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- Heritage Conference
Fields of Change: Farming, Land, and Rural Heritage in Ards and North Down
30 Oct 2025, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Bangor Castle
£12 Light lunch provided - booking essential
This conference explores the farming traditions and evolving landscapes of the Ards and North Down borough, a historically rich area spanning 228 square miles.
- Not So Scary Halloween
Not So Scary Halloween: Little Leaves and Lively Beats
31 Oct 2025, 10:15am - 3:15pm
North Down Museum
£3.50 per child Four sessions to choose from: 10.15am 11.30am 1.15pm 2.30pm
Join us at this fun autumn-themed music session!
Not So Scary Halloween: Boo Bags and Forest Finds
31 Oct 2025, 10:00am - 3:30pm
North Down Museum
£6.50 per child/adult Four sessions to choose from: 10am 11.30am 1.15pm 2.45pm
Join us for a hands-on workshop and create your very own autumnal bags using natural foraged materials.
- Friday Night Live
Friday Night Live: The Broken String Band
31 Oct 2025, 8:00 - 10:00pm
Ards Arts Centre
£12 (BYOB - no spirits please!)
For nearly 18 years, the Broken String Band have been purveying great bluegrass, roots and string band music.
- North Down Museum Exhibition
Know Your Worth
5 Aug - 2 Nov 2025
North Down Museum
FREE
A celebration of the 'Know Your Worth' project by Inspiring Yarns.
- Leid AND Lairn
TRÚ
5 Nov 2025, 8:00 - 10:00pm
Bangor Castle
£15
Join TRÚ for a magical performance at Bangor Castle, supported by Tia Bow.
- Leid AND Lairn
Leid AND Lairn: 'Hae a Bite an a Blether: Introduction to Ulster-Scots Language
7 Nov 2025, 1:00 - 2:15pm
Ards Visitor Information Centre
£5 (includes a snack and a cuppa)
In this session with Dr Dayna Jost, participants will have a chance to engage with the language at a basic level and discuss its origins and cultural significance.
Ards Football Club 125th Anniversary
30 Oct - 7 Nov 2025
Ards Arts Centre
Free
A celebration of 125 years of Ards Football Club
Sgraffito
23 Sep - 9 Nov 2025
Café, North Down Museum
FREE
An exhibition of work by ceramic artist Jakki Trainor.
- Artist Talk
Artist Talk: Bernie McAdam
13 Nov 2025, 6:30 - 7:00pm
Ards Arts Centre
Free (please register your attendance in advance)
Join us for an artist talk with Bernie McAdam as she discusses her exhibition 'I heard the footfall of the flower spring'.