Friday 26 October |
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Ghosts of Down Past |
| Venue & Time |
7.30 pm, Down County Museum |
| Admission |
Adults £3.00, Children £2.00 |
| Contact |
028 4461 5218 |
| Description |
Meet some of the historic characters who inhabited the Hill of Down. See the ghosts of John de Courcy, Thomas Russell, prisoners and townspeople come to life in this evening of drama. Followed by Son et Lumiere show on the history of the Gaol. |
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Movie Screening at the Arts Centre: PSYCHO – 1960, Alfred Hitchcock |
| Venue & Time |
8.00 pm, Down Arts Centre |
| Admission |
£5.00 (includes popcorn) |
| Contact |
028 44 61 0747 |
| Description |
A young woman steals $40,000 from under her employer’s client and subsequently encounters a motel proprietor too long under the domination of his mother. |
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Traditional Irish Music Session |
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9.30pm, Mackens Bar, The Harbour, Newcastle |
| Admission |
Free |
| Contact |
028 4372 3430 |
| Description |
As part of their weekend of music and events celebrating the Halloween period, the fun kicks off tonight with a live music session. |
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Saturday 27 October |
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Halloween Colouring Competition |
| Venue & Time |
11.00 – 3.00 pm, Newcastle Centre |
| Admission |
Free |
| Contact |
Newcastle Centre 028 4372 5034 |
| Description |
Keep the kids entertained for an afternoon with this fabulously freakish Halloween themed competition. Prizes will be awarded to the best pictures. Organised by the Newcastle Centre |
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Crafts for Halloween |
| Venue & Time |
1.00 – 4.00 pm, Down County Museum |
| Admission |
£2.00 per Child |
| Contact |
028 4461 5218 |
| Description |
Come along for a creepy craft day and make your own ghoulish goodies. Great fun guaranteed for all the family! Children must be accompanied. |
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Halloween Ghost Trains |
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2.00 – 5.00 pm, Downpatrick & County Down Railway |
| Admission |
TBC, visit www.downrail.co.uk for details |
| Contact |
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10.00am – 2.00pm: 028 4461 5779 or 07790902049 |
| Description |
Meet Merlin the Magician on board his haunted Ghost Train! Children receive a present, if they can get past the ghosts . . . |
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Haunting Music on the Street by FK Entertainment |
| Venue & Time |
2.00 – 4.00 pm, Main Street Newcastle |
| Admission |
Free |
| Contact |
Organised by the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce |
| Description |
A Halloween treat to die for! Finbar Keaveney will be entertaining us with his lively music on the Main Street. Soak up the enjoyable atmosphere and enjoy sweets for children of all ages. |
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Waiters Wacky Race |
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3.00 – 4.00pm, Central Promenade, Newcastle |
| Admission |
Free |
| Contact |
O’Hares Lounge Bars 4372 2487 / The Avoca Hotel 4372 2253 |
| Description |
Waiters from local bars and restaurants will be putting on their running shoes in a race along the promenade. All waiters are invited to enter. |
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Haunting Experience in Newcastle’s Spooky Shops |
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Newcastle Town Centre |
| Admission |
Free |
| Contact |
Newcastle Centre 028 4372 5034 |
| Description |
Intrepid ghost hunters will find many opportunities to seek out ghouls in many of Newcastle’s shops during the Hallowtides Festival in the Children’s Spotting Competition. Children hoping to win a prize should judge the best dressed staff and name all the shops participating in the competition for the chance of winning a prize. Be carefu!l There may be a few witches about! Competition forms are available from Friday 26 October at the Newcastle Centre. Organised by the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce |
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Children’s Magic Workshop presented by Big Telly Theatre Company |
| Venue & Time |
3.00 – 5.00 pm, Newcastle Centre |
| Admission |
Free |
| Contact |
Newcastle Centre 028 4372 5034 |
| Description |
Be spellbound by the Big Telly Theatre Company who will be running a workshop to give children an insight into how to perform a number of magic tricks and the secrets behind them. Come along and see the magical mind bending secrets that will stretch your imagination! Enrol at the Newcastle Centre. Early booking is advisable as limited places are available. |
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Searching for Elvis |
| Venue & Time |
Shops along Main Street, Newcastle |
| Admission |
Free |
| Contact |
Newcastle Centre 028 4372 5034 |
| Description |
Can you find Elvis before he leaves the building? Children are invited to find the six Special Elvis Discs each displayed in the six shop windows. Once all six discs have been found there will be a chance of winning a prize. Competition forms will be available from Friday 26 October at the Newcastle Centre. Organised by the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce |
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Write! Down |
| Venue & Time |
7.30pm, Denvirs Hotel |
| Admission |
Free |
| Contact |
028 4461 0747 |
| Description |
Come along and enjoy an evening of poetry and music in Denvirs with Write! Down in association with Down Arts Service. |
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The Autumn Ball in support of Action Cancer |
| Venue & Time |
8.00pm – Late, Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle |
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£20.00 each (with proceeds going to Action Cancer). Formal Wear |
