{"id":663607,"date":"2026-10-24T01:12:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T01:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/663607\/"},"modified":"2026-10-24T01:12:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T01:12:23","slug":"30-things-to-do-in-ireland-this-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/663607\/","title":{"rendered":"30 things to do in Ireland this Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"

Halloween brings out the puns as well as the pumpkins, with organisers dreaming up fang-tastic names for the tricks and treats planned for families next week.<\/p>\n

From spooky festivals and pumpkin picking to haunted walks and magical trails, this selection of Halloween days out offers families plenty of choice, whether staying local or heading off on a road trip.<\/p>\n

Thousands more ideas can be found on YourDaysOut.com!<\/p>\n

1. Adventure Lights | Skypark<\/a><\/p>\n

Irish mythology and winter magic inspire The Lost Kingdom at Skypark. Families can follow illuminated paths through an enchanted forest, walk beneath glowing arches and twinkling tunnels and tackle the Ancient Maze. A hidden-letter hunt and the Fairy Tree invite discovery along the route, while Skynet offers climbing and bouncing after dark. Food, warm drinks and sweet treats complete the evening.<\/p>\n

Venue: Skypark, Louth
\nWhen: 24th October 2026 – 3rd January 2027.
\nAdmission: Online, in advance.<\/p>\n

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2. Howling Halloween<\/a><\/p>\n

Samhain celebrations at Brigit’s Garden include the Gruesome Ghosts\u2019 Treasure Hunt, Celtic tales from Rab Fulton and Spells & Smells with the Wacky Witch. Families follow clues and collect magic letters to complete a spell and banish the garden\u2019s ghosts. Every child who finishes the hunt receives a small prize. Face painting, spooky crafts and games add to the activities, with costumes encouraged and seasonal treats in the caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n

Venue: Brigit\u2019s Garden, Galway
\nWhen: Saturday 24th, Sunday 25th and Monday 26th October 2026, 12pm to 4pm. Arrival between 12pm and 2pm.
\nAdmission: Online, in advance.<\/p>\n

3. Halloween Day Festival<\/a><\/p>\n

Secret Valley Wildlife Park combines animal encounters and park activities with a Monsters\u2019 Woodland Walk, Witches\u2019 Village and a large pumpkin patch, where each child can choose a small pumpkin to take home. A new Trick-or-Treat Hunt offers five treats per child. Keeper talks, animal activities, a tractor ride, Adventure Hunt, playgrounds and Halloween photo spots are also included.<\/p>\n

For adults and thrill-seekers, Cornmaze Massacre runs on selected nights from 16th October, with more than ten scare zones, live actors, haunted woodlands and a giant corn maze.<\/p>\n

Venue: Secret Valley Wildlife Park
\nWhen: Until 31st October.
\nAdmission: Online, in advance.<\/p>\n

4. Halloween at Croke Park<\/a><\/p>\n

Two Halloween experiences cater for different ages at Croke Park. Children aged three and over can make a sports teddy on a Teid\u00ed Tour, then explore the stadium and GAA Museum. Visitors aged 16 and over can join Tales from the Pale on the rooftop walkway, hearing stories of grave robbers, the Hellfire Club and Bram Stoker while taking in views across Dublin.<\/p>\n

Venue: Croke Park, Dublin
\nWhen: Teid\u00ed Tours: 24th October – 1st November 2026 at 10.30am. Tales from the Pale: 23rd, 24th, 30th and 31st October and 1st November at 3pm.
\nAdmission: Limited spaces; advance online booking advised.<\/p>\n

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5. Funderland | Limerick<\/a><\/p>\n

Funderland\u2019s Spooktacular Halloween Event brings fairground rides and attractions to Limerick for the mid-term break. Families can choose an afternoon outing or an evening visit, with the fair open until 9pm throughout its run.<\/p>\n

Venue: Groody Road, Castletroy
\nWhen: 17th October – 1st November 2026. Open 5pm to 9pm from 19th – 23rd October and 2pm to 9pm on all other event dates.
\nAdmission: Tickets available online. Rides charged separately.<\/p>\n

6. Fangtastic Frights<\/a><\/p>\n

Leisureplex\u2019s Zoo Playland adds Halloween activities to the mid-term break. Children can search for hidden creepy cards in a spooky scavenger hunt, with a prize for completing it. A creepy crafts table and colouring competition offer more to try, with treats for children arriving in Halloween costumes.<\/p>\n

Venue: Leisureplex venues, Dublin
\nWhen: 27th – 30th October 2026.
\nAdmission: Online, in advance.<\/p>\n

