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Our guide to Halloween contains everything you'll need to enjoy the spooky season!
Halloween events
Events include the Halloween Metro Monster Mash, firework displays, films, arts and crafts and face painting.
Recipes Having a Halloween party? Why not impress your guests with hot blood soup, apple tart or spicy toffee apple ice 'scream'.
Night-Time Noise Service
If you're having a Halloween house party, make sure to be considerate towards your neighbours. Our Noise Control Team can help if you have noisy neighbours.
Firework safety and licencing
You need a special licence if you plan to hold a fireworks display. Also take a look at our safety tips.
Waste and recycling
If you're having a Halloween house party, remember to recycle your glass bottles at one of our bottle banks. If your black bin is full, you can take extra rubbish to one of our recycling facilities.
Dog advice
Dogs can get very distressed during firework displays due to the loud bangs. Follow our advice to help your dog feel safer during this time.
Leisure activities
Family swim
Splash out on a family leisure session for just £6 in total for the whole family!
Free basketball and tennis courts
We have tennis courts at Wedderburn Park, Waterworks, Ormeau Park and Orangefield Park, and basketball courts at Alderman Tommy Patton Memorial Park, Blythefield multi-use sports area, Loughside Playing Fields and Ormeau Park.
3G bootcamp and Kids fit
The whole family can get fit at Ballysillan Leisure Centre with Adult 3G boot camp and Kids fit class every Sunday at 10.30am.
Walking routes
Take an autumnal walk in one of our many parks and open spaces - maps and suggested routes are available at www.belfastcity.gov.uk/parks if you feel like stretching your legs.
