Making Life Better Together

Events Archive

  • Sat
    31
    Mar
    2018
    1pm to 4pmOh Yeah Music Centre, 15-21 Gordon St, Belfast, BT1 2LG

    Acoustic Picnic is a family friendly event that brings families together to make art, music and culture more accessible.

    It is a fun place to explore different mediums of music and art with children, their parents and their extended family.

    This event is FREE to attend; registration is not required.

    This is a Family Friendly Belfast Initiatives funded event.

  • Sun
    25
    Mar
    2018
    Screening at 2pm Strand Arts Centre, 152-154 Holywood Rd, Belfast, BT4 1NY

    CineCycle welcomes you to the Strand Arts Centre.

    Cycle the beautiful greenways of East Belfast to enjoy a movie at the Strand.

    Including a free Sunday screening, discounted movies all weekend, secure bike-park and free snack to build up your energy for the cycle home.

    This event is FREE to attend; registration is not required.

    Contact Strand Arts Centre for further details on (028) 9065 5830.

    This is a Family Friendly Belfast Initiatives funded event.

     

  • Sat
    24
    Mar
    2018
    12 noon Strand Arts Centre, 152-154 Holywood Rd, Belfast, BT4 1NY

    The Strand is inviting you to bring the kids to watch a movie as part of their Saturday Minors Film Club, Family Friendly Belfast event.

    Following the movie there will be a cycling themed workshop for families.

    This event is FREE to attend; registration is not required.

    Contact Strand Arts Centre for further details on (028) 9065 5830.

    This is a Family Friendly Belfast Initiatives funded event.

     

  • Fri
    16
    Mar
    2018
    Corpus Christi College, Ard Na Va Road, Belfast, BT12 6FF

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    Corpus Christi College has become enriched through a diverse mix of cultural and religious backgrounds, each with their own traditional beliefs and celebrations.

    The College would like to invite the family and friends of all our newcomer pupils to share in a cultural experience on Friday 16th March 2018.

    Please note | This event is for the pupils and parents of Corpus Christi College only.

    For more information contact Sean Hawkins on 028 9024 5645 or email shawkins449@corpuschristi.belfast.ni.sch.uk

    This is a Family Friendly Belfast Initiatives funded event.

  • Fri
    16
    Mar
    2018
    1.30 pm to 3.00 pmVictoria Park PS, 182a Connsbrook Ave., Belfast, BT4 1JY

    How does a baker use maths or an animator use IT?  This event will show children and parents how what is learnt in school is used in real life.

    It will also demonstrate ways in which parents can make learning fun for their children.

    Please note | This event is for the pupils and parents of Victoria Park Primary School only.

    For more information contact Rachel Howe on 028 9047 1274 or email rhowe534@c2kni.net 

    This is a Family Friendly Belfast Initiatives funded event.

  • Thu
    15
    Mar
    2018
    10am to 2pmJigsaw, 815 Crumlin Road, Belfast, BT14 8AA

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    Families and Volunteers will have the opportunity to enjoy time together in a fun and friendly setting with activities, entertainment and hospitality.

    Activities are designed for children and for adults including games, art and crafts.

    For more information telephone 028 9543 8166

    This is a Family Friendly Belfast Initiatives funded event.

  • Wed
    14
    Mar
    2018
    10am to 12.30pm School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work, 69-71 University Street, Belfast

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    Fighting Words Belfast, the creative writing centre for children and young people, will share learning with families from two innovative programmes for children and young people with autism and special needs at a seminar and book launch hosted by the Seamus Heaney Centre for Poetry.

    For more information contact Autism NI via telephone 028 9040 1729 selecting Option 3 or email info@autismni.org

    This is a Family Friendly Belfast Initiatives funded event.

  • Tue
    13
    Mar
    2018
    44a Horn Drive, Belfast, BT11 9GS

    On the 16 March First Steps Playgroup will hold a St Patrick's day party at the Horn Drive Community Centre for local children and their families.

