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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: 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 […] 
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 […] 
When: Sat 25 Oct – Sun 2 Nov Where: Mount Stewart, Newtownards Cost: Normal Admission Time: 10am-5pm Step into a world where Irish folklore stirs in the shadows, stories are whispered on the wind, and surprises are waiting around every corner. Come dressed for adventure – costumes encouraged! Keep an eye out for Irish mythology […] 
When: Mon 27 Oct – Fri 31 Oct Where: WWT Castle Espie Cost: Normal Admission Time: 10am-5pm This Halloween, escape the ghouls and goblins, and step into a super natural adventure that will leave big and little nature fans spellbound. For one week only make magical memories and experience the wonder of wetlands through enchanting […] 
When: Mon 27 Oct – Fri 31 Oct Where: WWT Castle Espie Cost: Normal Admission Time: 11am-3pm (drop-in) Each day brings a new craft activity, all themed around autumn, wildlife, and spooky seasonal fun. Perfect for families and little nature lovers. W: wwt.org.uk Visit the event website here
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When: Mon 27 Oct Where: Antrim Library Cost: Free Time: 10:30am & 12pm Back by popular demand! Come along and enjoy a special mid-term activity. Dress up in your favourite costume or come as you are. Perfect for the under 5's and their families. W: librariesni.org.uk Visit the event website here 
When: Sat 25 Oct & Mon 27 Oct Where: Newry & Mourne Museum, Bagnal’s Castle Cost: £2 Time: 10:30am & 1:30pm Unleash your imaginations to create ghostly arts and crafts in celebration of the scariest time of the year. This activity is appropriate for children aged 5 - 11 years. Numbers for these workshops are […] |
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When: Tue 28 Oct – Fri 31Oct Where: Armagh Planetarium & Observatory Cost: £12 Time: 11:15am, 1:15pm & 3:15pm The Armagh Planetscarium has been taken over by Madam Mayhem, the supervillain to the stars! Using Armagh as a base, join her as she tries to create a Doomsday Device that will help her to take over […]
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When: Tue 28 Oct Where: Strabane Library Cost: £2 Time: 2pm A fun, interactive adventure with Eddy the Teddy featuring puppetry, mime and songs. Perfect for little ones and fans alike. Ages 6 and under. W: derryhalloween.com Visit the event website here
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When: Tue 28 Oct Where: The Alley Theatre, Strabane Cost: £2 Time: 4pm Thomas Carnacki is a Sherlock Holmes style detective, but his speciality is the supernatural. In this story he investigates a haunting in his own mother's house. They hear mysterious knocking and door banging in the night. Then Thomas discovers the mysterious history […] |
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When: Wed 29 Oct- Fri 31 Oct Where: Ulster Folk Museum Cost: Child £8.50, Adult £13.50 Time: 10am-4pm Long before fireworks and trick-or-treating, there was Samhain - the ancient Celtic festival that originated in Ireland, where Halloween truly began. This October, experience Halloween for real at the Ulster Folk Museum. W: ulsterfolkmuseum.org Visit the event […]
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When: Wed 29 Oct Where: Strule Arts Centre, Omagh Cost: £15 Time: 10am Have a go at making your own gruesome paper pumpkins and spooky skulls! This one-hour workshop is suitable for those aged 6 - 8 years of age. W: struleartscentre.co.uk Visit the event website here |
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When: Thu 30 Oct Where: The Market Place Theatre, Armagh Cost: £12 Time: 10am-12pm This Halloween, let young imaginations run wild in Tangled Webs, a hands-on creative workshop that blends art, craft, and textile techniques to spin a spooktacular masterpiece to take home. Age 7-13. W: marketplacearmagh.ticketsolve.com Visit the event website here
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When: Thu 30 Oct Where: The Alley Theatre, Strabane Cost: £4 Time: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble! This show promises a whirlwind of excitement and surprises, as Ray uses various different gases […]
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When: Thu 30 Oct Where: Armagh City Library Cost: Free Time: 2pm-3pm Join Armagh City Library this Hallowe'en to share some spooky stories and create a creepy craft to take home. For children aged 4-8 years accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. W: librariesni.org.uk Visit the event website here
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When: Thu 30 Oct Where: Roe Valley Arts Centre, Limavady Cost: Free Time: 2pm-4pm Step inside—if you dare—and explore a range of creepy, creative drop-in activities. Young visitors can design their own trick-or-treat bags, sculpt spooky clay ghosts, and craft haunting stick puppets to take home. The auditorium will be buzzing with Halloween tunes and […]
