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29/09/2025

Have a Boo-Tastic Halloween in Antrim and Newtownabbey

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is set to deliver a frightfully fun programme of events this Halloween, with something for all ages to enjoy. Residents and visitors are invited to join in a spook-tacular line-up of activities across the Borough.

Kicking off on Thursday 24 October and running until Sunday 2 November, the celebrations will include family favourites, spectacular fireworks, live theatre shows and more.

 

Event Highlights:

Screams and Tricks Fun-Fair at V36, The Valley (Attraction charges may apply)

Thursday 24 October – Sunday 2 November

Thrilling rides and fairground fun for all the family.

Spooked Out at V36, The Valley (£2.50 booking fee, 50p of which is donated to the Mayor’s Charities)

Saturday 25 October

A dazzling firework display, a best-dressed competition and more.

Indoor Pumpkin Patch at Mossley Mill (£8 per ticket)

Saturday 25 – Friday 31 October

A magical indoor pumpkin-picking experience where little ones can choose and carve their own pumpkin.

Halloween Roller Disco at The Courtyard Theatre in Ballyearl (£8.50 per ticket)

Saturday 1 November

Skate the night away in your best spooky costume. There will be both a family friendly and adult only session.

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There will also be a great line up of family friendly theatre shows in Theatre at The Mill, The Courtyard Theatre and The Old Courthouse including:

Frank n Stein’s Teddy and Carnacki the Ghost Finder on Saturday 25 October, The Sanderson Sisters on Friday 31 October and Sunday 2 November and The Addams Family on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 November.

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick, said:

“Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year for families across our Borough. This year, we are pleased to offer a packed programme of events that will entertain audiences of all ages. I encourage everyone to come along, get dressed up and enjoy the celebrations.”

 

With a fantastic choice of events, from family-friendly fun to eerie theatre and spectacular fireworks, Antrim and Newtownabbey is the place to be this Halloween.

For more information and to book tickets, visit: antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/halloween