We look forward to celebrating Twilight Night with our residents, businesses, local groups and organisations on Wednesday 25th October and Thursday 26th October 2023. We hope to see you there enjoying the festivities of the night.
It is assistance dogs only in Wallace Park during the Twilight Night events. Entry is by pre-paid ticket only!
Wallace Park Opening Hour Changes
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 23rd October from 10.00pm until 3.00pm on Friday 27th October. Only assistance dogs will be allowed into the park during the event.
➡️ Open to pedestrians from 6.00am to 12 noon on Thursday 26th October
Parkmount car park will be closed from 10.00pm on Monday 23rd October until 3.00pm on Friday 27th October 2023. On the evening of the event there will be limited access to Blue Badge holders.
Relaxed Twilight Night
Date: Wednesday 25th October
Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Entry to Wallace Park is by pre-purchased ticket only. *Assistant dogs only are allowed at the event.
This event is to cater for our younger residents and those who are sensitive to noises, lights 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 26th 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.
Twilight Night
Date: Thursday 26th October
Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Entry to Wallace Park is by pre-purchased ticket only. *Assistant dogs only are allowed at the event.
Wallace Park will have plenty to offer our residents. 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.
Purple Turnip Festival
Lisburn’s Market Square will be transformed on into a spooky extravaganza of fun when the Purple Turnip event kick starts the city’s Halloween celebrations.
This event includes:
- face painting
- slime workshop
- Wee Critters
- caricaturist Funky Doodles
- live music
ASD Spooktacular Silent Disco!
£5.50 per session for ages 4-14
Come along and enjoy a fangtastic Halloween in Indiana Land at our ASD Spooktacular Silent Disco.
This fun Halloween themed session is aimed at individuals aged 14 years and under with autism spectrum disorders and those with sensory sensitivities.
On arrival, each child will receive a special pair of wireless headsets (fully sanitised) where they will be able to choose between music channels and select from a range of sing-along hits and Halloween classics! Children will also be able to adjust the volume to suit their needs.
For anyone that requires a break from dancing or is in need of a little bit of quiet time, you can choose to explore our sensory tent which includes lots of fun sensory toys.
Why not add to the fun factor and come in fancy dress (optional)?
Children must be 14 years and under with autism spectrum disorders.
Howling Halloween Leisure Pool Party
Date: Friday 27th October
Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Location: Lagan Valley LeisurePlex
Cost: £75 per child for the week. Suitable for children aged 5 – 13 years
Online booking essential. Booking opens Fri 20th October 2023. Book here
Enjoy a spooktacular splash for all the family on 2023 from in the Leisure Pool, with live DJ entertainment and prizes to be won!
If you are brave enough, book into one the below Leisure Pool Slide Sessions (1hour 20mins) to join in with the fangtastic fun:
- 6.00pm to 7.20pm
- 6.20pm to 7.40pm
- 6.40pm to 8.00pm
Plus there will be special appearances from Maleficent and Cruella from 6.00pm to 8.00pm in the centre. And face-painters from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
Why not come along in your own fancy dress costume?
Halloween and seasonal Workshops
Drop in spooky crafts available in Lisburn Museum’s Lower Gallery
No need to book.
Indiana Land Howling Halloween Disco
Date: Saturday 28th October
Time: 6.00pm to 7.30pm
Location: Dundonald International Ice Bowl
Cost: £8.00 for non-member or £5.00 for members
Pre-booking is essential. Please click here to book.
It’s Party Time!
Get your ghoulish groove on and enjoy our Howling Halloween Disco.
For a hair-raising night of Halloween fun why not dare to come along and enjoy:
DJ & Smoke Effects
Get dressed up in your scariest costume to be in with a chance of winning lots of prizes!
*Age and height restrictions apply. Children must be 12 years and under, and under 5ft in height.
Spooky Saturday at Dundonald International Ice Bowl
Times: Freaky Face Painting: 12 noon to 5.00pm
Spooky Arts & Crafts: 1.00pm to 5.15pm
Location: Dundonald International Ice Bowl
Cost: Experience all of the above for FREE as a paying customer.
Pre-booking is essential. Please click here to book.
For a hair raising day of Halloween fun why not dare to come along and enjoy:
Plus, there will be a Halloween Party on the ice from 11.30am to 1.00pm. Wear your best fancy dress and book into the session for live DJ entertainment and your chance to win prizes!
All items of clothing must be secure and appropriate for ice skating. Please see our safety rules here.
Halloween at Lisburn Museum
Lisburn Museum’s popular seasonal workshops return.
Beginning with Halloween Crafts on Monday and Tuesday then continuing with autumn-themed art through the week.
- Activities will change daily
- Colouring in will also be available for the youngest Flaxie Buds
- FREE drop in crafts in Lisburn Museum’s Lower Gallery 9:30am-4:30pm (no need to book)
For more information please email us at ilc.reception@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk or call the Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum on T: 028 9266 3377 or call in to the museum reception.
Lagan Valley LeisurePlex Halloween Activity Scheme
Booking opens Monday 25 September 2023. Book online here
For Booking Instructions please click here
Get ready for some Spooktacular fun at our Halloween Activity Scheme!
We’ve a fangtastic programme lined up that is sure to keep your little monsters entertained from
Activities include:
- Leisure Pool (over 8 years)
- splash sessions in Aqualand (5-7 years)
- bouncy castles
- games
- sports
- and lots of spooky fun and more.