{"id":6540,"date":"2013-10-31T13:57:06","date_gmt":"2013-10-31T12:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=6540"},"modified":"2013-10-31T13:57:52","modified_gmt":"2013-10-31T12:57:52","slug":"6540","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2013\/10\/6540\/","title":{"rendered":"More spooky shenanigans from Jacqueline at whatsonni.com for this week across NI."},"content":{"rendered":"

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On Thursday 31st<\/sup> October, North Down Museum and Coffee Cure at the Museum will be staying open until 9pm for some Hallowe\u2019en fun \u2013 torch-lit tours of the Museum will tell of some of the myths and legends in the area, you can meet reptiles and owls up close, and members of the Northern Ireland Paranormal Research Agency will be on hand to talk about how they investigate strange happenings. There\u2019ll be storytelling sessions and a fancy dress competition too, and best of all, it\u2019s completely free!<\/p>\n

Tyrone<\/strong><\/p>\n

In preparation for Halloween, Cookstown District Council is inviting everyone to get into a spooky party mood on Wednesday 30th October and get their Halloween celebrations off with a bang with Fun, Food and Fireworks at the Mid Ulster Sports Arena Cookstown, from 7pm to 8pm.\u00a0\u00a0 For the kids there is free spooky storytelling and face painting taking place from 7pm \u2013 8pm inside a covered marquee. Also for the kids, a fancy dress competition – so encourage your little ones to get on their spookiest costume to be in with a chance to win a prize!<\/p>\n

Fermanagh<\/strong><\/p>\n

Halloween Howler – Family Fun Days Share Halloween Howler is back with a bang this year with more spooktacular treats and ghostly goings on! Thursday 31st – Saturday 2nd October at 4pm with Fireworks at 8pm.<\/p>\n

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Derry<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brace yourselves for the Return of The Disenchanted Forest Halloween Trail \u2013 an all ages adventure with tricks and treats along the way. Dress warm and bring appropriate footwear. Booking essential. From Wednesday 30th<\/sup> October to Saturday 2nd<\/sup> November. Situated in the Glebe Woods on the outskirts of Draperstown, a scary mix of ghosts and ghouls for a four day delight over Halloween.<\/p>\n

Armagh<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Saturday 2nd November the Market Place Theatre presents \u201cFaerie Stories\u201d.\u00a0 A man and a Goblin [both bookworms] meet in a library. In their hunger for stories together they weave three enchanted tales from a string of dusty books. Whatever may come of it?\u00a0 Fusing\u00a0\u00a0Scottish Gaelic culture with puppetry, music and physical theatre, this wonderful show transports audiences into the magic and mystery of ancient faerie worlds. \u2018Faerie Stories\u2019 is a spine-tingling new production created by Round String Theatre suitable for ages 5+.<\/p>\n

Antrim<\/strong>
\nPortballintrae Resident\u2019s Association present their 8th<\/sup> Annual Hallowe\u2019en Festival. On Wednesday 30th<\/sup> and Thursday 31st<\/sup> October enjoy the Arts and Crafts Fair from 11am to 5pm. Children’s Fancy Dress Party with Babcock and Bobbins, face painting and much more on Friday 1st<\/sup> November.\u00a0 \u00a0Fancy Dress, Samba Band, Fireworks and live entertainment in the evening. Booking essential and spaces are limited<\/p>\n

Belfast<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spend a spooky night out at the Crescent Arts Centre as Gothic meets Slapstick in a fun-packed show, presented by ISOSCELES.\u00a0 \u2018Dracula \u2013 the Panto!\u2019 has become a true family favourite all over the country \u2013 it\u2019s full of irresistibly scary fun in true panto style.\u00a0 Only the Dame and a songsheet stand between the naughty Count and world domination.\u00a0 Songs include the fiendish favourites: \u2018Bat out of Hell\u2019 \u2018Bad Moon Rising\u2019 and \u2018In the Midnight Hour\u2019.\u00a0 \u2018Fun, fangs and other fab treats \u2013 a delight\u2019\u00a0 London Metro.\u00a0 Every day until 2nd Nov at 7pm, \u00a0plus Saturday Matinee, 3pm\u00a0Suitable for ages 8 \u2013 80.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Down On Thursday 31st October, North Down Museum and Coffee Cure at the Museum will be staying open until 9pm for some Hallowe\u2019en fun \u2013 torch-lit tours of the Museum will tell of some of the myths and legends in the area, you can meet reptiles and owls up close, and members of the Northern … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6540"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6540"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6540\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6542,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6540\/revisions\/6542"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6540"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6540"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6540"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}