Easter weekend in Northern Ireland

Stuck for somewhere to take the kids this Easter weekend? Not sure what’s on near you?

We have gathered the best of the Easter celebrations across the province to help you keep the kids entertained.

From Easter egg hunts, to bike shows and street carnivals, you're sure to find something that suits you and your little ones.

Dusty Duck's Easter duck hunt, Castle Espie, 8-26 April, 5pm

Use your specialist detective skills to help Dusty track down the missing ducks in return for a chocolate treat.

Easter explorer trail, Titanic Belfast, 16-18 April, 9am-6pm

Successfully complete the trail through the Titanic visitor centre, meet Titanic mascots and try out the family interactive guide.

Easter express, Belfast central station, 17 & 18 April, 11.30am & 2.30pm

The Easter 'eggspress' classic steam train runs round trips on Easter Monday and Tuesday from Belfast central station to Whitehead excursion station.

An 'eggstra' special passenger on board gives the best behaved children a special surprise.

All tickets cost £13. Children under three years of age not occupying a seat do not need a ticket. However, children of any age travelling on the Easter trains must have a valid ticket and will receive a chocolate egg.

Easter Monday parade and fun day, Bangor, 17 April, 12pm-5pm

This free spring street carnival features a trial bikes show, land train, street theatre and much more.

Kids Easter party, The Royal Hotel, Cookstown, 16 April, 2pm-5pm

Easter egg hunt, Easter bunny, face painting, party games, crafts and balloon modelling.

Easter Extravaganza, Marble Arch caves visitor centre, Fermanagh, 17 April, 10am-5pm

Easter themed scavenger hunt and make your own fossil egg.

Easter celebrations, Ulster Folk & Transport Museum, Cultra, 16-18 April, 10am-5pm

Enjoy traditional music and children's crafts, treat the kids to a great egg trail, magician, homemade food and much more.

Good Friday fun day, Newtownards, 14 April, 12pm-5pm

This free event offers street theatre, bike shows and a spring street carnival.

Big family picnic, An Creagan, Tyrone, 17 April, 12pm-5pm

Bring a picnic or put together your own packed lunch from the artisan food stalls. Enjoy unique workshops, fancy dress and woodland themed adventures.

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