Have a hair-raising Halloween in Mid Ulster
Residents in Mid Ulster can look forward to a truly hair-raising Halloween this October.
Organised by Mid Ulster District Council, a series of spooktacular Halloween events and fireworks displays will take place at the end of October.
First up is the Dungannon event on Friday, 24 October with activities and performances, including Halloween themed Walkabout Characters, Fire Jugglers, DJ, performance from Hocus Pocus, Face Painting and Glasgowbury Samba Band, taking place at Market Square (face painting in The Space at Market Square) from 6.30pm with the fireworks display firing from Hill of the O’Neill at 7.45pm.
The event at Mid Ulster Sports Arena, Cookstown will take place the following evening, Saturday, 25 October with activities, including Funfair Rides, Fire Jugglers, Soft Play Bus, Sensory Bus, Crafts & Halloween Colouring, Balloon Modelling, Face Painting, Glitter Tattoos, Slime Workshop, Glow Party and Musician, taking place from 5pm with the fireworks display at 8pm.
It’s the turn of Coalisland and Maghera on Friday, 31 October. In Coalisland, in a change to previous years, activities, including free Roller Discos (ticket required) and a Fancy Dress Disco, will take place in the Parochial Centre from 2pm with a Gaming Bus outside the Parochial Centre from 3pm-6pm, finishing with the fireworks display firing from Na Fianna G.F.C. at the earlier time of 7.30pm.
The roller discos will take place at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm and tickets must be booked in advance. Book yours now at: https://www.kellysrollerskating.co.uk/. The fancy dress disco will take place from 5.30pm – 6.30pm.
The Halloween Hooley event will take place at Maghera Leisure Centre from 4pm – 7pm with activities including, Funfair Rides, Toy Set/Carousel, Trampolines, Bumper Cars, Music/DJ, Jump Jiggle and Jive Dance, Face Painting, Magic Show, Soft Play, Bouncy Castle and Games. The fireworks display will then fire from St Patrick’s College Playing Fields at 7.30pm (gates open at 7pm).
Deputy Chair of the Council, Councillor Denise Johnston, is looking forward to the return of the popular Halloween events this year.
I’m absolutely delighted to welcome the return of our much-loved Halloween festivities across Mid Ulster! From Cookstown to Dungannon, Maghera to Coalisland, it’s fantastic to see our towns and villages once again coming alive with the sights and sounds of Halloween. These events are a highlight of the autumn season – bringing families, friends, and neighbours together for some spooky fun, laughter, and celebration. This year’s programme promises something for everyone – from fireworks displays and amusements to family-friendly activities and eerie entertainment. It’s a wonderful opportunity to embrace our creativity, support local businesses, and enjoy the sense of community that makes Mid Ulster such a special place to live. So, whether you’re dressing up, carving pumpkins, or just coming along to enjoy the fun, I encourage everyone to take part in the spirit of the season! Wishing you all a safe and spooktacular Halloween!
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