It’s that time of year when strange things stir across Mourne Gullion Strangford! From spooky family trails and eerie outdoor adventures to fang-tastic festivities in Newry City and in our towns and villages. Halloween in Mourne Gullion Strangford is packed with thrills and chills for all ages. Discover unforgettable Halloween events in Northern Ireland, meet some mysterious characters along the way, and start planning your perfect family Halloween break filled with Giant Adventures this October.
28 October to 30 October
Family Bushcraft Session, Finnebrogue Woods, Killyleagh
Join us this half-term for hands-on fun experience in the Woods with your child
28 October to 30 October
Halloween in the Woods, Finnebrogue Woods, Killyleagh
Finnebrogue Wooods opens after hours this Halloween for fun and frights for all the family! SOLD OUT
30 - 31 October
Halloween Donkey Date Night, Ballynahinch
Welcome to our spook-tacular "Halloween Donkey Date Night" at our enchanting farm in Ballynahinch! Get ready for a unique and unforgettable experience as you spend a delightful evening with our bewitching donkeys.
The event kicks off with a hauntingly fun speed dating session, where you will have the chance to meet our donkeys, dressed in adorable Halloween costumes. Following your speed-dating meet, feed and cuddle the other farm residents including goats, chickens and rabbits.
Become bewitched by their cuteness and enjoy some chill time. Next, prepare to be entranced by a magical twilight meditation session with our playful pygmy goats. Unleash your creativity and carve yourself a pumpkin in the barn to take home!
30 October
Spooktacular Halloween at The Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle
The party kicks off at 6pm and guests are encouraged to dress up in their scariest costumes. Don't miss out on this ghoulishly good time! Fireworks display | Entertainment | BBQ (priced separately) | Fire breathers, stilt walkers & more
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30 October
Halloween Disco at NCC
Childrens disco at Newcastle Community Cinema, with music, games, prizes and a costume competition.
31 October
Halloween in Newry City
Get ready for a thrilling Halloween adventure on Thursday 31 October 2025, as Newry City gears up to double the fun with two exciting events in one spooktacular evening.
Spooks in the City
Get ready for a fang-tastic time in Newry this week as Spooks in the City takes over! From creepy crafts to haunted happenings, there’s plenty of eerie entertainment for all ages. Don’t miss out on the spookiest celebration of the season!
31 October
Hee-Haw Halloween, Ballynahinch
Join us for Hee Haw Halloween, a magical 2.5-hour Halloween adventure tailored for children and families! This enchanting experience, set on our farm, combines the joy of Halloween with the charm of our friendly donkeys, creating fun for all.
What to Expect: Meet and Greet with Donkeys in Costume: Start your adventure by meeting our adorable donkeys, all dressed up for Halloween! Children will have the chance to brush and interact with these gentle animals, making new four-legged friends in a fun and safe environment. - Halloween Hunt: Hunt for mini pumpkins with your donkey companions!
31 October
Spooktastic Downpatrick Halloween Festival
Community family event full of spooky activities, fancy dress essential with great prizes from 5pm onwards
31 October
The Distiller's Night - A Spirited Supper in the Mournes, Rostrevor
Killowen Distillery invites you to join us at our ancient Mourne Mountain home to experience the darker side of distilling. Join us after dark as the copper pot stills cool and rest while spirits linger. This exclusive event blends the warmth of Irish hospitality with the thrill of Halloween, all set against the atmospheric backdrop of Ireland's smallest distillery.
The evening features a fire-cooked feast by the incredible team at On the Hoof, known for their rugged, wood-fired cuisine that celebrates local produce with bold, rustic flair. Each course is expertly paired with Killowen's small-batch spirits — peated pot still whiskeys, poitíns, and seasonal concoctions. SOLD OUT
31 October
Halloween in Warrenpoint
Warrenpoint Breakwater | 7pm
Fireworks Display
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31 October
Halloween in Crossmaglen
Crossmaglen Square and Crossmaglen Community Centre | 12noon - 9pm
Fireworks, Funfair, Laser Tag, Dance Classes, Family Activities.
