Here are ten exciting things to do 28 October – 3 November
Derry Halloween, 28 – 31 October. Every Halloween, the city of Derry~Londonderry comes alive with ancient spirits welcoming you to join its Awakening. Be part of Europe’s largest Halloween Festival as the Walled City welcomes the spirit of Samhain through its historic gates for a festival like no other. For four nights from October 28 –31 the worlds of past and present collide to create a dazzling street celebration of all things spooky, showcasing the folklore, history and heritage that makes the city so special.- Halloween Fireworks Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, 31 October. Join the grand finale of their Halloween Festival with an enchanting parade followed by a spectacular fireworks display. The parade will have the spooky train, puppets, dancers and more. This will be followed by fun activities in the town centre including free face painting, free ice cream, Party Bees characters and the amazing DJ Bob. Then enjoy something to eat and drink in town, before making your way to the Broadmeadow for the return of the Spectacular Firework display.
- Freaky Fun Farm at Fermanagh Fun Farm & Granny Flo’s Cafe, Lisbellaw, County Fermanagh, 19 – 30 October. Don’t miss Freaky Fun Farm for a Halloween experience of laughter, fear and prizes. During your experience you’ll get to enjoy the pumpkin patch field and carving shed, games to win some creepy prizes, or join the local witch at her spooky cinema to watch her favourite scary programme. Jump on board the terrifying train trail and dare to travel with their haunted character to meet some of his fiendish friends along the way. Check availability as some dates are fully booked.
- Drive-In Cinema at Let’s Go Hydro, Belfast, 21 October – 3 November. Get into the Halloween spirit at Let’s Go Hydro with drive-in showings of iconic spooky films like Hocus Pocus and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Enjoy the ultimate seasonal experience as you sit back and watch from the comfort of your car, with delicious pizza delivered right to your door. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Halloween in style!
- Supernatural October Half-Term at WWT Castle Espie, Comber, County Down, 26 – 31 October. Explore the supernatural this October half-term and discover activities that show just how super wetland nature can be. From wildlife spotting and bug hunting to wand-making and storytelling, the wetlands are bubbling over with magic. Also check out Mrs Maker’s Spooky Masquerade Art Workshop at WWT Castle Espie.
- Halloween Bug Hunt at The Argory, Moy, County Armagh, 28 – 31 October. Come and experience a creepy crawly half-term at The Argory. Spooky spiders and creepy crawlies are usually hidden away at The Argory, but this half-term they’ve come out and taken over.
- Halloween at Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh, County Tyrone, 28 – 31 October. Listen to tales of lore and misfortune, give barn dancing a go, dress up as a scarecrow, and taste delicious Halloween fayre like barmbrack and apple tart. Get involved with crafts, face-painting, and family-friendly activities plus a Halloween trail for little ones to follow.
- Samhain: Search for the Seven Sisters, Davagh Forest, County Tyrone, 1 November. Experience Samhain at OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory this Halloween, as they take you on a walk through the darkness of Davagh forest in search of the Seven Sisters. Your journey continues with a return to OM for a special Samhain-themed outdoor film projection. If the skies are clear, there will also be an opportunity to observe the stunning Pleiades star cluster through a telescope.
- Halloween at Ulster Folk Museum, Holywood, County Down, 29 – 31 October. Discover the origins, traditions and customs of the spookiest time of year. Watch traditional turnip carving demonstrations, get hands-on at the Halloween craft stations and listen to tales of Jack O Lantern in the RIC Barracks. Come along to learn about traditional folk cures and remedies and wonder at their magical crafts and curiosities (Halloween day only). You might even discover what the future holds for you in a cabbage reading at Coradreenan Farmhouse.
- Finn’s Frightful Fun Fest, Bushmills, County Antrim, 31 October. Spend this Halloween at Northern Ireland’s iconic World Heritage Site as their resident, ferocious giant hosts his Frightful Fun Fest at the Giant’s Causeway. Join Programming and Partnerships Officer, Keith for a series of special, spooktacular guided tours to hear unnerving stories of the lost spirits of the Causeway Coast. Enjoy face painting, a treasure hunt, creepy crafts and more.
Tickets are running out fast, so please book in advance. For more information on what’s on, or to plan your next giant adventure in Northern Ireland, visit discovernorthernireland.com.