This Saturday 27th October seas the return of the hugely popular Seapark Fireworks to Seapark Recreation Grounds which transforms into\u00a0a hive of activity from 4.00pm.\u00a0 Wrap up warm against the brisk Seapark air to enjoy the\u00a0children’s funfair and live music by local band The Jukes. A selection of food stalls packed with delicious\u00a0bites\u00a0will be on hand to help take the chill off.\u00a0 The excitement culminates for the\u00a0always impressive fireworks display at 8.00pm, set to a music soundtrack. Remember to bring a torch to navigate the grounds, finding the perfect spot to view the display.\u00a0 The fun continues until 9pm.<\/p>\n
Little Spooks at Navan Fort from 27th<\/sup> to 31st<\/sup> October is the perfect Halloween experience for boys and girls who aren\u2019t afraid of enjoying some spooky surprises.\u00a0 A Halloween Bride & Gloom Story – Do you have the courage to be witness at the ceremony? \u00a0With an undead bride and ghostly groom, join the hapless couple on the most memorable day of their lives (or afterlives).\u00a0 The witch\u2019s cabin is just a short walk away along the winding path. Discover what ghastly ingredients go into a witch\u2019s cauldron and, if you are brave enough to torture your taste buds, there will be a truly gruesome brew freshly prepared just for you.\u00a0 Proceed along the path to the Palace of the Pumpkin Prince. There, you will hear some startling stories sure to put a shiver up your spine.<\/p>\n Leave daylight behind as you join a 15th century Maguire\u2019s House Party in Enniskillen Castle this Friday 26th October. The castle doors will swing open for one night only, with live music, an on-site bar, and medieval-inspired food.\u00a0 Alt-rockers\u00a0Emerald Armada<\/a>\u00a0will be headlining music on the night, with support acts to be announced. Grab a drink from\u00a0The Giddy Box<\/a>\u00a0vintage bar and roam the castle to discover music, performance, and some 15th-century guests that once revelled in the medieval stronghold.\u00a0The Castle Caf\u00e9 will be serving a medieval-inspired menu of stew and soup served in traditional edible ‘trencher’ plates made of bread, alongside sharing platters. Get ready to party like it\u2019s 1499.\u00a0 Strictly over 18s.<\/p>\n Mid Ulster Sports Arena will host their annual Halloween Fireworks Display on Saturday 27th October from 5.30pm when hundreds of people are expected to gather to enjoy some scary antics at Mid Ulster Sports Arena Cookstown, before the grand finale fireworks extravaganza at 8pm that will brighten up the dark skies into a fantastic fanfare of colour and lights.\u00a0 Children can get ghoulishly creative at the Halloween themed arts and crafts station, listen to storytelling by Winifred the witch, be amazed by the fire performers, have a spin in the Vortex Tunnel and get to meet our spooktastic Halloween characters throughout the evening.\u00a0\u00a0Children will also be able to burn off some wicked energy at the climbing wall, krazy karts and caterpillar train.\u00a0\u00a0There will be music, face painting and lots more to help keep your little monsters entertained. If you get hungry, there\u2019ll be a wide range of food stalls offering sweet and savoury tempting treats.<\/p>\n On Saturday 27th\u00a0and Sunday 28th\u00a0October, Drumnaph Nature Reserve will come alive at night to celebrate the Celtic festival, Samhain.\u00a0 Samhain was celebrated by our Ancestors and it marked the end of the harvest and the beginning of the \u2018Dark Half\u2019 of the year.\u00a0Remember to wrap up warm and wear appropriate footwear for the journey.\u00a0 Don\u2019t forget to bring your own lantern too. Delicious, homemade refreshments will be available when you return to our new caf\u00e9 at An Carn.\u00a0 Book your tickets online at\u00a0www.ancarn.yapsody.com.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This Thursday 25th<\/sup> October, The Junction, Antrim \u00a0will host their Halloween Spectacular. \u00a0This year\u2019s theme is Day of the Dead and your little ghosts, goblins and ghouls are invited to come along in their scariest costumes. Join Stephen, Cate and the Q Radio roadshow to see who picks up the bag full of tricks and treats for the best dressed. We will also have fire jugglers, face painting, arts & crafts and spooky characters to keep everyone entertained.\u00a0 The celebrations reach a crescendo around 8.00pm, with a spectacular fireworks extravaganza.\u00a0 Free shuttle bus departs from Dunsilly and Market Square, Antrim to The Junction, at regular intervals from 5.45pm. Access to the event is by Ballymena Road entrance only.\u00a0 Firework display is subject to weather conditions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Enjoy a ride in a restored steam train from Belfast Central, along the shores of Belfast Lough to\u00a0Whitehead Railway Museum<\/a>\u00a0and return this Sunday 28th<\/sup> October. Ghosts and ghoulies of all ages are invited to come along in seasonal costume to sample the unique steamy Halloween atmosphere.\u00a0All children holding a ticket will receive a spooky goody bag from the wicked witch!\u00a0 Departing from Belfast Central Station at 11.00am.\u00a0 Book online at www.steamtrainsireland.com.<\/p>\n For more details on these events and to add your events free go to\u00a0whatsonni.com<\/a>. Follow us on twitter @whatsonNI and on facebook at\u00a0fb.com\/www.whatsonni.com<\/a>\u00a0for news, competitions and what\u2019s on near you.<\/p>\n Jacqueline McGonigle<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Down This Saturday 27th October seas the return of the hugely popular Seapark Fireworks to Seapark Recreation Grounds which transforms into\u00a0a hive of activity from 4.00pm.\u00a0 Wrap up warm against the brisk Seapark air to enjoy the\u00a0children’s funfair and live music by local band The Jukes. 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