Spooktacular Firework Displays
What better way to celebrate Halloween than with a brilliant firework display! With fun fair attractions and delicious food stalls, they really are the perfect spooky Halloween event for the whole family.
Fireworks Extravaganza at Let's Go Hydro
31 October, Let’s Go Hydro
Join Let’s Go Hydro for their first annual Halloween Fireworks Extravaganza! There will be an amazing fireworks display, tasty barbecue food, prizes for the spookiest costumes and even epic horror films.
Fangtastic Family Events
Check out these totally terrifying events taking place this Halloween in Belfast that are for perfect for the little ones. From ghost storytelling to creepy crawlies, you'll find something to keep them entertained this Halloween.
Terrifying Tales
Come meet the old Bard to hear terrifying tales of witches, ghosts, banshees and pookas.
Creepy Crawly Petting Zoo
Back by popular demand, it's the MAC's creepy, crawly, slinky, slimy Halloween Petting Zoo.
Creatures of the Night at W5
Prepare for a bone chilling encounter with some of the weird and wonderful ghouls, ghosts and monsters that stalk the shadowy corners of the land after dark.
Halloween at HMS Caroline
Set sail for HMS Caroline this Halloween for a spooky half term!
Hallowee’uns at Jungle NI
This Halloween season, The Jungle has conjured up some delightfully frightful ideas for the little ones because after all, why should adults have all the fun?
Family Fun Events this Halloween
Belfast is full of spooktacular events suitable for all your little witches and wizards. From fireworks and creepy crawlies, to ship tours and legends. Read our blog for some more spooky ideas!
Terrifying Tours
If you want a real scare this Halloween, there are plenty of ghoulish tours that will satisfy your frightful needs! Haunted jails and eerie legends will certainly keep you on your toes.
Jail of Horror
This Halloween, one of Belfast’s most haunted buildings, Crumlin Road Gaol is opening its cells for 3 weeks of spine chilling, nail biting events.
2 hour Paranormal Investigation
This Halloween, one of Belfast’s most haunted buildings, Crumlin Road Gaol is opening its cells for 3 weeks of spine chilling, nail biting events.
Halloween Ghost Trail
This Halloween, one of Belfast’s most haunted buildings, Crumlin Road Gaol is opening its cells for 3 weeks of spine chilling, nail biting events.
Death, Tragedy and Betrayal Clifton Graveyard Tour
This Halloween come along to the special Death, Tragedy and Betrayal Tour, and explore the darker side of Clifton Street Cemetery.
HMS Caroline by Torchlight
This October, step on board HMS Caroline after hours for an exclusive guided tour where you can explore the ship by torchlight!
More Spooky Ideas
Looking for something a little different this Halloween? Check out these wicked events!
Ladies Night Goes to the Movies – Hocus Pocus at Fratellis Belfast
Join Fratelli Ristorante on Tuesday 29 October for Ladies Night Goes to the Movies with a screening of Hocus Pocus.
A Nightmare on Elm Street – Movie Screening at HMS Caroline
For those who love a thrill, head to HMS Caroline for the hair-rising and horrifying ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Get your fishnets and stockings ready! BanterFlix has teamed up with the Belfast Film Festival to screen the campest cult classic of them all.
Belfast's Scariest Halloween Events
If you’re looking for a real scare this Halloween, Belfast has some brilliant eerie events that will satisfy your frightful needs.
Beyond Belfast
It's not just Belfast that's jam packed with spooktacular events! Discover more eerie happenings taking place beyond Belfast this Halloween.
Spellbound Festival at Castle Espie Wetland Centre
A Halloween treat for all the family with broomstick flight training, magical potion making in the woodland and spooky storytelling!
Fright Night
This year the Fright Night is back with a vengeance. You have been warned!
Spooky Halloween Fun at the Ark Open Farm
Enjoy some spooky Halloween fun at the Ark Open Farm this half term!
Hallowee’uns at Jungle NI
This Halloween season, The Jungle has conjured up some delightfully frightful ideas for the little ones because after all, why should adults have all the fun?
Fire and Light Wild Raven Walk
Take the family on a magical 'sound and light' walk through the gardens this Halloween and discover a spooky side to Hillsborough Castle.
Half Term Family Fun
Discover more fun ideas for the whole family during this Half Term break.
Family Friendly Restaurants in Belfast
With special menus and activities for little ones, have a look at some of our suggestions for child-friendly restaurants and cafés in Belfast.
Top 10 Family Fun Attractions in Belfast
There are plenty of entertaining attractions for the young (and the young at heart) around Belfast including W5, Ulster Museum and Belfast Zoo.
Fangtastic Family Fun Events this Halloween
Looking for something for the whole family this Halloween? Belfast is full of spooktacular events suitable for all your little witches and wizards! 🎃✨
Plan Your Trip
Getting Here
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Getting Around Belfast
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Car Parking in Belfast
Secure car parking is available across Belfast. See our guide to car parks in the city or leave the car at home and opt for Translink's public transport options