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When: Thu 30 Oct Where: Antrim Library Cost: Free Time: 3pm-4pm Come along to Antrim Library and get involved in our slime making workshop. Come dressed up or as you are. W: librariesni.org.uk Visit the event website here |
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When: Fri 31 Oct – 1 Nov Where: Linen Hall Studio, Banbridge Cost: Family from £67.25 Time: Timed slots 10am-3pm This Halloween, step into the shadows of Westeros at our special Beyond The Wall: First Lightevent! Perfect for all the family with autumn magic, eerie surprises, and plenty of fun for little ghouls and grown-up ghosts […]
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When: Fri 31 Oct Where: Whitehead Railway Museum Cost: £8-£19 Time: 11am-3pm W: steamtrainsireland.com A fun-filled Halloween day out with steam trains and birds of prey! This Halloween, treat the whole family to an unforgettable day at Whitehead Railway Museum with Wings and Whistles — a spooky seasonal adventure packed with steam-powered fun and fantastic […]
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When: Fri 31 Oct Where: Dundonald International Ice Bowl Cost: Various Time: 11am-4pm (Various Activities) Enjoy a day of freaky family fun on Friday 31 October with a choice of DJ sessions on the ice, Xtreme Spooky Bowling and Indiana Land. PLUS, those who have booked an activity, can enjoy the following for FREE! Freaky […]
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When: Fri 31 Oct Where: FE McWilliam Gallery & Studio Cost: £6 Time: 11:30am Unleash your creativity this Halloween by crafting your own clay pumpkin with the guidance of local artist Deborah Malcomson. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll use mosaic tiles and mark-making tools to design a one-of-a-kind autumn decoration. Suitable age 6+ W: visitarmagh.com […]
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When: Fri 31 Oct Where: The Alley Theatre, Strabane Cost: £2 Time: 2pm & 3pm Parky the Children’s Entertainer presents a fun and engaging magic show for children and families. Full of laughter, surprises, and tricks, it’s a performance everyone can enjoy together. W: alley-theatre.com Visit the event website here
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When: Fri 31 Oct Where: The Market Place Theatre, Armagh Cost: £5, £3 (child) Time: 6:30pm In Disney Pixar’s 'Coco', aspiring musician Miguel teams up with charming trickster Héctor on an extraordinary journey though the Land of the Dead. Relaxed screenings are open to everyone but may benefit individuals with autism spectrum conditions, learning difficulties or […] |
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When: Sat 1 Nov – Fri 14 Nov Where: Ulster Folk Museum Cost: Normal Admission Time: 10am-4pm Settle into the museum’s original 1900s Picture House for a screening of Five Fables - medieval Scots tales translated by Seamus Heaney and brought to life as enchanting animations for all ages. W: ulsterfolkmuseum.org Visit the event website […]
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When: Sat 1 Nov Where: Island Arts Centre Cost: £10 Time: 10am Expect calming lights, soft music, sensory obstacle-course activities and more! Carla from Sensory at Home will welcome and encourage your child to explore, engage and enjoy. W: islandartscentre.com Visit the event website here |
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When: Sun 2 Nov Where: W5, Belfast Cost: Normal Admission Time: 10am-12pm Quiet Sessions are all the same fun of W5 but with much less hustle and bustle. Children and adults with additional needs can enjoy W5 in a quieter environment. W: w5online.co.uk Visit the event website here |
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When: Sat 8 Nov Where: Lower Square, Kilkeel Cost: Free Time: 8pm The event will include a Parade accompanied by Marching Bands and Re-Enactors, which will leave from Reivers House at 7.30pm. When the parade arrives at the Lower Square, fun will include the lighting of a Beacon, Stage Effect Fireworks, Fire Breathers, Fire Spinners, Balloon […]
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When: Sat 8 Nov Where: St Patrick’s Hall, Strabane Cost: Free Time: 8pm Indian food, music, dance and Indian Fashion Show. W: derryhalloween.com Visit the event website here |
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When: Sun 9 Nov Where: The Burnavon, Cookstown Cost: £11.50 Time: 12pm & 3pm Friendly Sammy Scarecrow is enjoying his first day on Old MacDonald’s Farm and loves meeting all of the colourful characters that live there. When a mystery unfolds on the farm, can you help Scarecrow find out what’s going on? W: burnavon.com […] |
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