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The Wiggle Room by Boom Clap Play
A new immersive experience that champions movement, curiosity, and play.
Granda Ben’s BOO Trail
Explore the Ethical Zoo Trail, trek through forests on a fun Halloween Hunt, find all the dinosaur gravestones, make a potion in the witch's kitchen, and experience the spider's web maze.
Cinemagic Fancy Dress Screenings
enjoy fancy dress screenings of popular movies. Choose from Peter Pan, Robots, Abominable, Hocus Pocus, The Addams Family, or The Little Vampire.
Halloween Pumpkin Patch
Halloween festivities include a pumpkin patch, broomtastic disco, haunted house, sweet shop, and more.
Pumpkin Forest and Gruffalo Walk
Hear the story of The Gruffalo before heading outdoors for a guided walk
Cinemagic International Film & Television Festival for Young People
The 35th Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People will offer a programme of unmissable opportunities for young people
Pumpkin Patch
Pick your perfect pumpkin, capture an Instagram-worthy photo at one of the many themed prop stations
Halloween at Mountpanther Farm Park
Look forward to a jam-packed itinerary of activities, spooky surprises and, of course, pick your own pumpkin and have it carved whatever way you like!
Pickie’s Halloween Experience
Tickets to Pickie’s Pumpkin Patch include free unlimited use of the site’s attractions, petting farm, and performances from famous spooky characters.
Fultons Pumpkin Patch & Spook Trail
This Halloween event has 22 types of pumpkin to choose from, indoor Spook Tunnel, indoor Animal Centre, and Witch House.
Belfast International Arts Festival
The 62nd Festival returns with a new season of contemporary arts and culture in over 30 venues across the city.
Pumpkin Patch and Halloween Spook Event
Pick your very own pumpkin, get your face painted, and take part in spooky crafts
Halloween Trail
From spooky karaoke, marshmallow toasting, scary stories, and a tractor ride to face painting, arts and crafts
The Demon Head Gardener’s Ghoulish Gathering: Halloween trail
The Demon Head Gardener put out a call for help and monsters, ghosts, and ghouls have answered. Dare to walk the trails this Halloween? You’re in for a fright.
Autumn Outdoor Workshops
With four different workshops across half term, return to experience them all!
The Cauldron Quest – Hallowe’en Trail
This Hallowe'en, bring the whole family to Castle Ward for an interactive fantasy trail
Halloween Half Term
Venture deep into the heart of Mount Stewart on a mystical journey through the Folklore and Legends Halloween Trail
Pumpkin Carving
Halloween isn't complete without a chance to carve your very own pumpkin to take home.
Derry Halloween
For four nights, the worlds of past and present collide to create a dazzling street celebration
Hallowe’en at Ulster American Folk Park
Get involved with crafts, face-painting, and family-friendly activities, plus a Halloween trail for little ones to follow.
Halloween Bug Hunt
Spooky spiders and creepy crawlies are usually hidden away at The Argory, but this half-term they've come out and taken over.
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Halloween Slime Workshop
Enter the magical world of slime and make four different messy and fun Halloween themed slimes.
Halloween at Ulster Folk Museum
Discover the origins, traditions and customs of the spookiest time of year.
Halloween Hooley
Halloween Hooley
The self-guided walk through the park will feature fire displays, bubbles, bugs and beasties, a kid’s disco, arts and crafts, and messy play in the Witch’s Kitchen.
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Spooky Halloween at Springhill
Across two days, there will be events such as storytelling, creative activities, broomstick making, and spooky house tours.
Mrs Maker’s Spooky Masquerade
Mrs Maker’s Spooky Masquerade
Join local artist Kerrie, aka Mrs Maker, and get into the Halloween spirit by creating masks of your favourite animals or crazy imaginary creatures.
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Finn’s Frightful Fun Fest
Finn’s Frightful Fun Fest
Resident ferocious giant hosts his Frightful Fun Fest at the Giant’s Causeway
Halloween Fireworks
Halloween Fireworks
After a four-year break, the much-loved Enniskillen Fireworks display is set to return in 2024
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Mystical Nights
Mystical Nights
Use different markers and pens to create a mystical night owl. Suitable for age 7-13 years.
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Fermanagh Art Club
Fermanagh Art Club
Led by an experienced teacher and working artist, you will make your own painting during the two hour workshop.
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Kids Image Transfer Workshop
Kids Image Transfer Workshop
The combination of image transfer, collage techniques, and the marbled ink background, will allow children to create truly unique image transfer of autumn animals.
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A Miracle in Great Victoria Street
With some of the greatest Christmas songs performed by the cast you are guaranteed a night of fun, mayhem and nostalgia.
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Lisburn’s Got Talent
Lisburn’s Got Talent
Connected Minds Youth Committee presents Lisburn’s Got Talent for young people 8 – 24 years old.
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Christmas Dinosaurs
Christmas Dinosaurs
You will be printing your own Christmasaurus gift wrap inspired design, drawing a cartoonish dinosaur then putting it all together.
Ballymena Christmas Light Switch On
Ballymena Christmas Light Switch On
An afternoon of festive fun leading up to the Ballymena Christmas Parade and Light Switch On.
Little Bo-Peep + The Three Little Pigs Live!
Little Bo-Peep + The Three Little Pigs Live!
Perfect for children aged 2 – 6 years old, there are lots of sing-along songs, games and puzzles
Belfast Christmas Lights Switch On
Belfast Christmas Lights Switch On
The Lord Mayor of Belfast will be joined by an array of talented local artists and performers on stage to light up the city for the festive season.
