{"id":24494,"date":"2025-10-19T19:03:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-19T18:03:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=24494"},"modified":"2025-10-19T19:15:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T18:15:21","slug":"spooktacular-halloween-fun-at-flowerfield-and-roe-valley-arts-centres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2025\/10\/spooktacular-halloween-fun-at-flowerfield-and-roe-valley-arts-centres\/","title":{"rendered":"Spooktacular Halloween fun at Flowerfield and Roe Valley Arts Centres"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 class=\"x_MsoNormal\">It\u2019s that chilling time of year again \u2013 when pumpkins grin, ghosts giggle, and creativity runs wild!<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><strong>Both Flowerfield Arts Centre in Portstewart and Roe Valley Arts Centre in Limavady are getting into the Halloween spirit, with a fang-tastic programme of films, workshops and frightfully good family fun.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-24495\" src=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-courtyard-glasgow-gym-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/>At\u00a0<b>Flowerfield Arts Centre<\/b>, little monsters can dive into creativity with a 2D Character Animation Masterclass (29th October) led by Joel Simon, where young artists can design and animate their own spooky creations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">On screen, the family favourite Hotel Transylvania (27th October) brings hilarious Halloween antics to life as part of Cinemagic\u2019s \u2018Young Audiences Supporting Foodbanks\u2019 initiative. For grown-up film fans, things take a chilling turn with The Fog (30th October), John Carpenter\u2019s 1980 cult ghost story that promises to send shivers down your spine.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Over in Limavady,\u00a0<b>Roe Valley Arts Centre<\/b>\u00a0has conjured up a week packed with Halloween magic and mayhem. Young creatives can enjoy a range of themed workshops including Jellycat Ceramics (25th October), Wizards &amp; Witches Science (27th October), Magic Potions Bubble Art (28th October), Slime Lab (29th October), and even Creepy Crawlies &amp; Repulsive Reptiles (30th October), where brave visitors can meet real-life creatures!<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Families can settle in for a free screening of Disney Pixar\u2019s Coco (28th October), a heartwarming celebration of family, love and remembrance, while younger audiences will adore the enchanting puppet show Tom Thumb (27th October) presented by Banyan Theatre.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">As darkness falls, adults can enjoy a night of true-life ghost stories with Tenx9 Halloween (30th October), a storytelling event that\u2019s equal parts eerie and entertaining \u2013 perfect for those who like their chills with a touch of cabaret atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Both centres round off the festivities with a spooky spectacle of fun at their\u00a0<b>Haunted House open afternoons<\/b>. Expect an afternoon of eerie decorations, Halloween crafts, and a monster disco where even the zombies can\u2019t help but dance. Costumes are highly encouraged \u2013 whether you\u2019re a witch, wizard or wobbly mummy, it\u2019s time to get into the spirit!<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Haunted House Open Afternoons (Free Admission.\u00a0 Children must be accompanied at all times.)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Roe Valley Arts Centre, Limavady:<\/b>\u00a0Thursday 30th October, 2\u20134pm<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart:<\/b>\u00a0Friday 31st October, 2\u20134pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">So, grab your broomsticks, dust off your capes, and get ready for a Halloween filled with creativity, community and plenty of spooky surprises.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Book workshops and event tickets at\u00a0<b><a title=\"http:\/\/www.flowerfield.org\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flowerfield.org\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">www.flowerfield.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/b>or\u00a0<b><a title=\"http:\/\/www.roevalleyarts.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.roevalleyarts.com\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">www.roevalleyarts.com<\/a>, or call your local arts centre for more details.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Please note the Haunted House Open Days at both centres are free and no booking is required. 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