    This event will provide fresh food and entertainment supplied by local businesses.

    For more information contact First Steps Playgroup on 028 9048 1627

    This is a Family Friendly Belfast Initiatives funded event.

  • Mon
    05
    Mar
    2018
    Sun
    11
    Mar
    2018
    Various TimesVarious Locations

    We are super excited to announce this years' Belfast Festival of Learning will take place between 5 and 11 March 2018.

    There are over 60 family friendly events on offer, all of which are FREE to attend!

    Events include a Crafts Workshop at Conway Mill, a DJ workshop for adults with learning difficulties at Arts Resource Centre, Growing Your Own Food at the Connswater Street Garden and many, many more.

    For a look at what events are on offer click here for the full programme.

  • Thu
    22
    Feb
    2018
    3 pm t7 pmShankill Meanwhile Garden (Shankill Road)

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    Join Groundwork NI at their Family Fun event in Shankill Meanwhile Garden located just below the Shankill library.

    You and your family will get to taste a range of plants that can be grown to eat as miniature leaves then select your favourite and learn how to grow them at home.

    This event is FREE to attend; registration is not required.

    This is a Family Friendly Belfast Initiatives funded event.

  • Thu
    22
    Feb
    2018
    3 pm t7 pmConnswater Street Garden (Newtownards Road)

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    Join Groundwork NI at their Family Fun event in Connswater Street Garden located off the Newtownards Road.

    You and your family will get to taste a range of plants that can be grown to eat as miniature leaves then select your favourite and learn how to grow them at home.

    This event is FREE to attend; registration is not required.

    This is a Family Friendly Belfast Initiatives funded event.

  • Wed
    21
    Feb
    2018
    2 pm to 4 pmGlenbryn Meanwhile Garden (Ardoyne)

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    Join Groundwork NI at their Family Fun event in Glenbryn Meanwhile Garden located in Ardoyne behind the Jolly Rodger Community Centre.

    You and your family will get to taste a range of plants that can be grown to eat as miniature leaves then select your favourite and learn how to grow them at home.

    This event is FREE to attend; registration is not required.

    This is a Family Friendly Belfast Initiatives funded event.

  • Sat
    17
    Feb
    2018
    4pm to 8pm Belfast Bankers, 431 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1HU

    Come and explore the Belfast Bankers Arts Studio with food for the stomach and the soul in every room.

    With over 20 artists it will be a degustation menu of art and food for all the family.

    This event is FREE to attend; registration is not required.

    This is a Family Friendly Belfast Initiatives funded event.

  • Tue
    13
    Feb
    2018
    3:00 pmFootprints Women's Centre, 84a Colinmill, Poleglass, Belfast, BT17 0AR

    Celebrating diversity in our community and welcoming new neighbours through our shared love of good food.

    Demonstrations of traditional Irish foods and Syrian dishes will be held for families to go on a Taste Adventure, sampling new foods and learning about each other’s cultures.

    This event is FREE to attend; registration is not required.

    This is a Family Friendly Belfast Initiatives funded event.

  • Sat
    10
    Feb
    2018
    1.30pm to 5.30pmShaftesbury Community Centre, 97 Balfour Ave, Belfast, BT7 2EW

    Join a led ride travelling slowly along the beautiful Lagan towpath, telling the story of real bread.

    Meeting at Shaftsbury Centre, all ages and levels of experience welcome [children over 8 with an adult]; you don't need to be an expert cyclist or baker!

    Registration for this FREE event is required, click here to secure our place.

    This is a Family Friendly Belfast Initiatives funded event.

     

  • Sat
    10
    Feb
    2018
    10am to 2pmGort na Mona GAC, Upper Springfield Road, BT11 8QT

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    Bring the kids along to Gort na Mona GAC for a Gaelic football fun day for under 6's.

