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This Week

Rolling_Thunder_-_Garth_Brooks
LocationBallymena

Openings

Season

25th October 2025

Friends in Low Places, Thunder Rolls, The Dance, Beaches of Cheyenne, Unanswered Prayers & All of…

Witches of Islandmagee marketing graphic
LocationIslandmagee

Openings

Exhibition; Monday to Sunday 08:30 - 17:00

5th July 2025-2nd November 2025

The Last Witches of Islandmagee; a captivating storytelling journey for children

26th October 2025

This small hallway display will introduce the story of the last witch trial held in Ireland, which…

Halloween at Glenarm Castle
LocationGlenarm

Openings

Halloween - Day 1

25th October 2025

Halloween - Day 2

26th October 2025

Halloween - Day 3

27th October 2025

Halloween at Glenarm Castle promises spooky family fun with ghostly characters, magical…

autumn leaves and sugared apple slices
LocationCullybackey

Openings

From Fleece to Thread – Heritage Spinning Day Workshop

25th October 2025

Autumnal craft and heritage workshop programme at Arthur Cottage in Cullybackey.

Witches Way fun day
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Season

25th October 2025

Join us for our Witches Way Woodland Fun Day on Saturday 25th October from 12:00 - 16:00, for a…

Pumpkin Patch
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Season

25th October 2025

Carrickfergus Urban Farm’s Halloween Boo Bash on 25th October offers pumpkin picking (£3/token,…

Carrickfergus Castle & Islandmagee Witches Walking Tour (with Haunted Tours NI)
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Carrickfergus Castle & Islandmagee Witches Walking Tour

25th October 2025

Uncover Northern Ireland's dark, dramatic, and sometimes downright bizarre past on this…

art canvas with 3 rows of ghosts painted on it.
LocationBallymena

Openings

Season

27th October 2025

In association with our Spooktacular autumnal window installations, come along and create your own…

images shows childrens craft of a bat with falling leaves depicting halloween and autumn
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Home Tweet Home: Paint Your Own Bird House

25th October 2025

This autumn, step into the cosy charm of Andrew Jackson Cottage and enjoy a variety of seasonal…

Poster featuring a brown hooded skeleton and two black masked hooded characters with title The Trick or Treaters Escape Room.
LocationNewtowncrommelin, Ballymena

Openings

Season

17th October 2025-2nd November 2025

Reclaim Halloween from the perky pumpkins and monster mashers. An unconventionally unique…

Image shows craft activity
LocationCullybackey

Openings

Season

25th October 2025

Step into the past and experience the timeless craft of spinning wool with our resident crafter…

Lego
Location11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

Openings

Season

1st October 2025-5th January 2026

Brick shaped fun for all ages!

Artwork by Laura Butler
LocationLarne

Openings

Season

3rd October 2025-31st October 2025

While Laura Butler and Audrey Kyle have very different artistic styles and use different mediums,…

Next Week

Poster to publicise Carrickfergus Artisan Market with image of Castle and time from 11am to 3pm on first Saturday of the Month.
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Carrickfergus Monthly Market - November

1st November 2025

Explore Carrickfergus' Outdoor Artisan Market for handmade gifts and treats, operating monthly from…

Witches of Islandmagee marketing graphic
LocationIslandmagee

Openings

Exhibition; Monday to Sunday 08:30 - 17:00

5th July 2025-2nd November 2025

The Last Witches of Islandmagee; a captivating storytelling journey for children

30th October 2025

This small hallway display will introduce the story of the last witch trial held in Ireland, which…

An elegant Harvest afternoon tea
LocationMagheramorne

Openings

Harvest Afternoon Tea

29th October 2025

Magheramorne Estate hosts a Harvest Afternoon Tea on 29th October, featuring seasonal treats from…

CarrickFEARgus
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

CarrickFEARgus (Ticket only access)

29th October 2025

It's time to dust off those broomsticks and put on your best costumes because CarrickFEARgus in…

Halloween at Glenarm Castle
LocationGlenarm

Openings

Halloween - Day 3

27th October 2025

Halloween at Glenarm Castle promises spooky family fun with ghostly characters, magical…

Carrickfergus Castle - Wee Critters Creepy Crawly Halloween
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Season

30th October 2025

This Halloween, Carrickfergus Castle is welcoming Wee Critters for a Creepy Crawly Halloween Event…

Fright_Night_31st_ocotber_2025
LocationBallymena

Openings

Season

31st October 2025

Join us for our Halloween Special on Friday 31st October as we celebrate 40 Years of one of the…

Spooky Silent Disco (SOLD OUT)
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Season

30th October 2025

Get your dancing shoes (and costumes!) ready for a frightfully fun spooky silent disco at…

Fireworks display in front of a crowd of people
LocationBallymena

Openings

Hallowena (Ticket only access)

30th October 2025

Get Ready for a Frightfully Fun Night at People’s Park, Ballymena!. This free Halloween…

Willow & Lore Welcome
LocationNewtowncrommelin

Openings

Fire, Feast & Folklore

1st November 2025

Discover Fire, Feast & Folklore in the Antrim Hills - an unforgettable heritage farm experience…

Picture  of autumn notebook and art materials
Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

Openings

Season

1st November 2025

Nature journaling workshop with local artist Polly Gribben.

