Summer was short, wet, and cold this year, but September usually brings a spell of warm, dry weather, and I’m hoping mother nature won’t disappoint this year. As August finishes and the daylight hours quickly get shorter it can be harder to think about going out and exploring new things.
I’ve found some events that are taking place in Northern Ireland this fall that we’ll be considering. Some we’ve been to before, and others will be a new experience for us. Should you be in the area, I hope that this list will be useful to you.
On August 28th, There will be a Shakespeare night in the park in Carrickfergus.
Coming up this Sunday is the Belfast Mela in Botanic Gardens. It’s something I’ve always wanted to attend since my days living in Belfast, and I’ve heard great things about it. Here you’ll find a variety of cultures together in one place for a colourful celebration.
September 1 – 6 will be an Oyster Festival in Bangor. If you like oysters, this is the place for you!
Go to the Portrush Airshow on the North Coast for a day of free entertainment in the skies. This year it’s on September 5 & 6th.
Attend a foraging event and pick up a new skill. Dermot and Mary of Forage Ireland are very knowledgeable and we’ve enjoyed past events they’ve hosted.
On September 18th, there will be a Culture Night in Belfast with loads of events for people of all ages.
Attend the Northern Ireland International Ploughing Championships in Lisburn on the 9th & 10th October 2015
From Mid-October W5 will be having a series of live events about Space leading up to Tim Peake’s lauch into space in January.
Enjoy the colours of Autumn in a park or along the sea.
October 31st will see a Hallowtides Festival in Newcastle.
Take a walk through yesteryear at the Whitehead Victorian Fair on November 28th.
Take a class, join a group, learn something new. There are lots of classes and groups starting up this fall. From art to photography, you’ll find something to do.
Frances says
Seriously want to visit Northern Ireland to do all of that with my family. This post is also Creative Kid Blogs feature on Discovering the World Through My Son’s Eyes. Congrats!
Crystal McClean says
Fantastic! Now would be a great time to be over here, the past 2 weeks have been very nice weather-wise, and the autumn colours are at their peak. Ring me up if you ever do make it out this way 🙂 In the meantime, be sure to enjoy your travels, I’m sure you’re looking forward to them.
Crystal McClean says
That book sounds interesting. I’m writing it down so I can see if our libraries have it. Thanks for sharing it.
How did I miss that Crew review? Perhaps it was a little old for us yet. There’s even a C.S. Lewis statue and walking trail now in Belfast. We haven’t done it yet, but maybe next year. I’m sure we could spend a whole year learning about different people from Belfast (did you know the inventor of the portable heart defibrulator was from Belfast?). It’s funny that all this ‘history’, is now ‘local history’ for me.
Carolyn Wilhelm says
I need a family travel Pinterest board, I can see. What fun it would be to be there! Thanks for vicarious travel, Carolyn
Crystal McClean says
You’re pin-happy! It can be addicting, can’t it? I’ve been spending a lot of time there this week.
Phil and the children enjoyed the air show yesterday. And I hope we’ll get out foraging soon. There’s always something to do, if you’re looking for it.
leahrc says
You do not know how much this makes me want to come and visit! I’ve read several novels set in Ireland lately, and I would love to see the country!
Crystal McClean says
It is a lovely country when the sun shines!
What have you been reading lately? I didn’t know Ireland was so popular.