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  1. Guests interact with exhibitions at the Derry Girls Exhibition
    Group of girls having fun getting photos taken on the interactive set at Derry Girls Exhibition
    Couple look at a display at the Derry Girls Exhibition
    Some of the props from Derry Girls on display
    Couple take a photo amongst props from the show Derry Girls
    Group of women have a laugh as they admire the Derry Girls props
    Derry Girls school uniform on display
    Guests interact with exhibitions at the Derry Girls Exhibition
    Group of girls having fun getting photos taken on the interactive set at Derry Girls Exhibition
    Couple look at a display at the Derry Girls Exhibition
    Some of the props from Derry Girls on display
    Couple take a photo amongst props from the show Derry Girls
    Group of women have a laugh as they admire the Derry Girls props
    Derry Girls school uniform on display

    Derry~Londonderry

    Address

    Tower Museum, Union Hall Place, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 6LU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7137 2411

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Visit the home of Derry Girls and discover where it all began! See original memorabilia from the hit show, like Erin’s diary, Aunt Sarah’s famous pyjamas and Ma Mary’s Woolworths sweater, not to mention the infamous Spice Girls costumes!

    Related

    Tower Museum, Londonderry/Derry

    68 Clooney Restaurant - White Horse Hotel, Londonderry/Derry

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2023to1 Nov 2025Open 09:00 - 17:30
  2. Brent Geese flying over the waters at Strangford Lough
    Birds eye view of WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre
    Mount Stewart - National Trust House and Gardens
    Brent Geese flying over the waters at Strangford Lough
    Birds eye view of WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre
    Mount Stewart - National Trust House and Gardens

    Newtownards & Comber

    Address

    Mount Stewart & Castle Espie, Newtownards & Comber, County Down

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    The Shorelife Celebration event offers a rare chance to experience the wonders of the Ards and North Down Shoreline. The day will be filled with fun activities, engaging talks and tour and live music. Lots of extra entertainment, kids’ crafts, and…

    Related

    Mount Stewart, Newtownards

    WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, Comber

    Dates

    From:
    4 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
  3. Discover Space Week in the Ulster Museum this October

    Belfast

    Address

    Ulster Museum, Stranmillis Road, Botanic Gardens, Belfast, County Antrim, BT9 5AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9044 0000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Celebrate National Space Week at the Ulster Museum!

    Related

    Ulster Museum, Belfast

    Dates

    From:
    4 Oct 2025to10 Oct 2025Open 14:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Free
  4. Glenavy

    Address

    The Ballance House, 118a Lisburn Road, Glenavy, County Antrim, BT29 4NY

    Telephone

    028 9264 8492

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Autumn Fair, A fun family outing with live music and Free Magic Shows.

    Related

    Ballance House, Glenavy

    Dates

    From:
    4 Oct 2025Open 12:00 - 16:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Apples at Ardress
    Apple Picking
    Apples at Ardress
    Apple Picking

    Annaghmore

    Address

    Ardress House, 64 Ardress Road, Annaghmore, County Armagh, BT71 6NA

    Telephone

    02887784753

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Set in the middle of orchard county, this is the ideal location to hear all about Armagh's famous apples have some family fun. Have a go on the apple press, and taste some local cider.

    Related

    Ardress House, Portadown

    Dates

    From:
    5 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 17:00
    From:
    12 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Wildlife Walks at the Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Join the Centre for Environmental Data and Recording for a beginner's guide to species spotting at the Ulster Folk Museum.

    Related

    Ulster Folk Museum, Holywood

    Dates

    From:
    10 Oct 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00
    From:
    7 Nov 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00
    From:
    5 Dec 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00
    From:
    13 Feb 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket
  7. Halloween at W5

    Belfast

    Address

    2 Queens Quay, Belfast, County Antrim, BT3 9QQ

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    From 11 October - 2 November, enjoy spine-tingling fun for the whole family at W5.

