9 MayNewcastle
Slieve Donard Sunrise Trail
Guided pre-dawn ascent of Northern Ireland's highest peak with a local mountain leader and breakfast at the summit shelter.
Outdoor
£28
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16 May – 17 MayPortaferry
Strangford Lough Oyster Festival
Two days of native oysters, traditional music and harbourside cookery demos celebrating the lough's living larder.
Festivals
Family
Free
22 MaySlieve Gullion Forest Park
Finn McCool: A Giant's Tale
An immersive twilight storytelling walk through the Ring of Gullion, retelling the myths that shaped this landscape.
Giant Adventures
Family
£12
5 JunNewry City Centre
Newry Arts Late: Open Studios
Twelve city centre studios open after hours for live painting, ceramics and a community print exchange.
Arts
Family
Free
12 JunDownpatrick
Down County Museum After Dark
A candlelit late opening exploring 1,500 years of stories from the Lecale plains, with curator-led tours.
Museum
Free
20 JunAnnalong & Kilkeel
Mourne Coastal Food Trail
A self-guided trail of harbour smokehouses, craft bakeries and seaweed foragers along the Kingdom of Mourne.
Culture
Family
£18
4 JulKillyleagh
Strangford Family Paddle
Calm-water paddleboarding session for families with all equipment and accredited instructors provided.
Outdoor
Family
£35
11 JulCrossmaglen Square
Crossmaglen Community Summer Fête
Local makers, GAA fun zone, vintage tractor parade and an evening céilí under the bunting.
Community
Family
Free
18 JulSlieve Gullion
Ring of Gullion Stargazing
Dark sky session with the Irish Astronomical Association — telescopes, hot chocolate and northern constellations.
Outdoor
Family
£10