What’s On this Half Term

10 & 17 February
2 Royal Avenue

Design and create your own finished pieces in this exciting new workshop at 2 Royal Avenue! This is a chance to learn about the making of abstract art through demonstrations and guidance from artists.

10 – 18 February
National Football Stadium at Windsor Park

Relive the atmosphere of match day, gain insights into the drama on and off the pitch and feel the rush of emotions shared by everyone inside the stadium. Discover the unique story of Northern Irish football using a varied range of media, immersive physical interactive activities, and key artefacts from the 1880s to the present day.

11 February
High Rise Indoor Adventure Centre

High Rise family adventure centre in Lisburn will ‘go quiet’ on Sunday 11th February for an autism/SEND friendly Clip ‘n Climb and soft play session. High Rise can sometimes be busy and noisy, so this ‘quiet session’ will support guests with special educational needs and sensory processing disorders and allow them to visit the centre in an environment that is more comfortable.

12 – 18 February
W5

This mid-term, enjoy W5’s brand-new, explosive show – Multiverse Mayhem. Expect loud bangs, crazy chemical reactions and surprising science – let the experimental mayhem begin!

13 February
Montalto Estate

Have a flippin’ wonderful Pancake Day at Montalto! Their Chef will guide the group through the making of pancakes, the art of flipping, as well as decorating the pancakes with a selection of toppings.

14 February
Belfast Zoo

On Wednesday 14 February, you can make chocolate treats at a animal-themed chocolate workshop and learn about their love birds at a special animal meet and greet with the education team. You’ll get to eat marshmallows, make and decorate a chocolate muddy puddle, and create your very own chocolate zookeeper!

14 & 17 February
Aunt Sandra’s Candy Factory

Join the team at Aunt Sandra’s this Valentines to create some of the romantic Chocolate there is! Each child will create their own Valentines lolly from start to finish to take home.

15 – 25 February
Various Locations

NI Science Festival returns with an interstellar programme. From interactive demos, workshops and  family activities. Take a look at all the fun events taking place for the littles ones to enjoy.

18 February
The SSE Arena, Belfast

Whether you’re a diehard hockey fan or a total newbie, a Belfast Giants home game is not to be missed. The Giants face off against the Manchester Storm at 4pm – the perfect way to cap off an exciting half-term break.

There are plenty of entertaining attractions for the young (and the young at heart) around Belfast including W5, Ulster Museum and Belfast Zoo. Here’s our top 10 suggestions for family friendly attractions that promise a memorable day out this half term.

Don’t let the rain stop you from having fun this half-term, there are plenty of fun indoor activities and attractions for the whole family to enjoy in Belfast!

Keep the costs down this half term with family friendly attractions and entertainment that are completely free of charge! From museums to parks, here’s a round-up of our top things to do in Belfast and beyond that won’t cost a single penny.

Discover family fun attractions in Lisburn and Castlereagh and Ards and North Down, just minutes from Belfast. See our top suggestions for a fun-filled day out, from exploring the depths of the oceans at Exploris Aquarium to taking to the ice at Dundonald Ice Bowl.

With special menus and activities for little ones, Belfast has a great range of child-friendly restaurants and cafés. Read our guide to family friendly restaurants and pick the perfect place for an evening out together.