We look forward to celebrating Twilight Night with our residents, businesses, local groups and organisations on Wednesday 22nd October and Thursday 23rd October 2025. We hope to see you there enjoying the festivities.
It is assistance dogs only in Wallace Park during the Twilight Night events.
Entry is by pre-paid ticket only!
Opening Hours for Wallace Park
To allow for the event site to be set up safely ahead of Twilight Night, Wallace Park will be closed to the public during the following times:
Monday 20th October from 10.00pm until 3.00pm on Friday 24th October
Only assistance dogs will be allowed into the park during the event.
Open to pedestrians from 6.00am to 12 noon on Thursday 23rd October
Parkmount car park will be closed from 10.00pm on Monday 20th October until 3.00pm on Friday 24th October. On the evening of the event there will be limited access to Blue Badge holders.
Relaxed Twilight Night
Date: Wednesday 22nd October
Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Entry to Wallace Park is by pre-purchased ticket only. *Assistance dogs only are allowed at the event.
A sensory-friendly, inclusive event ideal for families with young children or anyone sensitive to noise and crowds.
In the safe space of Wallace Park our residents can enjoy a silent disco, a twilight light trail and performances from local groups.
There will be AccessoLoo facilities available at the event.
Twilight Night Parade
Date: Thursday 23rd October
Time: 6.40pm
Come and watch our magical, Community Lantern Parade as it weaves its way through Lisburn City Centre from Bow Street Mall to Wallace Park. This year the parade will be complemented by special LED drumming performances from SPARK!.
Twilight Night
Date: Thursday 23rd October
Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Entry to Wallace Park is by pre-purchased ticket only. *Assistance dogs only are allowed at the event.
Wallace Park will have a sensory-rich trail with entertainers and face painters. The evening's activities will culminate in a spectacular laser light show and fireworks extravaganza, complete with live entertainment, LED walkabout characters there'll be lots of seasonal fun!
There will be AccessoLoo facilities available at the event.
Trick or Treat Terrific Tots Halloween Disco
Date: Friday 24th October
Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Venue: Indiana Land, Dundonald International Ice Bowl
Cost: FREE to Vitality Members or £3.50 per child (aged 3 and under) for non-members
Get ready to boogie in your cutest costumes!
- Join us for a fang-tastic toddler disco.
- Unleash the fun with fancy dress prizes.
- Free toast and juice (under 3’s only)
- Groove the morning away with eerily awesome music!
Booking opens 7 days in advance.
Visit www.theicebowl.com or download the Vitality Member app. Age and height restrictions apply.
Halloween Mission Inflatable
Date: Sunday 26th October
Time: 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Venue: Lagan Valley LeisurePlex
Cost: Normal admission prices apply. FREE to Vitality members.
Enjoy a mysterious mission and spell-bounding splash with all the family!
Plus, look out for the Sanderson Sisters who will be rising from the depths this Halloween.
Suitable for ages 6 and over and child admission policy applies.
Pre-booking is essential. Booking opens 7 days in advance.
Visit: www.theleisureplex.com/book-online or download the Vitality Member app.
Halloween Activity Scheme
Date: Monday 27th October to Friday 31st October
Time: 9.00am to 4.00pm
Venue: Lagan Valley LeisurePlex
Cost: £75 per child for the week. Suitable for children aged 5 - 12 years.
Keep your little monsters entertained this half-term with our fully supervised Halloween Activity Scheme.
- Leisure Pool (over 8's)
- Games
- Inflatables
- Sports
- Arts & Crafts
- Trip to the cinema and lots more!
Pre-booking is essential and spaces are limited. To book your place, visit: www.theleisureplex.com/book-online
Book online from 12.00noon on Wednesday 1st October 2025.
ASD Spooktacular Silent Disco
Date: Wednesday 29th October
Time: 5.45pm to 7.15pm
Venue: Indiana Land, Dundonald International Ice Bowl
Cost: £4.50 for ages 3 and under, £5.50 for ages 4-14, Adults go FREE. This event is FREE to Vitality Members.
