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.
13. RSPB NI's Spooky Pumpkin Patch: October 26-27, Belfast
Based a stone’s throw away from Belfast City Airport, RSPB NI’s Window on Wildlife will showcase a range of natural beauties as well as being decked out in honour of Halloween. Celebrate the pagan holiday in style with your child’s own pumpkin that they can handpick and take advantage of other amenities such as the marshmallow toasting, ghost stories and spooky decor. For more information, go to events.rspb.org.uk/spookypumpkinpatch Photo: RSPB NI website
14. Monsters & Magic - Marble Arch Caves: October 26-31, Florencecourt
Created specifically to cater for kids aged five and up, the Marble Arch Caves are boasting all things Monsters & Magic from October 26-31 with their enchanting outdoor experience. Take the interactive guided quest through the woodland and meet various hidden treasures plus plenty of magical creatures that are lurking in the greenery to become the hero of your very own fantasy story. For more information, go to marblearchcaves.co.uk/monsters-magic Photo: Marble Arch Caves website
15. Super Natural October Half-Term at Castle Espie: October 26-31, Comber
Five different activities are set to take place across six dates at Castle Espie during the kids’ October school holidays. This action packed programme includes crafts such as making willow wands, spooky masquerade accessories and pipe cleaner spiders, plus storytelling and artefact explanations. For more information, go to wwt.org.uk/castle-espie/super-natural-october-half-term Photo: Castle Espie website
16. Cauldron Quest at Castle Ward: October 26 - November 3, Downpatrick
Another Castle Ward date for the diary, the Cauldron Quest through the on-site woodland will see the whole family tackle a spellbinding trail to help the Wise Wizard. Get your thinking caps on as you solve riddles and look for the lost Princess, meeting mystical characters, spooky scenes and surprising scenes along the way. For more information, go to nationaltrust.org.uk/castle-ward/events Photo: DiscoverNI