These nostalgic photos will transport you back to fetes, festivals and other big events around Northern Ireland all those years ago.
The joyous images capture youngsters leaping on bouncy castles, cooling down with ice creams, tearing around the race track and much more.
It’s not just the children who are enjoying their freedom during the school holidays either, with people of all ages seen letting their hair down and getting in the spirit.
The events pictured include the Oul Lammas Fair, Belfast Civic Festival, the Balmoral Show, the Lurgan Show and the Portaferry Gala, among others.
Can you spot yourself or anyone you know in this retro photo gallery?
1. BBC Roadshow
Fans join in the fun at the BBC Radio One Roadshow at Carrickfergus in July 1982 | News Letter archives
2. Inflatable fun
Children bounce about on an inflatable boat during the Belfast Civic Festival in May 1982 | News Letter archives
3. Juggling
Juggler Bob Menary shows off his skills at the annual Carrickfergus festival, held at the start of August 1982 | News Letter archives
4. May Fair
Linda Irwin, from Glengormley, makes friends with one of the ponies at the Ballyclare May Fair in May 1982 | Farming Life/News Letter archives