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Date: 1 to 31 October 2025
Venue: Various locations in Belfast, some events are online
Category: Free, Positive Ageing Month, Seniors
Belfast is an age-friendly city. For Positive Ageing Month in October, older adults can take part in a programme of free events and activities.
These include:
- wellness and fitness activities
- arts and crafts
- talks and tours
- music and dance
- social get-togethers
- film screenings, and
- digital support.
Most events and activities are free, unless otherwise stated. Spaces may be limited for some events, and you may need to book. Check the details for each event using the dropdowns on this page. You can use the contact details provided for each event to find more information or to book.
To find out more about Positive Ageing Month, email [email protected].
Events programme
Get moving with Mary
Location: Heart Project at Maureen Sheehan Centre, 106 Albert Street, Belfast BT12 4HL
Time: 10am to 11am
Exercise at your own level to improve strength, balance and functionality.
Booking is essential. To book, call 028 9031 0346.
Chat, movie and hot lunch
Location: Colin Neighbourhood Partnership, Cloona House, 31 Colin Road, Belfast, BT17 0LG
Time: 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Booking is essential. To book and for more information, call 028 9062 7863.
Time to Tell: Memory Lane Café
Location: Whiterock Library, Whiterock Road, Belfast, BT12 7FW
Time: 11am to 12.30pm
A relaxed story sharing event. You’re invited to reminisce and hear the memories of others.
Booking is essential. To book and for more information, call 028 9050 9236.
Active Ageing Games (Day One)
Hosted by GLL Better.
Location: Girdwood Community Hub, 10 Girdwood Avenue, Belfast, Antrim, BT14 6EG
Time: 10am to 3pm
Table tennis, pickleball, badminton and more - lace up for the return of the Active Ageing Games. Open to anyone aged 50 and over. Be inspired to get involved and take part as a team. Lunch is provided.
You can book at your local Better Leisure Centre Reception or using the BetterUK App.
Fix IT Surgery
Location: 2 Royal Avenue
Time: 11am to 1pm
Do you want some help using a digital device or is it working slowly? Give it an MOT and pick up some top tips at this digital support session for older people. Bring along your device and IT experts can show you how to keep it up-to-date and protected. They can also answer any digital questions you may have.
Tea Dance
Hosted by Age Friendly Belfast.
Location: 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or want to relax with others over a cuppa, enjoy a toe-tappin' time at this afternoon of music and dance.
Men’s Health Day
Hosted by Volunteer Now.
Location: St Comgalls, Divis St, Belfast, BT12 4AQ
Time: 11am to 1.30pm
Access advice to support good health and wellbeing.
Booking is essential. For more information and to book, call 028 9023 2020.
Regional Rapid Run Down
Location: Online via Zoom
Time: 11am to 12 noon
Discover how organisations across Northern Ireland are supporting older people, and how they can support you. Join this short, informative session packed with valuable insights and connections.
To book, email [email protected].
Chat, movie and hot lunch
Location: Colin Neighbourhood Partnership, Cloona House, 31 Colin Road, Belfast, BT17 0LG
Time: 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Booking is essential. To book and for more information, call 028 9062 7863.
Belfast Blitz Cathedral Quarter Walking Tour
Hosted by Northern Ireland War Memorial Museum.
Location: Starting at Northern Ireland War Memorial Museum, 21 Talbot Street, Belfast BT1 2LD and finishing at Belfast City Hall.
Time: 2pm to 3.30pm
Led by a knowledgable guide, uncover the history and impact of the 1941 Belfast Blitz. See images from the time and compare how the streets look today. The perfect active afternoon for a history lover.
Booking is essential. Call 028 9032 0392 (select option 1) to find out more, or email [email protected].
Walking Tour of Friar’s Bush Graveyard
Location: 12 Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5AA
Time: 11am to 12.30pm
Friar’s Bush Graveyard is thought to be Belfast’s oldest Christian burial ground, possibly dating back to pre-Christian times. Although burials no longer take place in the graveyard, it remains an important historical site. It contains the mass grave of hundreds of victims of Belfast’s cholera epidemics and is recognised as Belfast’s official famine site. Led by a professional guide, this 90-minute walking tour takes place on level grass paths, with some uneven sections.
Booking is essential. For more information and to book, email [email protected].
Active Ageing Games (Day Two)
Hosted by GLL Better.
Location: Girdwood Community Hub, 10 Girdwood Avenue, Belfast, Antrim, BT14 6EG
Time: 10am to 3pm
Table tennis, pickleball, badminton and more - lace up for the return of the Active Ageing Games. Open to anyone aged 50 and over. Be inspired to get involved and take part as a team. Lunch is provided.
Book at your local Better Leisure Centre Reception or through the BetterUK App.
Take 5 Tea Party
Location: Youth Initiatives Building, 50 Colin Road, Belfast, BT17 0LG
Time: 12 noon to 3pm
A friendly get together to enjoy warm conversation and tasty treats. Whether you stay for five minutes or the whole time, spend World Mental Health Day in good company and with good food. Lunch and entertainment provided.
