Banyan Puppet Theatre – The Adventures of Tom Thumb

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

Frank ‘n’ Stein’s Teddy

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 […]

Relaxed Twilight Night

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 […]

Pumpkins and Potions

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

Hooley on the Hill

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

Halloween Dungannon

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

Halloween at Hillsborough

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 […]

Chamber Babies

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

Boo at the Zoo

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, […]

Hallowe’en Trail

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 […]