Ghostbusters_2_30th_October
LocationBallymena

Openings

Season

30th October 2025

Is the world ready to believe? Can the Ghostbusters save us for the second time?

Glenarm Monthly Community Market
LocationGlenarm

Openings

Glenarm Community Market - November

1st November 2025

Explore the Glenarm Monthly Community Market for artisan crafts, local treats, and live music.…

Wings and Whistles Poster
LocationCastleview Road, Whitehead

Openings

Season

31st October 2025

Wings and Whistles at Whitehead Railway Museum is a family-friendly Halloween event with steam…

Carrickfergus Castle & Islandmagee Witches Walking Tour (with Haunted Tours NI)
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Carrickfergus Castle & Islandmagee Witches Walking Tour

1st November 2025

Uncover Northern Ireland's dark, dramatic, and sometimes downright bizarre past on this…

Fun & Fright Carnival - Larne Town Centre!
LocationLarne

Openings

Season

30th October 2025

Join the fun in Larne Town Centre on Thursday 30 October! Expect carnival games, spooky walkabout…

art canvas with 3 rows of ghosts painted on it.
LocationBallymena

Openings

Season

27th October 2025

In association with our Spooktacular autumnal window installations, come along and create your own…

Christmas Trees
Location11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

Openings

Season

1st November 2025

Create a charming Victorian-style mini Christmas tree using recycled materials and festive…

CarricKFEARgus
LocationLarne

Openings

Halloween Hooley

31st October 2025

It's time to dust off those broomsticks and put on your best costumes because Halloween Hooley in…

images shows childrens craft of a bat with falling leaves depicting halloween and autumn
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Spooky Little Makers: Halloween Crafts at Andrew Jackson Cottage ️

29th October 2025

Painted Pebbles & Autumn Tales: Rock Art Workshop for Kids

30th October 2025

Ghosts by the Fire: Halloween Tales at Andrew Jackson Cottage ️

31st October 2025

Season

31st October 2025

This autumn, step into the cosy charm of Andrew Jackson Cottage and enjoy a variety of seasonal…

Poster featuring a brown hooded skeleton and two black masked hooded characters with title The Trick or Treaters Escape Room.
LocationNewtowncrommelin, Ballymena

Openings

Season

17th October 2025-2nd November 2025

Reclaim Halloween from the perky pumpkins and monster mashers. An unconventionally unique…

halloween
LocationCarnlough

Openings

Season

31st October 2025

Come along to the Harbourview Hotel and put your knowledge to the test with our quiz host, Bernard…

Pumpkins, Paws and Scales
LocationCastleview Road, Whitehead

Openings

Season

1st November 2025

Celebrate Halloween with spooky rail-themed décor, family games, and live animal encounters from…

Lego
Location11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

Openings

Season

1st October 2025-5th January 2026

Brick shaped fun for all ages!

This Month

Witches of Islandmagee marketing graphic
LocationIslandmagee

Openings

Exhibition; Monday to Sunday 08:30 - 17:00

5th July 2025-2nd November 2025

The Last Witches of Islandmagee; a captivating storytelling journey for children

26th October 2025

The Last Witches of Islandmagee; a captivating storytelling journey for children

30th October 2025

This small hallway display will introduce the story of the last witch trial held in Ireland, which…

images shows childrens craft of a bat with falling leaves depicting halloween and autumn
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Home Tweet Home: Paint Your Own Bird House

25th October 2025

Spooky Little Makers: Halloween Crafts at Andrew Jackson Cottage ️

29th October 2025

Painted Pebbles & Autumn Tales: Rock Art Workshop for Kids

30th October 2025

Ghosts by the Fire: Halloween Tales at Andrew Jackson Cottage ️

31st October 2025

Season

31st October 2025

This autumn, step into the cosy charm of Andrew Jackson Cottage and enjoy a variety of seasonal…

autumn leaves and sugared apple slices
LocationCullybackey

Openings

From Fleece to Thread – Heritage Spinning Day Workshop

25th October 2025

Autumnal craft and heritage workshop programme at Arthur Cottage in Cullybackey.

Pumpkin Patch
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Season

25th October 2025

Carrickfergus Urban Farm’s Halloween Boo Bash on 25th October offers pumpkin picking (£3/token,…

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