Park activities and events

Music in the Parks

Enjoy live music in our parks on various Sundays from June to September 2025.

The programme of live music features brass, concert, flute and silver bands as well as Black Moon, Belfast’s disco group for adults with learning disabilities.

Read more about Music in the Parks

Summer Fun Days

Enjoy fun days in some of our parks during July and August, with free activities for children.

Read more about Summer Fun Days

Autumn Fair

Belfast’s Botanic Gardens will mark the turning of the seasons with the return of Autumn Fair on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September.

Read more about the Autumn Fair

Parkrun

Parkruns are free, weekly, community events all around the world.

Saturday morning events start at 9.30am and are 5km. You can take part in our parks and open spaces at

• Falls Park
• Orangefield Park
• Ormeau Park
• Victoria Park
• Waterworks

There are 2km junior parkruns for children aged four to 14. They take place every Sunday at 9.30am in: 

• Ormeau Park
• Victoria Park
• Waterworks

All parkruns are free but you should register in advance.

Find out more about parkrun (link opens in new window)