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  1. 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
  2. Ballygally, Larne

    Address

    Carnfunnock Country Park, 182A Coast Road, Ballygally, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 2QG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7745 570037

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Carnfunnock Family Funzone, in Carnfunnock Country Park on the Causeway Coastal Route is the ultimate destination for family fun, featuring mini-golf, a miniature railway, bungee trampolines, water balls, remote control boats and trucks, a bouncy…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Apr 2025to27 Apr 2025
    From:
    3 May 2025to5 May 2025
  3. A joyous parade at Learning Disability Pride
    A joyous parade at Learning Disability Pride
    On stage at the Learning Disability Pride Event
    A joyous parade at Learning Disability Pride
    A joyous parade at Learning Disability Pride
    On stage at the Learning Disability Pride Event

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Castle Car Park, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 8BL

    Telephone

    07741 836 511

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Learning Disability Pride returns bigger and better on 21 June this year with a joyous parade and fun event in Carrickfergus.

    Dates

    From:
    21 June 2025Open 12:00 - 16:30
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. A woman and child having a pretend sword fight in the room at the top of the castle keep with the sun beaming through the window behind.
    A woman and child having a pretend sword fight in the room at the top of the castle keep with the sun beaming through the window behind.

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 1273

    Price

    Price Free to £18.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    Celebrate Easter at Carrickfergus Castle on the Causeway Coastal Route with family-friendly trails, crafts and medieval fun from 17–27 April.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Apr 2025to27 Apr 2025

    Price

    Price Free to £18.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. 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
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