Booking is essential. To book or for more information, call 028 9062 7863.
Coffee Morning in Aid of Alzheimer’s Society
Hosted by Colin Neighbourhood Partnership.
Location: Cloona House, 31 Colin Road, Belfast, BT17 0LG
Time: 11am to 1pm
Share a cup of tea and make a difference. Whether you’ve been personally affected by Alzheimer’s or are just keen to show your support, pick up a cuppa and chat to others at this donation event. Information and advice around local support will also be available.
Fix IT Surgery
Location: 2 Royal Avenue
Time: 11am to 1pm
Do you want some help using a digital device or is it working slowly? Give it an MOT and pick up some top tips at this digital support session for older people. Bring along your device and IT experts can show you how to keep it up-to-date and protected. They can also answer any digital questions you may have.
Chat, movie and hot lunch
Location: Colin Neighbourhood Partnership, Cloona House, 31 Colin Road, Belfast, BT17 0LG
Time: 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Booking is essential. To book and for more information, call 028 9062 7863.
Age Friendly Belfast Movie Screening: ‘Singin’ in the Rain’
Location: Belfast City Hall
Time: 2pm to 4pm
The perfect movie for lovers of classic cinema. Even if you’ve watched this famous musical many times before, enjoy it once again on the big screen. Starring Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, and Debbie Reynolds, it’s famous dancing scenes will suit the grandeur of the Banqueting Hall.
Booking is essential. To book, email [email protected].
Beads, Bits and Bobs Craft Session
Location: Falls Road Library, 49 Falls Road, Belfast, BT12 4PD
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Make your own long-length beaded necklace using a collection of beautiful stones and wooden beads. All materials provided. Enjoy good company and a cuppa.
Call 028 9050 9212 to find out more.
Older, Active Health and Fun Day
Location: Shaftesbury Healthy Living Centre, 97 Balfour Avenue, Belfast BT7 2EW
Time: 10.15am to 1.30pm
Avail of health checks, join a chair exercise session or play a few team games. Refreshments will be provided.
Booking is essential. To book, call 028 9031 2377.
Employers' Pledge Information Session
The Age-friendly Employer Pledge is a nationwide programme for UK employers who recognise the importance and value of older workers. Employers commit to improving work for people in their 50s and 60s and taking the necessary action to help them flourish in a multigenerational workforce. Find out more by joining this information session.
Location: Online
Time: 11.30am
The Age-friendly Employer Pledge is a nationwide programme for UK employers who recognise the importance and value of older workers. Employers commit to improving work for people in their fifties and sixties and taking the necessary action to help them flourish in a multigenerational workforce. Find out more by joining this information session. To book, email [email protected].
Women’s Health Day
Hosted by Volunteer Now.
Location: St Comgalls, Divis St, Belfast, BT12 4AQ.
Time: 11am to 1.30pm
Access advice to support good health and wellbeing.
Booking is essential. For more information and to book, call 028 9023 2020.
Belfast Blitz North Belfast Walking Tour
Hosted by NI War Memorial.
Time: 2pm to 3.30pm
Led by a knowledgable guide, uncover the history and impact of the 1941 Belfast Blitz. See images from the time and compare how the streets look today. The perfect active afternoon for a history lover.
The tour starts at Belfast Waterworks (Antrim Road, BT14 6NG) and finishes at Cathedral Gardens (Donegall Street, BT1 2GT).
Booking is essential. For more information, call 028 9032 0392 (select option one) or email [email protected].
Walking tour of Shankill Graveyard
Hosted by Age Friendly Belfast.
Time: 11am to 12.30pm
Shankill Graveyard is one of the oldest cemeteries in Belfast. It has been used for burials for more than 1,000 years and, although they no longer take place in the graveyard, it remains an important historical site. Led by a professional guide, this 90-minute walking tour takes place on level pathways and the distances are short.
Meet outside gates of Shankill Graveyard.
Booking essential. To book, email [email protected].
Coffee and Chat Morning
Hosted by CLARE CIC.
Location: Mount Vernon Community Centre, 178 Mount Vernon Park, Belfast, BT15 4BJ
Time: 11am to 12.30pm
A friendly and relaxed coffee morning to share conversation, company, and connections over a cuppa. A great way to meet new people and catch up with familiar faces in a welcoming environment.
Fix IT Surgery
Location: 2 Royal Avenue
Time: 11am to 1pm
Do you want some help using a digital device or is it working slowly? Give it an MOT and pick up some top tips at this digital support session for older people. Bring along your device and IT experts can show you how to keep it up-to-date and protected. They can also answer any digital questions you may have.
Lunch and Learn
Hosted by Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.
