When: Tue 14 Oct – Sun 19 Oct Where: Ulster Museum, Belfast Cost: Free Time: 2pm-3pm Celebrate Good Relations Week at Ulster Museum with free, fun activities for all! This year's Good Relations Week theme is 'Connect' and we're inviting you to explore, create, and discover together at the Discovery Centres. From Tuesday 14th October […]
When: Tue 14 Oct Where: Newcastle Cinema, Main Street Cost: £7.50 Time: 10am-11am Toddler Club presents The Highway Rat! With story time, a short film, and a treat, it's the perfect cinema experience for little ones aged 1–6. After the film, little ones can enjoy a simple craft and healthy snack. W: newcastlecinema.org Visit the […]
When: Sat 18 Oct Where: The Courthouse, Bushmills Cost: Free Time: 10am Get creative this autumn! Children will be guided step by step to weave their very own mini raffia basket, and can enjoy a variety of other fun, hands-on autumn crafts. These craft sessions are welcome to children aged 4-11. Please be aware that […]
When: Sat 18 Oct Where: Queen’s Film Theatre Cost: £6/5 Time: 10.30am-11.50am Director Damon Gameau invites eight children on an epic environmental adventure across Europe in a school bus powered by biofuel. Age 10+ Visit the event website here
When: Sat 18 Oct Where: Strule Arts Centre, Omagh Cost: £20 Time: 11am Using air dry clay, children will have houses as a theme to work on their own dwelling and the characters who might live in the place. All work will be decorated using coloured clay slips and can be taken home on the […]
When: Sat 18 Oct Where: The MAC, Belfast Cost: Free Time: 1pm-4pm (Drop-in) This spooky Halloween special is packed with frightfully fun crafts! We’ll be making paper pumpkin lanterns, wrapping up some not-so-scary yarn mummies, and designing vibrant Day of the Dead masks. A boo-tiful time for families of all ages! W: themaclive.com Visit the […]
When: Sun 19 Oct Where: Newcastle Cinema, Main Street Cost: £7.50 Time: 2pm Join Tom Thumb, the tiniest adventurer with the biggest heart, in a magical family show of puppetry, storytelling, and music. Brimming with wonder, mischief, and courage, this enchanting performance will delight children and adults alike. W: newcastlecinema.org Visit the event website here
When: Sun 19 Oct Where: Queen’s Film Theatre Cost: £6/5 Time: 3pm-5.30pm Enjoy a 40th Anniversary screening of Young Sherlock Holmes as Cinemagic welcomes and reunites original cast members Nicholas Rowe (Sherlock Holmes), Alan Cox (John Watson) and Sophie Ward (Elizabeth Hardy) for this special Q&A screening. CERT PG Visit the event website here
When: Tue 21 Oct Where: The Market Place Theatre, Armagh Cost: £7 Time:10am Eddy the Teddy gets separated from his best friend Sammy Ragdoll. Soon Eddy runs into Frank and his friend Stein. They have lost their Teddy and decide that Eddy should be the replacement. The show uses many elements of theatre, mime, puppetry […]
When: Wed 22 Oct Where: Island Arts Centre, Lisburn Cost: £2 Time: 6pm Wander an illuminated trail with friendly characters and gentle music floating through the twilight air. Get your face painted, dance at a silent disco, and enjoy our dedicated Sensory Bus. This event is designed to be accessible and fun for the whole […]
When: Fri 24 Oct – Sun 2 Nov Where: W5, Belfast Cost: Normal Admission Time: 12pm, 2pm, 4pm Pumpkins and Potions is our brand-new live, interactive show that will amaze the young… and the young at heart. Every spell is packed with jaw-dropping experiments, magical surprises, and hands-on discovery. W: w5online.co.uk Visit the event website here
When: Fri 24 Oct Where: Ard Mór Centre, Castlederg Cost: Free Time: 6pm-9pm Come along and enjoy the range of family entertainment - Fancy Dress, Funfair Rides, Games, Attractions, Face Painting and Fireworks (9pm). W: derryhalloween.com Visit the event website here
When: Fri 24 Oct Where: Markete Square, Dungannon Cost: Free Time: 6:30pm-8pm Halloween themed Walkabout Characters, Fire Juggler performance, DJ, performance from Hocus Pocus, Face Painting in The Space at Market Square and Glasgowbury Samba Band counting into the fireworks display at 7.45pm (from Hill of The O'Neill). W: midulstercouncil.org Visit the event website here
