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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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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

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Friendship Bracelet Craft

Portstewart library invites you to join us for a friendship bracelet workshop to celebrate Good Relations Week.

When
Mon 12 Oct
Where
Portstewart Library, Causeway Coast & Glens
Finished Free In person
7 dates

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Include: Drop In & Connect

Drop in to one of our local Include: Drop In & Connect sessions during Good Relations Week 2026. Meet Council officers, enjoy a tea or coffee, find out about local services, share ideas and connect with others in a friendly and welcoming environment.

When
7 dates · 12 Oct – 20 Oct
Where
See event description, Lisburn & Castlereagh
Finished Free In person
5 dates

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Inclusion Mosaic

Through Padlet and GC, pupils from our 4 partner SE schools will share images representing their identity and contribute their thoughts on what inclusion means, creating a shared space where all pupils can view and learn from one another's contributions.

When
5 dates · 12 Oct – 16 Oct
Where
Online
Finished Invitation only Free Online

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Mischief Managed : Harry Potter Craft Day

Celebrate Harry Potter Day with a magical crafting event at Warrenpoint library!

When
Mon 12 Oct
Where
Warrenpoint Library, Newry, Mourne & Down
Finished Free In person Booking needed

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Belfast Trust - Traveller Network Meeting

The Belfast Health & Social Care Trust's Traveller Network are meeting as part of the work of the Community Development Team.

When
Tue 13 Oct
Where
Online
Finished Invitation only Free Online

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Churches Trust Project Launch - 'A Space for Everyone'

Launch of a cross-community creative arts project involving pupils from Longtower, Nazareth House and Fountain Primary Schools, focused on inclusion, belonging and celebrating diversity.

When
Tue 13 Oct
Where
Churches Trust Youth Space, Derry City & Strabane
Finished Invitation only Free In person
3 dates

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Community Mural

Help build something together this Good Relations Week. Drop by Broughshane Library to add your own splash of colour to our growing community mural.

When
3 dates · 13 Oct – 17 Oct
Where
Broughshane Library, Mid & East Antrim
Finished Free In person
3 dates

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Good Relations Week with LOTUS RVRA

A good relations themed week with The LOTUS Group at Roe Valley Residents Association in Limavady.

When
3 dates · 13 Oct – 15 Oct
Where
RVRA Hub, Causeway Coast & Glens
Finished Invitation only Free In person
3 dates

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Greater Shantallow Community Arts "A Voice for Youth" Good Relations Programme @Studio 2

A Voice for Youth is our integrated Creative Youth Good Relations programme engaging 360 young people from 12 schools from across DCSDC area in a six week programme of Dance, Singing, Drama and Arts & Crafts bringing children together creatively explore

When
3 dates · 13 Oct – 16 Oct
Where
Studio2 Youth & Community Arts Centre ,Units 2-3 Foyle Business Park,4 Beraghmore Road,Skeoge Industrial Estate, Derry City & Strabane
Finished Invitation only Free In person

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Helping Hands Craft Activity

Join us at Shantallow Library to celebrate this year’s Good Relations Week with our Helping Hands junior craft activity.

When
Tue 13 Oct
Where
Shantallow Library, Derry City & Strabane
Finished Free In person

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Newtownbreda Then and Now Quiz

How well do you know Newtownbreda and the surrounding area? Celebrate Good Relations Week in Newtownbreda Library with a quiz based on the local area.

When
Tue 13 Oct
Where
Newtonbreda Library, Lisburn & Castlereagh
Finished Free In person Booking needed
4 dates

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Our Community Our Story

Celebrate Good Relations Week by helping create a community mural in Whitehead Library.

When
4 dates · 13 Oct – 17 Oct
Where
Whitehead Library, Mid & East Antrim
Finished Free In person

Other

Positive Ageing Fair

Embrace and explore the opportunities of growing older at Lisburn City Library's Positive Ageing Fair.

When
Tue 13 Oct
Where
Lisburn City Library, Lisburn & Castlereagh
Finished Free In person

Other

Around the World Games Challenge

Celebrate Good Relations Week at Ballymena Central Library and discover games from around the world.

When
Wed 14 Oct
Where
Ballymena Central Library, Mid & East Antrim
Finished Free In person Booking needed

Other

Tabletop Games : Dungeons & Dragons

Join an exciting Dungeons and Dragons campaign in Warrenpoint Library.

When
Wed 14 Oct
Where
Warrenpoint Library, Newry, Mourne & Down
Finished Free In person Booking needed

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Intergenerational Friendship Bracelets

Whiterock library is hosting a Friendship Bracelet craft workshop for Good Relations Week.

When
Thu 15 Oct
Where
Whiterock Library, Belfast
Finished Free In person Booking needed

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Stories and Poems from Other Countries

Book and poetry event at Portadown Library

When
Thu 15 Oct
Where
Portadown Library, Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon
Finished Free In person Booking needed

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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

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Good Relations Team Information Stand

Lisnaskea Library hosts a Good Relations programme information morning with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council.

When
Fri 16 Oct
Where
Lisnaskea Library, Fermanagh & Omagh
Finished Free In person
2 dates

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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

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Community Litter Pick

A community litter pick at Portstewart Strand as part of Good Relations Week, bringing local people together to improve the environment, build community connections and promote shared responsibility for the local area.

When
Sat 17 Oct
Where
The Bandstand, Causeway Coast & Glens
Finished Free In person