Location: Shankill Shared Women’s Centre, 151-157 Shankill Road, Belfast, BT13 1FD
Time: 11am to 1.30pm
Guided by public health dietitians, discover how to eat well as you age. Connect with others while enjoying a nutritious meal. Participants will be encouraged to help prepare the meal, get the table ready and join in the discussion about ‘eating well as you age’ before enjoying some delicious and healthy hot food.
Booking is essential. To book, email [email protected].
Have your say: how to get involved in Belfast Trust
Hosted by Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.
Location: Bradbury Wellbeing and Treatment Centre, 17 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7AA
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
This is a chance to meet with Belfast Trust staff and learn more about how you can bring your experiences to discussions that support the Trust’s plan to deliver better services. Get involved and influence positive change.
Booking is essential. To book, email [email protected].
Chat, movie and hot lunch
Location: Colin Neighbourhood Partnership, Cloona House, 31 Colin Road, Belfast, BT17 0LG
Time: 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Booking is essential. To book and for more information, call 028 9062 7863.
University of Ulster Belfast Campus - Library Tour
Time: 2pm to 3.30pm
Discover what Ulster University Library has to offer the local community. Explore its new facilities, learn about the fascinating collections and discover how you can become a member of the library community. Booking essential. For more information, email [email protected].
Bank of Ireland Financial Wellbeing Session
Location: Online via Teams
Time: 11am
Finances for retired people can be about managing existing resources rather than accumulating them. Get help doing this in an increasingly complex financial world. This information session will help address changes associated with health, capacity, and bereavement.
To book, email [email protected].
Seniors Safety Event and Tea Dance
Hosted by Belfast Policing Community Safety Partnership.
Location: Girdwood Community Hub, 10 Girdwood Avenue, Belfast, BT14 6EG
Time: 12 noon to 3pm
Come along to this free community safety event, chat to local representatives from the Belfast Policing Community Safety Partnership and meet your local police officer. A light lunch will be provided.
Booking is essential. To book, email [email protected].
Residential Care Costs
Location: Online
Time: 2pm
Plan for future care costs with this free online information session. Discover types and costs of care including financial assessment of your contribution to care costs. Current legislation and future legislation will be discussed.
To book, email [email protected].
Spooky Slipped Disco
Hosted by Engage with Age.
Location: Oh Yeah Centre, 15-21 Gordon Street, Belfast, BT1 2LG
Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Pull on your dancing shoes for an evening of music from the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Enjoy the floor fillers in Halloween fancy dress or your own style – both welcome. A bar will be available.
Booking is essential. You can book online at Eventbrite (link opens in new window).
To find out more, call 028 9073 5696 or email [email protected].
Fix IT Surgery
Location: 2 Royal Avenue
Time: 11am to 1pm
Do you want some help using a digital device or is it working slowly? Give it an MOT and pick up some top tips at this digital support session for older people. Bring along your device and IT experts can show you how to keep it up-to-date and protected. They can also answer any digital questions you may have.
Talk on the life and times of Mary Ann McCracken
Location: Clifton House, 2 North Queen St, Belfast, BT15 1ES
Time: 2pm to 3.30pm
Discover the life and times of one of Belfast’s greats - Mary Ann McCracken (1770 to 1866). An abolitionist, social reformer and activist, she championed for Belfast’s poor and fought for the rights of many, including women and children. Discover more about her long life that charted turbulent years in local history.
Booking is essential. To book, email [email protected].
Halloween Fancy Dress Ball
Location: Dunmurry Presbyterian Church Hall, 9 Glenburn Road, Belfast, BT17 9AG
Time: 12 noon to 3pm
Celebrate the spookiest time of year by donning Halloween fancy dress for an afternoon of food, entertainment and dancing. Tickets cost £10.
Booking is essential. To book or for more information, call 028 9062 7863.
Spooky Online Chocolate Bingo
Hosted by Engage with Age.
Location: Online
Time: 7.30pm to 8.30pm
It’s online bingo, but not as you know it. Eyes down for an evening of bingo fun with Victor Mawhinney. Enjoy this game of luck from the comfort of your own home. Make a spooky sight on screen by wearing optional fancy dress.
To book, email [email protected].
Exhibition
‘Memories are Made of These’ Exhibition
Thursday 16 to Friday 31 October 2025
Location: 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast
Time: 10am to 6pm
Engage with Age’s Dementia Friendly Artist-in-Residence Programme has been operating since before 2020. 'Magical Memories' is a collection of artworks made over the last five years by people living with dementia from all over Belfast, facilitated by artist Anna O’Kane.
Admission is free.
Other events taking place during Positive Ageing Month
Are you interested in digital events? Find out more about a range of digital support sessions taking place across Belfast for Positive Ageing Month.
Are you interested in support related to health and wellbeing? View all Positive Ageing Month health and wellbeing events.
With activities for older people taking place across Belfast throughout the year, you can also celebrate Positive Ageing Month by taking part in activities that keep going after October is over. View all Age Friendly activities in Belfast.