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  1. Poster to publicise Friends Goodwill Music Festival on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June in Larne

    Larne

    Address

    Various venues, Larne, County Antrim

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 124 5000

    Type

    Type:

    Live Music

    Friends Goodwill Music Festival 2025 features live music, kids' activities, and family fun from 7–8 June in Larne, including a mini-festival, evening concert, and free Sunday family event.

    Dates

    From:
    7 June 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
    From:
    7 June 2025Open 18:00 - 22:30
    From:
    8 June 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
  2. Whitehead Railway Museum, Wee Critters, Whitehead

    Whitehead

    Address

    Whiitehead Railway Museum, Excursion Station, Castleview Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9NA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9358 6200

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Wee Critters are back by popular demand! Visit Whitehead Railway Museum on Saturday 10th May and meet some interesting friends of ours. Start your visit with a short steam train ride up and down our own platform, then enjoy a 45-minute interactive…

    Dates

    From:
    10 May 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  3. CAYC Waterfest 2025

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Marine Parade (Whitehead Promenade), Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 9QP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 8077

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

    Join County Antrim Yacht Club’s Water Festival Fundraiser in Whitehead, supporting the RNLI. Enjoy kayak and paddleboard races, dinghy taster sessions, a bay swim, RNLI safety checks, BBQ, refreshments, and music.

    Dates

    From:
    26 July 2025Open 12:00 - 18:00
  4. Notice with food illustrations stating Food & Folk Fest Whitehead
    Crowds at Whitehead Food & Folk Festival within Castleview Playing Fields
    Traditional musicians performing under marquee
    Notice with food illustrations stating Food & Folk Fest Whitehead
    Crowds at Whitehead Food & Folk Festival within Castleview Playing Fields
    Traditional musicians performing under marquee

    Whitehead

    Address

    Castleview Playing Fields (To be confirmed), Castleview Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 8077

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Join us for a day of family fun, food, and entertainment at the Whitehead Food & Folk Fest along the Causeway Coastal Route! Save the date for a perfect summer outing.

    Dates

    From:
    9 Aug 2025Open 12:00 - 18:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Poster to publicise Easter Fun & Egg Hunt in Ballymena town centre on Friday 18 April 2025, with images of Easter eggs and Easter Bunny.

    Ballymena

    Address

    Wellington Court, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2568 9440

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    Join the Easter fun in Ballymena Town Centre on Good Friday, 18 April, from 12:00 - 15:00! Enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt, crafts, games, face painting, and explore local shops and eateries.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Apr 2025
  6. Drawing of people in Victorian costume in town centre with snowy backdrop, stalls and steam train.

    Whitehead

    Address

    Town Centre, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 8077

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Honouring Whitehead's Victorian legacy, the street fair features stalls, crafts, live music, and themed entertainment, creating a festive backdrop for the town's Christmas light switch-on. A beloved tradition since its inception in 2008, the…

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2025Open 12:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Pack of competitive runners running down street in Whitehead as part of Whitehead Road Race
    Couple of runners running past Whitehead Welcome Sign as take part in Whitehead Road Race
    Runners running towards finish arch in Whitehead Road Race on Kings Road
    Pack of competitive runners running down street in Whitehead as part of Whitehead Road Race
    Couple of runners running past Whitehead Welcome Sign as take part in Whitehead Road Race
    Runners running towards finish arch in Whitehead Road Race on Kings Road

    Whitehead

    Address

    Town Centre, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 8077

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

    Join the historic Whitehead Easter Road Race on 21 April 2025! Northern Ireland’s longest-standing road race, running since 1924, unites runners and spectators in a cherished Easter Monday tradition. Be part of history!

    Dates

    From:
    21 Apr 2025
  8. Group of volunteers with Easter Bunny standing outside steam train at Whitehead Railway Museum

    Whitehead

    Address

    Whiitehead Railway Museum, Excursion Station, Castleview Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9NA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9358 6200

    Price

    Price £8.00 to £12.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    Visit Whitehead Railway Museum this Easter for a fun filled day! Enjoy a short steam train ride hauled by locomotive 3BG ‘Guinness’, meet our special guest – the Easter Bunny, then explore our 5-gallery museum. Suitable for all ages. Tickets must…

    Dates

    From:
    19 Apr 2025
    From:
    21 Apr 2025

    Price

    Price £8.00 to £12.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
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