Belfast Castle is the stunning backdrop for Frock Around the Clock's Spring Into Summer Vintage and Handmade Fair on Sunday, April 14 from 12-5pm. Shoppers can find a treasure trove of items available for purchase from collectibles, homewares, jewellery, fashion and accessories, artisan food, art, stationery, and candles to houseplants, beauty products, textiles, floral arrangements, baby and children's wear, nursery décor, seasonal décor, festive gifts, and much more.Belfast Castle is the stunning backdrop for Frock Around the Clock's Spring Into Summer Vintage and Handmade Fair on Sunday, April 14 from 12-5pm. Shoppers can find a treasure trove of items available for purchase from collectibles, homewares, jewellery, fashion and accessories, artisan food, art, stationery, and candles to houseplants, beauty products, textiles, floral arrangements, baby and children's wear, nursery décor, seasonal décor, festive gifts, and much more.
Belfast Castle is the stunning backdrop for Frock Around the Clock's Spring Into Summer Vintage and Handmade Fair on Sunday, April 14 from 12-5pm. Shoppers can find a treasure trove of items available for purchase from collectibles, homewares, jewellery, fashion and accessories, artisan food, art, stationery, and candles to houseplants, beauty products, textiles, floral arrangements, baby and children's wear, nursery décor, seasonal décor, festive gifts, and much more.

5 things to do in County Antrim this weekend

Brighter evenings and the prospect of better weather mean many of us will be the lookout for some springtime entertainment.
By Helena McManus
Published 25th Apr 2023, 12:39 BST
Updated 25th Apr 2023, 12:51 BST

Whether it’s family-friendly fun or a cultural experience you’re after, here are our top five picks for things to do in County Antrim this weekend.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council will be hosting their annual Spring Plant Fair on Saturday, April 13 in Civic Square, Mossley Mill from 10am-5pm. Specialist growers and nurseries will have thousands of plants for visitors to buy from ornamental annuals and perennials to spring and early summer bedding plants, pollinators, wildflower seeds, plants for pots and containers, indoor plants, shrubs and trees. If you would like to give your garden a facelift but don’t know where to begin, there will be plenty of experts on hand to give advice. Entry and parking are free.

1. Spring Plant Fair at Mossley Mill

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council will be hosting their annual Spring Plant Fair on Saturday, April 13 in Civic Square, Mossley Mill from 10am-5pm. Specialist growers and nurseries will have thousands of plants for visitors to buy from ornamental annuals and perennials to spring and early summer bedding plants, pollinators, wildflower seeds, plants for pots and containers, indoor plants, shrubs and trees. If you would like to give your garden a facelift but don’t know where to begin, there will be plenty of experts on hand to give advice. Entry and parking are free. Photo: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

A free event delivered by Rawee Skateboards and funded by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Skate Jam will take place on Saturday, April 13 from 11am-5pm. Come along and showcase your skateboarding talent or simply be a spectator for some of the amazing tricks and flips on display. The event will feature six competitions for various age groups and categories, including under 12s, under 16s, 16 and over, female skate comp, hippie jump contest, and best trick competition. Participants can register on the day on-site; please note the event is weather dependent.

2. Skate Jam at Skate 100, V36 at the Valley

A free event delivered by Rawee Skateboards and funded by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Skate Jam will take place on Saturday, April 13 from 11am-5pm. Come along and showcase your skateboarding talent or simply be a spectator for some of the amazing tricks and flips on display. The event will feature six competitions for various age groups and categories, including under 12s, under 16s, 16 and over, female skate comp, hippie jump contest, and best trick competition. Participants can register on the day on-site; please note the event is weather dependent. Photo: 3503898 from Pixabay

The Old Church Centre in Cushendun will be hosting an arts and crafts fair this Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14 from 11am to 4pm.

3. Arts and Crafts Fair at The Old Church Centre

The Old Church Centre in Cushendun will be hosting an arts and crafts fair this Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14 from 11am to 4pm. Photo: Submitted

This interactive art class will allow children to design and create finished pieces, while learning about making abstract art through artists' demonstrations and guidance. Each workshop ticket costs £10; the session runs from 11am-12pm at 2, Royal Avenue. To book a place, visit Abstract Art Academy's website on https://abstractartacademy.bigcartel.com/product/kids

4. Abstract Art Kids' Workshop, Royal Avenue

This interactive art class will allow children to design and create finished pieces, while learning about making abstract art through artists' demonstrations and guidance. Each workshop ticket costs £10; the session runs from 11am-12pm at 2, Royal Avenue. To book a place, visit Abstract Art Academy's website on https://abstractartacademy.bigcartel.com/product/kids Photo: Aline Ponce from Pixabay