Things to do with kids in Belfast
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Events
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Monday 7 Dec
Letters to Santa and Story-time — 7 December
Ballyhackamore Library advertises Letters to Santa and Story-time on 7 December 2026, 6–7pm. Children can enjoy Christmas stories, then write their own letter to Santa using the special stationery and pens provided.
Wednesday 9 Dec
Get Wild! Kids Gardening Club at Whiterock Library
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Classes & workshops
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Arts & making
Belvoir Players Theatre Academy
Belvoirplayers.org
Nearby: Belvoir
6–18 years
Develop singing, dance, performance and teamwork in a real theatre environment.
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Full programme detailsBudding Writers’ Society
Librariesni.org.uk
Nearby: Ballyhackamore
Ages 9–12
A creative-writing group for children who want to become storytellers.
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Full programme detailsGirlzone at Ballysillan Presbyterian
Ballysillan.org
Nearby: Ballysillan
Girls of primary-school age
Games, craft and friendship for primary-school girls in a Christian group.
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Full programme detailsRamblers at Belvoir Parish
Belvoirparish.co.uk
Nearby: Belvoir
Preschool through P5
Music, crafts, stories and games for preschool children through P5 during Sunday worship.
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Full programme detailsThe Expedition at Belvoir Parish
Belvoirparish.co.uk
Nearby: Belvoir
P6–P7
Bible stories, animations and craft for children in P6 and P7.
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Full programme detailsBaby & toddler play
Kit’s Place toddlers and carers at Belvoir Parish
Belvoirparish.co.uk
Nearby: Belvoir
Toddlers and carers
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Full programme detailsPlaces to visit
Choose a place for a day at your own pace.
Whiterock Community Centre
Nearby: Whiterock
A neighbourhood base for local groups, community programmes and the council play centre.
Whiterock Leisure Centre
Nearby: Whiterock
Combine a family swim with children’s swimming lessons or a court activity.
Whiterock Library
Nearby: Whiterock
Browse children’s books and choose story, rhyme, coding or seasonal activities at this local library.
Whiterock open space
Nearby: Whiterock
Take an outdoor break at the council open space on Whiterock Road.
Addresses for your route
Open a place for its full visitor information and directions.
- Andersonstown Leisure Centre
Andersonstown Leisure Centre, 132 Andersonstown Road, Belfast BT11 9BY
- Ballyhackamore Library
Ballyhackamore Library, 1–3 Eastleigh Drive, Belfast, BT4 3DX
- Ballysillan Leisure Centre
Ballysillan Leisure Centre, Ballysillan Road, Belfast, BT14 7QP
- Ballysillan Playing Fields
Ballysillan Playing Fields, Ballysillan Road, Belfast, BT14
- Ballysillan Presbyterian Church family activities
Ballysillan Presbyterian Church, 773 Crumlin Road, Belfast, BT14 8AA
- Belvoir Activity Centre
Belvoir Activity Centre, Belvoir Drive, Belfast, BT8 7DT
- Belvoir Parish Church family activities
Belvoir Parish Church, 21 Dunseverick Avenue, Belfast, BT8 7EB
- Belvoir playing pitches and recreation centre
Belvoir Recreation Centre, 108 Belvoir Drive, Belfast, BT8 7DN
- Belvoir Studio Theatre
Belvoir Studio Theatre, 94 Belvoir Drive, Belfast, BT8 7DJ
- Clonduff Drive playground
Clonduff Drive, Belfast, BT6 9NR
- Cregagh Library
409-413 Cregagh Road, Belfast, Down, BT6 0LF
- Glassmullin playground
Slievegallion Drive, Andersonstown Road, Belfast BT11 8JP
- Kirkpatrick Memorial family community
Kirkpatrick Memorial Presbyterian Church, 259 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3JF
- Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre
Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre, Montgomery Road, Castlereagh, Belfast BT6 9HS
- St Agnes’ Youth Centre
4 South Green, Andersonstown, Belfast BT11 8JF
- St Colmcille’s parish family groups
St Colmcille’s parish, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3JB
- The BlueHouses youth community
The BlueHouses, 50–56 Benview Park, Belfast, BT14 8HU
- Wandsworth Community Centre
Wandsworth Community Centre, 26A Belmont Church Road, Belfast, BT4 3FF
- Whiterock Community Centre
Whiterock Community Centre, Whiterock Close, Belfast BT12 7RJ
- Whiterock Leisure Centre
Whiterock Leisure Centre, Whiterock Close, Whiterock Road, Belfast BT12 7RJ
- Whiterock Library
Whiterock Library, Whiterock Road, Belfast BT12 7FW
- Whiterock open space
Whiterock Road, Belfast
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Andersonstown with kids: swimming, slides and local play
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Ballyhackamore with kids: books, play and winter making
Find library songs, stories and creative groups, family yoga, welcoming preschool play and later winter lantern workshops in Ballyhackamore.
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Ballysillan with kids: swimming, youth groups and local play
Plan family swimming, children’s lessons, BlueHouses drop-ins and local community activities in Ballysillan, with current closure and redevelopment advice.
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Belvoir with kids: sport, theatre and community groups
Plan family racquet games, gymnastics, children’s parish groups and a booked theatre visit in Belvoir, Belfast, with practical prices and the playground maintenance closure.
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Lisnasharragh with kids: swimming, stories and outdoor play
Combine the Montgomery Road leisure base with children’s books at Cregagh Library or outdoor play on Clonduff Drive.
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Whiterock with kids: library adventures, swimming and local play
Plan songs and stories, Halloween library activities, children’s swimming and community play in Whiterock, Belfast.