7. Spooktacular Halloween Week | Beyond the Trees<\/a><\/p>\n

A spooky train ride, gingerbread decorating, storytelling and the Witches\u2019 Cauldron Challenge bring Halloween fun to Avondale. Families can also explore the decorated Treetop Walk, where the Harvest Moon Hunt invites visitors to find ten magical objects and collect a prize.<\/p>\n

Venue: Beyond the Trees Avondale, Wicklow
\nWhen: Train experience: 24th – 31st October 2026, hourly from 10am to 4pm. Halloween Treetop Walk: 17th – 18th and 24th – 31st October, 10am to 7pm.
\nAdmission: Online, in advance.<\/p>\n

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8. Spirits of Meath Halloween Festival<\/a><\/p>\n

Pumpkin patches, family outings and evening frights feature across Meath and the wider Boyne Valley. The programme includes Emerald Park, Causey Farm, Navan Adventure Centre and Loughcrew Gardens, alongside pumpkin picking and a Halloween Waterpark Party at Funtasia in Drogheda. Farmaphobia, heritage tours, workshops and seasonal dining provide further options for different ages.<\/p>\n

Venue: Various venues across Meath and the Boyne Valley
\nWhen: Until 8th November 2026. Individual event dates and times vary.
\nAdmission: Varies by venue.<\/p>\n

9. Mickey & Minnie Halloween Breakfast<\/a><\/p>\n

Mickey and Minnie bring a seasonal twist to pancake brunch and playtime at Kidspace. Families can also book Halloween mid-term camps at Rathcoole and Rathfarnham, with single-day and full-week options available.<\/p>\n

Venue: Kidspace Rathfarnham
\nWhen: 31st October.
\nAdmission: Tickets available online.<\/p>\n

10. Boo at the Zoo | Dublin Zoo<\/a><\/p>\n

Dublin Zoo\u2019s new Zoo-pernatural Trail introduces families to the remarkable abilities of the animal kingdom. Those who complete the trail and submit an entry have a chance to win a Junior Keeper Experience. Dracula and the Boo Crew appear from 26th – 30th October with music, games, spot prizes and surprises, while the animals and new playgrounds offer more to discover.<\/p>\n

Venue: Dublin Zoo, Dublin
\nWhen: 24th October – 1st November 2026.
\nAdmission: Tickets available online or at the gate.<\/p>\n

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11. Spook Aughty Festival<\/a><\/p>\n

Themed scary rooms, eerie stories and a self-guided trip to the Enchanted Forest form part of Halloween at Slieve Aughty Centre. Children can try spooky face painting and discover seasonal surprises, with fireside spots offering somewhere to warm up. Arena pony games rides are included for ages four to 12, while the caf\u00e9 serves lunch, treats and hot chocolate.<\/p>\n

Venue: Slieve Aughty Centre, Loughrea, Co. Galway
\nWhen: 24th October – 1st November.
\nAdmission: Online, in advance.<\/p>\n

12. Halloween Ball | GoKidsGo<\/a><\/p>\n

GoKidsGo hosts two hours of indoor play and music from a live DJ on the evening before Halloween. Fancy dress is encouraged, giving children a chance to arrive as their favourite ghosts, witches or monsters.<\/p>\n

Halloween camps also run from 27th – 30th October, with playtime, arts and crafts, games and sports, plus a Friday dress-up day. Single-day and four-day bookings are available.<\/p>\n

Venue: Go Kids Go, Blanchardstown
\nWhen: Friday 30th October 2026, 6pm to 8pm.
\nAdmission: Online, in advance.<\/p>\n

13. Pumpkin Carving Festival | Castleview Open Farm<\/a><\/p>\n

Pumpkin picking and carving take centre stage at Castleview, where families can bring their chosen pumpkin into the new Carving Shed. Face painting, giant castle slides and animal encounters offer more to enjoy, with autumn displays for photographs. Indoor and outdoor farm activities are also open.<\/p>\n

Venue: Castleview Open Farm, Laois
\nWhen: 24th – 31st October 2026.
\nAdmission: Online booking essential.<\/p>\n

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14. Pumpkins After Dark<\/a><\/p>\n

Thousands of glowing, hand-carved pumpkins illuminate a one-kilometre outdoor trail at Newbridge House and Farm. New displays for 2026 feature alongside live pumpkin carving, entertainment, seasonal treats and interactive photo opportunities. There are no jump scares, making it suitable for all ages. Donabate Station is approximately a 15-minute walk from the entrance, with limited parking available to book separately.<\/p>\n

Venue: Newbridge House, Dublin
\nWhen: Until 31st October 2026.
\nAdmission: Online, advance booking recommended.<\/p>\n

15 Halloween at EPIC<\/a><\/p>\n

Two seasonal tours explore Halloween at EPIC. Children aged six to 12 can help Bram Stoker find Dracula through clues, storytelling and spell-casting. The separate Irish Origins of Halloween tour is aimed primarily at adults, tracing Samhain, ghost stories and the customs Irish emigrants brought around the world.<\/p>\n

