October is jam packed with amazing events, from family festivals to walking tours, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Check out all the exciting events happening this month and make the most of this beautiful time of year.
9 - 26 October
Cranfield Alpaca Beach Treks - Autumn Dates
Meet your friendly alpaca and take them for a leisurely stroll down country lanes, enjoying the stunning views as you head down to our beautiful, golden beach. Our Alpacas absolutely adore being walked on the beach. Join them for some fun in the sand and have an experience unlike any other.
5 - 19 October
Alpaca Adventure Trail, Cranfield
Meet, mingle, feed and herd our charming Alpacas surrounded by panoramic views of the Mournes and Carlingford Lough. Our alpaca adventure trail experience lets you get up close to our family of Alpacas whilst enjoying tales of Vikings, Knights, Emigration, Greencastle Aerodrome and learning about the Mourne Mountains, Carlingford Lough and Greencastle Castle. Children will love our treasure hunt and adults are awarded their alpaca adventure herding certificate – to frame when you get home!
5 - 19 October
Alpaca Field Walk Experience, Kilkeel
Enjoy a Cranfield Alpaca Field Walk, which are absolutely perfect for families with children of all ages. Take one of our gorgeous alpacas for a walk around the paddocks in our field with stunning views of the Mourne Mountains and Carlingford Lough.
12 - 28 October
Halloween at Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch
Our Halloween Adventure Walk includes the following:
Fairy Bridge, Day of the Dead House ☠️ Witch's Cottage, Zombie Graveyard, Spiderwebs Park, The off-road Train, Monsters Road Rage, Spooky Games. If you've had the courage to navigate our spooky Halloween Adventure Walk, your experience will end in our haunted Pumpkin Patch.
Our Halloween experience is suitable for kids and families of all ages!
19 October
Master Craft Chocolate Experience at NearyNogs, Kilkeel
Ireland's first bean to bar, craft chocolate makers.
Duration: 85 Minutes
Welcome to NearyNógs Stoneground Chocolate, Ireland's first bean to bar, craft chocolate makers.
During your 85 minute tour we will guide you through the chocolate making process from Bean-to-Bar.
Bean sorting, gentle Roasting, Breaking and Winnowing, stone-grinding and tempering are all part of making beautiful chocolate. After this you will be taken on a taste journey experience, tasting expertly crafted chocolate from all over the world!
19 October
The Monster Market at Rowallane Garden, Saintfield
Join us in the garden and find some devilish deals, hauntingly good prices and a host of local traders taking over the Stableyard for the Monster Market. With their trademark wicker costumes, the ever popular Armagh Rhymers will be paying us a visit to capture your imagination between12pm & 3pm. Stop by, play some games, sing along and watch as they bring the garden to life. With a fiendishly fearsome Halloween walk and a host of things to see and do across the garden you're sure to have a frightfully good time.
19 October
Donkeys at Dawn, Ballynahinch
19 October
Family Halloween Arts & Crafts at Newry and Mourne Museum
This October your children can visit Newry and Mourne Museum to unleash their wild and wicked imaginations to create ghostly arts and crafts in celebration of the scariest time of the year at the Family Halloween Arts and Crafts at Newry and Mourne Museum. There are two sessions each day, 10.30am - 12pm and again from 1.30pm – 3pm. This activity is appropriate for children aged 5 - 11 years.
19 October
Colin Geddis in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry
19 October
Craics all Country - Luke Combs (N.I) The Tribute, No 7 Duke Street, Newry
19 October
Belfast Community Gospel Choir at Newcastle Community Cinema
19 & 20 October
Red Kite Winter Roost Tour Dates
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19 & 20, 26 - 29 October
Pumpkin Patch at Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle
19 October - 3 November
The Demon Head Gardener's Ghoulish Gathering: Halloween Trail at Rowallane Garden, Saintfield
There have been some strange happenings at Rowallane Garden. A few new faces have started to appear after the Demon Head Gardener put a call out for help around the garden. Monsters, ghosts and ghouls straight out of your nightmares have answered the call. Dare you walk the trails this Halloween? You're in for a fright…
20 October
Halloween at Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch
Our Halloween Adventure Walk includes the following: Fairy Bridge; Day of the Dead House ☠️
Witch's Cottage; Zombie Graveyard; Spiderwebs Park; The off-road Train; Monsters Road Rage
Spooky Games. If you've had the courage to navigate our spooky Halloween Adventure Walk, your experience will end in our haunted Pumpkin Patch. Our Halloween experience is suitable for kids and families of all ages!
21 October
Tommy Sands in Concert, Rostrevor Folk Club.