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Imagination Station: Porcelain Christmas
During this fun workshop, you’ll get the chance to roll, decorate, and cut out clay to create beautiful decorations
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Christmas Lights Switch On Derry
Santa will be the guest of honour on a magical procession through the streets of Derry, switching on the Christmas lights as he passes by.
Larne Christmas Lights Switch On
Larne Christmas Lights Switch On
An afternoon of festive fun leading up to the Larne Christmas Parade and Light Switch On.
Santa’s Super Show Live!
Santa’s Super Show Live!
Join in with Santa Claus and his favourite friends, as they save Christmas.
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Mission Santa
Blast off on a Christmas adventure that includes a theatrical show and visit to Santa.
Christmas Lights Switch On Strabane
Santa Claus is back on the streets of Strabane where he will turn on the town’s Christmas lights
Frock Around The Clock : Vintage & Handmade Fair
The fair features 36 fabulous stalls of vintage and handmade loveliness
Greyabbey Christmas Artisan Craft Market
Greyabbey Christmas Artisan Craft Market
A fabulous selection of artisan makers, bringing a wide range of original food, art and craft goods.
Carrickfergus Christmas Light Switch On
Carrickfergus Christmas Light Switch On
An afternoon of festive fun leading up to the Carrickfergus Christmas Light Switch On.
City of Bangor Christmas Switch on
City of Bangor Christmas Switch on
Enjoy festive family fun throughout the city centre, including the annual City Centre Passport Trail
Teens Greek Mythology Workshop
Teens Greek Mythology Workshop
Read and discuss some of the best known ( and not so best known) ancient Greek mythologies and bring to life creative writing techniques.
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Ulster Orchestra Primary Schools Concert
Ulster Orchestra Primary Schools Concert
Part of the Ulster Orchestra’s Schools Concerts series, enjoyed by thousands of P4-P7 pupils in venues across Northern Ireland.
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The Adventures of Red Riding Hood
Packed with original songs, captivating animations, larger than life characters and lots of opportunities to join in the fun.
A Magical Christmas Experience
Watch the excitement unfold on a guided tour of Titanic Belfast’s Magical Christmas Experience
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Armagh Georgian Weekend
Delve into the Georgian history of Armagh through the buildings, characters, and customs of the latter half of the 18th Century.
ELO presents Charlie and The Chocolate Factory
Enjoy weird and wonderful world of ROALD DAHL’S Charlie and The Chocolate Factory
Lisburn Christmas Market
Lisburn Christmas Market
Visit the Lisburn Christmas Market and enjoy hot food, festive treats, live music and entertainment for young and old.
Comber Christmas Light Switch On
Comber Christmas Light Switch On
Little ones are invited to meet Santa and his helpers in the grotto
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Georgian Christmastide at Castle Ward
This festive season you are invited to step inside Castle Ward and experience the Mansion dressed in tableau for a traditional 18th century Christmas.
Enchanted Winter Garden
Visit the Wonderland Wood, enjoy the twinkling lights, drop in on Santa, not forgetting the rides, attractions, and the Festive Food Fayre.
Christmas Tree Festival
The Festival of Trees will be on display in the church and main hall, and teas and coffees will be served in the Canon Jones Hall.
Donaghadee Christmas Celebrations
Donaghadee Christmas Celebrations
Disco on the pier followed by an appearance by Santa onboard the RNL lifeboat.
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Santa’s Elf Academy
This live-action, family-friendly show features Santa, big-screen animation, robots, challenges, music, dancing, and a healthy sprinkling of Christmas fun.
With Every Christmas Card…
Discover the magic of Christmas in a brand-new immersive experience in W5’s projection-mapped AMAZE space.
A Christmas Carol
Join the Lyric Theatre on a heart-warming journey through the streets of Victorian Belfast following the path of Ebenezer Scrooge.
Victorian Santa Steam
Unique Santa experience that includes festive train ride, visit with Santa, gift, refreshments, and more.
Rapunzel
Rapunzel promises a whirlwind of dazzling costumes, laugh-out-loud comedy, captivating musical numbers, and plenty of audience participation.
Santa Cruise
Christmas experience includes guided boat tour, festive arts and crafts, Santa visit, refreshments, and more.
The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan
In a flash and with a twinkle of fairy dust, the Grand Opera House’s iconic stage magically transforms into Neverland.
Children’s Cosy Christmas at Castle Coole
Journey through the big house, write your letter to Santa, and take part in Christmas crafts and baking before enjoying a hot chocolate
Holywood Christmas Light Switch On
Holywood Christmas Light Switch On
Look forward to children's games, live music performances, Christmas market, Santa's visit, and so much more.
Newtownards Christmas Switch On
Newtownards Christmas Switch On
Follow the Christmas Passport Trail around the town and soak up the festive fun
Roe Valley Speciality Market
Roe Valley Speciality Market
This small, friendly, outdoor market features speciality food, art, and handmade craft.
The Grinch’s Kids Christmas Game Show
The Grinch’s Kids Christmas Game Show
A thrilling, fun-filled family gameshow where the mean one will pit your family against others in a series of festive games.
La Mon Christmas Fayre
La Mon Christmas Fayre
Expect Christmas stalls, live music from Kai McDowell, mulled wine, hot chocolate, a bouncy castle, and a special guest.
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Christmas at Marble Arch Caves
Look forward to a range of activities over the festive period including Guided Tours, Elf Escape, and Mrs Claus’ Cottage.
Deck Out your Gingerbread Man
Deck Out your Gingerbread Man
Your little elves can use their awesome decorating skills to design and decorate their scrumptious gingerbread man.
Community Carol Service and Switch on
Community Carol Service and Switch on
The Annual Community Carol Service will be followed by the switching on of the Christmas Tree lights by the Mayor of Ards and North Down.
