Belfast International Arts Festival
The 61st Festival returns 12 October – 5 November 2023 with a new season of contemporary arts and culture in over 30 venues across the city and featuring the very best international and homegrown artists in theatre, dance, music, visual arts, literature and film. When: 12 Oct - 5 Nov Where:
Annie
Grand Opera House 2-4 Great Victoria St, BelfastThe smash-hit production of ANNIE comes to Belfast for 1 Week only direct from London’s West End. This ‘glorious revival’ (The Times) stars Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood (Tue-Thu) and Jodie Prenger (Fri-Sat) as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan! Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a
Pumpkin Days at Laganvale Farm
Laganvale Farm 55a Sandy Lane, LisburnThe popular pumpkin picking event is back again! You'll arrive at the farm and start your visit with the pumpkin picking activity - choose from our wide variety of colours and sizes before scooping out the insides, drawing on your designs and letting our friendly team of carvers finish the
Spooky Space
Armagh Planetarium College Hill, ArmaghLooking for cosmic fun this Halloween Half-term? If the answer is yes then come and see the Halloween fulldome show and meet monsters, zombies, and ghosts. Oh yes, space has its monsters: Black holes, zombie stars, and spectacular ghostly nebulae! Suitable for a family audience but please note that this
The Witches Are Back!
Armagh Planetarium College Hill, ArmaghIs it just us, or is there a little touch of DARK MAGIC in the air? Join Armagh Planetarium This Halloween, light the cursed Black Flame Candle and breathe new life into the old. The Salem Trio are up to no good ONCE AGAIN. Join them (with caution) as they
Belfast International Arts Festival
The 61st Festival returns with a new season of contemporary arts and culture in over 30 venues across the city and featuring the very best international and homegrown artists in theatre, dance, music, visual arts, literature and film. When: Runs until 5 Nov Where: Various locations Cost: Various Time: Various
Playful Museum
NI War Memorial 21 Talbot St, BelfastProud to be a Playful Museum, NI War Memorial museum offer fun and engaging learning experiences for under 5's. Have fun and learn about rationing and wartime farming with Jeannie the Hen through storytelling, music, and movement. The museum's Early Years resources have been created for children aged 2-5 and
‘Guess How Much I Love You’ Public Art and Literature Trail
Lisburn Museum Market Square, LisburnThe heart-warming story went on to sell more than 55 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 57 languages. The new Guess How Much I Love You Public Art and Literature Trail is free for the public to enjoy. It can be accessed via a digital App or followed on a map collected from
Halloween at Montalto
Montalto Estate Spa Road, BallynahinchEnjoy a spooktacular Halloween experience at Montalto. The Carriage Rooms plays backdrop to an enchanted family day out this Halloween, as you walk in the steps of Witch wanders. Pick your own estate-grown pumpkin from the dedicated patch, and become bewitched with the following: Pumpkin carving Face painting Halloween workshops
Ghostly Spooktacular
The Mac, BelfastCome and create colourful costumes, hear spooky stories, and make lots of noise with drums at the Halloween special - a whole morning of workshops for kids aged 7-11yrs. Drawing inspiration from current exhibiting artist Korakrit Arunanondchai, participants will look at Halloween traditions around the world. Children will enjoy a
Time is Running Out
W5, Belfast BelfastThis temporary exhibition from Institution of Civil Engineers explores the future of infrastructure, focusing on how civil engineers can find sustainable solutions in sectors such as transport, energy and water. It aims to inspire young people who are passionate about the environment to consider civil engineering as a career. Based around three
Search for Autumn Colours
Rowallane Garden Saintfield, County Down,Immerse yourself in colour this Autumn. Grab a colour wheel sheet and set off into the garden in search of a host of colours waiting for you. Can you find an object to match with each colour on your colour wheel? When: Runs until 31 Oct Where: Rowallane Garden, Saintfield
eek! week
Castle Espie Castle Espie Wetland Centre, ComberA fantastic, fun wildlife learning eek!sperience for all the family. Are you brave enough to explore the interactive trail? Discover an eek!citing and mysterious world of wetland nature this October half term. Keep your eyes peeled and your ears pricked and engage all your senses as you make your way
Halloween Trail
Ulster Museum Botanic Gardens, BelfastIn mythology, witches' brews were magical potions using special ingredients to heal, bewitch or poison, but this spooky season we've misplaced our potion ingredients and we need your help to find them! Hunt for clues in our Halloween trail as you wander through our history and nature galleries. Start off
Halloween at W5
W5, Belfast BelfastThis Halloween, get ready to experience thrilling tricks and treats at Belfast's award-winning science and discovery centre. From mind-boggling science shows at the Monster Lab to witnessing mythical DRAGONS come to life, enjoy a fearsome family day out this Halloween. The largest exhibit, Climbit, is getting a spooky makeover. Take care to cross
Fermanagh Freaky Farm Pumpkin Patch
Fermanagh Fun Farm 4 Slate Quarry Lane, LisbellawJoin the Halloween fun at Fermanagh Freaky Farm for a Halloween Experience of fun, laughter, fear & prizes. During your experience you'll get to enjoy: * Grab a trolley and off you go, over the pumpkin patch field. Choose a pumpkin of your choice and take it to the carving
Halloween in the House
Mount Stewart Portaferry Rd, NewtownardsHop into the House this Halloween and journey through the magic inkpot trail full of witches, dragons and mythical creatures. Don't forget to count the pumpkins hidden round the House and on your way out stop by the craft area and make your very own Halloween decoration. When: 28 -
Halloween at Springhill
Springhill MoneymoreBeyond the beautiful property’s façade lays a spooky secret. Throughout the week, there will be different events on such as storytelling, broomstick races, creative activities, face painting, house tours and autumn garden tours. When: 28 Oct - 5 Nov Where: Springhill, Magherafelt Cost: Admission charge Time: 11am - 4pm Visit
Little Spooks
Navan Centre & Fort 81 Killylea Road, ArmaghCalling all ghosts, ghouls, witches & wizards – the time is upon us for the return of Little Spooks to Navan Centre & Fort, Armagh! This Halloween take part in the spookiest interactive game show in town, I’m a Ghost … Get Me Out of Here!!! The ghostly host will guide
We Are Guardians
Armagh Planetarium College Hill, ArmaghWe Are Guardians: How satellites can help us save the planet. The world, its peoples and environments are connected and interdependent. From the smallest bacteria to the largest ocean whale; there exists a link between all things. In a world out of balance, We Are Guardians looks at how ecosystems