Hallowtides - Haunted Halloween Happenings. Newcastle, Downpatrick County Down. Family fun and entertainment, Themed Restaurant Nights, Scary Window Displays, Newcastle's Spooky Shops, Halloween Treasure Trail, Family Comedy Show, Creepy Car Treasure Hunt,Children's Fancy Dress Halloween Party supported by Down District Council.

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Hallowtides Festival has become a landmark event in County Down, boasting one of the largest Firework Displays along the promenade in Newcastle - and 2009 will not disappoint you. With the Festival running from Monday 26 October to Sunday 1 November there will most definitely be something to scare the whole family!

From Arachnids to Zombies we have it all. With a hocus pocus mix of live music by The Booze Bros, Cool FM DJ, Pete Snodden alongside unrivalled family events throughout the holiday period. So don your freaky suit and slide into the spooky seaside promenade on Saturday 31 October and join in all the scary shenanigans from 3pm . Pick your best vantage point to watch the Fangtastic Fireworks at 6.00pm Sharp.

So enjoy, be safe and most importantly don’t forget your costume!!!