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.
17. Halloween at Hillsborough Castle: October 26 - November 3, Royal Hillsborough
Bring the whole family closer to nature this Halloween with Hillsborough Castle’s week-long event featuring a twisty maze, scarecrow hunt and storytelling walk, all of which has been put together by exceptional local artists. Once you’ve got your steps in, head over to one of the many workshops available for children and parents to enjoy, picking from the likes of nature art and bushcraft. For more information, go to hillsborough-castle/halloween-at-hillsborough-castle-and-gardens Photo: Hillsborough Castle website
18. Halloween Steam: Sunday, October 27, Whitehead
For a unique Halloween experience, Whitehead’s Steam Sunday is the place to be, allowing you to take an excursion straight from the historic 1907 platform for a brief, but brilliant trip. Travel on one of the station’s preserved steam locomotives and bask in the lovely scenery as you ride in true style, with admission to the 5-gallery museum included in the ticket price. For more information, go to steamtrainsireland.com/trainsevents Photo: DiscoverNI
19. Toddler Sense Spooky Wooky Party at Rowallane Garden: October 28, Saintfield
Rowallane Garden is providing the perfect opportunity to get dressed up and celebrate Halloween early at the Toddler Sense Spooky Wooky Party. Held on October 28, the one-hour session of activities, dancing and apple bobbing, plus a puppet show and more, will entertain every family member, regardless of age. For more information, go to nationaltrust.org.uk/rowallane-garden/events Photo: DiscoverNI
20. Halloween Happenings in Limavady: October 28, Limavady
Limavady has their own Halloween Happenings on Monday October 28 for local and tourist families alike. Soak in the live music, entertainment, fire poi and fireworks whilst wearing your best costumes to try and win the fancy dress competition. For more information, go to discovernorthernireland.com/halloween-happenings-in-limavady Photo: DiscoverNI