Friday 28 October – Thursday 3 November
Friday 28 October, Green and Blue
Ards Arts Centre
8pm
Presented by Kabosh Theatre, Green & Blue is a new play by Laurence McKeown exploring the painful and humorous realities faced by individuals who patrolled the border during the height of the conflict.
£10 and £8 (Groups of 10 at £4 per person)
Info: Tickets can be purchased at the venue, online at ardsarts.com or on (028) 9181 0803
Saturday 29 October, Halloween Fun Day
North Down Museum, Bangor
12noon-4pm
A perfect afternoon for the little ones! Bricks4kidz Clay, meet creepy crawlies and find out all about them,
Magic shows and all day we will be showing child-friendly Halloween Films.
Little ones can come in fancy dress! Check website for timings of activities.
FREE
Info: northdownmuseum.com, (028) 9127 1200
Saturday 29 October, Ghostly Grey Abbey
The Abbey, Grey Abbey
Halloween games, artisan food stalls, characters of Grey Abbeys past and performances by SERC. Part of the Peninsula Food Showcase. This event is supported by the Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme.
5pm – 9pm
FREE
Info: visitardsandnorthdown.com, (028) 9182 6846
Saturday 29 October, The Haunted Hub
Project 24, Bangor
1pm – 5pm
Don’t be scared….come along and brave The Haunted Hub, with eerie sounds, freaky fun, bubbling brews and so much more.
FREE
Info: visitardsandnorthdown.com, (028) 9127 0069
Saturday 29 October – Monday 31 October, Spooky Sea Serpents & Scarium Secrets
Exploris Aquarium, Portaferry
Follow a journey from Viking shores to tropical beaches and get carried away to the pirates cave to see the treasures in store for all the children.
Normal admission applies
Info: explorisni.com, (028) 9074 1500
Sunday 30 October, Halloween Fun at Cockle Row Cottages
Groomsport
1pm – 4pm
Creepy creatures, crafts and traditional music
FREE
Info: visitardsandnorthdown.com, (028) 9127 0069
Monday 31 October, Halloween Arts Scheme
Ards Arts Centre
10am-3pm
Facilitated by leading professionals this full-day creative workshop will include Halloween arts and crafts, Jumping Clay and Halloween-themed drama games. Lots of fun!
£15, suitable for 6-12 years
Info: ardsarts.com, (028) 9181 0803
Friday 4 – Thursday 10 November
Saturday 5 November, Best of the Borough
Queen’s Hall, West Street
7pm. An evening of music, song and dance supporting the Mayor’s Charities. Tickets £10.
Info and booking: Bangor Town Hall, North Down Museum in Bangor or Ards Arts Centre in Newtownards. Tickets can be reserved Tel. 028 9127 8067
Saturday 5 November, Hot Club of Cowtown
The Chamber, Bangor Town Hall
Starts 8pm. Hot Club of Cowtown come to The Chamber as part of an Irish tour, presented by Moving on Music.
Tickets £12.
Info: northdownmuseum.com, (028) 91 271200
Thursday 10 November, Historical Society Talk: The Covenanters
North Down Museum, Bangor
Starts 8pm. Free to members, £4 for non-members.
Info: northdownmuseum.com, (028) 91 271200
Exhibitions
Exhibition: Barbara Allen Art
Until Friday 28 October
The Community Gallery, North Down Museum, Bangor
This watercolour exhibition highlights the seafood’s harvested around our shores.
Info: northdownmuseum.com, (028) 9127 1200
Exhibition: Meet the Maker ‘Nature’s Treasures’
Saturday Until Saturday 29 October
The Space Gallery, Ards Crafts, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards
An exhibition of Jewellery design by Newtownards-based Gillian Downing.
Info: visitardsandnorthdown.com, (028) 9182 6846
Exhibition: The Irene Sendler Window
Monday 31 October
The Nostalgia Gallery, North Down Museum, Bangor
David Esler worked with a group of ex service personnel, nurses and older people who experienced
the conflict in N Ireland to create the Irene Sendler Window in honour of the holocaust hero.
Info: northdownmuseum.com, (028) 9127 1200
Exhibition: 100 Years of the Cubs
Tuesday 11 October – Thursday 10 November
The Long Gallery, North Down Museum, Bangor
The adventurous world of Cub Scouts and how it has developed and grown locally throughout the years.
Info: northdownmuseum.com, (028) 9127 1200
Exhibition: Meet the Maker: ‘Handmade Christmas’
Saturday 5 – Saturday 26 November (excluding Sundays)
The Space Gallery, Ards Crafts, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards
Don’t miss this wonderful exhibition of seasonal handcrafted decorations for Christmas.
Info: visitardsandnorthdown.com, (028) 9182 6846