When: 28 Sep - 2 Nov Where: Various Cost: Various Time: Various The 36th Cinemagic Film Festival runs throughout October (28 September - 2 November 2025) in venues across Belfast, packed with new international films, workshops, education programmes, special events and Q&As to inspire young audiences. W: cinemagic.org.uk Visit the event website here
When: Sat 4 Oct – Sun 9 Nov Where: Hillsborough Castle Cost: Normal Admission Time: In-line with garden opening hours Hillsborough Castle's much-loved Scarecrow Parade is back! An array of colourful characters will take over the Walled Garden W: hrp.org.uk Visit the event website here
When: Sat 11 Oct – Sun 2 Nov Where: W5, Belfast Cost: Normal Admission Time: Various Step inside and immerse yourself in a world where ghost stories come to life, the wind carries ancient secrets, and everything is not as it seems. W: w5online.co.uk Visit the event website here
When: Tue 14 Oct – Sun 9 Nov Where: Various Cost: Various Time: Various Experience a brand-new season of world-class theatre, dance, music, visual arts, literature and film, with performances from the very best international artists and homegrown talent. Over 30 venues across the city will come alive with bold ideas, unforgettable stories, and extraordinary […]
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 […]
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 & 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, […]