31 October
Halloween in Newcastle
1 November
Hallow Lights in Kilkeel
Bowling Pavilion, Mourne Esplanade | 6pm - 8pm
Fireworks Display, Fancy Dress, Amusements, Face Painting
Feeling left out in the cold?
Organising an event that you would like us to feature? Then pop the details into our Submit Event form and if there's no tricks then we might just add your event in as well.
We still have a bag of treats left (and some tricks up our sleeves) so check back soon for more frightfully fangtastic events! Don't forget to check out the What's On section for all the other events in the region.
We hope you have howling time whatever you decide to do.
Step into a Halloween evening full of autumn atmosphere, fun activities, and local delights at the Newry Halloween Twilight Market. Taking place on Friday 31 October 2025, from 5pm to 10pm, at Newry Variety Market, John Mitchel Place, Newry Variety Market will transform into a lively Halloween celebration suitable for all ages. With free entry, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Embark on the Trail of Tiny Terrors this Halloween at Montalto. Something strange is happening at Montalto Estate ... the moon has vanished from the night sky! Set off on a magical quest through mysterious realms and whispering woods, where you'll encounter spooky scenes & ghoulish games. Brave young explorers must collect the missing words of an ancient spell to reverse the curse and bring back the moon. Perfect for children & families, this enchanting outdoor experience is filled with adventure, imagination, and just the right amount of frightful fun!
The Burrendale Hotel, Country Club & Spa is a leading four-star Hotel in Newcastle nestled beneath the Mountains of Mourne. Located just 45 minutes from Belfast or Newry, The Burrendale Hotel, Country Club & Spa is the ideal location to relax and unwind. Perfect for a Spa Break, Family Retreat, Romantic Getaway or Business Trip.
Follow Fionn's Giant Adventure (previously known as the Giant's Lair) at Slieve Gullion Forest Park. Follow the trail, there's so much to explore. Seek out fairies, spells, music and more. Help is at hand as you'll have fairies and warriors to help you follow the trail.
Community family event full of spooky activities, fancy dress essential with great prizes from 5pm onwards
Footsteps in the Forest is set against the hauntingly beautiful backdrop of Slieve Gullion. Footsteps in the Forest brings to life one of Ireland’s most storied landscapes, steeped in myths of giants, fairies, and ancient warriors. Whether you’re seeking spine-tingling thrills or simply wish to soak in the atmospheric beauty of the forest, Footsteps in the Forest is an unforgettable autumn adventure.
Come join us for a fun-filled day at the Burrendale Hotel, Country Club & Spa
Located in the heart of the Mourne Mountains, Killowen Distillery has a ‘Kult’ following and an epic history, due in no small part to its great whiskeys and gins.
Join Robert and his 25 therapy-trained donkeys for wellness and heritage experiences. You are welcomed to his family's farm in Ballynahinch, in the heart of County Down. Take a breather with Goat Meditation or explore the rolling "drumlins" with a Donkey Trek.
Set in the rolling hills of the stunning Co Down countryside, the centre piece of Finnebrogue Woods is the impressive 30 acre lake surrounded by acres of mature woodland. The 230 acre estate is home to 100 Dexter beef cattle, reared and sold at the onsite Farm Shop & Café, Fodder in the Woods.
Hallowscream 2025 is an event planned and carried out primarily by the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Newry,Mourne and Down District Council. This year the event will take place on Friday 31 October 2025 5pm - 9pm.
Based in St Mary's Hall, Main Street, Newcastle, NCC specialise in providing the greater community with a varied programme of quality cinematic entertainment, showing movies for adults and children alike on a monthly basis.
NearyNogs is a small family-run business that produces some of Northern Ireland’s finest, most irresistible chocolate, and they’re ready to welcome you in and show you how it’s made.