When: Sat 25 Oct – Sun 2 Nov Where: Hillsborough Castle and Gardens Cost: Normal Admission Time: In-line with garden opening hours Explore 100 acres of enchanting gardens and let imaginations run wild as you navigate our Halloween maze, get involved in a pumpkin carving workshop and let magical tales and folklore come to life through our […]
When: Sat 25 Oct & Sun 26 Oct Where: Belfast Zoo Cost: Normal Admission Time: 10am-4pm Bring your little monsters, witches and superheroes for a day packed with frightfully fun activities, including: free face painting (10am to 2pm), character appearances (every hour), sensory wildlife stations with Friends of the Zoo, and sensory play, colouring station, […]
When: Sat 25 Oct- Sun 2 Nov Where: Castle Ward, Downpatrick Cost: Normal Admission Time: 10am-4pm There's been a few spooky goings on around Castle Ward - visit to walk our Hallowe'en trail and test your bravery along the way.The trail runs along Laurel Walk and has some indoor spaces and places to get creative […]
When: Sat 25 Oct – Sun 2 Nov Where: Mount Stewart, Newtownards Cost: Normal Admission Time: 10am-5pm Step into a world where Irish folklore stirs in the shadows, stories are whispered on the wind, and surprises are waiting around every corner. Come dressed for adventure – costumes encouraged! Keep an eye out for Irish mythology […]
When: Sat 25 -Sun 26 Oct Where: Florence Court, Enniskillen Cost: Normal Admission Time: 11am-4pm Celebrate the autumn season at our artisan food and craft market in collaboration with Tully Mill. With over 40 vendors bursting with fresh produce, homemade treats, and local delicacies there is something for everyone to enjoy. W: nationaltrust.org.u Visit the […]
Chamber Babies When: Sat 25 Oct Where: Island Arts Centre Cost: £9 Time: 10am Walk, sway, crawl, roll or chill to live classical music performed by professional musicians. Guaranteed to engage and enchant or even soothe little ones to sleep! Suitable for children up to 18months. W: islandartscentre.com Visit the event website here
When: Sat 25 Oct Where: Odeon Cost: £6/5 Time: 10.30am-12.45pm When seven mischievous siblings scare off every nanny, magical Nanny McPhee arrives. With quirky spells and firm guidance, she teaches them lessons in good behaviour, kindness and family unity. NANNY MCPHEE director Kirk Jones will introduce the film and take part in a post-screening Q&A. […]
When: Sat 25 Oct & Mon 27 Oct Where: Newry & Mourne Museum, Bagnal’s Castle Cost: £2 Time: 10:30am & 1:30pm Unleash your imaginations to create ghostly arts and crafts in celebration of the scariest time of the year. This activity is appropriate for children aged 5 - 11 years. Numbers for these workshops are […]
When: Sat 25 Oct Where: The Diamond, Castlederg Cost: Free Time: 12pm-4:30pm Traditional apple sellers will be in town along with a range of stalls full of scrumptious Halloween delights. W: derryhalloween.com Visit the event website here
The much-loved Ards Puppet Festival returns to Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards on Sunday 26 and Monday 27 October (11am – 4pm) for two magical days of puppetry, performance and creativity for all ages. Enjoy Tales from the Farmyard and Edward Lear’s Dream from Sea Legs Puppet Theatre, plus Lempen Puppet Theatre’s Flotsam & Jetsam, Penny and the Far Thing and The Fisher and His Wife. Beyond the stage, explore […]
✨ FREE Online Art Workshop for Kids! ✨ Dawn Crothers is running a series of special FREE online art workshops for children in partnership with NI4Kids Magazine! The very first class will be on Sunday 26th October at 2pm, where you’ll be getting creative and painting a spooky little Pumpkin Snail just in time for […]
When: Sun 26 Oct Where: Lagan Valley LeisurePlex, Lisburn Cost: Various Time: 2pm, 3pm & 4pm Expect DJ entertainment, prize giveaways and a visit from the Sanderson Sisters! Age 6+ W: theleisureplex.com Visit the event website here