| Contact |
Chantilly Lace 028 4372 5842 |
| Description |
Get your glad rags on in support of this great cause. A fun-filled night is to be had with an appearance from Julian Simmons and music from the New City Jazz Band. A hot buffet, ballot and auctions also make up part of this entertaining evening. |
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Folk Music Session |
| Venue & Time |
9.30pm, Mackens Bar, The Harbour, Newcastle |
| Admission |
Free |
| Contact |
028 4372 3430 |
| Description |
The entertainment continues tonight with another live music session for all to enjoy. The atmosphere will be great so don’t miss it! |
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Sunday 28 October |
| Event |
Halloween Ghost Trains |
| Venue & Time |
2.00 – 5.00 pm, Downpatrick & County Down Railway |
| Admission |
TBC, visit www.downrail.co.uk for details |
| Contact |
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10.00am – 2.00pm: 028 4461 5779 or 07790902049 |
| Description |
Meet Merlin the Magician on board his haunted Ghost Train! Children receive a present, if they can get past the ghosts . . . |
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Music, Storytelling, Crafts and more! |
| Venue & Time |
6.00pm – late, Mackens Bar, The Harbour, Newcastle |
| Admission |
Free |
| Contact |
028 4372 3430 |
| Description |
A range of activities are planned to round off Halloween weekend. There will be a children’s party and craft fair, along with storytelling and a folk music session to finish. |
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Halloween Jazz Night with Ten Pin Blues |
| Venue & Time |
9.00 pm, Quinns Bar, Main Street, Newcastle |
| Admission |
Free |
| Contact |
028 4372 6400 |
| Description |
Come and enjoy a Jazz Night with the Ten Pin Blues. A brilliant band to entertain you during the Halloween Festival. |
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Monday 29 October |
| Event |
Ghost Walk of Downpatrick |
| Venue & Time |
7.00 pm, Down County Museum |
| Admission |
Adults £2.00, Children £1.00, Family ticket £5.00 |
| Contact |
028 4461 5218 |
| Description |
Full of spooky secrets and ghoulish tales; join us for a guided ghost walk of the historic town of Downpatrick. Suitable for children over 9 years. All children must be accompanied. Pre-booking essential. |
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Newcastle Has Talent |
| Venue & Time |
7.30 pm, Burrendale Hotel, Castlewellan Road, Newcastle |
| Admission |
Free |
| Contact |
Organised by the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce |
| Description |
“It’s Now or Never”… People of all ages are invited to step out for one night only to showcase their talent by entering the competition. There will be a special Elvis Guest appearance to celebrate the King’s 30th Anniversary this year. Application forms can be obtained from the Burrendale Hotel or the Newcastle Centre. |
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Tuesday 30 October |
| Event |
Scary False Face Workshop |
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10.00 am – 12 noon and 2.00 – 4.00 pm, Newcastle Centre |
| Admission |
Free (booking advisable) |
| Contact |
Newcastle Centre 028 4372 5034 |
| Description |
With Halloween night’s fancy dress competition in mind, children of all ages can make their own false face at no expense. Facilitators will take the classes through a number of steps to ensure each creation is as scary as possible. All materials will be supplied. Organised by the Newcastle Centre. |
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Ghost Walk of Downpatrick |
| Venue & Time |
6.30 pm, Down County Museum |
| Admission |
Adults £2.00, Children £1.00, Family ticket £5.00 |
| Contact |
028 4461 5218 |
| Description |
Ghost walk of Downpatrick |
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‘Old Newcastle’ Slide Show |
| Venue & Time |
7.00 – 9.00 pm, Newcastle Centre |
| Admission |
Free |
| Contact |
Organised by the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce |
| Description |
This is an amazing programme which will include a historical slideshow of Newcastle spanning many decades. For all those with an interest in local history, this is an event not to be missed. |
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Movies at the Museum: The Mummy |
| Venue & Time |
7.30 pm, Down County Museum |
| Admission |
£4.00 (reductions apply if Ghost Walk is also booked) |
| Contact |
028 4461 5218 |
| Description |
A classic movie for Halloween. See Boris Karloff in one of the most famous films of all time. This film is projected against a wall of the old gaol so wrap up warm for an atmospheric night! |
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| Wednesday 31 October |
| Event |
Children’s Fancy Dress Halloween Party |
| Venue & Time |
2.00 – 4.00 pm, Newcastle Centre |
| Admission |
£3.50 per child, Concession/Family Ticket available |
| Contact |
Newcastle Centre 028 4372 5034 |
| Description |
The annual children’s party at the Newcastle Centre is great for getting the kids into the spirit! Join in the fun filled afternoon of magic tricks, balloon modelling, face painting and lots more hair raising treats. Organised by the Newcastle Centre. |
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Haunting Music on the Street by FK Entertainment |
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2.00 – 4.00 pm, Main Street, Newcastle |
| Description |
A Halloween treat to die for! Get into the festival mood with Finbar Keaveney who will be entertaining us with his lively Music on the Main Street. Soak up the afternoon’s atmosphere before the Spooky Seaside Shindig begins! Organised by the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce |
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Organised by Down District Council
Contact 028 4461 0854
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Fancy Dress Registration |
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6.00 – 7.00pm, the foyer of the Newcastle Centre. |
