With Halloween and half term just around the corner, it’s time to start planning how to spend the season with your kids.
No matter how old your children are, there’s an event to ensure that every age can be immersed in the joyous jovialities of the season.
Have a look through these 27 Halloween events to find a fantastically fun way to spend time with the children in your family.
5. The Demon Head Gardener's Ghoulish Gathering: Halloween trail at Rowallane Garden: October 19 - November 3, Saintfield
Take a trip down to Rowallane Garden for a look at The Demon Head Gardener's Ghoulish Gathering where several monsters, ghouls and ghosts will be roaming around. This frightful trail runs from 10am-3pm everyday between October 19 and November 3, with no pre booking required to soak in the fun. For more information, go to nationaltrust.org.uk/rowallane-garden/events Photo: DiscoverNI
6. Pumpkin Patch and Halloween Spook Event: October 19-31, Ballynahinch
This two hour-long feat is a classic Halloween staple, offering pumpkin picking and a plethora of related crafts on the Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes premises. Choose your pumpkin and get to carving, with a complimentary LED tealight being provided to illuminate your craftsmanship, and avail of the other on-site gems, such as face painting, witches brew, themed backdrops, takeaway crafts and an island coffee trailer. For more information, go to ballyburren.com/halloween-event Photo: Pumpkin Patch and Halloween Spook Event website
7. Spooked Out At V36: October 26, Newtownabbey
Amongst the heart-racing activities within V36 is their special Spooked Out occasion which will take place at the event on Saturday October 26. Kicking off at 6pm, you can expect everyone to be donning their best fancy dress, so pop on your favourite costume and enjoy the festivities before finishing with a fantastic fireworks display at 8pm. For more information, go to antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/spooked-out-@-v36-2024 Photo: Spooked Out At V36 website
8. Carrick-a-Rede Halloween Fun Fest: October 26-27, Ballintoy
One of the best loved destinations in Northern Ireland will be displaying a Halloween special as the Carrick-a-Rede Fun Fest brings competitions, an interactive horror trail, themed food and more to Ballintoy. Run by the National Trust, members and local pass holders don’t have to pay a penny to gain access to the weekend programme, although please be advised that pre-booking is highly recommended. For more information, go to nationaltrust.org.uk/carrick-a-rede Photo: DiscoverNI