We’ve compiled a list of 19 free outdoor events being staged across the city during the festival from this Saturday, October 28 to Tuesday 31, 2023. For a fuller list of outdoor and indoor events taking place in the city and wider region be sure to check out www.derryhalloween.com
17. 17) The Wheelin' Banshees
THE WHEELIN’ BANSHEES at the North West Transport Hub, Duke Street, Monday October 30 2pm - 4pm. A free Halloween fancy dress cycle bound for Strathfoyle via the new greenway. Tickets at derryhalloween.com/tickets Photo: DCSDC
18. SPARKLE PRINCESS, city centre
SPARKLE PRINCESS, city centre Saturday 28th - Tuesday 31 12noon - 3pm daily. Popular princesses from folklore may get a gothic makeover as they glam up for Halloween in the city centre. Pictured is the famous Derry Girls mural getting a Halloween makeover during a previous festival. Picture Martin McKeown. 28.10.19 Photo: Martin McKeown
19. 19) And one just for the little horrors...
Spooktacular Awakenings, Guildhall Square, daily 3pm to 8pm throughout the festival, where children can play games, dress up and make puppets, all for free as part of the Little Horrors programme. There are so many events taking place this year across Derry city as well as Strabane, Limavady and Donegal it would be impossible to list them all here. So be sure to check out www.derryhalloween.com for the full programme details and social media pages for individual events, and we'll keep you updated too about other events taking place in the north west as well. Happy Halloween planning... Photo: DJ