Venue: EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Dublin
\nWhen: 26th October – 1st November 2026. Dracula tours at 10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3pm and 4.30pm. Origins tour at 2pm daily.
\nAdmission: Online, in advance.<\/p>\n

16. Pete\u2019s Pumpkin Patch<\/a><\/p>\n

Pumpkin picking, games and spooky seasonal activities await families at Pete\u2019s Pumpkin Patch in Naul. A pumpkin is included in admission to take home for Halloween. Wellies and raincoats are recommended for the outdoor event, with free parking available.<\/p>\n

Venue: Naul, Co. Dublin
\nWhen: 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th and 26th October 2026. Sessions from 10am to 12 noon and 1pm to 3pm.
\nAdmission: Online, in advance.<\/p>\n

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17. Halloween Magic & Mischief<\/a><\/p>\n

A Spooky Train ride, wand-making and a performance from Dan the Magician lead into a Halloween-themed dinner at Westport Adventure. Younger children are catered for at the 2.30pm session, with a slightly spookier atmosphere at later sessions for older children and adults. Costumes are welcome, with weather-appropriate clothing recommended for the outdoor parts.<\/p>\n

Venue: Westport Adventure, Westport House, Mayo
\nWhen: Tuesday 27th, Thursday 29th and Friday 30th October.
\nAdmission: Online, in advance.<\/p>\n

18. The Forgotten Graveyard | Dockers & Demons<\/a><\/p>\n

A family funfair and haunted trail bring Halloween to Ringsend Park, with carnival rides, games, music and face painting. Visitors can meet spooky characters or follow the graveyard trail for eerie encounters and supernatural surprises. A sensory-friendly hour offers a quieter visit from 3pm to 4pm daily.<\/p>\n

Venue: Ringsend Park
\nWhen: 30th – 31st October 2026. Sensory-friendly hour from 3pm to 4pm daily.<\/p>\n

19. Clissmann Pumpkin Patch<\/a><\/p>\n

A donkey companion or wheelbarrow helps families bring their chosen pumpkin back from Clissmann\u2019s patch. The Spooky Farm Trail features Witches\u2019 Wagons, a Fairy Forest and a Ghoulish Graveyard, with more games in the Hocus Pocus Hay Barn. Tractor rides, seasonal photo spots and hot drinks add to the outing, with Halloween costumes encouraged.<\/p>\n

Venue: Clissmann Caravan Park, Wicklow
\nWhen: 25th – 31st October 2026.
\nAdmission: Online, in advance.<\/p>\n

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20. Halloween at W5<\/a><\/p>\n

Families can enter a haunted house and explore a mysterious Halloween town at W5, helping Boo Ghost recover missing festival items in Spooky Square. Climbit\u2019s glowing pumpkin arch, dress-up activities and mask-making add to the celebrations. The Pumpkins and Potions show offers eerie science experiments, with seasonal refreshments in the Hocus Pocus Caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n

Venue: W5, Belfast
\nWhen: Until 1st November 2026.
\nAdmission: Online, in advance.<\/p>\n

21. Haunted Harvest Festival at Clonfert Pet Farm<\/a><\/p>\n

Fire shows, a pumpkin patch, funfair rides and a haunted house form Clonfert Farm\u2019s Halloween celebrations. Each two-and-a-half-hour session includes two fire shows, with unlimited funfair rides included in all-inclusive child tickets. Most activities are suitable for toddlers, although the haunted house may appeal more to braver visitors.<\/p>\n

Venue: Clonfert Pet Farm, Kildare
\nWhen: Selected dates from 17th – 31st October 2026, with sessions at 10am, 1pm and 4pm.
\nAdmission: Online, in advance only.<\/p>\n

22. Boo Bash | Happy Out Charleville<\/a><\/p>\n

Happy Out Charleville hosts an afternoon of spooky soft play, disco music and Halloween surprises. Children can enjoy two hours of play and party activities on Halloween afternoon. Dressing up is optional for those who would like to join the fun in costume.<\/p>\n

Venue: Happy Out, Charleville, Cork
\nWhen: Saturday 31st October 2026, 2pm to 4pm.
\nAdmission: Online, in advance only.<\/p>\n

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23. Pooka Spooka<\/a><\/p>\n

Designed for families with children aged two to 12, Pooka Spooka offers Halloween activities around Causey Farm. Visitors can venture through the Mineshaft Tunnels, explore the Corn Maze and Mirror Maze and take the I-Spy Train Ride. Tingo Bingo, fortune telling, limb throwing and the Harvest Hall add to the entertainment, alongside farm animal encounters.<\/p>\n

