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!

Halloween Events

Get into the spooky spirit this Halloween with family-friendly events, frightfully fun experiences and seasonal activities happening across Belfast and beyond. From spooky trails to Halloween parties and creative workshops, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this half term.

Halloween at Montalto
Oct 24
Oct 24, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026

Halloween at Montalto

Embark on the Trail of Tiny Terrors this Halloween at Montalto. Something strange is happening…

Spooky Half Term
Oct 29
Oct 29, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026

Spooky Half Term

Something spooky is stirring at The Rabbit this half term. From 29th October – 1st November, your…

Food and Drink

Discover delicious ways to eat and drink your way through the city this half term. Whether you’re looking for a relaxed family meal or want to taste the flavours of Belfast, find inspiration for your next foodie stop.

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Food & Drink

Brunch in Belfast

  • 4 min read

Belfast does brunch like no other. From a hearty Ulster fry to Instagram-worthy smashed avocado on…

Brunch in Belfast

Family Attractions and Activities

Make the most of half term with family-friendly activities and attractions across Belfast and beyond. From action-packed adventures and interactive experiences to wildlife, outdoor fun and exciting days out, discover plenty of ways to keep the whole family entertained.

W5 at The O2

W5 at The O2

  • 2 Queen's Quay

W5 is Belfast’s award-winning science and discovery centre and provides a unique experience as…

Colin Glen

Colin Glen

  • 163 Stewartstown Road

Go Black Bull Runnin’ and 'Flyover' the Belfast Hills at Colin Glen. From Alpine…

ScrapYard Golf

ScrapYard Golf

  • Unit 6,

Scrapyard Golf is probably the world's craziest indoor golf adventure! This indoor family-run…

Irish FA Tours

Irish FA Tours

  • Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park

Irish FA Tours tells the unique story of Northern Ireland football from 1880 to present day using a…

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.

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Ulster Museum

  • Botanic Gardens

Come face-to-face with dinosaurs, meteorites and Spanish sailors with a visit to Ulster Museum. Ulster…

Ulster Museum

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.

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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.

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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.

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