From haunted tours to ghostly storytelling sessions, there's something for everyone to enjoy this Halloween in Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion.
All Hallows' Eve at Castle Ward, Strangford
Immerse yourself in the world of ancient Irish mythology in Castle Ward, explore the landscape, discover enchanting tales of old as you follow the family trail followed by spook-tacular array of treats from our food vendors. Little ones and grown ups can hop onto horse and carriage rides, winding along the mystical shore, adding an extra touch of magic to your All Hallows Eve.
Halloween Ceramic Workshop at Castle Ward, Strangford
Join ceramicist Charlene Rooney for a one day Halloween Ceramic Art Workshop at Castle Ward creating your very own 'ghost in a jar' tea-light holder.
Halloween Spooktacular in Newry City
Get ready for a spellbinding Halloween experience as Newry City prepares to double the fun with two events in one spooktacular evening on Friday 27 October 2023.The evening promises to be a spine-tingling affair and will see the city's streets come to life (or death) with a Halloween Twilight event at Newry Variety Market and a family-friendly street carnival on Marcus Square. Newry Variety Market will be packed with fabulous, themed decorations, a line-up of incredible musical acts, a feast of talented artists and craftspeople, delectable food and an atmosphere created by unforgettable fancy dress.
Newry Food Tour
Newry Food Tour is an exciting culinary walking experience located within the Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark, where you can sample the finest flavours of local food and drink produce. This immersive tour takes you on a journey through the vibrant food & drink scene of Newry City, showcasing the region's finest local produce, talented chefs, and unique flavours.
Designed to celebrate the rich agricultural heritage of the region, this food tour aims to highlight the importance of supporting local businesses and sustainable practices.
Family Halloween Arts and Crafts at Newry & Mourne Museum
Visit Newry and Mourne Museum and unleash your wild and wicked imagination to create ghostly arts and crafts in celebration of the scariest time of the year.
Fright Fest 2023 Warrenpoint
Takes place from 28-31 October including a roller disco and Nerf Wars however the simultaneous fireworks display in Warrenpoint and Omeath on Halloween night at 7.30pm will be the highlight of the Halloween event calendar, providing double the spectacle over Carlingford Lough.
Halloween Storytelling at Newry & Mourne Museum
Join storyteller Eamon Keenan at Newry and Mourne Museum, as he weaves tales of strange goings on, witches, ghosts, and all sorts of fairy folk, and maybe even a few surprises too!
Blood on English Street, Downpatrick
Immerse yourself in the rich history and tour the darker side of Downpatrick's long history. Blood on English Street explores millennia of the town's dark and bloody history.
Pumpkin Succulent Planters at Down County Museum
Come along to this fun and funky workshop where you will combine pumpkins and plants to create a beautiful pumpkin centrepiece using moss and succulent cuttings that will last throughout autumn and beyond (you can plant the succulent cuttings after the pumpkin has gone!).
Halloween Ghost Trains at Downpatrick & County Down Railway
There's something strange a-coming at the Downpatrick & County Down Railway in this Halloween, something mysterious is brewing, and it's getting spookier by the day. As Halloween draws near, whispers of ghostly happenings and strange encounters are spreading through Downpatrick, just like a deathly cold breeze on a chilly night to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.
Spooktastic Downpatrick
Halloween at Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch
Montalto Estate in Ballynahinch will once again host their spooktacular Halloween experience. Pick your own estate-grown pumpkin and become bewitched with face-painting, halloween workshops, children's disco, pumpkin carving and maybe even some surprises!
Sensational Samhain at Ballydugan Medieval Settlement, Downpatrick
In the gentle light of the afternoon, free children's crafts and activities will be included, along with an autumnal Medieval market. This will be followed by dusk storytelling... but as night begins to fall and cryptids start to creep, will you dare to step into the monstrous morass that is Pan's labyrinth?!?! If you survive, complete the night with fire sculptures, smores and hot chocolate.
Footsteps in the Forest, Slieve Gullion Forest Park - FULLY BOOKED
Get ready for an unforgettable spooktacular Halloween event this year at Slieve Gullion Forest Park! This is the perfect opportunity to experience the park's hauntingly beautiful landscape while enjoying some festive Halloween fun. Tickets went live on Monday 9 October 2023 at 11am. This event is now FULLY BOOKED.
Halloween Celebrations in Dundrum
Hallowscream Newcastle 2023
A SPOOKTACULAR evening of Halloween fun and a Seaside Fireworks Display in Newcastle County Down this year on Sunday 29 October 2023.
Halloween Kids Movie & Disco at Newcastle Community Cinema
The Children's Ghost Walk of Newry
Join our fearless ghost hunter as we delve into the mysteries of Old Newry. Discover spooky tales of ghosts, banshees, and fairies.
The Newry Ghost Walk
Explore the spooky history of Newry with the highly acclaimed Newry Ghost Walk! As you meander through the ancient and atmospheric streets, you will be regaled with bone-chilling stories of the city's past. From haunted apparitions to paranormal hotspots, brace yourself for an unforgettable evening filled with historical intrigue and eerie tales.
Halloween Disco at Rowallane Garden
Bust a move like a zombie, bring your mummy…..Show us your wicked wiggle or your spooky samba? Join us for a Halloween Disco in the barn and have a hauntingly good time. Come dressed in your spookiest costume and get ready to disco!
Halloween Fodder Haunted Trail, Downpatrick
There's something spooky going on this Halloween at Fodder, Finnebrogue Woods on Saturday 28, Sunday 29 and Monday 30 October:
Spooktacular Halloween at The Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle
Halloween Party at Kilmorey Arms Hotel, Kilkeel
Halloween Screamings, Events & Workshops at Newcastle Community Cinema
A haunted houseful of freaky films & spooky screenings, wicked workshops, extraordinary events, and even a magical, mischievous market at Newcastle Community Cinema.
Hee-Haw Halloween - Ballynahinch
Get ready to spook-up your Halloween with a hauntingly delightful event at Kinedale Donkeys! Join us for our thrilling Hee-Haw Halloween, where the fun knows no bounds.
Halloween Parade/Spooky Lantern Walk - Drumaness
Halloween Fest at Buttercrane Shopping Centre, Newry
Halloween Night in Ballynahinch
Halloween Pumpkin Patch at Mountpanther Farm Park, Clough
Pumpkins & Scarecrows at Hanna's Close, Kilkeel
Halloween Drama with Mourne Stars
Halloween Camp and Mill House Equine Services
Halloween at East Coast Adventure Centre
Thrilltown Halloween Festival
Crossmaglen Halloween Festival
So, gather your friends and family, and dont miss out on this incredible opportunity to celebrate Halloween like never before. Mark your calendars, pack your costumes, and join us for a hauntingly good time.