Everything worth getting out for in County Londonderry this weekend — 14 events on Saturday 12 September and Sunday 13 September. This page rebuilds every hour, so it is current.
Best first, not soonest first. These are ranked by how much of a moment they actually are — one-off festivals, markets and shows come above things that happen to be open anyway.
Spread across the country on purpose. We cap how many listings any one town can take, so this is not just twenty things in Belfast. If nothing here is near you, the map will find what is.
Always check the organiser’s page before you travel. We list what has been published, but times change, tickets sell out and outdoor events get cancelled for weather. Every listing links straight to the source.
Free is marked. Anything showing “Free” costs nothing to attend. Northern Ireland has a lot of these — markets, trails, park events and council days out — and they are usually the best of a weekend with children.
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Thunder Rolls | The Garth Brooks Tribute Show
Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre, Limavady · Sat 12 Sep, 20:00
An evening tribute concert where Ireland's Stephen Butler and a live band perform Garth Brooks hits like Friends in Low Places, The Dance and Unanswered Prayers across a two-hour show. It's a late-starting live music night (doors 7:30pm) aimed at country music fans rather than a children's activity.
Walk and Sketch Session with Sarah Carrington | Downhill Demesne
Mussenden Road, Castlerock · Sat 12 Sep
Join Local Landscape Artist, Sarah Carrington for a vibrant walk-and-sketch session at the iconic Downhill Demesne, where dramatic clifftop views and historic buildings bring endless inspiration for your canvas.
Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne, Castlerock · Sun 13 Sep, 11:00
National Trust open day at the clifftop Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne, where visitors can explore the historic temple, ruined mansion and coastal parkland with free heritage access.
English Is iad Na Leanaí clann agus garchlann Mhuintir Sands, teaghlach atá á lua le ceol tíre na hÉireann leis na glúnta. I ndiaidh a n-óige a chaitheamh ag leanstan a dtuismit See more Music and audio Maghera
Join us for guided nature walks at Creggan Country Park exploring the importance of protecting and reconnecting with our natural heritage at a time when many landscapes, traditions, and native species are increasingly at risk.
Sensory Sessions with Crindle Stables - Autism & SEN Friendly
Limavady · Sat 12 Sep
B.R.I.D.L.E – Bringing Riding Into Disabled Lives Equally. Join Crindle Stables for Autism-Friendly Sensory Horse Riding Sessions, catering to children and adults. Experience engaging horseback games, obstacle courses, and scenic trails in a…
Weekly, every Saturday from 11:00am - 11:30am. Suitable for ages 4-8 years; children must be accompanied by an adult. Storytime sessions help children develop a love of books, improve their listening skills, inspire creativity and feeds their imagination. Join our friendly staff as they read popular books and introduce children to a whole range of different authors. Please contact the library for more information.t: 028 7776 2540e: [email protected] · Recurring 16/05/2026 11:00am – 26/06/2027 11:30am
Weekly, every Saturday from 2:30pm to 3.00pm. Suitable for ages 4-8 years; children must be accompanied by an adult.Storytime sessions help children develop a love of books, improve their listening skills, inspire creativity and feeds their imagination. Join our friendly staff as they read popular books and introduce children to a whole range of different authors. t: 028 2955 8500 · Recurring 16/05/2026 2:30pm – 26/06/2027 3:00pm
Weekly, every Saturday from 10:30am to 11:00am. Suitable for ages 4-8 years.Storytime sessions help children develop a love of books, improve their listening skills, inspire creativity and feeds their imagination. Join our friendly staff as they read popular books and introduce children to a whole range of different authors. Please contact the library for more information.t: 028 7034 2561e: [email protected] · Recurring 12/09/2026 10:30am – 26/06/2027 11:00am
Storytime sessions help children aged 4 - 8 years develop a love of books, improve their listening skills, inspire creativity and feeds their imagination. Join our friendly staff as they read popular books and introduce children to a whole range of different authors. Every Saturday from 12 noon - 12:30pmt: 028 7774 1475 · Recurring 02/05/2026 12 noon – 26/06/2027 12:30pm
Every Saturday from 11:00am to 12:00 noon. For children aged 1.5 - 10 years. All children must be accompanied by a parent/carer. Come along to have some Lego and Duplo building fun. Fun and creative ideas for things to make and build. · Recurring 16/05/2026 11:00am – 26/06/2027 12 noon
Every Saturday from 2:30pm to 3:30pm.For children aged 5+ years. All children must be accompanied by a parent/carer.Come along to have some lego building fun. Fun and creative ideas for things to make and build. Please contact the library for more information.t: 028 7034 2561e:[email protected] · Recurring 02/05/2026 2:30pm – 26/06/2027 3:30pm
Every Saturday from 11:00 am – 12 noon.For children aged 5 - 10 years; all children must be accompanied by a parent/carer.Come along to have some Lego building fun. Booking is essentialt: 028 7083 2712 · Recurring 16/05/2026 11:00am – 26/06/2027 12 noon
Last Saturday of every month from 11:00am to 12:00pm.Junior Reading Groups are a fun way for children to be introduced to a wide range of new books, authors and to make new friends along the way. Members are asked to read a chosen book before each meeting, which will be available to borrow for free from the library catalogue. · Recurring 25/04/2026 11:00am – 26/06/2027 12 noon
This page lists 14 events happening on Saturday 12 September and Sunday 13 September in County Londonderry, ranked best first. It is rebuilt every hour from our live events feed, so it reflects what has been published right now.
Are there free things on this weekend?
Yes — 8 of the events listed here are free to attend. Free events are marked with the word “Free” on the ticket line.
How often is this page updated?
Every hour. The site rebuilds itself from our live events feed on an hourly schedule, so new listings appear and finished ones drop off without anyone having to edit the page.
What if nothing here is near me?
Use the map — it has around 2,000 family days out across Northern Ireland with a near-me search, so you can find something close even on a weekend with nothing big on locally.
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Weather looking bad? See the best rainy-day days out — museums, soft play, pools and indoor adventure across NI.
Spending nothing? Anything marked Free above, plus fifty more free days out that run all year round.
