{"id":24442,"date":"2025-10-01T11:49:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T10:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=24442"},"modified":"2025-10-01T11:49:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T10:49:02","slug":"have-a-boo-tastic-halloween-in-antrim-and-newtownabbey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2025\/10\/have-a-boo-tastic-halloween-in-antrim-and-newtownabbey\/","title":{"rendered":"Have a Boo-Tastic Halloween in Antrim and Newtownabbey"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is set to deliver a frightfully fun programme of events this Halloween, with something for all ages to enjoy. Residents and visitors are invited to join in a spook-tacular line-up of activities across the Borough.<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kicking off on Thursday 24 October and running until Saturday 15 November, the celebrations will include family favourites, spectacular fireworks, live theatre shows and more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-24443\" src=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-1024x686.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"335\" \/>Screams and Tricks Fun-Fair at V36, The Valley (Attraction charges may apply)<\/p>\n<p>Thursday 24 October \u2013 Sunday 2 November<\/p>\n<p>Thrilling rides and fairground fun for all the family.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Spooked Out at V36, The Valley (\u00a32.50 booking fee, 50p of which is donated to the Mayor\u2019s Charities)<\/p>\n<p>Saturday 25 October<\/p>\n<p>A dazzling firework display, a best-dressed competition and more.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Indoor Pumpkin Patch at Mossley Mill (\u00a38 per ticket)<\/p>\n<p>Saturday 25 \u2013 Friday 31 October<\/p>\n<p>A magical indoor pumpkin-picking experience where little ones can choose and carve their own pumpkin.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Halloween Roller Disco at The Courtyard Theatre in Ballyearl (\u00a38.50 per ticket)<\/p>\n<p>Saturday 1 November<\/p>\n<p>Skate the night away in your best spooky costume. There will be both a family friendly and adult only session.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There will also be a great line up of family friendly theatre shows in Theatre at The Mill, The Courtyard Theatre and The Old Courthouse including:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Frank n Stein\u2019s Teddy and Carnacki the Ghost Finder on Saturday 25 October, The Sanderson Sisters on Friday 31 October and Sunday 2 November and The Addams Family on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 November.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick, said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHalloween is one of the most exciting times of the year for families across our Borough. This year, we are pleased to offer a packed programme of events that will entertain audiences of all ages. I encourage everyone to come along, get dressed up and enjoy the celebrations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With a fantastic choice of events, from family-friendly fun to eerie theatre and spectacular fireworks, Antrim and Newtownabbey is the place to be this Halloween.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For more information and to book tickets, visit: antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk\/halloween<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is set to deliver a frightfully fun programme of events this Halloween, with something for all ages to enjoy. 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