    Related

    W5, Belfast

    Dates

    From:
    11 Oct 2025to12 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 18:00
    From:
    13 Oct 2025to16 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    17 Oct 2025to19 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 18:00
    From:
    20 Oct 2025to23 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    24 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    From:
    25 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 18:00
  8. couple in kitchen with Tracey making bread.
    Tracey standing outside the front entrance of her home holding homemade soda bread
    Tracey standing at the porch entrance of her Farmhouse Kitchen
    A group enjoying fresh baked goods and tea around the table
    An image of two gentlemen learning the art of baking
    A group of all ages poses with their homemade baked goods outside on a sunny day
    A group of four ladies pose for the photo whilst making soda bread
    A couple pose with their freshly made soda bread
    A lady and young girl pose beside their soda bread baking on the griddle
    A photo of fresh baked cake and soda bread on the table with tea cups, curled butter and jam ready for eating
    couple in kitchen with Tracey making bread.
    Tracey standing outside the front entrance of her home holding homemade soda bread
    Tracey standing at the porch entrance of her Farmhouse Kitchen
    A group enjoying fresh baked goods and tea around the table
    An image of two gentlemen learning the art of baking
    A group of all ages poses with their homemade baked goods outside on a sunny day
    A group of four ladies pose for the photo whilst making soda bread
    A couple pose with their freshly made soda bread
    A lady and young girl pose beside their soda bread baking on the griddle
    A photo of fresh baked cake and soda bread on the table with tea cups, curled butter and jam ready for eating

    Killinchy

    Address

    52A Ballymorran Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7711 484 850

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Join me in my Farmhouse kitchen on the shores of Strangford Lough. You will be warmly welcomed to my home where my homemade buttermilk soda bannock awaits with some local brew tea or coffee. Then - aprons on and you will make a variety of…

    Related

    Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen, Killinchy

    Dates

    From:
    11 Oct 2025Open 13:00 - 17:30
    From:
    1 Nov 2025Open 15:00 - 17:30
    From:
    15 Nov 2025Open 11:00 - 13:30
    From:
    23 Nov 2025Open 11:00 - 13:30
    From:
    6 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 13:30
    From:
    13 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 13:30
    From:
    19 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 13:30

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Off site parking
    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
    • Ramp to main entrance

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  9. Connect with Good Relations Week at Ulster Museum..

    Belfast

    Address

    Ulster Museum, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT9 5AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9044 0000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    This year's Good Relations Week theme is 'Connect' and we're inviting you to explore, create, and discover together at the Discovery Centres.

    Related

    Ulster Museum, Belfast

    Dates

    From:
    14 Oct 2025to19 Oct 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Free
  10. Belfast

    Address

    Various locations, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 1FF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9024 6609

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Northern Ireland's largest contemporary arts festival promises a compelling programme of drama and dance, topical talks with the authors behind the latest literary releases, classical music, toe-tapping folk and roots, independent film and…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Oct 2025to9 Nov 2025Open 09:00 - 22:00
  11. Storytelling in Slieve Gullion Forest Park at Footsteps in the Forest.
    Musicians in Slieve Gullion Forest Park at Footsteps in the Forest
    Children listening to some myths and legends along trail in Slieve Gullion Forest Park at Footsteps in the Forest.
    Storytelling in Slieve Gullion Forest Park at Footsteps in the Forest.
    Musicians in Slieve Gullion Forest Park at Footsteps in the Forest
    Children listening to some myths and legends along trail in Slieve Gullion Forest Park at Footsteps in the Forest.