    Have a kick about and learn a few tips about healthy eating for 4 to 6 year olds.

    This event is FREE to attend; registration is not required.

    This is a Family Friendly Belfast Initiatives funded event.

     

  • Sat
    10
    Feb
    2018
    11am to 2pmThe Conservation Volunteers, Beech House, 159 Ravenhill Road, BT6 0BP

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    Bring the family along to The Conservation Volunteers introduction to food growing in three easy steps.

    You will each make and decorate your own herb box, plant your favourite vegetable seeds and visit a local community garden to see how you can get involved with community food growing initiatives.

    This event is FREE to attend; registration is not required.

    This is a Family Friendly Belfast Initiatives funded event.

  • Sat
    10
    Feb
    2018
    12.30pm to 1.30pmMaitri Studio, 4 The Mount, Belfast, BT5 4NA

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    John McKeever and Lorraine Hanna of Plant Based Living are delighted to offer a family friendly demonstration of healthy eating using a number of plant based recipes.

    Registration for this FREE event is required, email Claire at info@maitristudio.net  to secure our place.

    This is a Family Friendly Belfast Initiatives funded event.

     

  • Sat
    10
    Feb
    2018
    1pm to 4pmOh Yeah Music Centre, 15-21 Gordon St, Belfast, BT1 2LG

    Acoustic Picnic is a family friendly event that brings families together to make art, music and culture more accessible.

    It is a fun place to explore different mediums of music and art with children, their parents and their extended family.

    This event is FREE to attend; registration is not required.

    This is a Family Friendly Belfast Initiatives funded event.

  • Sat
    27
    Jan
    2018
    1 pm to 4 pm St Paul and St Barnabas Parish Church, 210 York Street, BT15 1JJ

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    Africa House NI are inviting you and your family to join them at St Paul and St Barnabas Parish Church for a taste of African food day.

    Your family will learn about traditional African food, with an opportunity ot tast what's on offer.

    This event is FREE to attend; registration is not required.

    This is a Family Friendly Belfast Initiatives funded event.

  • Sun
    21
    Jan
    2018
    10am to 2pmGort na Mona GAC, Upper Springfield Road, BT11 8QT

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    Bring the kids along to Gort na Mona GAC for a Gaelic football fun day nursery programme.

    Sessions will include 5 minute buggy workouts and  jump, jiggle and jive for your tots.

    This event is FREE to attend; registration is not required.

    This is a Family Friendly Belfast Initiatives funded event.

     

  • Sat
    13
    Jan
    2018
    11am to 2pmThe Conservation Volunteers, Beech House, 159 Ravenhill Road, BT6 0BP

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    Bring the family along to The Conservation Volunteers introduction to food growing in three easy steps.

    You will each make and decorate your own herb box, plant your favourite vegetable seeds and visit a local community garden to see how you can get involved with community food growing initiatives.

    This event is FREE to attend; registration is not required.

    This is a Family Friendly Belfast Initiatives funded event.

  • Sat
    13
    Jan
    2018
    1pm to 4pmOh Yeah Music Centre, 15-21 Gordon St, Belfast, BT1 2LG

    Acoustic Picnic is a family friendly event that brings families together to make art, music and culture more accessible.

    It is a fun place to explore different mediums of music and art with children, their parents and their extended family.

    This event is FREE to attend; registration is not required.

    This is a Family Friendly Belfast Initiatives funded event.

  • Sat
    13
    Jan
    2018
    3pm to 5pmMaitri Studio Belfast (starting point Barnetts Road/ King's Road crossing on Comber Greenway)

     

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    Sustrans invite you to join a led ride along the beautiful Comber Greenway, finishing at the Maitri Studio with some yoga moves!

    All ages and levels of experience welcome [children over 12 with an adult]; you don't need to be an expert cyclist or yoga.

    Registration for this FREE event is required, click here to secure our place.

    This is a Family Friendly Belfast Initiatives funded event.