From pumpkin patches and enchanted trails to haunted attractions and spine-tingling encounters, there are countless ways to embrace the spirit of Samhain this autumn.
A highlight of the season, marking 40 years of Halloween in Derry / Londonderry, the worlds of past and present will collide to bring a dazzling celebration of all things spooky to the city, home of Europe’s biggest Halloween festival.
Whether you're planning a magical day out with the family or looking for a fright-filled evening with friends, here are some of the very best Halloween events and experiences taking place throughout the spooky season in this round-up from Discover Northern Ireland.
1. Halloween in Derry / Londonderry
Celebrate 40 years of Derry Halloween where the worlds of past and present collide to bring you a dazzling street celebration of all things spooky. Halloween events in the Walled City run from October 28 to November 1. Photo: Lorcan Doherty / Press Eye
2. Little Spooks at Navan Centre and Fort, Armagh
Calling all ghosts, goblins, witches and wizards to join the frightfully fun festivities, as the Navan Centre and Fort in Armagh transforms into a spooky pumpkin patch from October 28 - 30. Get ready for thrills, chills, and magical mayhem as they bring a brand-new stage show: The Scary Pumpkin Patch. And don’t miss out on October 31 for Samhain: The Beginning at Navan Centre and Fort. Photo: Tourism Northern Ireland
3. Ulster American Folk Park, Halloween, Omagh, Co Tyrone.jpg
Delve into the history of the spookiest season at the Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh, Co. Tyrone from October 28 - 31 and discover how the people of rural Ulster celebrated Halloween traditions centuries ago, when folklore, superstition and tales of the unknown were woven into everyday life. And don’t miss the Halloween Torchlight Tours from October 23 - 24. Photo: Discover Northern Ireland
4. Halloween at Mount Stewart
Hop into the Mansion House at Mount Stewart, Newtownards, Co. Down this Halloween from October 24 - November 1 and journey through the magic inkpot trail full of witches, dragons and mythical creatures for a sensory adventure. You can also check out the Frightful Fernery - Halloween Trail. Photo: National Trust images