WELCOME TO ALL THINGS HALLOWEEN!
Here you will find information on the multitude of fang-tastic events happening right across our borough, and with such a variety, there really is something for everyone!
Whether you want to be flabbergasted by fireworks or get creative with autumn wreaths or monster cupcakes, spin to deadly tunes or go snow tubing down the spooky slopes, we have got it all this Halloween!
We also have some helpful advice on how to have a terror-ific time with family and friends, while ensuring everyone stays safe – as we know this time of year also comes with some risks.
So take care, be aware and have a hauntingly happy Halloween!
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Fireworks At The Lakes
The Halloween Fireworks extravaganza at Craigavon Lakes returns on Thurs 31 Oct at 7.30pm, giving all those creative kids, mums, and dads an opportunity to dress up with a sparkler of a costume.
Date: Thurs 31 Oct
Location: South Lake Leisure Centre
Spooky sports & activities
Spooky junior £1 swims
£1 swims are back for Halloween! Get ready to have devilish fun in our pools at South Lake, Orchard and Banbridge Leisure Centres.
Date: Thurs 31 Oct
Location: Orchard, Banbridge & South Lake Leisure Centres
South Lake Halloween Activity Specials
Aim for bullseye in archery, scale the heights of the climbing wall or team up for thrilling group games at South Lake Watersports!
Date: Sat 26 & Sun 27 Oct
Location: South Lake Watersports
Half-term Snowtubing & Footgolf
Whizz down the spooky ski slopes like a witch on a broomstick with snowtubing or monster mash your way around the footgolf course!
Date: Various
Location: Craigavon Golf & Ski Centre
Unnerving Matches
Release your inner demons and get competitive by booking our facilities for tennis, squash, indoor football & more!
Location: Book a court or sports hall
Scary Softplay
Little spooks can enjoy scary soft play and scrumptious treats at Orchard and South Lake Leisure Centres.
Date: various
Location: Orchard & South Lake Leisure Centre
Spooky Spin
Our dark secret…a spooky glow and Halloween soundtrack make for a great 45-minute workout!
Date: Wed 30 Oct
Location: Banbridge Leisure Centre
Devilish Inflatables & Ghoulish Games
Step inside, if you dare, and bounce around with other ghosts and ghouls or get competitive in the games room!
Date: Mon 28 Oct – Sun 3 Nov
Location: Dromore Community Centre
Halloween Camps
Wicked Multi-Skills Camps
Don’t let the kids sit like zombies and drive you batty this Halloween! Join our camps and develop monstrous moves with running, dodging, tagging and ball games.
Date: Tues 29, Wed 30 & Thurs 31 Oct
Location: Various
Fearsome Football Camps
Don’t let your young footballer be bone idle over the holidays! Keep them active with two days of fearsome football, delivered by our partner Fun Football Factory.
Date: Thurs 31 Oct & Fri 1 Nov
Location: Gilford Community Centre
Crafty Halloween
Autumn Style Wreath with Flowerworks
Join florist Jill Stevenson for a fun and creative workshop exploring the abundant and colourful season of autumn.
Date: Thurs 17 Oct
Location: Marketplace Theatre Armagh
Fused Glass Landscapes
Create your own hanging glass landscape under the guidance of fused glass artist Sarah Walsh.
Date: Sat 2 Nov
Location: FE McWilliam Studio
Over 50’s Halloween Special
Devilish fun for the over 50’s! Just bring a pumpkin and flowers and we’ll help you get creative with some autumnal decorations to bring home!
Date: Wed 30 Oct
Location: South Lake Leisure Centre
Acrylic Painting Workshop
Join local artist Michelle Wilson for an acrylic painting workshop. Paint your own crashing wave scene using a limited palette to create a masterpiece for your home.
Date: Sat 26 Oct
Location: FE McWilliam Studio
Mystical Night Owls
Use different markers and pens to create a mystical night owl, mixing metallic, acrylic, neon and pastels to layer pieces.
Date: Fri 1 Nov
Location: Marketplace Theatre Armagh
Halloween Crafts & Games
Ghoulish party games and the chance to unleash their creativity with seasonally themed crafts, children can partake in either one or both days of the club.
Date: Thurs 31 Oct – Fri 1 Nov
Location: Palace Stables, Armagh
Monster Buns: Cupcake Decoration for Kids
You’ll get hands on experience decorating a box of 12 monster themed cupcakes to take home!
Date: Wed 30 Oct
Location: Marketplace Theatre Armagh
Mystical Navan Fort Adventures
Little Spooks
Thrills, chills and spellbinding fun are guaranteed with our stage show, The Ghost Who Lost His Boo!
Date: Sat 26 – Thurs 31 Oct
Location: Navan Centre & Fort
Legendary Navan Fort
Explore the legendary Navan Fort (Emain Macha), the earliest capital of Ulster and ancient seat of kings.
Date: Various
Location: Navan Centre & Fort
Adult Halloween Besom Broom Workshop
Join Heather McDermott Willow Craft for a very special day crafting your own adult sized Besom Broom using beautiful materials sourced sustainably from small native forests.
Date: Sun 13 Oct
Location: Navan Centre & Fort
Samhain: The Beginning
Explore the origins of Halloween, the festival of Samhain, which was considered to be the Celtic New Year.
Date: Fri 1 Nov
Location: Navan Centre & Fort
Get outdoors this Halloween
