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25/10/2024
Halloween Fun For All The Family In Belfast
Families in Belfast are in for a treat this Halloween as the city centre prepares to host a spooktacular array of activities.
As the half term break approaches, there's something for everyone to enjoy, especially for young ones looking for a frightfully good time.
One of the highlights is the Wiggle Room, a free attraction at the MAC Belfast. This interactive digital ball pit, developed in collaboration with Boom Clap Play, Playboard NI, and Big Motive, features colourful animations, characters, and sounds to keep children entertained. It's the perfect place for little ones to let loose and have fun while big people relax.
For those looking for a more immersive experience, the Augmented Reality experience at City Hall's visitor attraction is a must-visit. This free activity allows families to explore the city's hidden rivers and secret passageways through a unique collaboration with BT. Kids can also play interactive street games from yesteryear, take a peek at the city of the future, and even send a postcard featuring famous Belfast landmarks.
With so much to see and do, Belfast is the perfect destination for a fun-filled Halloween break. So gather the family and get ready for a spooktacular adventure!
Open 9.30am-5pm Mondays to Fridays and 10am-5pm on weekends. Last entry is 4pm.
As part of their Halloween takeover – supported by Belfast City Council – the Belfast One pumpkin patch will be back in the grounds of City Hall on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October.
Over 1,000 pumpkins will be ripe for picking at the now sold-out event, and friendly scarecrows and magical witches will be on hand to help families choose their favourite, alongside autumnal activities for all ages.
Look out too for colourful inflatable monsters popping up across the city centre from Sunday 25 October to Friday 1 November, including at Victoria Square and CastleCourt where there is plenty of seasonal fun planned.
Follow the special monster map to find all seven spooky spots, including devilish decorations along Donegall Place.
2 Royal Avenue hosts fang-tastic activities on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October, 11am-5pm. Join in with no-carve pumpkin decorating, mini monster art workshops, face painting, a creature corner and spooky walkabout characters. Fancy dress is encouraged and entry is free.
Over at St George's Market, shoppers and visitors can take part in creepy craft workshops this weekend (11am-2pm), alongside the market's usual live music line-up.
Or, if your little monsters prefer sport to spooks, check out the range of free try-it events available at council leisure and community centres this half-term.
From Monday 28 to Wednesday 30 October, kids can sign up to give sports like futsal, gymnastics, basketball, martial arts and dodgeball a go – all for free. For dates, times and locations, visit belfastcity.gov.uk/events
Belfast Zoo also hosts Boo at the Zoo on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October with lots of extra activities available for families, including spooky animal talks, eerie sensory play and a ghost story trail.
Book tickets at belfastzoo.co.uk
As the half term break approaches, there's something for everyone to enjoy, especially for young ones looking for a frightfully good time.
One of the highlights is the Wiggle Room, a free attraction at the MAC Belfast. This interactive digital ball pit, developed in collaboration with Boom Clap Play, Playboard NI, and Big Motive, features colourful animations, characters, and sounds to keep children entertained. It's the perfect place for little ones to let loose and have fun while big people relax.
For those looking for a more immersive experience, the Augmented Reality experience at City Hall's visitor attraction is a must-visit. This free activity allows families to explore the city's hidden rivers and secret passageways through a unique collaboration with BT. Kids can also play interactive street games from yesteryear, take a peek at the city of the future, and even send a postcard featuring famous Belfast landmarks.
With so much to see and do, Belfast is the perfect destination for a fun-filled Halloween break. So gather the family and get ready for a spooktacular adventure!
Open 9.30am-5pm Mondays to Fridays and 10am-5pm on weekends. Last entry is 4pm.
As part of their Halloween takeover – supported by Belfast City Council – the Belfast One pumpkin patch will be back in the grounds of City Hall on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October.
Look out too for colourful inflatable monsters popping up across the city centre from Sunday 25 October to Friday 1 November, including at Victoria Square and CastleCourt where there is plenty of seasonal fun planned.
Follow the special monster map to find all seven spooky spots, including devilish decorations along Donegall Place.
2 Royal Avenue hosts fang-tastic activities on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October, 11am-5pm. Join in with no-carve pumpkin decorating, mini monster art workshops, face painting, a creature corner and spooky walkabout characters. Fancy dress is encouraged and entry is free.
Over at St George's Market, shoppers and visitors can take part in creepy craft workshops this weekend (11am-2pm), alongside the market's usual live music line-up.
Or, if your little monsters prefer sport to spooks, check out the range of free try-it events available at council leisure and community centres this half-term.
From Monday 28 to Wednesday 30 October, kids can sign up to give sports like futsal, gymnastics, basketball, martial arts and dodgeball a go – all for free. For dates, times and locations, visit belfastcity.gov.uk/events
Belfast Zoo also hosts Boo at the Zoo on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October with lots of extra activities available for families, including spooky animal talks, eerie sensory play and a ghost story trail.
Book tickets at belfastzoo.co.uk
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
