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
Five Fables
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 […]
The Victoria Square Express
When: Selected dates from Sat 8 Nov – Wed 24 Dec Where: Victoria Square, Belfast Cost: From £3.07 Time: Timed Slots from 1pm Hop aboard the Victoria Square Express for a magical journey to Santa’s Village—meet the elves, explore the snow, and visit Santa himself! W: victoriasquare.com Visit the event website here
Exclusive Invitation The Snail Artist Exhibition and Book Launch Day
You’re Invited to a Very Special Book Launch! On Saturday 8th November 2025, artist Dawn Crothers will be celebrating the launch of her very first children’s picture book, The Snail Artist — beautifully written and illustrated by Dawn herself. Step into the magical world of the story and enjoy an exhibition of original paintings and […]
Family Games Morning
When: Every Saturday Where: Carrickfergus Library Cost: Free Time: 10:30am Come along and join in the fun with our wide range of board games, Lego and Duplo. W: librariesni.org.uk Visit the event website here
Guy Fawkes Night
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 […]
Diwali Evening
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
Adventures on Old MacDonald’s Farm
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 […]