Venue: Causey Farm, Meath
\nWhen: 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 26th, 29th, 30th and 31st October 2026.
\nAdmission: Online, in advance.<\/p>\n

24. Halloween at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park<\/a><\/p>\n

Ghosts, mysterious creatures and unexpected encounters fill Bunratty Castle & Folk Park over the bank holiday weekend. Visitors can meet a haunted storyteller and a runaway witch, watch escapology performances and see the returning Bed of Nails as they wander the grounds.<\/p>\n

Venue: Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, Clare
\nWhen: 24th – 26th October 2026.
\nAdmission: Online, in advance.<\/p>\n

25 Halloween Train Rides, Tricks, Treats & Pumpkin Patch Fun<\/a><\/p>\n

Pumpkin picking, Halloween games, spooky characters and the Wells Witches feature at Wells House & Gardens. Families can visit the Halloween village in the Arboretum, take the Wells Express through the autumn woodland and choose a pumpkin to bring home.<\/p>\n

Woodland walks, fairy trails and the adventure playground offer more to explore. The Halloween experience is an optional addition to standard estate admission.<\/p>\n

Venue: Wells House, Wexford
\nWhen: 26th – 31st October 2026.
\nAdmission: Online, in advance. The Halloween activity is an optional extra and does not include gate entry.<\/p>\n

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26. Halloween Escape Rooms<\/a><\/p>\n

Eerie puzzles and cryptic clues await at Great Escape Rooms, where visitors must work against the clock to find their way out. Experiences include Haunted Cabin, Quarantine and more, offering another way to enjoy a Halloween challenge.<\/p>\n

Venue: Great Escape Rooms, Galway
\nWhen: Daily.
\nAdmission: Online, in advance.<\/p>\n

27. Irish History Tours<\/a><\/p>\n

Guided tours of Glasnevin Cemetery explore stories from the 1916 Rising, War of Independence and Civil War this mid-term. The 90-minute experience visits the resting places of Michael Collins, \u00c9amon de Valera, Countess Markievicz and other historical figures. Tickets include the Experience Glasnevin Exhibition, with an optional climb of O\u2019Connell Tower for views across Dublin.<\/p>\n

Venue: Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin
\nWhen: Daily during mid-term, except Wednesday.
\nAdmission: Online, in advance only.<\/p>\n

28. Halloween Event | Red Mountain Open Farm<\/a><\/p>\n

A new Trick or Treat Hunt brings a spooky surprise for children at Red Mountain Open Farm, included in every child\u2019s ticket. Families can visit the Halloween barn, meet the animals and take photographs in the witches\u2019 den, then get creative at the spooky arts table. Indoor and outdoor play areas feature sandpits and toy tractors, with the Ghost Carriage and Blue Barrel Express Train also available.<\/p>\n

Venue: Red Mountain Open Farm
\nWhen: 24th October – 1st November 2026.
\nAdmission: Online, in advance only.<\/p>\n

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29. Big Scream Festival<\/a><\/p>\n

The Undead \u2013 13 Nights of Fright is the theme for this year\u2019s Big Scream celebrations in Dublin\u2019s North East Inner City. The programme includes Halloween history tours, creative workshops, Fright Night Bingo, Songs for Samhain and a candlelight reading of Bram Stoker\u2019s Dracula\u2019s Guest. Halloween\u2019s closing carnival features a parade, movies, Zombie Land and a sensory-friendly hour for families who prefer a quieter experience.<\/p>\n

Venue: Various locations across Dublin\u2019s North East Inner City
\nWhen: A 13-day programme culminating on Saturday 31st October 2026. Individual event times vary.
\nAdmission: Free public activities, with advance registration required for some events.<\/p>\n

30. Halloween Ball | Spraoi<\/a><\/p>\n

Spraoi Fun World hosts a Halloween evening of indoor play and music from a live DJ. Children can spend two hours enjoying the play centre and party atmosphere during the mid-term break, with fancy dress encouraged for young ghosts, witches and monsters.<\/p>\n

Venue: Spraoi Fun World, Dublin
\nWhen: 29th October 2026, 6pm to 8pm.
\nAdmission: Online, in advance only.<\/p>\n

More events, attractions, family activities and birthday parties across Ireland can be found and booked through YourDaysOut.com<\/a>. Event organisers and venues can also use YourDaysOut to sell tickets and manage bookings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Halloween brings out the puns as well as the pumpkins, with organisers dreaming up fang-tastic names for the…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":663608,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[93,61,60],"class_list":["post-663607","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-entertainment","tag-entertainment","tag-ie","tag-ireland"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/663607","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=663607"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/663607\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/663608"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=663607"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=663607"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=663607"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}