Co. Down · Saturday 10 October
What's on in Down on Saturday
10 things to do in Down on Saturday 10 October. Every listing gives the time, the price where it's published, and where we read it.
Sat10 October
| 10am to 5pm |
If it rainsShorelife CelebrationFree wildlife day at Castle Espie wetland centre.WWT Castle Espie, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber
Free~ Checked 3/4Confirmed on the WWT Castle Espie website: free admission on Saturday 10 Oct for the Shorelife Celebration. Also listed on the Ards and North Down tourism calendar. |
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| 10am to 4pm |
Shorelife Celebration at Mount StewartFree family events: fossils, crafts, films, nature walks.Mount Stewart, Newtownards
Free~ Checked 3/45 Oct: nationaltrust.org.uk confirms date, time and price; no second source yet. |
| 10am to 4pm |
Making Memories on Finnebrogue LoughCanoeing, bushcraft and lough activities.Finnebrogue Woods, 26 Killyleagh Road, Downpatrick
From £10! Unconfirmed 2/4Time and price from the council tourism calendar only. The venue's booking page needs a browser to show details. Ring 028 4410 3104. |
| Time not announced |
Alpaca Adventure TrailWalk with alpacas with views of the Mournes.Cranfield Alpacas, 35-37 Cranfield Road, Kilkeel
Price not announced! Unconfirmed 2/4Listed on the council tourism calendar for 10 Oct. Times and price not on the tourism page; booking through cranfieldalpacas.com. |
| Time not announced |
The odd oneBehind the Scenes: Library and ArchivesGuided tour of rare books and manuscripts.Ulster Folk Museum, Holywood
Price not announced~ Checked 3/4Listed on the museum's own website for Saturday 10 Oct with a booking link. Time and price not shown on the listings page. |
| Time not announced |
Textile TakeoverVintage textiles, repairs and sustainability workshops.Ulster Folk Museum, Holywood
Price not announced~ Checked 3/4Listed on the museum's own website for Saturday 10 Oct with a booking link. Time and price not shown on the listings page. |
| Time not announced |
Pumpkin Patch 2026Pumpkin picking, haunted house and farm activities.Mountpanther Farm Park, 39 Dundrum Road, Clough
Price not announced! Unconfirmed 2/4Listed on the council tourism calendar for 10 and 11 Oct. Times and price not shown on the tourism page. |
| 5pm |
Down GAA Intermediate Football Championship FinalAn Riocht v Rostrevor in the county intermediate final.Páirc Esler, Newry
Price not announced~ Checked 3/4From the Down GAA fixtures page. No admission price published. |
| 7.30pm |
Date nightThe Bjorn IdentityABBA tribute show with disco hits.Portico of Ards, Portaferry
£25~ Checked 3/4Date, time and price from the venue's box office listing. Also confirmed on the Ards and North Down tourism calendar at £25. The venue's own site is behind a browser check. |
| 8pm |
Under £20RéaltaAward-winning traditional Irish music group.Down Arts Centre, Downpatrick
£20✓ Checked 4/45 Oct: downartscentre.com and nmd-tickets.ticketsolve.com agree on date, time and price. |
| Nothing on Saturday at that price. Try another filter. | |
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