ANTRIM
This Friday and Saturday, July 28 and 29, the world-famous Armoy Road Race takes place once again in and around the picturesque Co Antrim village close to the breathtaking Glens of Antrim, Ballycastle and the Giant's Causeway. The three-mile circuit harks back to the 1970s and the days of the Armoy Armada including Joey Dunlop, but has been brought up to date by the organisers.
ARMAGH
The John Hewitt Summer School runs this week until Saturday with more than 35 events from over 50 writers, artists and speakers at the Market Place Theatre. For full details see johnhewittsociety.org.
BELFAST
Stormont Estate will be hosting BBC One's Antiques Roadshow at Parliament Buildings, on Saturday. No tickets needed, just come along and enjoy the day. The event opens at 9:30am and as long as you are in the main queue by 4:30pm you will be seen by one of the roadshow specialists. Please note filming will continue until 7pm and visitors are encouraged to stay on and watch the show being recorded.
DERRY
The Red Sails Festival, which runs this week until Saturday, is a festival of entertainment in Portstewart. Live music, culture, dance and competitions, ending with a spectacular firework show, all organised by Portstewart Community Association. See redsails.co.uk.
DOWN
Step into Winterfell at Castle Ward Estate this Saturday and take aim where young Bran was taught archery by Jon Snow. Stand in the recreated Game of Thrones archery film set tipi, dress in a Game Of Thrones-like costume and get ready to take aim. Suitable for eight years-plus for an open Bran session (50 mins) and six years-plus for a private Ned session (1hr). Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.
FERMANAGH
Join in at Cuilcagh Mountain Park this Sunday to find out a bit more about the bog habitats that dominate the Geopark. Learn or refresh your memory on how people hand cut peat, listen to stories from days gone by in the bog and take part in some bog pool-dipping along with many more fun interactive activities. Booking not required.
TYRONE
Take a journey into the colourful world of Lego animation this Saturday with a mini-animation masterclass at Ranfurly House, Dungannon, which will teach participants how to make a complete animated film on an iPad, including sound effects, visual effects, and planning your film. Parents/guardians will be emailed a QuickTime movie of their child’s film at the end of the masterclass to keep or upload to YouTube. Suitable for ages seven to 10 years.
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