
Pumpkin Patch at The Junction
Time TBC+2 more dates
The Junction Leisure and Retail Park
Sensory-friendly sessions
Sensory sessions are available, but the listing gives no details of how they are adapted.
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Relaxed performances, quiet sessions and autism-friendly events for children across Northern Ireland.
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Every event here says it's adapted for children with sensory needs, autism or SEN. Each one shows which of these it offers, and when.
We take this from the organiser's listing. Venues differ, so if something matters for your child, check with them before you go.

Time TBC+2 more dates
The Junction Leisure and Retail Park
Sensory-friendly sessions
Sensory sessions are available, but the listing gives no details of how they are adapted.
Lots of places run a regular quiet session: SEN swims, soft play, cinema screenings. We're gathering them here.
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Time TBC+2 more dates
Ark Open Farm
Sensory-friendly sessions
Quiet Session on Sunday 25 October for visitors with sensory sensitivities. Specific adaptations not described.

10am – 12pm+5 more dates
Share Discovery Village
Sensory-friendly sessions
Inclusive session Wed 28 Oct 10am–12pm with lowered music volume and dimmed lighting for a calmer environment.

10:30am – 2:30pm+1 more date
Montalto Estate
Sensory-friendly sessions
ASD/inclusion timeslots Sun 26 and Mon 27 Oct, 9:30–10:30am. Reserve only if essential for your needs.
11am+5 more dates
Navan Centre & Fort
Sensory-friendly sessions
Quiet Show on 28 October at 11:00am. Other sensory details not stated.

11am – 3pm+2 more dates
Marble Arch Caves
Sensory-friendly sessions
Sensory-friendly session at 11:00am each morning, with scares turned down and magic turned up.

12pm – 12:30pm+1 more date
Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
Sensory-friendly sessions
Relaxed Performance Wed 28 Oct at 2pm: no sudden noises or bangs, restricted capacity, free to move around, softer brighter lighting, suitable music level.

6pm – 11:30pm
Larne Town Park
Sensory-friendly sessions
Quiet Hour 5–6pm (listing also mentions a relaxed session 5–6pm); no music or fireworks stated for it, so check details.

6:30pm – 8:30pm
Roemill Playing Fields
Sensory-friendly sessions
Quiet time 5.30–6.30pm for people with additional needs, with a circus skills workshop, creepy critters and a gentler spooky trail.

12pm – 4pm
Carrickfergus Town Hall
Sensory-friendly sessions
Relaxed Silent Disco session 12pm-1pm on 30 Oct; general sessions 1pm-3pm. Treasure trail runs 12pm-4pm, last start 3pm.

12pm – 1pm+23 more dates
Crindle Stables
Sensory-friendly
Described as an autism-friendly horseback riding experience in a relaxed setting; no specific sensory session details given.
3:30pm – 4:30pm+23 more dates
Limavady Library
Sensory-friendly
Sensory hours with a sensory tent and toys to promote a calm library experience. Runs Wednesdays and Fridays.
5pm+2 more dates
The People's Park
Sensory-friendly sessions
Ticketed relaxed session 5pm–6pm for people with additional needs.

6pm
Broadmeadow
Sensory-friendly sessions
Quiet room at Fermanagh House for those who need a calmer environment; booking essential, first come first served.
10:15am – 10:45am+11 more dates
Crindle Stables
Sensory-friendly
Autism-friendly sensory horse riding sessions every Saturday morning, designed for children and adults.
10:30am – 11:30am+2 more dates
Carnlough Library
Sensory-friendly
Story and rhyme time using props and toys to engage all the senses; suitable for all children.
10:30am – 11:30am+11 more dates
Kells and Connor Library
Sensory-friendly
Quieter weekly Saturday session with sensory toys; the listing does not give further adaptations.
5:15pm – 7:45pm
Shaftesbury Park
Sensory-friendly sessions
Ticketed relaxed session 5.15pm–6pm on Sat 31 Oct 2026 for people with additional needs; quieter, calmer atmosphere.

5:30pm – 9:30pm
Ballycastle Seafront
Sensory-friendly sessions
Quiet time 5:30–6:30pm at the Seafront with creepy critters, circus workshop, Ray Bubbles and amusements.
3:30pm – 4:30pm+11 more dates
Newcastle Library
Sensory-friendly sessions
ASD-friendly sessions every second Monday, 3:00pm–4:00pm, for children aged 4 and over. Exact Monday dates not stated.
2pm
Carrickfergus Museum
Sensory-friendly
Fully accessible session for all abilities, finishing with a sensory disco. Sensory disco is the closing part of each session.
3pm – 4pm+5 more dates
Newcastle Library
Sensory-friendly
Relaxed, low-stimulus fortnightly Monday session with calming sensory play and children free to play at their own pace.
11:30am – 12:30pm+2 more dates
Glengormley Library
Sensory-friendly
Quiet Hour Storytime with a sensory story and play. Second Tuesday of each month, 11:30am to 12:30pm.
6:45pm – 7:45pm+2 more dates
Glengormley Library
Sensory-friendly
Sensory stories and hands-on sensory play in a relaxed, supportive environment for neurodivergent children; no specific adjustments stated.

2pm – 7pm
Harmony Hub
Sensory-friendly sessions
Quiet hour 3–4pm at Wellington Court with a relaxed sensory play session.
10:30am – 11:30am+1 more date
Antrim Library
Sensory-friendly
Sensory equipment and activities for children with parents or carers. Session details beyond this not stated.

4pm – 8pm
Broadway
Sensory-friendly sessions
Quiet time 4pm–5pm with sensory play in pop-up park off Main Street. Accessoloo changing unit on Point Street 4–8pm.
2pm – 5pm+4 more dates
The Bridewell
Sensory-friendly sessions
Neurodivergent-friendly sessions 10.30am–12noon on 28 Nov and 5, 12, 19 Dec with low lighting, soft or no music, spaced seating.

3pm – 5:30pm
High Street / Market Place
Sensory-friendly sessions
Quiet hour 14:00-15:00 with sensory play in High Street before the main event.
10:30am+21 more dates
Market Place Theatre
Sensory-friendly sessions
Relaxed performance Sat 5 Dec at 11am; BSL signed Sat 12 Dec at 5pm; captioned Fri 18 Dec at 6.30pm.

12pm+40 more dates
Market Street
Sensory-friendly sessions
Quiet train at 16:30 on Sat 28 Nov with reduced passengers and noise, and a longer gap before it. Booking via the system.

10am – 2pm+19 more dates
Marble Arch Caves
Sensory-friendly
Sensory space with low blue lighting, calm activities, self-guided trail. Adaptable materials on request; contact venue for needs.

5:30pm – 7pm+2 more dates
Eoghan Rua GAC
Sensory-friendly sessions
Friday 4 Dec 5.30–7pm is a Quiet Session. Not stated what adaptations it includes beyond the name.

10am – 8:15pm+8 more dates
Hill of The O'Neill & Ranfurly House, Dungannon
Sensory-friendly sessions
ASD-Friendly session bookable on Thu 17 Dec 2026; the listing gives no time or specific adaptations for it.

Time TBC
Sensory-friendly
Relaxed performance with relaxed noise and movement, free to come and go, chill-out space on level one, and noise-cancelling headphones allowed. Signed performa