Enjoy the October half-term with your little ones in Belfast and beyond. Think ahead of the game and have fun family activities marked in the calendar. We have plenty of ideas on how you can spend quality time together, making new memories and having fun!
Food and Drink
Family Friendly Restaurants in Belfast
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With special menus and activities for little ones, have a look at some of our suggestions for…
Brunch in Belfast
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Belfast does brunch like no other. From a hearty Ulster fry to Instagram-worthy smashed avocado on…
Local Cuisine in Belfast
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Ever eaten a boxty? Or sipped on an Irish coffee after a tasty, traditional meal? Are you looking to see…
Halloween Events
Visit a Museum
Northern Ireland is home to a diverse and captivating range of museums, offering something for every curiosity. Check out the best museums in Belfast and beyond, from history to transport and folk museums, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Ulster Museum
- Botanic Gardens
Come face-to-face with dinosaurs, meteorites and Spanish sailors with a visit to Ulster Museum. Ulster…
Ulster Folk Museum
- 153 Bangor Road
Step back one hundred years and discover the traditions and heritage of Ulster’s past at Ulster…
Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum
- Market Square
Explore the rich history of Irish linen through friendly guides, interactive displays, and live spinning…
Family Attractions and Activities
W5 at The O2
- 2 Queen's Quay
W5 is Belfast’s award-winning science and discovery centre and provides a unique experience as…
Airtastic Entertainment Centre Belfast
- 38 Mill Rd
At Airtastic Belfast you'll find fun for all ages! Airtastic's activities in Newtownabbey…
Prison Island Belfast | Multi-Activity Venue
- Unit 3
Prison Island Belfast | Multi-Activity Venue is a MUST for the Bucket List this visit to Belfast…
Lost City Adventure Golf
- 100-150 York Street
Enjoy an epic adventure at The Lost City Adventure Golf - food, drinks and indoor fun for all ages…
Colin Glen
- 163 Stewartstown Road
Go Black Bull Runnin’ and 'Flyover' the Belfast Hills at Colin Glen. From Alpine…
ScrapYard Golf
- Unit 6,
Scrapyard Golf is probably the world's craziest indoor golf adventure! This indoor family-run…
Cinemagic
- 49 Botanic Avenue
The Cinemagic International Film Festival for Young People in Association with Belfast City Airport…
Belfast Zoological Gardens
- Antrim Road
Belfast Zoological Gardens is home to more than 120 species of animal, many of which are in danger…
Exploris Aquarium & Seal Sanctuary
- The Rope Walk
Exploris, Northern Ireland’s only Aquarium & Seal Sanctuary, has lots to see and do. With…
More Inspiration
Visit a Pumpkin Patch
Get into the Halloween spirit with a visit to a pumpkin patch! Head to Ark Open Farm, or Ballyburren to soak up the autumn atmosphere and find the perfect pumpkin to take home and carve. It’s a great way to make a day of it with the family, with plenty of seasonal fun to enjoy along the way.
Check out Halloween Cinemagic Screenings
Cinemagic’s Halloween programme has plenty of spooky screenings to enjoy, from family favourites like Room on the Broom and Pooh’s Heffalump Halloween Movie to Halloween classics including Hocus Pocus, Frankenweenie and Corpse Bride. With special screenings, storytelling and even Halloween face painting on the programme, there’s something for little witches, wizards and movie fans alike.
Enjoy an Autumn Walk
Wrap up warm and make the most of the crisp autumn air with a family walk this half term. Explore the sprawling grounds of Stormont Estate or wander through Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park and enjoy the beautiful autumn colours. Discover more great spots for an autumn walk in and around Belfast.