Mid and East Antrim Borough Council will be hosting a Lego Animation Workshop, catering for 7-13 year olds at the Carrickfergus Pop-Up Shop, 2 Joymount, Carrickfergus. The workshop will allow children to make a complete animated Lego film on an iPad, using sound effects, visual effects, titles and lots of imagination. They can bring their own Lego characters or use the ones supplied; children will receive a copy of their film at the end of the session. The workshops will run on Thursday, February 13 from 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm, no booking is required. The workshops will also be held at Larne Pop-Up Shop, Main Street on Wednesday, February 12 from 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm, and at Ballymena Pop-Up Shop, Tower Centre on Friday, February 14 from 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm.placeholder image
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council will be hosting a Lego Animation Workshop, catering for 7-13 year olds at the Carrickfergus Pop-Up Shop, 2 Joymount, Carrickfergus. The workshop will allow children to make a complete animated Lego film on an iPad, using sound effects, visual effects, titles and lots of imagination. They can bring their own Lego characters or use the ones supplied; children will receive a copy of their film at the end of the session. The workshops will run on Thursday, February 13 from 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm, no booking is required. The workshops will also be held at Larne Pop-Up Shop, Main Street on Wednesday, February 12 from 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm, and at Ballymena Pop-Up Shop, Tower Centre on Friday, February 14 from 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm.

11 fun-filled half term activities in Mid and East Antrim and Antrim and Newtownabbey

By The Newsroom
Published 5th Feb 2025, 12:16 GMT
Updated 10th Feb 2025, 14:43 GMT

As schools shut for the week across Northern Ireland, it’s sometimes difficult to keep the young family members entertained over half-term.

We’ve compiled this list of family-friendly activities taking place across Mid and East Antrim and the neighbouring borough of Antrim and Newtownabbey to help try and make the half-term break more enjoyable.

From getting creative at a Lego animation workshop to showing off some moves at a silent disco, there are some great events to help fill your week.

Cushendun's Old Church Centre will be hosting a series of events this half term as part of the NI Science Festival. Experience the wonders of space in Beyond Our World, a stargazing event hosted by the Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society on Friday, February 14. On Saturday, February 15, local illustrator and author Paddy Donnelly (pictured) will host an interactive workshop exploring his acclaimed children’s book The Vanishing Lake and its ties to the natural world, before a screening of the five-time Oscar-nominated Irish animated film Wolfwalkers. For more information, see https://theoldchurchcentre.com/events/list/

5. Explore the wonders of science in Cushendun

Cushendun's Old Church Centre will be hosting a series of events this half term as part of the NI Science Festival. Experience the wonders of space in Beyond Our World, a stargazing event hosted by the Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society on Friday, February 14. On Saturday, February 15, local illustrator and author Paddy Donnelly (pictured) will host an interactive workshop exploring his acclaimed children’s book The Vanishing Lake and its ties to the natural world, before a screening of the five-time Oscar-nominated Irish animated film Wolfwalkers. For more information, see https://theoldchurchcentre.com/events/list/ Photo: NI SCIENCE FESTIVAL

Playful Museums presents the Deadly Dragons storytelling and craft workshop at the Braid Arts Centre, Ballymena on Saturday, February 15 at 11:30am (10:30am sold out). Participants can come along and find out more about Ballymena Castle, while Kathleen’s Attic will be at the museum to help you make your own dragon to take home. Tickets are only required to be booked for each child attending; no ticket is required for an accompanying adult. The approximate run time is 45 minutes and the event is suitable for 3- 5 year olds; visit https://thebraid.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173661269 to book.

6. Craft Deadly Dragons in Ballymena

Playful Museums presents the Deadly Dragons storytelling and craft workshop at the Braid Arts Centre, Ballymena on Saturday, February 15 at 11:30am (10:30am sold out). Participants can come along and find out more about Ballymena Castle, while Kathleen’s Attic will be at the museum to help you make your own dragon to take home. Tickets are only required to be booked for each child attending; no ticket is required for an accompanying adult. The approximate run time is 45 minutes and the event is suitable for 3- 5 year olds; visit https://thebraid.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173661269 to book. Photo: Jim Cooper from Pixabay

Get ready to show off your best moves at the Silent Disco in the Ballymena Pop-Up Shop, 58-59 Tower Centre on Thursday, February 13. This fun event involves each child having their own headsets and can control what playlist they wish to listen to. There will be colourful disco lighting and the provision of disco props (such as glowsticks/ribbons etc). There are a number of sessions including a relaxed session planned specifically for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and those with sensory sensitivities at 12pm; nursery-P4 session at 1pm, and P5-P7 session at 2pm. To book or for more information, visit Mid and East Antrim Borough Council's Facebook page.

7. Boogie to your own beat in Ballymena

Get ready to show off your best moves at the Silent Disco in the Ballymena Pop-Up Shop, 58-59 Tower Centre on Thursday, February 13. This fun event involves each child having their own headsets and can control what playlist they wish to listen to. There will be colourful disco lighting and the provision of disco props (such as glowsticks/ribbons etc). There are a number of sessions including a relaxed session planned specifically for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and those with sensory sensitivities at 12pm; nursery-P4 session at 1pm, and P5-P7 session at 2pm. To book or for more information, visit Mid and East Antrim Borough Council's Facebook page. Photo: Engin Akyurt from Pixabay

Larne Library will be hosting a special storytime and craft/make a Valentine's card event for children aged 4-8 years, accompanied by an adult, on Thursday February 13. The session starts at 6:00pm and booking is essential; call 028 2827 7047.

8. Storytime and craft in Larne

Larne Library will be hosting a special storytime and craft/make a Valentine's card event for children aged 4-8 years, accompanied by an adult, on Thursday February 13. The session starts at 6:00pm and booking is essential; call 028 2827 7047. Photo: Devils Apricot from Pixabay

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