When: Sun 26 Oct Where: Ulster Museum Cost: £5/4 Time: 2.30pm-4.30pm After a sailing trip goes disastrously wrong, young Michael finds himself stranded on a remote, uninhabited island with only his loyal dog for company but Michael then discovers the true meaning of adventure, loyalty, and family. KENSUKE'S KINGDOM director Kirk Hendry will introduce the […]
When: Sun 26 Oct Where: Lagan Valley Island Cost: From £15 Time: 3:30pm Experience a dazzling journey through all her biggest hits, from the country charm of Love Story to the pop anthems of Shake It Off and Anti-Hero! Sing, dance, and scream along as our incredible live performers bring Taylor’s music to life with […]
When: Mon 27 Oct – Fri 31 Oct Where: WWT Castle Espie Cost: Normal Admission Time: 10am-5pm This Halloween, escape the ghouls and goblins, and step into a super natural adventure that will leave big and little nature fans spellbound. For one week only make magical memories and experience the wonder of wetlands through enchanting […]
When: Mon 27 Oct – Fri 31 Oct Where: WWT Castle Espie Cost: Normal Admission Time: 11am-3pm (drop-in) Each day brings a new craft activity, all themed around autumn, wildlife, and spooky seasonal fun. Perfect for families and little nature lovers. W: wwt.org.uk Visit the event website here
When: Mon 27 Oct Where: Antrim Library Cost: Free Time: 10:30am & 12pm Back by popular demand! Come along and enjoy a special mid-term activity. Dress up in your favourite costume or come as you are. Perfect for the under 5's and their families. W: librariesni.org.uk Visit the event website here
When: Sat 25 Oct & Mon 27 Oct Where: Newry & Mourne Museum, Bagnal’s Castle Cost: £2 Time: 10:30am & 1:30pm Unleash your imaginations to create ghostly arts and crafts in celebration of the scariest time of the year. This activity is appropriate for children aged 5 - 11 years. Numbers for these workshops are […]
The much-loved Ards Puppet Festival returns to Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards on Sunday 26 and Monday 27 October (11am – 4pm) for two magical days of puppetry, performance and creativity for all ages. Enjoy Tales from the Farmyard and Edward Lear’s Dream from Sea Legs Puppet Theatre, plus Lempen Puppet Theatre’s Flotsam & Jetsam, Penny and the Far Thing and The Fisher and His Wife. Beyond the stage, explore […]
When: Tue 28 Oct – Fri 31Oct Where: Armagh Planetarium & Observatory Cost: £12 Time: 11:15am, 1:15pm & 3:15pm The Armagh Planetscarium has been taken over by Madam Mayhem, the supervillain to the stars! Using Armagh as a base, join her as she tries to create a Doomsday Device that will help her to take over […]
When: Tue 28 Oct Where: Strabane Library Cost: £2 Time: 2pm A fun, interactive adventure with Eddy the Teddy featuring puppetry, mime and songs. Perfect for little ones and fans alike. Ages 6 and under. W: derryhalloween.com Visit the event website here
When: Tue 28 Oct Where: The Alley Theatre, Strabane Cost: £2 Time: 4pm Thomas Carnacki is a Sherlock Holmes style detective, but his speciality is the supernatural. In this story he investigates a haunting in his own mother's house. They hear mysterious knocking and door banging in the night. Then Thomas discovers the mysterious history […]
When: Wed 29 Oct- Fri 31 Oct Where: Ulster Folk Museum Cost: Child £8.50, Adult £13.50 Time: 10am-4pm Long before fireworks and trick-or-treating, there was Samhain - the ancient Celtic festival that originated in Ireland, where Halloween truly began. This October, experience Halloween for real at the Ulster Folk Museum. W: ulsterfolkmuseum.org Visit the event […]
When: Wed 29 Oct Where: Strule Arts Centre, Omagh Cost: £15 Time: 10am Have a go at making your own gruesome paper pumpkins and spooky skulls! This one-hour workshop is suitable for those aged 6 - 8 years of age. W: struleartscentre.co.uk Visit the event website here
When: Thu 30 Oct Where: The Market Place Theatre, Armagh Cost: £12 Time: 10am-12pm This Halloween, let young imaginations run wild in Tangled Webs, a hands-on creative workshop that blends art, craft, and textile techniques to spin a spooktacular masterpiece to take home. Age 7-13. W: marketplacearmagh.ticketsolve.com Visit the event website here
