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

The Chocolate Lab in Kilrea are running a children\u2019s chocolate class this Saturday 22nd June with the first class, Chocolate Bars and Lollipops, running from 11am-12.30pm\u00a0 (under 7 year olds) and the second class\u00a0 Chocolate Pizza Party, from 2.00pm to 3.30pm (over 6 years of age).\u00a0 Refreshments will be provided. Spaces are limited and children must be accompanied by an adult. Free tea and coffee for adults. \u00a0For all our County Derry\/Londonderry listings click\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

The Navan Fort and Centre is the venue this Saturday evening for King Conor\u2019s Summer. At the invitation of the mighty King Conor, take your place at the lavish Supper table. King Conor promises a feast for the eyes, ears and stomach worthy of his important warriors\u00a0and guests! The Supper is held in his feasting hall: a hall that will be filled with the sound\u00a0of music from the internationally renowned Armagh Rhymers, stories from his bards and\u00a0of course cheering and laughter! The Bards are ready, the servants are ready and King\u00a0Conor hopes that you are ready too! This great value evening is not to be missed! \u00a0 For all our County Armagh listings click\u00a0HERE.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

The Antrim Dragon Boat Race is an exciting new event in the fundraising calendar, which will take place on Sunday 23 June from 12noon – 5pm. It guarantees to test the stamina of the competitors taking part and also promises to be a fantastic day of fun and frolics for all the family!\u00a0 The Dragon Boat race is in aid of the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and\u00a0yound people,\u00a0CLIC Sargent. Money raised will go towards the Northern Ireland Homes from Home appeal to provide free self-catering accommodation for children receiving cancer treatment and their families, within walking distance of the hospitals in Belfast. \u00a0 \u00a0For all County Antrim listings click\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

The Creative Legacies WOMAD Belfast Schools Showcase event takes place on the 21st June 2013 10am \u2013 3pm at T13 Shared Space, Queens Road, and Titanic Quarter. Schools attend free but must register. Public can attend with a requested \u00a31 entrance donation. \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":"

Down Newry & Portadown Branch of the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland (IWAI)\u00a0 are holding their annual novelty Bath Tub raft race with junior and senior races and perpetual trophies this Saturday 22nd June. Race \u00a0will be followed by free family fun day in McClelland Park in association with sticky Fingers Early Years Arts. Other … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5896"}],"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=5896"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5896\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5900,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5896\/revisions\/5900"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5896"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5896"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5896"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}