Everything worth getting out for in County Antrim this weekend — 14 events on Saturday 24 October and Sunday 25 October. This page rebuilds every hour, so it is current.
Best first, not soonest first. These are ranked by how much of a moment they actually are — one-off festivals, markets and shows come above things that happen to be open anyway.
Spread across the country on purpose. We cap how many listings any one town can take, so this is not just twenty things in Belfast. If nothing here is near you, the map will find what is.
Always check the organiser’s page before you travel. We list what has been published, but times change, tickets sell out and outdoor events get cancelled for weather. Every listing links straight to the source.
Free is marked. Anything showing “Free” costs nothing to attend. Northern Ireland has a lot of these — markets, trails, park events and council days out — and they are usually the best of a weekend with children.
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Little Spooks and Storybooks Festival: Can You Dig It? — Rathcoole Library
Rathcoole Library, Antrim · Sat 24 Oct, 10:00
Rathcoole Library will be welcoming John from JJ’s Fossils Exhibitions. Explore the past at this interactive event and view an array of fossils. Even some Dinosaur Poo!Little Spooks and Storybooks is an autumn festival for all ages, celebrating stories, imagination, and creative fun. Ask a member of staff for more information on what is planned for the two weeks of the festival. There is something for everyone.Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.Booking Essential Ask staff for detailst: 028 9085 1157e: [email protected]
The Braid Arts Centre, Ballymena · Sat 24 Oct, 20:00
Celebrate 50 years of Dancing Queen with The Bjorn Identity - a Tribute to ABBA Europe’s most authentic live ABBA show, marking the legacy of ABBA’s greatest song – Dancing Queen! See more Ballymena
Ballycastle Autumn Makers Market at the Marine Hotel
Marine Hotel, Ballycastle · Sun 25 Oct
Located inside the Marine Hotel this Easter Monday, browse a range of speciality food, local art and craft and the Naturally North Coast and Glens Market.
The Junction Retail and Leisure Park, Antrim · Sat 24 Oct & Sun 25 Oct, 12:00
This Halloween, The Junction Antrim is opening the doors to a very special Academy… and we’re looking for our newest apprentice witches and wizards! 🪄 Join us for a spellbinding 45-minute LIVE interactive family show packed with magical mayhem! 🔮Learn your spells 🧪Make magical potions 🧹Master your broomstick training 🎃Take part in games and challenges 💃Dance, laugh and join in the fun ✨ And help our Wizards & Witches SAVE THE ACADEMY! This isn’t just a show to sit and watch - YOU become part of the adventure! 📅SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER - 12pm & 2pm📅SUNDAY 25TH OCTOBER - 1pm & 3pm📍The Junction Retail & Leisure Park, Antrim Perfect for little witches, wizards and Halloween fans of all ages — spooky enough for Halloween, but with plenty of laughs and family fun! 🎃 🎟️TICKETS ON SALE NOW! - Both Children & Adults require a ticket to this event. ⚡ Places at the Academy are limited, so B
Join us at Broughgammon Farm for a magical morning of Halloween crafting with Jane, who returns after last year’s hugely popular Halloween craft sessions! In this fun and engaging session, children will make three spooky Halloween creations to take home: Sparkly spooky cardsHanging ghosts3D paper pumpkins A lovely little creative activity filled with sparkle, imagination and Halloween fun, perfect for children who love making things with their hands. With only four children per session, the class is deliberately kept small so each child gets plenty of attention and encouragement from Jane. Par
Friends in Low Places, Thunder Rolls, The Dance, Beaches of Cheyenne, Unanswered Prayers & All of Garth’s Biggest Hits are performed by a Spectacular Live Band Performance of a lifetime by Ireland’s Own Stephen Butler.
Minions And Monsters (In Partnership With Lisburn Foodbank)
Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum · Sat 24 Oct, 10:30
MINIONS AND MONSTERS – In 1920s Hollywood, the Minions conquer the silent film industry as accidental movie stars. However, when the transition to talkies ruins their movie careers, they attempt to shoot their own epic horror film. Absolute chaos ensues when they accidentally unleash real monsters on set, forcing the clumsy yellow heroes to band together and save the entire world from total destruction. Cert: PG / FREE ENTRY WITH FOODBANK ITEM BBFC: Very mild comic violence, threat, rude humour Start Time: 10.30am (Exit Time: 12.00pm) This screening is part of the Cinemagic initiative ‘Young A
Weekly, every Saturday from 12:30pm to 1:00pm. Suitable for ages 4-8 years.Storytime sessions help children develop a love of books, improve their listening skills, inspire creativity and feeds their imagination. Join our friendly staff as they read popular books and introduce children to a whole range of different authors. Please contact the library for more information.t: 028 7082 3718 · Recurring 02/05/2026 12:30pm – 26/06/2027 1:00pm
Chatterbooks Junior Reading Group — Ballycastle Library
Ballycastle Library · Sat 24 Oct, 11:30
First Saturday of every month (please contact the library for specific dates) between 11:30am – 12:30pm. Booking is advisable.Chatterbooks is an exciting Junior Reading Group where children aged 7 - 11 years can come along to chat about their favourite books, enjoy fun activities and crafts and meet new friends. Please contact the library for more information.t: 028 2076 2566e:[email protected] · Recurring 02/05/2026 11:30am – 05/06/2027 12:30pm
This page lists 14 events happening on Saturday 24 October and Sunday 25 October in County Antrim, ranked best first. It is rebuilt every hour from our live events feed, so it reflects what has been published right now.
Are there free things on this weekend?
Yes — 4 of the events listed here are free to attend. Free events are marked with the word “Free” on the ticket line.
How often is this page updated?
Every hour. The site rebuilds itself from our live events feed on an hourly schedule, so new listings appear and finished ones drop off without anyone having to edit the page.
What if nothing here is near me?
Use the map — it has around 2,000 family days out across Northern Ireland with a near-me search, so you can find something close even on a weekend with nothing big on locally.
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Spending nothing? Anything marked Free above, plus fifty more free days out that run all year round.
