Here are ten exciting things to do 20 – 26 October
W5 Late – Halloween, Belfast, 24 October. This Halloween, W5 comes alive after dark for an adults-only night of thrills, chills and twisted science. Step inside if you dare, where experiments take a chilling turn and shadows stir in unexpected corners. Enjoy devilish drinks from licensed bars, let face-painting artists give you a haunting new look, and test your nerve (and your knowledge) with speed quizzing before surrendering to the beats of a live DJ.- Harvest Fair at National Trust – Florence Court, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, 25 – 26 October. Savour the flavours of the season at an artisan food and craft market in collaboration with Tully Mill. With over 40 vendors bursting with farm fresh produce, homemade treats and local delicacies, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Pick up expert tips and inspiration in the brand-new cookery tent located in the Kitchen Garden, where local chefs and baking stars will be hosting live demonstrations throughout the weekend.
- Richhill Harvest Apple Fayre 2025, Richhill, County Armagh, 21-26 October. Come and celebrate the local apple harvest and the star of the show – the bramley apple – with a week of events. Enjoy cookery demonstrations, quizzes, musical concerts, Halloween activities and much more.
- Halloween Dungannon, County Tyrone, 24 October. Join the frightful fun in Dungannon with a variety of spooktacular activities and performances to entertain all ages including Glasgowbury Samba Band, Hocus Pocus and a DJ. Halloween themed characters will be lurking around the town while the entertainment continues with face painting and fire jugglers.
- Glens Storytelling Festival 2025, Cushendall, County Antrim, 22 – 26 October. The much-loved Glens Storytelling Festival returns to celebrate the rich tradition of oral storytelling across the breathtaking landscapes of the Glens of Antrim, Rathlin Island and beyond. This is your invitation to join in on five magical days filled with stories that entertain, inspire, and connect.
- City of Derry International Choir Festival 2025, Derry~Londonderry, 22 – 26 October. The City of Derry International Choir Festival returns with participating choirs taking over the city and its surrounding areas with a tidal wave of magical choral music. There will be school competitions, a national competition, a sacred rail and community performances (keep an eye on their socials for more details).
- Autumn Baking Experience, Killinchy, County Down, 23 October. A warm welcome awaits you at Tracey’s Farmhouse Kitchen Autumn Experience. Enjoy a cosy, hands-on baking experience centred around seasonal ingredients and traditional Irish recipes.
- The Trick or Treaters Escape Room, Newtowncrommelin, County Antrim, 17 October – 2nd An entertaining game of dexterity, cunning and strategy inspired by the popular ‘The Traitors’ TV show. Escape from chilling chambers, amass a hoard of gold coins and hunt down the killer in your midst before it is too late. If you finish the game with a killer, they will strike one final time. If you are still standing at the end and have collected enough gold coins you will win a bottle of wine to celebrate with and be entered onto the Halloween 2025 leader board for a chance to win two tickets to the Slemish Market Samhain Supper Club.
- Craft Beer x Cheese x Charcuterie ft Ormeau Brewing Co & Corndale, Belfast, 24 October. As part of the Indie After Hours Series join them upstairs on the Ormeau Road for a laid-back evening of bold pairings and brilliant craic. They’re teaming up with their neighbours at Ormeau Brewery and the legends at Corndale Charcuterie for a tasting night local produce front and centre – with perfectly paired beers and delicious bites along the way.
- Halloween at the Farm with Broughgammon Farm, Ballycastle, County Antrim, 25 – 26 October. Get ready for a spooktacular day out at the farm this Halloween season. Broughgammon Farm’s Pumpkin Picking event is packed with magical activities for all ages. This year expect even more Halloween fun, including a real pumpkin patch where you can take home the perfect pumpkin.
For more information on what’s on, or to plan your next giant adventure in Northern Ireland, visit discovernorthernireland.com. Subject to availabilities with select dates.