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12–18 October 2026 · Include

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Every event in the Good Relations Week 2026 programme. Most are free, all are open to anyone, and they run right across Northern Ireland.

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7 dates

Showcase or award

Antrim Community Grab a Grand - Applications Open

Community groups in the Antrim area can apply for a £1,000 award through Antrim Community Grab a Grand. Seventeen grants are available to support local projects, activities, events and initiatives that benefit the wider community.

When
7 dates · 12 Oct – 18 Oct
Where
Online
Finished Free Online Booking needed

Workshop, training or seminar

Brain Gym for Good Relations Week

A session of puzzles, games and simple activities to gently challenge the mind. Taking place in Greystone Library.

When
Mon 12 Oct
Where
Greystone Library, Antrim & Newtownabbey
Finished Free In person Booking needed

Other

Children's Kindness Station

A creative card making session for ages 6-12, that encourages children to think about kindness, friendship and respect. Taking place in Greystone Library.

When
Mon 12 Oct
Where
Greystone Library, Antrim & Newtownabbey
Finished Free In person Booking needed

Workshop, training or seminar

Japanese Tea Ceremony

An interactive cultural session introducing participants to Japanese tea culture, traditions and storytelling. The workshop will explore the significance of tea in Japanese culture, including its role in everyday life and bringing people together.

When
Mon 12 Oct
Where
Greystone Library, Antrim & Newtownabbey
Finished Free In person Booking needed

Performance, drama, music or film

Community Drumming Workshop

An intergenerational community drumming workshop bringing together children, families and local residents through music and shared participation.

When
Tue 13 Oct
Where
Rathcoole Library, Antrim & Newtownabbey
Finished Free In person

Workshop, training or seminar

Drumming Workshop

African Drumming Workshop in Rathcoole Library - all welcome. In partnership with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

When
Tue 13 Oct
Where
Rathcoole Library, Antrim & Newtownabbey
Finished Free In person Booking needed

Celebration or social

Good Relations Week Coffee Morning

Special community coffee morning in Cloughfern Library.

When
Tue 13 Oct
Where
Cloughfern Library, Antrim & Newtownabbey
Finished Free In person

Workshop, training or seminar

Pieces of Us: Inter-Community Patchwork Workshop

Pieces of Us will bring together women from different community and cultural backgrounds through a collaborative creative workshop exploring identity, inclusion, belonging and shared experiences.

When
Tue 13 Oct
Where
Antrim Library, Antrim & Newtownabbey
Finished Free In person

Storytelling

Tales of the Tides

A dementia friendly storytelling session with a nautical theme, in Antrim Library.

When
Tue 13 Oct
Where
Antrim Library, Antrim & Newtownabbey
Finished Free In person Booking needed

Storytelling

Spanish Storytime

Spanish Storytime at Antrim library for children aged 4-11.

When
Wed 14 Oct
Where
Antrim Library, Antrim & Newtownabbey
Finished Free In person Booking needed

Tour or walk

Walking Group Session

Randalstown Library Walking Group event.

When
Wed 14 Oct
Where
Randalstown Library, Antrim & Newtownabbey
Finished Free In person Booking needed

Performance, drama, music or film

Music Appreciation - 60s and 70s Session

Rathcoole Library hosts a special reminiscence session celebrating the music and talent of the 60s and 70s.

When
Thu 15 Oct
Where
Rathcoole Library, Antrim & Newtownabbey
Finished Free In person

Workshop, training or seminar

Strong and Steady Chair Yoga

A gentle chair-based yoga session suitable for all, taking place in Glengormley Library.

When
Thu 15 Oct
Where
Glengormley Library, Antrim & Newtownabbey
Finished Free In person Booking needed

Other

Creative Inclusion Showcase

Community Relations Forum will showcase artwork developed through its previous engagement with refugee and asylum-seeking women.

When
Fri 16 Oct
Where
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Antrim & Newtownabbey
Finished Free In person Booking needed

Workshop, training or seminar

Good Relations Week Workshop at The Linen Hall

The Linen Hall is holding a workshop to showcase our collections and the ways in which they reflect the rich diversity and vibrant life of communities across Northern Ireland. Join us and hear more about a range of historic and contemporary items from our

When
Fri 16 Oct
Where
The Linen Hall, Antrim & Newtownabbey
Finished Free In person Booking needed
2 dates

Other

Beats without Barriers - Inclusive Silent Disco

Beats without Barriers will provide an inclusive social and recreational opportunity for children and young people through two age-appropriate silent disco sessions.

When
2 dates · 17 Oct – 17 Oct
Where
Courtyard Theatre, Antrim & Newtownabbey
Finished £1.50 In person Booking needed

Storytelling

Spanish Storytime

Spanish Storytime at Crumlin library for children aged 4-11.

When
Sat 17 Oct
Where
Crumlin Library, Antrim & Newtownabbey
Finished Free In person Booking needed

Storytelling

Tales of the Tides

A dementia friendly storytelling session with a nautical theme, in Ballyclare Library.

When
Fri 23 Oct
Where
Ballyclare Library, Antrim & Newtownabbey
Free In person Booking needed

Other

Connect North Drop-In

Connect north is a free drop-in service that helps people find local social, emotional, and practical support. Taking place in Rathcoole Library.

When
Tue 27 Oct
Where
Rathcoole Library, Antrim & Newtownabbey
Free In person