Park events in August 2012

You'll find details of all events taking place in our parks in August 2012 here.

Highlights include: There are also events taking place in Belfast Zoo during August, and details of these are available from the Belfast Zoo website


Park events - August 2012
Date Time Event Park Details
Monday 5 August - Sunday 2 September 9am - 5pm Monday to Saturday

12pm - 4.30pm Sunday		 Exhibition in Higgin Gallery Malone House View a selection of paintings from Jane Gordon (Fundraising event)
Saturday 4, 11, 18 and 25 August 9am Parkrun Victoria Park More information about Parkrun
9.30am Waterworks
Falls Park
Queen's Park
Saturday 4, 11, 18 and 25 August 9am – 11am: Kids’ splash session, 11.30am – 1.30pm: Canoe and kayak lessons (bookable in advance) 2pm – 4pm: Family session, 4.30pm – 6.30pm. Adults only session Canoeing and kayaking Mobile Team Adventure at Shaw's Bridge Large groups are welcome, but need to provide advance notice. No need to pre-book for open sessions, just turn up and paddle. All specialist and safety equipment will be provided. Please bring a complete change of clothes and shoes. For more information on prices, call 028 9180 0809 or 07749 011283, or visit www.mobileadventure.co.uk
Tuesday 21 August   The first but not the oldest Ormeau Park A short illustrated talk, followed by a walk around Ormeau Park to tell the story of Belfast's first public park. Please wear suitable footwear and rainproof clothing for the outside part of the event. Tarmac paths throughout. Duration about 2 hours. Meet at Ormeau bowling pavilion, beside Park Road entrance. For details, call us on 028 9091 8768.
Wednesday 22 August 6.45pm - 7.30pm WEE series Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park This introductory orienteering event has a short course suitable for all the family and a longer course for those up for a challenge. Enjoy a walk or a run around the park using a map to find the markers. Electronic punching will allow you to see how long you took and have fun comparing it with others. No previous experience required. For details, call Helen Baxter on 07701 018037.
Wednesday 22 August 9pm - 11pm Going batty in Belvoir Belvoir Park Forest Join Lagan Valley Regional Park staff for a dusk walk through Belvoir Park Forest and along the riverside. Discover the wonderful world of the bat as they emerge for their nightly foray. Join us for a slide show introducing the bats, before setting out on the night walk. Meet at Belvoir Activity Centre. Booking is essential. For details, contact the Lagan Valley Regional Park on 028 9049 1922.
Thursday 23 August 7pm - 9pm An evening at Yellow Jack's Cairn Armstrong's Hill, Divis Mountain A guided evening walk over Armstrong's Hill to 'Yellow Jack's Cairn' on the western side of Divis Mountain overlooking Lough Neagh. Price: adults £3. Booking is not essential. For details, contact the National Trust on 028 9082 5434.
Friday 24 August   Family duathlon and walk Waterworks Sponsored by our Park Events Small Grant Scheme. For details, contact J Davis on 07768 103968.
Saturday 25 August 10am - 4pm Orangefield Park - Family Fun Day Orangefield Park Activities include bouncy castle, face painting, climbing wall and bike skills.
Saturday 25 August 12noon - 2pm Paralympic flame sports day Andersonstown Leisure Centre Come to Andersonstown Leisure Centre to welcome the paralympic flema and try boccia, new age kurling, wheelchair racing, goalball and wheelchair basketball.
Sunday 26 August 12noon - 6.30pm Belfast Mela 2012 Botanic Gardens This popular multi-cultural festival celebrates identity through a unique programme of music, dance e, food, carnival arts and visual arts. Mela, meaning 'to meet' is an artistically-led celebration of culture and creativity, inspired by local, national and international talent. Organised by ArtsEkta, Northern Ireland's leading ethnic arts organisation. For details, visit www.belfastmela.org.uk or call 028 9023 1381.