Week of Events
Scarecrow Parade
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
Belfast International Arts Festival
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 […]
Adventure Lights
When: Sat 25 Oct – Sat 3 Jan Where: Skypark, Carlingford Cost: From €20pp Time: Timed slots from 4pm Stroll through twinkling tunnels, glowing installations, and stunning displays that light up the night, all set in a truly magical atmosphere. W: skypark.ie Visit the event website here
Family Halloween Arts and Crafts
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 […]
Ards Puppet Festival
The much-loved Ards Puppet Festival returns to Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards on Sunday 26 and Monday 27 October (11am – 4pm) for two magical days of puppetry, performance and creativity for all ages. Enjoy Tales from the Farmyard and Edward Lear’s Dream from Sea Legs Puppet Theatre, plus Lempen Puppet Theatre’s Flotsam & Jetsam, Penny and the Far Thing and The Fisher and His Wife. Beyond the stage, explore […]