{"id":5935,"date":"2013-07-03T19:03:24","date_gmt":"2013-07-03T18:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=5935"},"modified":"2013-07-03T19:03:24","modified_gmt":"2013-07-03T18:03:24","slug":"jacqueline-from-whatsonni-com-shares-her-pick-of-family-events-happening-across-the-north-this-weekend-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2013\/07\/jacqueline-from-whatsonni-com-shares-her-pick-of-family-events-happening-across-the-north-this-weekend-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacqueline from whatsonni.com shares her pick of family events happening across the North this weekend."},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Youth Fest NI is a cross border, cross community festival which offers a packed schedule of events for families with tots to young adults. This year\u2019s festival will promote Sports, Health and Well-being, Ethnic Diversity and Arts & Music with over 30 events designed specifically for young people. Due to popular demand Youth Fest NI is back with a BANG to Kilbroney Park in Rostrevor! Saturday 6th<\/sup> July from 10am to 6pm.<\/p>\n

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

See L\u2019Angelus play a free concert on the Hill of O’NEILL\u00a0on 5th<\/sup> July.\u00a0\u00a0 Expert musicians, incredible singers, and top notch entertainers L’Angelus are from Louisiana.\u00a0 A high energy four piece displaying cajun fiddle tunes, saxophone driven swamp pop and New Orleans influenced R&B.\u00a0 \u00a0Concert begins at 7.30PM -9.30PM with BBQ.<\/p>\n

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

Wednesday 3rd<\/sup> July from 6.30pm – 8.30pm The Chapterhouse Theatre Company is proud to present The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame.\u00a0 Join Badger, Ratty, Mole and Toad for a perfect summer of adventure. What starts as a search for the best picnic spot rapidly turns into the most hilarious of escapades.\u00a0 Alive with music, song and dance, this magical family show is presented in beautiful traditional costume and features a woodland parade during the interval for everyone to join in with! Open-air performance by Chapterhouse Theatre Company play starts at 6.30pm. Grounds open for picnics from 6.00pm. Please bring your own rugs or low-backed seating.\u00a0 Admission by ticket only.<\/p>\n

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

The ever popular Jumping Clay One hour Workshops\u00a0 are back at Portstewart Town Hall on Friday 5th<\/sup> July for only \u00a310 per child. Operating at 10am ,11am, 12.30pm,1.30pm,2.30pm and 3.30pm.<\/p>\n

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

Fancy yourself as a Jedi?\u00a0\u00a0Do you have the force?\u00a0\u00a0If so then make the journey to Armagh Planetarium on the 6th and 7th July 2013 where the Emerald Garrison will be training some future Jedis.\u00a0 Young visitors will have the opportunity to don the famous brown robe, pick up a lightsabre, and learn a few Force skills from an Emerald Garrison Master!\u00a0 Junior Force Academy is aimed at 4 -12 year olds.\u00a0\u00a0The class lasts for approximately twenty minutes with places allocated on a first-come first-served basis.\u00a0 The Planetarium will also be running digital theatre shows, space themed arts and crafts workshops, launching rockets (weather permitting) and there will be Stormtroopers keeping the peace along our corridors.\u00a0 Workshops begin at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.45pm, 2.45pm and 3.45pm<\/p>\n

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

This Thursday 4th<\/sup> July, in the eerie setting of the old Mossley Mill, join the dramatic detective duo, Holmes and Watson as they go on a mysterious adventure to the lonely wasteland of the desolate Devon moors, where something evil is afoot. When death stalks the Baskerville family, legend and superstition collide with the most heinous of crimes. On the moor nobody is safe, not even the bravest of men. Can Sherlock Holmes crack the mystery of the Hound of The Baskervilles?\u00a0 For best outdoor theatre experience patrons are welcome to bring along their own picnics and rugs or low back seating to the event as well as clothing suitable for all weather conditions. Light refreshments will be available to purchase from the theatre bar.<\/p>\n

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

Sundays in Belfast are about to get a whole lot better, with 8 weeks of hand picked\u00a0Sunday Treats. <\/strong>A series of the finest and funniest street theatre shows to be found in Ireland will be happening every Sunday afternoon this summer in Cathedral Quarter and Belfast City Centre. If you’re the kind of person who likes to laugh and loves a bargain you would be a fool to miss out on this season of shows. \u00a0After teaming up with some of the finest restaurants and bars in the area, the Festival of Fools is ready to bring you a fabulous feast of free shows and meal deals for the whole family. Sundays in July: shows 2pm Cotton Court and 4pm Saint Anne’s Square<\/p>\n

For more details on these and other events across Northern Ireland, news and competitions see www.whatsonni.com, follow us @whatsonni and like us at fb.com\/www.whatsonni. Add your\u00a0 events FREE OF CHARGE at www.whatsonni.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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