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This is your chance to impress! Put on your costume and register for the Fancy Dress Competition. Organised by Down District Council |
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Newcastle’s Spooky Seaside Shindig |
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7.00 – 9.00 pm, Central Promenade |
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Malachi Cush, 5FM Radio presenter and former Fame Academy favourite, is joining us to MC the big event. Come along for the ‘craic’ as he guides us through a fun filled evening of entertainment. Tonight’s the night you really shouldn’t miss, come and enjoy our fabulously freakish festival. We have some of the best highlights right here on the Promenade. Fun for everyone in the family so make sure you join us. |
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Live Music with the HouseM8’s |
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7.00 – 7.30pm |
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An exciting start to tonight’s festivities with HouseM8’s first ever visit to the province! A lively and versatile band that will have kids of all ages doing the “Monster Mash” to old favourites and current hits! |
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Freaky Fancy Dress Prize Giving |
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7.30 – 7.45pm |
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Prizes, prizes and more prizes what else can we say… This year we will have prizes for the following categories; Under 5 years, 6-12 years, 13-17 years and finally 18 years plus. Please ensure you have registered (details above) for your chance to win a prize! |
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Elvis Tribute by Jim Browne |
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7.45 – 8.45pm |
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Continuing with this year’s Elvis theme we are delighted to present you with Jim Browne’s tribute to the ‘King’. Jim is among the province’s leading Elvis impersonators and his performance will be one of the highlights of the festival. So don’t be “Lonesome Tonight” and come and join the party on the Promenade. |
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Fireworks ‘Spooktacular’ Display |
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8.45 – 9.00pm (approximate time only, be there early)
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This year’s fireworks display promises to be bigger and better than ever. Wrap up warm, get there early and watch in awe as a dazzling display of colour explodes over the bay, marking the end of our Hallowtides Festival for another year. Spectators are encouraged to view the fireworks display from Central Promenade. |
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Hugh McCann’s Café: Restaurant: Deli
Open for food all evening, best views in town for the spectacular fireworks display...join us by the log fire for some special witch's brew. |
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Halloween Fun in the Bridge Centre |
| Venue & Time |
2.00 – 4.00 pm, Brae Side Gardens, Killyleagh |
| Admission |
£3.00 |
| Contact |
028 4482 8648 |
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Come and join the party with 2 hours packed with fun, competitions, spot prizes, face painting and lots more! Fancy dress competitions with 3 different prize categories and prizes given for the best pumpkin or turnip lantern! |
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Monster Halloween Party at Down County Musuem |
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6.30pm – 9.30pm, Down County Museum |
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Adults £2.00, Children £1.00, Family ticket £5.00 |
| Contact |
028 4461 5218 |
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The Museum’s annual party is always a highlight of Halloween. Featuring clowns, jugglers, storytellers, musicians and fancy dress competitions, the old gaol is the place to be for all the family! |
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Fancy Dress Party |
| Venue & Time |
9pm, Mackens Bar, The Harbour, Newcastle |
| Admission |
Free |
| Contact |
028 4372 3430 |
| Description |
Witches, ghosts and more! Carry on the fun, keep those Halloween costumes on and join the party. |
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Tramps Ball |
| Venue & Time |
9pm, Quinns Bar, Main Street, Newcastle |
| Admission |
£5.00 (Free cocktail with entry before 9pm) |
| Contact |
028 4372 6400 |
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Downtown Radio’s Johnny Hero will host this fancy dress ball. Come along and round up the night of spooky celebrations. |
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O’Hares Haunted House Fancy Dress Ball |
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9pm, O’Hares Lounge Bars |
| Admission |
£5.00 |
| Contact |
028 4372 2487 |
| Description |
Fancy dress is essential to join in the eerie fun, and a late bar is on offer for those visiting the Haunted House on the night! |
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Movies at the Museum: Nosferatu |
| Venue & Time |
9.30 pm, Down County Museum |
| Admission |
£4.00 |
| Contact |
Down County Museum 028 4461 5218 |
| Description |
Spooky films for Halloween continue with this outside showing of the classic vampire story. |
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Down County Museum is open daily throughout the half term holiday. Bring kids along to Down Through Time, an exhibition on 9000 years of human history in the County. See hundreds of unique artefacts and listen to accounts of important events. Have fun with hands-on interactives. You can reconstruct an ancient pot, have a go at Viking weaving, play a wartime game or make your own quilt. Explore the restored gaol and cells and see how prisoners lived 200 years ago. Admission to the Museum is free. Shop and tearoom open. |
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