Everything worth getting out for in County Down 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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Halloween at Montalto
Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch · On now, until Fri 30 Oct
Embark on the Trail of Tiny Terrors this Halloween at Montalto. Something strange is happening at Montalto Estate ... the moon has vanished from the night sky! Set off on a magical quest through mysterious realms and whispering woods, where you'll…
Belfast Giants Halloween Game Night v Glasgow Clan at The O2 Belfast on Sunday 25 October: fancy dress prizes, Halloween tunes, SOTB raffle and tickets.
Bangor Castle Walled Garden, Castle Park, Bangor · On now, until Sun 1 Nov
A free family Halloween trail with a pumpkin patch, spooky tunnels, a photo spot and a sweet treat, open 10am to 4pm daily with last entry at 3:30pm. No booking is required, fancy dress is encouraged, and the site is wheelchair and pram accessible.
Ttianic Befast, Belfast · Sat 24 Oct & Sun 25 Oct, 10:00
Local food producers, street food, bakers and craft makers fill the hall, with live music through the day. A quiet hour runs from 9am to 10am. On every Saturday, 9am to 3pm.
Batty About Bats, Castlewellan Forest Park | Forest Activities
Castlewellan Forest Park · Sat 24 Oct
Discover the fascinating world of bats! Explore their nocturnal world with crafts, interactive trails, and engaging activities perfect for curious families.
Halloween at W5 is a seasonal family event at W5, Belfast's interactive science centre, running from 17 October to 1 November 2026. The page doesn't give details of the Halloween activities, but W5 has over 250 hands-on exhibits across eight zones, including The Lost Planet, a play zone for 3–11 year olds. Pre-booking is essential, and last admission is 2 hours before closing.
Knock Methodist Church Centre, Belfast · Sat 24 Oct
Oktoberfest Belfast is a celebration of music, food and drink that runs in Belfast from 2 to 24 October 2026. The listing doesn't give details of the activities, the venue or whether the event is suitable for children, so parents should check these before planning a visit.
Robert Mitchum gives an unforgettable performance as a sinister preacher in Charles Laughton’s extraordinary directorial debut. Part fairy tale, part film noir and part thriller, The Night of the Hunter is a hauntingly beautiful classic, a true…
Batty About Bats, Delamont Country Park | Forest Activities'
Delamont Country Park, Killyleagh · Sun 25 Oct
Discover the fascinating world of bats! Explore their nocturnal world with crafts, interactive trails, and engaging activities perfect for curious families.
Every Saturday from 11:00am - 11:30am.Rhythm and Rhyme sessions introduce parents and children aged 0 - 4 years to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories.Each session offers an entertaining opportunity for children to engage with others, provides a good foundation to develop their reading, listening and language skills and of course to have lots of fun! · Recurring 02/05/2026 11:00am – 26/06/2027 11:30am
Every Saturday from 10:30am - 11:00am. Rhythm and Rhyme is an exciting free programme to introduce children aged 0 - 4 years to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories in the library. Rhythm and Rhyme is a great opportunity for children to have fun and learn in a relaxed venue while giving parents and carers the chance to socialise. Booking essential. t: 028 9127 0591e: [email protected] · Recurring 02/05/2026 10:30am – 26/06/2027 11:00am
This page lists 14 events happening on Saturday 24 October and Sunday 25 October in County Down, 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 — 3 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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Weather looking bad? See the best rainy-day days out — museums, soft play, pools and indoor adventure across NI.
Spending nothing? Anything marked Free above, plus fifty more free days out that run all year round.