When: Thu 30 Oct Where: The Alley Theatre, Strabane Cost: £4 Time: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble! This show promises a whirlwind of excitement and surprises, as Ray uses various different gases […]
When: Thu 30 Oct Where: Armagh City Library Cost: Free Time: 2pm-3pm Join Armagh City Library this Hallowe'en to share some spooky stories and create a creepy craft to take home. For children aged 4-8 years accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. W: librariesni.org.uk Visit the event website here
When: Thu 30 Oct Where: Roe Valley Arts Centre, Limavady Cost: Free Time: 2pm-4pm Step inside—if you dare—and explore a range of creepy, creative drop-in activities. Young visitors can design their own trick-or-treat bags, sculpt spooky clay ghosts, and craft haunting stick puppets to take home. The auditorium will be buzzing with Halloween tunes and […]
When: Thu 30 Oct Where: Antrim Library Cost: Free Time: 3pm-4pm Come along to Antrim Library and get involved in our slime making workshop. Come dressed up or as you are. W: librariesni.org.uk Visit the event website here
When: Fri 31 Oct – 1 Nov Where: Linen Hall Studio, Banbridge Cost: Family from £67.25 Time: Timed slots 10am-3pm This Halloween, step into the shadows of Westeros at our special Beyond The Wall: First Lightevent! Perfect for all the family with autumn magic, eerie surprises, and plenty of fun for little ghouls and grown-up ghosts […]
When: Fri 31 Oct Where: Whitehead Railway Museum Cost: £8-£19 Time: 11am-3pm W: steamtrainsireland.com A fun-filled Halloween day out with steam trains and birds of prey! This Halloween, treat the whole family to an unforgettable day at Whitehead Railway Museum with Wings and Whistles — a spooky seasonal adventure packed with steam-powered fun and fantastic […]
When: Fri 31 Oct Where: Dundonald International Ice Bowl Cost: Various Time: 11am-4pm (Various Activities) Enjoy a day of freaky family fun on Friday 31 October with a choice of DJ sessions on the ice, Xtreme Spooky Bowling and Indiana Land. PLUS, those who have booked an activity, can enjoy the following for FREE! Freaky […]
When: Fri 31 Oct Where: FE McWilliam Gallery & Studio Cost: £6 Time: 11:30am Unleash your creativity this Halloween by crafting your own clay pumpkin with the guidance of local artist Deborah Malcomson. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll use mosaic tiles and mark-making tools to design a one-of-a-kind autumn decoration. Suitable age 6+ W: visitarmagh.com […]
When: Fri 31 Oct Where: The Alley Theatre, Strabane Cost: £2 Time: 2pm & 3pm Parky the Children’s Entertainer presents a fun and engaging magic show for children and families. Full of laughter, surprises, and tricks, it’s a performance everyone can enjoy together. W: alley-theatre.com Visit the event website here
When: Fri 31 Oct Where: The Market Place Theatre, Armagh Cost: £5, £3 (child) Time: 6:30pm In Disney Pixar’s 'Coco', aspiring musician Miguel teams up with charming trickster Héctor on an extraordinary journey though the Land of the Dead. Relaxed screenings are open to everyone but may benefit individuals with autism spectrum conditions, learning difficulties or […]
When: Sat 1 Nov – Fri 14 Nov Where: Ulster Folk Museum Cost: Normal Admission Time: 10am-4pm Settle into the museum’s original 1900s Picture House for a screening of Five Fables - medieval Scots tales translated by Seamus Heaney and brought to life as enchanting animations for all ages. W: ulsterfolkmuseum.org Visit the event website […]
When: Sat 1 Nov Where: Island Arts Centre Cost: £10 Time: 10am Expect calming lights, soft music, sensory obstacle-course activities and more! Carla from Sensory at Home will welcome and encourage your child to explore, engage and enjoy. W: islandartscentre.com Visit the event website here
When: Sun 2 Nov Where: W5, Belfast Cost: Normal Admission Time: 10am-12pm Quiet Sessions are all the same fun of W5 but with much less hustle and bustle. Children and adults with additional needs can enjoy W5 in a quieter environment. W: w5online.co.uk Visit the event website here