Halloween in Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne: dates announced for council's flagship events
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has announced dates for its flagship Halloween events in Larne, Ballymena and Carrickfergus.
The Halloween Hooley is to take place in Larne Town Park on Thursday, October 29 from 6:00pm-8.30pm (quiet time 5pm-6pm).
Hallowena returns to The People’s Park, Ballymena on Friday, October 30 from 6:00pm-8.30pm (quiet time 5pm-6pm).
Meanwhile, Shaftesbury Park is once again the venue for CarrickFEARgus on Saturday, October 31, with sessions from 6pm-7.45pm (quiet time 5.15pm-6pm).
Tickets are required for the Ballymena and Carrickfergus events and go on sale on Monday, September 21 at 7pm through www.shapedbyseaandstone.com/halloween.
No tickets are required for Larne’s Halloween Hooley.
Also lined up this year are Halloween celebrations in Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne town centres, all taking place on Friday, October 30.
Ballymena and Carrick’s events will run from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, with Larne’s taking place from 1:00-3:00pm.
Full details and updates on events are available at midandeastantrim.gov.uk/Halloween-2026