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Halloween in Newry this year is guaranteed to be a lively one with lots of activities and entertainment on offer as part of Newry BID's 'Spooks in the City'.
The programme will run until Sunday 1 November. Highlights on Halloween night include a guided Trick or Treat Trail for children and Newry's Best Dressed Fancy Dress Competition taking place in 13 different night-time venues.
The competition will give people the chance to show off their Halloween costumes on the evening of Saturday 31 October. Each participating venue will select its best dressed entrant, who will receive a £50 voucher funded by Newry BID. The selected entrants will then feature on Newry BID's Facebook page for a public vote. The person named Newry's Best Dressed will receive a further £250 in Newry BID vouchers, bringing the total prize to £300.
The venues taking part are The Phoenix Bar, Catholic Workingman's Club, Cobbles, Brass Monkey, Magee's on the Quay, Ginger Jane's, Nan Rice's, Bridge Bar, The Bank, McSwiggans, McGuigan's, Canal Court and McCoy's. All of the outlets will have the full range of entertainment and lots of spooky fun.
During the day on Halloween the Trick or Treat Trail will take families on a storytelling adventure through the city. Children will follow clues, collect treats and help a little pumpkin called Pip find his missing Halloween glow. The trail finishes at Grounded with a babyccino or children's hot chocolate.
Four sessions will take place at 11am, 12 noon, 2pm and 3pm, with up to 20 children per session. Advance booking is required.
The wider programme also includes a pumpkin trail, face painting, Sign, Rhyme & Shine at Newry Library, character appearances at Buttercrane, Halloween activities at The Quays, a craft event at Art Studio 23, live entertainment and pop-up performances from Newry Dance Academy.
The Twilight Market is also taking place in the city at Newry Variety Market from 5-10pm
The full downloadable programme and booking details are available on newry.com
