Get Ready for Hallowe’en
The Deathly Hallows Hallowe’en Cruise
Operated by Foyle Cruise Line
October 29th – 30th
| Times: | 30 min walkabout act @ 1pm, 2.30pm & 4pm | |
| Cost: | £9 per person/ £32 Family (2 adults/ 2 children) |
A ‘spooktacular’ Harry Potter cruise for kids and families, hosted
by some familiar Hogwarts characters. With ghoulish treats, fancy dress contest,
face painting and disco.
Also available 6pm (22nd – 26th) and 11am, 1.30pm & 4pm (27th & 28th
October). Tel: (028) 7136 2857 Booking essential
Spooky Stories at the Museums
October 29th & 30th
| Venues: | Tower Museum, Union Place/Workhouse Museum, Glendermott Road |
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| Times: | 11am/ 12 noon/ 2pm/ 3pm | |
| Cost: | Free |
Get along to the Tower or Workhouse Museum for some spooky stories – a
must for all the family.
Tel: (028) 71372411 (Tower)/ (028) 7131 8328 (Workhouse)
(Also available 27th & 31st October) (Reduced admission of £1 to
Tower Museum available over Hallowe’en period)
Circorumbaba presents
The Whale: The Pirates Misadventure
In association with In Your Space
October 29th & 30th
| Times: | 1pm/ 1.30pm/ 3.00pm/ 3.30pm/ 5pm/ 5.30pm | |
| Location: | Guildhall Square | |
| Cost: | £2.00 |
Part work of art, part theatre.The Whale is an extraordinary 50ft (18m)
true to life (in?atable) mammal, guarded by a nosy Fish Wife, who leads
brave
land lubbers into its belly revealing the stunning seascape of it’s
lavishly decorated interior. Once inside they encounter a shipwrecked Pirate
and a treasure-hoarding Mermaid and hear their extraordinary ?shy tales.
www.circorumbaba.com
Also available 27th & 28th October in Derry City Council Car Park
Circorumba presents
The Flying Fox Bats
October 29th & 30th
| Times: | 30 min walkabout act @ 1pm, 2.30pm & 4.30pm. | |
| Location: | City Centre |
Two breathtaking Flying Fox Bats on stilts lead their prey to the unknown world, squealing and flapping their huge expanse of wing, as they flit between the vulnerable to find their feast for the evening.
In Your Space presents
The Fallen Angels
October 29th & 30th
| Times: | 1 hr walkabout act @ 1pm, 2.30pm & 4.30pm | |
| Location: | City Centre |
In a twilight state between light & dark (Heaven & Hell) dwell
'The Fallen Angels’. Four 16th Century French nuns that were burnt
at the stake for witch craft, who now roam purgatory. They remain desperate
for redemption while constantly being taunted by evil demons.
Ghoulish Games at the Park
October 30th
| Times: | 12 - 5pm | |
| Cost: | £1.00 | |
| Age-group: | 13 and under | |
| Location: | St Columb’s Park House, Limavady Road |
The return of this wonderful annual event sees a range of activities to
get everyone into the Hallowe’en spirit. With ghoulish games and freaky
fun a visit to St Columb’s Park House this Hallowe’en is a must.
With pumpkin carving (bring your own pumpkin), Dr Jekyls Lab, create your
own goody bag, costume parade and so much more there’s lots for everyone!
(Even a terrifying tearoom for adults!!)
Please bring your own packed lunch. Advance booking essential
Tel: (028) 7132 9144
Monster Mash Fun Days at St Columb’s Hall
Tuesday 30th & Wednesday 31st October
| Daily activity: | from 12 – 4pm | |
| Cost: | Free |
With magic, storytelling, workshops, face painters, balloon modelling and so much more, St Columb’s Hall is definitely the place to be to get ready for Hallowe’en. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult. Tel: (028) 71376 545
Programme
Captain Franko’s Magic Show
St Columb’s Hall Little Theatre
| Times: | 11.30am/ 2pm and 3.30pm | |
| Cost: | Free |
A fun filled 45 minute magic show for all the family with plenty of audience participation!!!
Ghostly Storytelling
St Columb’s Hall Little Theatre
| Times: | 12.30pm/ 3pm and 4.15pm | |
| Cost: | Free |
Enjoy some ghostly storytelling and songs with Madeline McCully.
Creepy Carnival Arts
| Times: | 12 – 4pm | |
| Cost: | Free |
Make some creepy carnival art this Hallowe’en and get along to this wacky workshop. Participants will be invited to showcase their work at the official Banks of the Foyle Hallowe’en Carnival on the 31st. Aimed at children aged 8 – 12 years. Advance booking essential. Please contact Siuán at The Playhouse on 028 71268027.
Children’s Chilling Monster Masks
| Times: | 12 – 4pm | |
| Cost: | Free |
Create your own monster masks in a seriously spooky space. This workshop is open to all. For further information please contact Siuán McLaughlin at The Playhouse on 028 71268027.
Haunted Happenings at the Tower
October 29th & 30th
| Opening times: | 6pm – 10 pm with tours at 6pm/ 7pm/ 8pm and 9pm |
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| Cost: | £1.00 per person |
Take a ghostly tour at the Tower Museum…if you dare. See what creepy
goings on take place when the museum closes for the day.
Please note that this may not be suitable for very young children
Tel: (028) 7137 2411. (Reduced admission of £1 to Tower Museum available
over Hallowe’en period)
Ghostbustours
Operated by Open Top Tours
October 29th & 30th
| Times: | 5.30pm/ 6.30pm / 7.30pm / 8.30pm | |
| Cost: | £9 per seat / Family ticket - £32 (2 adults & 2 children) |
Departs: Tourist Information Centre, 44 Foyle Street
Creep around the city’s spookiest venues onboard an open top double
decker bus. Fancy dress a must!!! Advance booking essential, telephone (028)
7126 7284 or 07740249998.
(Tours also available 24th - 28th October)
Hallowe’en Shopping Centre Haunts
The Spirit of Hallowe’en will come alive in the City’s shopping centres with a host of events for all the family including ‘The Haunted House’ at Foyleside, family entertainment and giveaways at Richmond Shopping Centre and face-painting, balloon modelling plus much more at Lisnagelvin Shopping Centre.
