From Easter egg hunts to steam train rides and kite-making workshops, there’s plenty to keep the family entertained over the Easter break.
5. Edwardian Easter Fair, Newtownabbey
Sentry Hill Historic House will be hosting an Edwardian Easter Fair on April 20 from 12pm-4:30pm. On display in the historic farmhouse will be heritage crafts including weaving, spinning and Edwardian food tasting. Visitors will also be able to experience the living history of the house, with the opportunity to meet characters from the McKinney family and try on Edwardian dress. On top of this there will be vintage fairground and Easter games in the garden including an egg hunt, with craft activities for the children will also run alongside. An afternoon tea tent of refreshments will be available at the event, with teas, coffees and cold drinks as well as scones and traybakes. Tickets for the event at available on the Theatre at the Mill website at https://theatreatthemill.com/book/?show=138201 and are priced at £6.50 each. Photo: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
6. Mini beast workshop, Antrim
Antrim Castle Gardens will be hosting a mini beasts workshop for all the family on Saturday, April 26 from 10.30am - 1.30pm. The half-day programme will comprise an indoor presentation highlighting some of the more common species to be found in the area along with other more exotic creatures, after which a guided 'mini beast hunt' will take place within the grounds. Admission is £5; for more details, visit https://antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/events/2025/april/mini-beasts-for-the-family/ Photo: Helga from Pixabay
7. Spring into Space workshop, Belfast
This fun and interactive workshop at The MAC Belfast will see participants explore the galleries and uncover the wonders of space, the night sky, and light along with artist Hayley Darbyshire. Through meditative drawing and breathing techniques, young visitors will create their own solar system and then, inspired by Aisling O’Brien’s sculptures, will work together to imagine new worlds using recycled materials and colourful arts and crafts. The workshop runs on Saturday, April 19 from 11am-1pm and costs £7; further details are available at https://themaclive.com/event/spring-into-space Photo: The MAC Belfast
8. Spring Fest, Belfast
Taking place at Malone House and Barnett Demesne on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 (1.30pm to 5.30pm), Spring Fest will feature a host of entertainment from the spring flower show, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang-themed car and characters, live music, a craft and food market, microlight small aircraft, model airplanes, fairground rides, farm animals with chicks, rabbits and lambs, and much, much more. Visit https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/Events/Spring-Fest-at-Malone-House-and-Barnett-Demesne for further details. Photo: Discover NI