Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Health and Recreation Department
Getactiveabc Halloween 2026
FIREWORKS AT THE LAKES
NEW TRAFFIC MEASURES FOR 2026
Visitors to this year’s Halloween Fireworks at the Lakes (Thurs 29 Oct) and local residents are advised of a new traffic management plan which will be in place to enhance safety and reduce traffic congestion.
- From 6.30pm to 9.30pm on Thursday 29 October, a one-way traffic system will operate on Lake View Road from Roundabout 4 towards the Civic Centre.
- And from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, the exit from Roundabout 4 onto Lake View Road will be closed to general traffic.
PARKING LOCATIONS
Lidl – Craigavon | 10 Balteagh Rd, Northway, Craigavon BT64 3AG
Omniplex Cinema Craigavon | 2 Highfield Rd, Craigavon BT64 3AE
Marlborough Retail Park | Highfield Rd, Craigavon BT64 1AG
Marlborough House | Central Way, Craigavon BT64 1AD
Rushmere Shopping Centre | 4 Central Way, Craigavon BT64 1AA
INCLUSIVE ACCESS INFORMATION
Limited parking at South Lake Leisure Centre for disabled badge holders and those with sensory requirements . Allocated on first-come first-served basis. Please register HERE
FIREWORKS INFORMATION
- TIMES
The fireworks display begins at 7.30pm. Please aim to be on site 10 minutes before the show begins.
- PARKING
The car park at South Lake Leisure Centre will close at 3pm on Thursday 29 October. If you live locally, it is advisable to walk to the event. Alternative parking for visitors is available at:
- Omniplex Cinema (12 min walk)
- Tesco Extra (6 min walk)
- Marlborough Retail Park
- Marlborough House (4 min walk)
- Rushmere Shopping Centre
- TOILETS
Toilets are situated at Rushmere and South Lake Leisure Centre (temporary toilets outside the centre).
- INCLUSIVE ACCESS INFORMATION
Limited parking at South Lake Leisure Centre for disabled badge holders and those with sensory requirements . Allocated on first-come first-served basis. Please register HERE
Changing Places toilet facilities are available inside South Lake Leisure Centre.
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
South Lake Leisure Centre will close to the public at 4pm.
Café Incredable (indoor café) will close at 7pm.
'RUSHFEAR' AT RUSHMERE SHOPPING CENTRE
Prior to the fireworks, Rushmere Shopping Centre will be hosting a programme of fun and spooky activities, including appearances from some of your favourite frightful friends, free face painting and musical performances*
| 10:30am – 4:00pm | Cellofella |
| 2:00pm – 7:00pm | Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos |
| 2:00pm – 7:00pm | Halloween Mickey & Minnie |
| 4:00pm – 6:00pm | Live Music Duo (Decky on Guitar plus a vocalist) |
| 4:00pm – 7:00pm | Beetlejuice & the BOBs – Walkabout Entertainment |
| 4:00pm – 7:00pm | Bubble Performance – Outside Entrance |
| 4:30pm – 7:00pm | Wednesday Addams– – Walkabout Entertainment |
| 6:00pm – 6:45pm | Rock Choir |
*Entertainment and timings may be subject to change
WEEKEND THE BEAST & SPLASH SESSIONS
HALLOWEEN COLOURING COMPETITION
GET SPOOKED OUTDOORS
There are plenty of outdoor autumnal adventures to be had in our parks and open spaces. Splash around puddles, squelch through mud or crunch your way through fallen leaves on your next welly wander!
Search for insects and wildlife, build a den, become the king or queen of conkers, play pooh sticks or create a colourful piece of wild art using fallen leaves, sticks. acorns, mud, grasses, conkers and feathers! Enjoy a very different crimson and gold backdrop, crystal clear night skies proving ideal for a spot of stargazing, and crisp, clear morning for walks with family and four-legged friends.
Our caravan and camping sites, complete with glamping pods, at Gosford Forest Park and Kinnego Marina are open all year round and autumn is a fantastic time to visit.
For some more frightfully good fun in our parks, Lurgan Tennis Club is running a Half-Term Tennis Camp in Lurgan Park from 27 – 29 October.
GET SPOOKED INDOORS