    Killeavy

    Address

    Slieve Gullion Forest Park, 89 Drumintee Road, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT35 8SW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Footsteps in the Forest, a magical Halloween experience in Slieve Gullion Forest Park from Monday 20 - Sunday 26 October 2025.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Oct 2025to26 Oct 2025
  12. Image of fire juggler
    Man with face painted white
    Fireworks over Ranfurly House, Dungannon
    Image of fire juggler
    Man with face painted white
    Fireworks over Ranfurly House, Dungannon

    Dungannon

    Address

    Market Square, Dungannon, County Tyrone, BT70 1AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 3000132132

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Spooky Halloween fun and activities including live performances, fire jugglers, spooky Halloween Walkabout Characters and spectacular fire work display.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2025Open 18:30 - 20:00

    Price

    Free
  13. Florencecourt

    Address

    National Trust - Florence Court, Florencecourt, County Fermanagh, BT921DB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 6634 8249

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Join us for our annual Harvest Fair at Florence Court, with delicious food and entertainment for everyone to enjoy.

    Related

    Florence Court, Florence Court Demesne

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025to26 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
  14. Portrush

    Address

    60 Loguestown Road, Portrush, County Antrim, BT56 8PD

    Telephone

    028 7082 3537

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Sally Scarecrow is waiting for you at Hilltop Holiday Park to pick out your perfect pumpkin and carve your masterpiece!

    Related

    Hilltop Holiday Park, Portrush

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket
  15. Image shows a group of people standing in front of scary Halloween characters, with a Fairground in the background
    Image shows a group of people standing in front of scary Halloween characters, with a Fairground in the background

    Ballymoney

    Address

    The Showgrounds, North Road, Ballymoney, County Antrim, BT53 6BW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2766 0230

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Ballymoney's the place to be on Saturday 25th October. Join us at the Showgrounds for a spooktacular night of family fun, including live entertainment, amusements and scary characters, completing the evening with a spectacular fireworks display!

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025

    Price

    Free
  16. Circular amusement covered in bright lights
    Person in Scary movie mask
    Masked fire juggler
    Purple fireworks
    Bright coloured fireworks
    Circular amusement covered in bright lights
    Person in Scary movie mask
    Masked fire juggler
    Purple fireworks
    Bright coloured fireworks

    Cookstown

    Address

    Mid Ulster Sports Arena, 47 Tullywiggan Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80 8SD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 3000132132

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Bring your little Monsters for a spooktacular fun time this Halloween at Mid Ulster Sports Arena, Cookstown. Enjoy plenty of family friendly activities and entertainment and finishing with a spectacular firework display.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025Open 17:00 - 20:00

    Price

    Free
  17. Halloween Family Event
    Halloween Day Out
    Halloween Scare Trail
    Halloween Family Event
    Halloween Day Out
    Halloween Scare Trail

    Ballynahinch

    Address

    Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes, 143 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8HZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9581 6650

    Price

    Price £15.00 to £55.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Get ready for Northern Ireland’s most thrilling Family Halloween Event of 2025! Join us at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes, for a spooktacular adventure filled with frightful fun, pumpkin picking, and unforgettable memories. Whether you’re here to…

    Related

    Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes, Ballynahinch

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 20:00

    Price

    Price £15.00 to £55.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Enniskillen

    Address

    43 Marlbank Road, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT92 1EW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 6632 1815

    Price

    Price £8.00 to £9.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    A Magical Mystery Trail for Families this Halloween. Step into the enchanted woods of Cladagh Glen this autumn for a Halloween adventure like no other! Little Red Riding Hood has mysteriously vanished, and it's up to you and your family of brave…

    Related

    Marble Arch Caves, Enniskillen

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025to26 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00
    From:
    30 Oct 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £8.00 to £9.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. Pumpkin Patch on Castle Island

    Enniskillen

    Address

    Castle Island, Enniskillen, Fermanagh, BT74 7HL

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Experience the magic of Halloween with a visit to the Pumpkin Patch and hear spooky stories for families.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025to29 Oct 2025
  20. Halloween fun at Mount Stewart

    Newtownards

    Address

    Mount Stewart, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4278 8387

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Join us at Mount Stewart this Halloween Half Term for spooky fun and thrilling adventures for all the family.

    Related

    Mount Stewart, Newtownards

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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