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.

If you're looking for something fun, free, and educational to do this half-term, Sentinus will be running an exciting mid-term fun day, where kids and their grown-ups can explore maths in a whole new way. Expect fun maths activities and building challenges, with snacks provided. The events will run on Tuesday, February 11 at Muckamore Community Centre from 2.30 - 4.20pm and Thursday, February 13 at Mossley Pavilion from 10 - 12pm. For more information, visit https://www.sentinus.co.uk/programmes/antrim-and-newtonabbey-multiply/

9. Fun with numbers in Antrim and Newtownabbey

If you're looking for something fun, free, and educational to do this half-term, Sentinus will be running an exciting mid-term fun day, where kids and their grown-ups can explore maths in a whole new way. Expect fun maths activities and building challenges, with snacks provided. The events will run on Tuesday, February 11 at Muckamore Community Centre from 2.30 - 4.20pm and Thursday, February 13 at Mossley Pavilion from 10 - 12pm. For more information, visit https://www.sentinus.co.uk/programmes/antrim-and-newtonabbey-multiply/ Photo: thinunes from Pixabay

Dogs Trust will be running a fun, free workshop to teach families all about staying safe around dogs and how to keep our four-pawed friends happy and healthy. The event is being hosted at Carrickfergus Library on Wednesday, February 12 from 1:30-3:00pm and is for children aged 7-11 with an accompanying adult. There will be dog themed games, activities and role play, craft, a story, making a dog enrichment toy, and a behind the scenes tour of the rehoming centre. Booking is essential; call 028 9336 2261.

10. Learn how to be a dog's best friend in Carrickfergus

Dogs Trust will be running a fun, free workshop to teach families all about staying safe around dogs and how to keep our four-pawed friends happy and healthy. The event is being hosted at Carrickfergus Library on Wednesday, February 12 from 1:30-3:00pm and is for children aged 7-11 with an accompanying adult. There will be dog themed games, activities and role play, craft, a story, making a dog enrichment toy, and a behind the scenes tour of the rehoming centre. Booking is essential; call 028 9336 2261. Photo: Markus Trier from Pixabay

There's a host of half term fun on offer at Carrickfergus Castle, from family friendly activities on Tuesday, February 11 including archery (10am-3pm, no booking required); crafts (10am - 3pm, no booking required), and Wee Critters (11am -12pm and 1pm-2pm, booking is required). Wee Critters will also be at the castle on Wednesday, February 12 at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm. Spaces for Wee Critters are limited; to book either February 11 or 12, email visitorinfo@midandeastantrim.gov.uk. Normal admissions apply, including annual tickets.

11. Archery, crafts and Wee Critters in Carrickfergus

There's a host of half term fun on offer at Carrickfergus Castle, from family friendly activities on Tuesday, February 11 including archery (10am-3pm, no booking required); crafts (10am - 3pm, no booking required), and Wee Critters (11am -12pm and 1pm-2pm, booking is required). Wee Critters will also be at the castle on Wednesday, February 12 at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm. Spaces for Wee Critters are limited; to book either February 11 or 12, email [email protected]. Normal admissions apply, including annual tickets. Photo: Helena McManus

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