Here are ten exciting things to do 21 – 27 October
Fultons Pumpkin Patch, Strabane, County Tyrone, 12 – 30 October. With over 22 types of pumpkins, come along, grab a wheelbarrow and roam through their colorful pumpkin patch. They also have additional attractions, including indoor spook tunnel – enter if you dare, indoor animal corner and witch house.- Halloween at Glenpark Estate, Omagh, County Tyrone, 19 – 31 October. Walk the estate and enjoy new fun and frights, fresh for 2024. With so much on offer from spooky karaoke, marshmallow toasting, scary stories and a tractor ride to facepainting, arts and crafts and an obstacle course including their mega hay slide, they have all you need for a fun family-friendly day out.
- Todds Leap: Get Out! (Part V) Descent into Distortion, Ballygawley, County Tyrone, 25 – 30 October. From the bone-chilling twists of their haunted maze to the adrenaline-pumping off-road ghost ride, they are serving up a unique blend of frightful fun for the brave-hearted. Gather your mates, muster your courage, and embark on an adventure that will haunt your memories.
- Little Spooks at Navan Centre and Fort, Armagh, County Armagh, 26 – 31 October. Navan Centre and Fort is set to be the spookiest place in town for all ghosts, goblins, witches and wizards. With bewitching stage performances, a mysterious trail and themed games, Little Spooks is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween.
- Halloween at Hillsborough, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, 26 October – 3 November. Let the kids run free in 100 acres of spectacular gardens, beautifully decorated for the Halloween season. Get closer to nature with special family workshops, navigate the twisty maze, go on a storytelling walk, and hunt for scarecrows designed by talented artists and local communities.
- Halloween at Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch, County Down, 12 – 28 October. Montalto Estate has been overtaken by dark forces, transforming the landscape with eerie sounds and sights, creating an unforgettable experience for all who dare to explore. If you’ve had the courage to navigate the spooky Halloween Adventure Walk, your experience will end in their haunted Pumpkin Patch. The Halloween experience is suitable for kids and families of all ages.
- Monsters & Magic, A Halloween Family Adventure at Marble Arch Caves, Florencecourt, County Fermanagh, 26 – 31 October. Come along for an enchanting outdoor Halloween adventure where monsters meet magic. Wander through the enchanted woodland on an interactive guided quest, encounter magical creatures and uncover hidden treasures. Prepare for thrills and chills in a safe, family-friendly atmosphere.
- Fright Night at the Jungle NI, Moneymore, County Londonderry, 17 – 31 October. Whether you’re a seasoned Fright Night survivor or a fearless newcomer, prepare yourself for an experience that will haunt your dreams. This year, they’re pushing the boundaries of fear with an all-new Woodland Trail, six spine-chilling scare attractions, and a twisted ensemble of Street Theatre characters. Fright Night is divided into different terrifying experiences, so you can customise your night of horror.
- Carrick-a-Rede Halloween Fun Fest, Ballintoy, County Antrim, 26 – 27 October. At Carrick-a-Rede, visitors with a fear of heights are often scared, but the team are taking frights to a whole new level at their Halloween Fun Fest. Up for a challenge? Get into the Halloween spirit by getting creative and making your own mysterious Halloween mask to take home. Cross the rope bridge zombie-style for a chance to win a prize or solve the riddles and decipher clues on an Interactive Horror Trail.
- The Halloween Experience at Glenarm Castle and Garden, Glenarm, County Antrim, 25 – 27 October. Come join the fun at Glenarm Castle over the Halloween holidays for a bewitching concoction of activities. See the castle grounds transform into a school of magic and mystery where your little ones can learn how to make their own wands and receive special wand training, while helping the resident Potions Master create the most preposterous potions.
For more information on what’s on, or to plan your next giant adventure in Northern Ireland, visit discovernorthernireland.com. Keep a look out for additional dates of the above events throughout the year.