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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.
Don't forget to check out the special offers from some of our city centre businesses in the programme below as well as events before and after Twilight Night!
It is assistance dogs only in Wallace Park during the Twilight Night events.
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:
➡️ Open to pedestrians until 2pm on Wednesday 26th October
➡️ Wednesday 26th October from 2pm until 12 noon on Friday 28th October. Only assistance dogs will be allowed into the park during the event.
Parkmount car park will be closed from 10.30pm on Wednesday 26th October until 9am on Friday 28 October 2022. 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.
Tickets go on sale on Thursday 5th October at 1.00pm.
Relaxed Twilight Night: The cost is £2 per person and £10 for a family of 6 on Wednesday 25th October.
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!
Tickets go on sale on Thursday 5th October at 1.00pm.
Twilight Night, Fireworks and Laser Show: The cost is £3 per person or £15 for a family of 6 on Thursday 26th October.
There is a maximum of 6 available per household.
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.
Purple Turnip Festival
Date: Saturday 28th October
Time: 12 noon to 3.00pm.
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
Halloween and seasonal Workshops
Date: Saturday 28th October
Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Location: Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum
Drop in spooky crafts available in Lisburn Museum’s Lower Gallery
No need to book
Halloween at Lisburn Museum
Date: Monday 30th October – Friday 3rd November
Time: 11am to 12noon & 3.00pm to 4.00pm
Location: Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum
Bookable FREE workshops
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.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Activities accessible for visitors with disabilities