From the pioneering days with the highly influential Sands Family, bringing Irish music from New York's Carnegie Hall to Moscow's Olympic Stadium, Tommy Sands has developed into one of the most powerful songwriters and enchanting solo performers in Ireland today.
21 - 29 October
Footsteps in the Forest, Killeavy, Newry - FULLY BOOKED
As the crisp autumn air settles in, the Footsteps in the Forest festival at Slieve Gullion Forest Park offers a perfect Halloween adventure. This extended festival celebrates the ancient festival of Samhain with eerie entertainment, tantalising treats, and immersive storytelling. Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween event this year at Slieve Gullion Forest Park! This is the perfect opportunity to experience the park's hauntingly beautiful landscape while enjoying some festive Halloween fun.
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22 October
Autumn Guided Walk at Castle Ward National Trust, Strangford
22 October
Castlewellan Historic Demesne Winter Talk Series
24 October
Halloween at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry
24 October
Halloween Donkey Date Night, Ballynahinch
24 October
Book Talk by Claire Mitchell, Hilltown
25 - 27 October
Spooktacular Halloween Weekend in Camlough
26 October
Family Halloween Arts & Crafts at Newry and Mourne Museum
This October your children can visit Newry and Mourne Museum to unleash their wild and wicked imaginations to create ghostly arts and crafts in celebration of the scariest time of the year at the Family Halloween Arts and Crafts at Newry and Mourne Museum. There are two sessions each day, 10.30am - 12pm and again from 1.30pm – 3pm. This activity is appropriate for children aged 5 - 11 years.
26 October
Downpatrick Walking Tour, Leaving from Denvir's Hotel.
Join us in Downpatrick for a two hour walking tour of one of the oldest towns in Ireland and a place where the echoes of centuries past resonate on every corner.
26 October
Halloween Bazaar at Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch
Wander through The Carriage Rooms, transformed into an enchanting market where local artisans showcase their finest arts, crafts, and foods—perfect for finding unique, handcrafted treasures. Don't forget to stop by the stables to meet Montalto's Witch Hazel, and snap a spooky picture in her bewitching lair.
26 October
Pumpkins & Scarescrows at Hanna's Close, Kilkeel
26 October
Warrenpoint Artisan Market
Warrenpoint Artisan Market showcases local food producers and crafters work. Stall holders attend offering unique local products. Musicians entertain the crowds from the beautiful bandstand. Children can visit the play park after a hot chocolate and sticky bun!
26 October
Hee-Haw Halloween at Kinedale Donkeys, Ballynahinch
26 October
Newcastle Food & Drink Tour
Join Mairead Sweeney a local tour guide on Newcastle's new Food & Drink Tour, exploring cafes, restaurants, and bars. This 3 hour walking tour (1.4miles in total distance) visits 6 venues with 4 food stops and 2 cocktail/mocktails along the way. Ideal for those who are passionate about food and drink. This experience will introduce you to the town’s people, history, and top tastes, through wonderful tasting experiences in the heart of the wonderful Mourne Mountains and Ring of Gullion area.
The tour will showcase the best cuisine offered in the region by passionate servers who are extremely proud of the local produce. There are several stops for food and beverages with a detailed narrative to connect the past with the present
26 October
Autumn Wreath Workshop, Ark Community Gardens, Newcastle
26 October
Halloween Spooky Stories at The Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick
Book now for the Saint Patrick Centre's Halloween Events on Saturday 26th and Thursday 31st October. Horrifying fun for all the family! Our Hair-Raising extravaganza includes free crafts, chilling storytelling, face painting and balloon modelling. Magician Trevor Price returns with a re-'vamped' ♂️spooky magic show (£5 for Kids / Adults free) perfect for children of 5 years and over. For a full list of events including our Halloween Mystery Trail and Trick or Treat Hunt visit our website- www.saintpatrickcentre.com
26 October
Legends from Lecale's Spectacular Coast Tour, Ardglass, Downpatrick
Get off the beaten track and explore the myths of Sheepland, a landscape rich in folklore and associations with Saint Patrick. Part of the Ballyhornan Coastal Path, this is a guided scenic clifftop walk. You will learn about the areas rich folklore; hear tales of Vikings, shipwreck and smuggling.
Along the way we will visit a well blessed by Saint Patrick. This ancient spring has its own folklore and traditions. Depending on the tide, we may have the opportunity to walk on the mystical feature known as Saint Patrick's Road! The legend goes that this was to take him to the Isle of Man.
