Halloween half-term · 2026

12 free things to do with kids this Halloween.

From robots and storytelling to Halloween crafts, community celebrations and animal encounters — here are 12 free family activities in Belfast this half-term.

24 October–1 November 2026 · Belfast & beyond

Halloween workshop leader holding a decorated pumpkin
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City centre

Fangtastic Fun

Pumpkin decorating, monster-mask crafts, spooky stories, face painting, walkabout characters and Halloween discos take over 2 Royal Avenue.

◷Fri 30 & Sat 31 October
⌖2 Royal Avenue, Belfast city centre
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W5 LIFE Sphero robotics activity
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Titanic Quarter

Spooky Sphero — Halloween Robot Challenge

Give a Sphero robot a spooky makeover, then use your coding and driving skills to bring your little Halloween monster to life.

◷Sat 24 & Sat 31 October10am–12.30pm & 1.30–4pm
⌖W5 LIFE, Titanic Quarter
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Libraries NI graphic for the Belfast Fairy Tale Bus Tour by Mel Carroll
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East Belfast

Belfast Fairy Tale Family Bus Tour

Hop aboard a storytelling adventure with author Mel Carroll and discover Belfast landmarks through a family fairy tale.

◷Sat 24 October10.30am–12 noon
⌖Holywood Arches Library, east Belfast
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Building at 101 Donegall Street, Belfast
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City centre

The Secrets of 101 — Victorian Tales

Step into old Belfast for atmospheric storytelling, curious characters and Victorian folklore at 101 Donegall Street.

◷Sun 25 October4.30–6.30pm
⌖101 Donegall Street, Belfast
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Families enjoy crafts, conversation and live music inside The Duncairn
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North Belfast

Super Sunday at The Duncairn

Enjoy an easy-going Sunday of children’s arts and crafts, live music and relaxed family entertainment at The Duncairn.

◷Sun 25 October10.30am–2pm
⌖The Duncairn, north Belfast
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Previous-year image of Féile Halloween lantern parade preparations
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West Belfast

Féile Halloween Lantern Parade & Fireworks Display

Bring your lantern and costume for a colourful community procession with music and performers along the Falls Road towards Falls Park.

◷Thu 29 OctoberFrom 7pm
⌖Falls Road to Falls Park, west Belfast
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Family members and cyclists dressed for a Halloween bike ride
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Waterfront

Critical Mass — Halloween Fancy Dress Ride

Get on your bike for the monthly community ride through Belfast. A great chance to dress up for the Halloween theme. All ages welcome but smaller kids best in a bike seat or trailer.

◷Fri 30 OctoberMeet 6.15pm · ride 6.30pm*
⌖Native Coffee, Queen’s Quay
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Titanic Food and Craft Market promotional artwork
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Titanic Quarter

Titanic Food & Craft Market + Hay Bale Trail

Browse local makers and food stalls at Hamilton Dock, then enjoy a free family hay-bale trail beside SS Nomadic.

◷Market: Sat 24 & Sun 25 OctoberMarket: Sat 10am–4pm · Sun noon–4pm · Trail: 24–31 Oct, 10am–4pm
⌖Titanic Belfast / Hamilton Dock
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Child meeting a guinea pig with a Pets at Home team member
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South Belfast

Pet Pals October Half-Term Workshops

Children aged 4–10 can meet some of the animals and learn how to care for pets in these free, hands-on workshops.

◷Sat 24 October–Sun 1 November11am or 2pm · 45-minute sessions
⌖Pets at Home, Boucher Road, Belfast
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The MAC free family fun Monster Mash Halloween event poster
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Cathedral Quarter

Monster Mash — Halloween Special

Drop in to The MAC for a family-friendly Halloween morning with circus performances, storytelling, hands-on crafts and face painting.

◷Sat 31 October11am–1pm
⌖The MAC, Belfast city centre
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CastleCourt Halloween family fun artwork with friendly ghost characters
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City centre

CastleCourt Free Halloween Activities

Make a Halloween mask, enjoy face painting and try chocolate-apple decorating at CastleCourt’s free half-term sessions.

◷Thu 29 & Fri 30 October11am–2pm
⌖CastleCourt, Royal Avenue, Belfast
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Amazon Jungle Show poster from Libraries NI
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City centre

Amazon Jungle Show

Get close to snakes, lizards, a chameleon, tortoise and other fascinating creatures, and discover more about their environments.

◷Fri 30 October2–3pm
⌖Belfast Central Library, Royal Avenue
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Updated 16 October 2026. All 12 picks have free admission or specifically free activities, but places may be limited. Confirm booking and times using organisers’ links before travelling.