20th January 2026
We are delighted to invite families to Awakening | A Celebration of Light, Together, a free, family-friendly celebration marking the arrival of spring and the return of brighter days, taking place at Flowerfield Arts Centre and Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre in February.
Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart– Saturday 7 February | 3–5pm
Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre, Limavady – Thursday 12 February | 3–5pm
These vibrant celebrations offer children and families the chance to enjoy a range of drop-in creative experiences, running throughout the afternoon. Inspired in part by Chinese New Year and the Celtic festival of Imbolc, young visitors can explore craft activities rooted in different cultural traditions, encouraging curiosity, shared learning and a warm welcome for all. Activities include Imbolc-themed decorations, St Brigid’s crosses, dragon puppets and lantern-making, alongside opportunities to record and capture their wishes for the year ahead, creating small keepsakes filled with hope, intention and imagination.
The centres will come alive with walkabout music from the Causeway Mummers, and visitors will also have the chance to meet St Brigid, learning about her story and the symbolism of renewal and new beginnings celebrated at Imbolc.
Each event concludes with an outdoor fire performance by Firepoise starting at 5pm, bringing warmth, movement and spectacular finale.
These activities have been supported by The Executive Office through Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council’s Good Relations Programme. Families are invited to drop-in and celebrate creativity, community, and the seasonal awakening together.
