Autumn Fair

Date: Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026, 12.30pm to 5.30pm

Venue: Botanic Gardens

Category: Family, Free, Park

Enjoy a weekend of food, flower exhibitions, family fun and music.

The event features the Autumn Flower Show where visitors can see beautiful flowers, amazing floral displays and seasonal vegetables.

At the fair, there will be:

• floral displays
• food, arts and crafts stalls selling local products
• live entertainment
• cookery demonstrations
• willow craft workshops
• planting activities
• free books, and
• tips on living a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle.

Botanic Gardens and glass house tours

We will run free guided tours of Botanic Gardens, the Palm House and Tropical Ravine. These tours are part of our European Heritage Open Days events.

Watercolour workshops

Drop in for a free watercolour workshop with Hayley Wylie-Thurrat in the Tropical Ravine. The watercolour workshops are part of European Heritage Open Days.

Drawing workshops

Drop in for a free drawing workshop with Kerrie Hanna in the Palm House. The drawing workshops are part of European Heritage Open Days.

Bonsai tree activities

Northern Ireland Bonsai Society celebrates their fortieth birthday in 2026. Learn about bonsai trees, watch demonstrations, and do some calligraphy.