From fireworks displays to spooky train rides and haunted walking tours, check out our list for some of the best Halloween happenings – there’s sure to be something to suit everyone.
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9. Pumpkin Patch - Rosepark Farm, Ballymoney
Rosepark Farm is hosting a spooktacular day out for all ages on multiple dates between October 18-31. Activities include pumpkin picking, a spooky trail, an indoor ghost train, reptile handling, creepy crafts, and of course the resident farm animals. Tickets can be booked at www.roseparkfarm.co.uk Photo: Megan Lee from Pixabay
10. The Secret Bookshelf - Carrickfergus
Award-winning independent bookshop The Secret Bookshelf has a double bill of author events this spooky season. On Wednesday, October 29 from 6:30-8pm, the shop will welcome Caimh McDonnell to read and chat about his latest book, Ring The Bells, while on Thursday, October 30 at 6:30pm, visitors can join author Laura McLoughlin for a reading and conversation of her debut novel The Many Ghosts of Donahue Byrnes. Visit https://www.facebook.com/TheSecretBooks1 for further details on each event. Photo: Amber Letters
11. Haunted tours - various locations
Haunted Tours NI have a number of different events this Halloween season, from Larne's Most Haunted TaxiBus Tour; the Carrickfergus Castle and Islandmagee Witches walking tour; Witches of the North TaxiBus Tour; Witches and Ghosts of the North Coast TaxiBus Tour, and the Legends and Ghosts of the North Coast Mobile Ghost Hunt. There's also the History and Hauntings of Whitehead Walking Tour; Witches Way Woodland Family Fun Day, and Ghost walk of Carrickfergus. Tours are running from October 4 - November 1 and prices start at £14 per person. For more information or to book, visit www.hauntedtoursni.co.uk Photo: Haunted Tours NI
12. Spooky face-painting in Glenarm
Fancy some ghoulish glam or a morbid makeover? Whitehead artist Joanne Campbell will be face-painting at Moonwater Crystal, Glenarm, for Halloween on Friday, October 31 from 12pm to 3pm. The shop will also be hosting storytelling, along with Halloween crafts and treats. Photo: Joanne Campbell