This Halloween themed session is suitable for ages 14 and under with autism spectrum disorders and those with sensory sensitivities. Friends and family welcome! Fancy dress optional.
Booking opens 7 days in advance.
Visit www.theicebowl.com or download the Vitality Member app. Age and height restrictions apply.
Indiana Land Howling Halloween Disco
Date: Thursday 30th October
Time: 5.45pm to 7.15pm
Venue: Indiana Land, Dundonald International Ice Bowl
Cost: £5.00 for Vitality Members and £8.00 for non-members
Dress up your little monsters and enjoy a howling time at our disco in Indiana Land!
- Freaky face painting
- Spooktacular music
- Prize giveaways
Booking opens 7 days in advance.
Visit www.theicebowl.com or download the Vitality Member app. Age and height restrictions apply.
Freaky Friday Fun at Dundonald International Ice Bowl
Date: Friday 31st October
Time: 11.00am to 4.00pm
Enjoy a day of freaky family fun on Friday 31st October at Dundonald International Ice Bowl!
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Halloween Party on the Ice
- Enjoy a Halloween party on the ice with prize giveaways and DJ entertainment! Please check the website for session times.
Pre-booking is essential and all clothing must be secure and appropriate for ice skating.
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Spooky Xtreme Bowling
- Enjoy DJ entertainment, karaoke and prize giveaways!
For session times, visit www.theicebowl.com
To book your lanes, telephone the Bowling Centre on 028 9080 9102 or 028 9080 9104. -
Indiana Land
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Enjoy one hour and 15 minutes of FUN with a choice of session times.*
PLUS, all paying customers can enjoy the below hair-raising activities, simply show your ticket if you dare!
Halloween characters:
Freaky Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos: 11.00am - 4.00pm - Joy & Anger from Inside Out 11am to 1.30pm
- Jack & Sally 1.30pm to 4.00pm
Pre-booking is essential.
For more information and prices visit www.theicebowl.com or download the Vitality Member app.
*Age and height restrictions apply for Indiana Land.
Purple Turnip Festival
Date: Friday 31st October
Time: 12.00noon to 3.00pm
Venue: Market Square, Lisburn
Cost: Free
Get ready for a spook-tacular time! 🎃 Join us this Halloween in Market Square for our annual Purple Turnip Festival! 🎉
Enjoy live music performances and meet and greet some of your favourite Halloween characters! 🦸♀️
Plus, get creative with our arts and crafts stations, where you can make your own spooky decorations and take them home as a memento of the day. 🎨
This event is completely free for everyone to enjoy, so mark your calendars for a howling good time!
Seasonal Craft Workshops at the Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum
Date: Monday 28th October to Friday 1st November
Time: 11.00am to 12.00noon and 3.00pm to 4.00pm
Venue: Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum
Cost: FREE bookable sessions. Suitable for children aged 5 to 11 years.
These popular seasonal workshops will begin with Halloween Crafts on Monday to Thursday, then end with autumn-themed art on Friday:
- Activities will change daily
- Colouring in will also be available for the youngest Flaxie Buds
- In addition, FREE drop-in activities will be available in our Lower Gallery 9:30am-4:30pm each day (no booking required for these, unlike the workshops)
- Children under 7 years must be accompanied by an adult
For more information or to book please email: ilc.reception@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk, call 028 9266 3377 or call in to Museum reception.
Little Monsters Halloween Event at Moat Park
Date: Thursday 30th October
Time: 11.00am to 1.00pm
Venue: Moat Park Pavilion, Dundonald
Seasonal event celebrating all things Autumn to entertain your little monsters during the school holidays in Moat Park, Dundonald.
Come in your fancy dress and enjoy a range of activities such as face painting, slime crafts, character walkabouts and a spooky disco for all children to enjoy.
Wrap up warm, fancy dress encouraged!