Halloween at Hillsborough Castle

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6HR

25th October - 2nd November 2025

This October half term visit Hillsborough Castle & Gardens for a bewitching day out in the great outdoors with Halloween fun for the whole family.

You'll find 100 acres of enchanting gardens, a challenging Halloween maze, pumpkin carving workshops and storytelling walks where magical tales and folklore come alive. Try your hand at some classic autumnal games, from conker duels to apple bobbing, welly-tossing and more.

With something new happening every day, there's always more to explore!

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Pumpkin Patch & Spook Event at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes

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

25th - 31st October 2025

The Family Halloween & Pumpkin Patch event is BACK at Ballyburren - do you dare to enter?

Head to Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes for a spooktacular adventure filled with frightful fun, pumpkin picking, and unforgettable memories.

What's included?

Scare Trail – Expect the unexpected on our immersive trail packed with live scare actors, special effects, and eerie surprises around every corner. This isn’t your average woodland walk…

Pumpkin Patch – Wander through our patch and pick your perfect pumpkin. Want to carve it? Head to our witchy carving station where real witches and wizards help create your spooky masterpiece.

Haunted Bouncy Castle – Bounce… if you dare! This isn’t your normal inflatable – it’s haunted, cursed, and loads of fun for brave little monsters.

Witch’s House & Face Painting – Visit our magical marquee for themed face-painting, witchy spells, and eerie Halloween crafting activities for all ages.

Day of the Dead Island – Take a breather at our chillingly colourful island inspired by the Mexican Día de los Muertos

Animatronic Trail to the Zombie Alpacas – Meet the undead herd! 

Whether you’re here to laugh, scream, pick pumpkins, or snap selfies with our zombie alpacas, this Halloween event promises immersive, interactive fun for all the family. Places sell out fast – book your tickets now and get ready for a howling good time!

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Halloween Drive-In Cinema at Let's Go Hydro

Let's Go Hydro, 1 Mealough Road, Carryduff, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT8 8GB

16th - 19th Oct, 23rd Oct - 2nd Nov 2025

Get ready for a spine-tingling Halloween at Let’s Go Hydro, Northern Ireland’s premier outdoor adventure destination. The Drive-In Cinema brings classic horror, spooky family films, and Halloween favourites straight to your car — perfect for groups, friends, or a festive night out.

Watch your favourite Halloween films while staying safe, comfortable, and immersed in the seasonal spirit.

£25 per car, 5 people max per car, arrival up to 30 minutes before your film starts.

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Pumpkin Patch & Spook Fest at Let's Go Hydro

Let's Go Hydro, 1 Mealough Road, Carryduff, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT8 8GB

17th - 31st October 2025

If you’re searching for the best pumpkin patch in Belfast, a truly scary haunted house in Northern Ireland, or simply fun Halloween events near you, Let’s Go Hydro has it all in one lakeside setting.

Head to Let's Go Hydro for an unforgettable experience filled with pumpkins, scares, and seasonal fun.

What’s Included?

Pumpkin Patch: Stroll through our autumn patch and pick your very own pumpkin to take home — or carve it on-site for the full experience.

Pumpkin Carving Station: Everything you need to design a spooky masterpiece is included — tools, carving space, and plenty of inspiration.

Barrel Rides: A seasonal favourite! Enjoy a fun ride through our decorated autumn setup, perfect for all ages.

Haunted House (12+): Not for the faint-hearted… Step inside if you dare! Our walk-through haunted house is packed with terrifying surprises and guaranteed to get your heart racing.

S’mores by the Fire: Cosy up by the lakeside and toast marshmallows to perfection. A sweet treat to finish off your Halloween adventure.

Session Times: 3:00pm | 5:00pm | 7:00pm

Tickets sell out quickly every year — book early to avoid disappointment!

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"Screamvale" at Streamvale Farm

Streamvale Open Farm, 38 Ballyhanwood Road, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT5 7SN

10th, 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th October 2025

Where fear grows...

4 Scare attractions to get your heart racing - be sure to check the scare rating!

Safe Zones - feed and cuddle with the farm animals, toast marshmallows and visit the Spooky Sisters' Sweet shop to take time out from all the scary!

Pumpkin Patch - choose the perfect pumpkin, carve it in the marquee and leave the smells and mess behind!

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Streamvale Pumpkin Patch Event

Streamvale Open Farm, 38 Ballyhanwood Road, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT5 7SN

4th- 5th Oct, 10th - 31st Oct 2025

The biggest & best Halloween yet at Streamvale Farm!

What's Included?

Pick your perfect pumpkin from thousands at the Pumpkin Patch

An army of carvers will look after you in the marquee, leaving all the smells and mess with them!

Get your dancing shoes on at the Broomtastic Disco

Head to the Witches’ Cabin to meet the witch and help cast a few spells

The Haunted House is an immersive experience, follow the trail and meet real life characters!

Transform yourself by making your very own Monster Mask!

Meet the witches and pick your free treats in their Sweet Shop!

Some spooky arts & crafts too

Looking for the perfect insta photo? There are plenty of picture perfect photo ops across the farm!

Tractor & Barrel Rides

Cuddle Times

Indoor & Outdoor Play Areas

...and maybe a few surpises too!

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Purple Turnip Event

Market Square, Lisburn, BT28 1AG

31st October 2025

Expect a ghoulishly good line-up from slime workshops, electrifying live entertainment, facepainting and much more.

Don’t forget: dress in your best Halloween costume and be in with a chance of winning a special prize!

This is a free, non-ticketed event for everyone to enjoy.

Fright Night Flights at Hinch Distillery

Hinch Distillery, 19 Carryduff Road, The Temple, Lisburn, County Down, BT27 6TZ

31st October 2025

One night a year, the wall between realms thins and spirits fill the air. Too old for tricks but still looking a treat?

On the 31st October, All Hallows eve step into the distillery in the dark, sample spirits past and present from the shadows of the warehouse, ghoulish grub from Era events to feed the hoards. Wash it down with bewitching beers from Get 'Er Brewed.

Fancy dress optional, strictly over 18's, tickets £30pp.

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Pumpkin Patch at Laganvale Farm

55A Sandy Lane, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT27 5TL

18th Oct - 31st Oct 2025

The popular Laganvale Farm pumpkin picking event is back! You'll arrive at the farm and start your visit with the pumpkin picking activity - choose from the wide variety of colours and sizes before scooping out the insides, drawing on your designs and letting their friendly team of carvers finish the job for you.

Once you've finished your lantern, you can enjoy the activities around the farm including the creepy maize maze, spooky story-telling, visiting the animals along the farm walk or playing on pedal tractors and go-karts.

There will also be a selection of hot and cold food and drink available and a picnic space.

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