Included in the tour is a visit to oldest stone statue of the Madonna and Child. It also includes the tale of how some of the largest collection of the oldest stained glass ever was found in Ireland.
26 October
Halloween Karaoke, Killyleagh
26 October
Saintfield Artisan Market
26 - 27 October
Bewitching Bazaar - Halloween Craft Market at Castle Ward, National Trust, Strangford
Step into the hauntingly beautiful grounds of Castle Ward for the Bewitching Bazaar Craft Market! Set against the atmospheric backdrop of our historic Georgian estate, this market is perfect for those who love all things spooky and magical. Browse an enchanting selection of handcrafted treasures, from bewitching candles and gothic décor to autumnal crafts and artisanal treats, all created by talented local artists.
26 & 27 October
Red Kite Winter Roost Tour Dates, Castlewellan
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26 & 27 October
Wicked Woodland Trail, Strangford Bay Alpacas
26 - 27 October
The Phantom Flyer, Downpatrick & County Down Railway, Downpatrick
After almost a year of no operations after the disastrous floods, it is with pleasure that we announce Downpatrick & County Down Railway in Downpatrick will be running trains once again this month as The Phantom Flyer rolls into town on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October, will you join us?
Since the vanquishing of Count Magnus twelve months ago, the railway has been as quiet as the grave. But all of that is about to change. The veil between worlds will be torn apart as ancient spirits set their sights on Downpatrick once again. Malevolent monsters, zombies, spooks and apparitions will walk the tracks and carriages. We know just who to call – legendary ghost and vampire hunting expert Van Helsing, but he can’t do it alone. That’s where you come in! Will you
26 & 31 October
Halloween Magic Show at The Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick
Book now for the Saint Patrick Centre's Halloween Events on Saturday 26th and Thursday 31st October. Horrifying fun for all the family! Our Hair-Raising extravaganza includes free crafts, chilling storytelling, face painting and balloon modelling. Magician Trevor Price returns with a re-'vamped' ♂️spooky magic show (£5 for Kids / Adults free) perfect for children of 5 years and over. For a full list of events including our Halloween Mystery Trail and Trick or Treat Hunt visit our website- www.saintpatrickcentre.com
26 October - 3 November
The Cauldron Quest at Castle Ward National Trust, Strangford
Join the Wise Wizard, solve riddles, and uncover secrets hidden deep within the enchanted woodland. But beware... dark forces are lurking...This Hallowe'en, bring the whole family to Castle Ward for a spellbinding trail through our enchanted woodland in "The Cauldron Quest". Help the Wise Wizard along the trail, solve riddles, and search for the lost Princess of Castle Ward to escape the wicked witch. Along the way, meet mystical characters, explore spooky scenes, and uncover hidden surprises.
27 October
Hallow Scream Fireworks, Newcastle
27 - 29 October
Halloween in the Woods, Finnebrogue Woods, Downpatrick
28 - 31 October
Ghost Hunting with ShadowhuntersNI, Downpatrick Railway Station.
28 October - 1 November
Alpaca Autumnfest 2024, Cranfield Alpacas, Kilkeel
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 seperately)
Fire breathers, stilt walkers & more
30 & 31 October
Halloween Donkey Date Night, Ballynahinch
31 October
Halloween Spooky Stories, The Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick
Join Down Community Arts at Down County Museum for 'The Hallow Gaol' an evening of fun filled Halloween themed activities. Circus performers, carnival games, storytelling, arts and craft activities and Jail The Parent. Yes! Jail the Parent! Where children can get their own back on all of those pesky parents who put 'rules and chores' in place. Have them thrown into a cell at the Museum by our Judge and Jailer (only for a little while though)
31 October
The Hallow Gaol at Down County Museum, Downpatrick
Join Down Community Arts at Down County Museum for 'The Hallow Gaol' an evening of fun filled Halloween themed activities. Circus performers, carnival games, storytelling, arts and craft activities and Jail The Parent. Yes! Jail the Parent! Where children can get their own back on all of those pesky parents who put 'rules and chores' in place. Have them thrown into a cell at the Museum by our Judge and Jailer (only for a little while though)
31 October
Family Halloween Arts & Crafts at Newry and Mourne Museum
This October your children can visit Newry and Mourne Museum to unleash their wild and wicked imaginations to create ghostly arts and crafts in celebration of the scariest time of the year at the Family Halloween Arts and Crafts at Newry and Mourne Museum. There are two sessions each day, 10.30am - 12pm and again from 1.30pm – 3pm. This activity is appropriate for children aged 5 - 11 years.
31 October
Spooktastic Halloween Celebrations, Downpatrick
31 October - 2 November
