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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:

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Spooky Space

Armagh Planetarium College Hill, Armagh

Looking 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

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Annie

Grand Opera House 2-4 Great Victoria St, Belfast

The 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

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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

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Playful Museum

NI War Memorial 21 Talbot St, Belfast

Proud 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

Free
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Time is Running Out

W5, Belfast Belfast

This 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

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eek! week

Castle Espie Castle Espie Wetland Centre, Comber

A 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

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Halloween at W5

W5, Belfast Belfast

This 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

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Halloween at Springhill

Springhill Moneymore

Beyond 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

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We Are Guardians

Armagh Planetarium College Hill, Armagh

We 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