FRIDAY 20TH NOVEMBER

KIDS: When is a bed not a bed? When it is a platform which launches a multitude of stories during The Bed Maker - a multi-sensory, participatory experience for young children in the Island Arts Centre, Lisburn. Various times until Nov 21. Costs: £6. Tel: 02892 509254.

FAMILY: Step into an enchanted land and experience Crawfordsburn Country Park as you have never seen it before. The magical illuminated forest provides the perfect setting for discovering about fairytale creatures, myths and folklore. Free. Time: 6pm-10pm. Tel: 02890 543022.

GIG: Saw Doctors, one of the most popular Irish bands of all time, are visiting the Spring and Airbrake, Belfast as part of their current UK and Irish tour. Head over to hear their latest single She Loves Me alongside old favourites. Doors: 8pm. Tickets: £17 from www.ticketmaster.ie

THEATRE: It promises to be a family variety show which offers up music, laughter, slapstick, and audience participation for those who are game enough! Join three of the North West's local personalities, Neil and Paul McMaster and Edwin Brown in the Riverside Theatre, Coleraine for Theatrical Delights. 8pm. Tickets: £8/£6. Tel: 02870 323232.

THEATRE: David Meade brings Mindgames Live to the Playhouse Theatre, Londonderry. Described as "jawdropping” and “hilariously funny” his talent at combining his skills of suggestion, psychology, and body language interpretation is said to have staggering results. 8pm. Tickets: £10. Tel: 02871 268027.

SATURDAY 21ST NOVEMBER

KIDS: Take the wee ones to the Linen Hall Library for the new series of children’s readings which are bound to delight and inspire (suitable for 4 to 7 year olds) Parents can use the opportunity to browse the bookshelves in peace or relax in the cafe. Time: 11am. Free. Tel: 02890 321707.

SHOPPING: The Burnavon Arts Centre is the venue for the wonderful annual Winter Craft Fair. Showcasing exciting new ranges and products this could make a serious assault on your Christmas shopping list. Open: Fri noon -6pm & Sat 10am-5pm. Admission free. www.cookstown.gov.uk

CONCERT: UB40 will get you swaying to their reggae rhythm with classic hits such as I Got You Babe, Kingston Town and Red, Red Wine in the Odyssey Arena, Belfast and material from their latest album, Love Songs. Doors: 6.30pm. Tickets: £33/£38. Tel: 02890 73 9074.

MUSIC: Another big name is in Belfast to show off their musical talents. Jack Jones, one of the best known American jazz and pop singer of the 1960s, will show the audience of the Waterfront Hall in Belfast that he has still got what it takes. 8pm. Tickets: £30-£35. Tel: 02890 334455.

FAMILY: Take the kids and their bikes to explore Drum Manor Forest Park in Cookstown. This attractive eighteenth-century demesne opens from 10am until sunset every day and offers a range of way-marked trails of varying length. Admission: Car £3, pedestrian £1, kids 50p. Tel: 02886 762774.

SUNDAY 22ND NOVEMBER

COMEDY/CLASSICAL: Bill Bailey (comedian of Black Books fame) provides an insightful and humorous guide to the Orchestra when he joins forces with the RTE Concert Orchestra and composer Anne Dudley in the Waterfront Hall, Belfast (rescheduled from the Odyssey). 8pm Tickets: £33-£60. Tel: 02890 334455.

FAMILY: Local choirs and musicians will create a festive atmosphere in the Argory, Dungannon by playing carols and seasonal music as you tour this grand house. Times: Sat & Sun 1pm- 5.30pm. Admission: Adults £5.80, kids £2.90, family £14.50. Tel: 02887 784753.