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Fangtastic Fun
Pumpkin decorating, monster-mask crafts, spooky stories, face painting, walkabout characters and Halloween discos take over 2 Royal Avenue.
Check activity times
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Spooky Sphero — Halloween Robot Challenge
Give a Sphero robot a spooky makeover, then use your coding and driving skills to bring your little Halloween monster to life.
Explore W5 LIFE sessions
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Belfast Fairy Tale Family Bus Tour
Hop aboard a storytelling adventure with author Mel Carroll and discover Belfast landmarks through a family fairy tale.
Contact the library
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The Secrets of 101 — Victorian Tales
Step into old Belfast for atmospheric storytelling, curious characters and Victorian folklore at 101 Donegall Street.
Find free tickets
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Super Sunday at The Duncairn
Enjoy an easy-going Sunday of children’s arts and crafts, live music and relaxed family entertainment at The Duncairn.
See Super Sunday details
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Féile Halloween Lantern Parade
Bring your lantern and costume for a colourful community procession with music and performers along the Falls Road towards Falls Park.
Check the registered route
Critical Mass — Halloween Fancy Dress Ride
Get on your bike for the monthly community ride through Belfast. A great chance to dress up if the Halloween theme is confirmed by the organisers.
Check organiser Instagram
Titanic Food & Craft Market + Hay Bale Trail
Browse local makers and food stalls at Hamilton Dock, then enjoy a free family hay-bale trail beside SS Nomadic.
See market and trail details
Pet Pals October Half-Term Workshops
Children aged 4–10 can meet some of the animals and learn how to care for pets in these free, hands-on workshops.
Book a free workshop
Monster Mash — Halloween Special
Drop in to The MAC for a family-friendly Halloween morning with circus performances, storytelling, hands-on crafts and face painting.
See Monster Mash details
CastleCourt Free Halloween Activities
Make a Halloween mask, enjoy face painting and try chocolate-apple decorating at CastleCourt’s free half-term sessions.
Check CastleCourt’s programme
Amazon Jungle Show
Get close to snakes, lizards, a chameleon, tortoise and other fascinating creatures, and discover more about their environments.
Book your free place