Halloween in Ireland is a time of spooky fun and enchanting celebrations. Whether you’re looking for family events, free events, or thrilling teen-oriented happenings, there’s some Halloween fun for everyone.
We’ve got the most up-to-date list of all Halloween events taking place across Ireland and most of the below events offer online booking.
Note that we will update this list as more events are announced. If you have an event that you’d like us to feature, get in touch: [email protected].
Halloween events in Leinster
Carlow
Event: Rathwood Spooktacular Train Adventure and Halloween Pantomime
Location: Rathwood, Carlow
For: Families and children aged between 0 – 12
Date: 21st – 22nd October, 28th – 31st October 2023
Cost: €7 for infants, €18 for children and €15 for adults
Dublin
Event: Halloween Activity Day
Location: The Boilerhouse, Ballymun, Dublin
For: Families
Date: 2nd November 2023
Cost: €25 per child
Event: Halloween Workshop for Kids
Location: The Boilerhouse, Ballymun, Dublin
For: Children aged 6-12 years
Date: 21 October 2023
Cost: €10
Event: Papa’s Pumpkin Patch
Location: Wyanstown, Oldtown, Dublin
For: Families and all ages
Date: 21 October 2023
Cost: €25 per car
Event: Halloween Costume Shop
Location: Ballyroan, Rathfarnham, Dublin
For: Families and all ages
Date: 21 October 2023
Cost: €25 per car
Event: Halloween Comic Book Art Camp
Location: Rathmines, Dublin
For: Children and teens aged 9 -14 years
Date: 31st October – 3rd November 2023
Cost: €135
Event: Flying Ghosts and Creeping Spiders Halloween Decorations Workshop
Location: Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin 1
For: Children aged 7-10 years
Date: 29th October 2023
Cost: €5
Event: Halloween Arts and Crafts
Location: Blanchardstown Library
For: Children aged 8-12 years
Date: 24th October 2023
Cost: €5
Event: Haunted House Market
Location: Wigwam, Middle Abbey Street, Dublin
For: Adults (kids welcome before 10pm)
Date: 15th October 2023
Cost: Free
Event: Halloween Kids Disco
Location: Red Cow Inn, Naas Road, Dublin
For: Families
Date: 29th October 2023
Cost: From €6.34
Event: Monster Mash Bash
Location: Fingallians GAA Club, Swords, Dublin
For: Children aged 3 years and above
Date: 29th October 2023
Cost: From €6.34
Event: Halloween Ghost Hunt
Location: National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin
For: Families and children aged 12 and above
Date: 27th October – 31st October 2023
Cost: From €15.99
Event: Halloween Arts and Crafts for Kids
Location: Adamstown Community Centre
For: Children aged 3-6 years
Date: 25th October 2023
Cost: From €14.92
Event: Halloween Drink and Draw
Location: Gra Bar, Smithfield, Dublin
For: Over-18s only
Date: 27th October 2023
Cost: From €27
Event: Bram Stoker Festival
Location: Multiple locations across Dublin
For: Adults and children
Date: 27th October – 30th October
Cost: Free
Kildare
Event: Halloween Farm Spooktacular
Location: Kildare Farm Foods
For: Family friendly
Date: 28th October – 31st October 2023
Cost: From €15
Event: Halloween Happenings
Location: Lullymore Heritage and Discovery Park, Kildare
For: Families and children of all ages
Date: 21st October – 3rd November October 2023
Cost: TBA
Event: Pumpkin Patch
Location: Caragh Open Farm, Kildare
For: Family friendly
Date: 21st – 22nd October, 28th – 30th October 2023
Cost: From €8.50
Kilkenny
Event: Monster Mash Bash
Location: Avalon House, Castlecomer, Kilkenny
For: Children aged 3 years and above
Date: 28th October 2023
Cost: Between €6.34 and €20
Event: Kids Halloween Cooking Class
Location: Kilkenny Design Centre, The Parade, Kilkenny
For: Children aged 6 and above
Date: 29th October 2023
Cost: From €17.07
Event: Halloween Mid-Term Knights Workshop
Location: St Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny
For: Children aged between 6-11 years
Date: 31st October 2023
Cost: From €8
Event: Hughes Farming Pumpkin Festival 2023
Location: Kells, Co. Kilkenny
For: Families and children aged 1-11 years
Date: 14th – 15th October, 21st – 22nd October, 28th – 30th October 2023
Cost: From €5
Event: Castlecomer Discovery Park Halloween Events
Location: Castlecomer Discovery Park, Castlecomer, Kilkenny
For: Family friendly
Date: TBC
Cost: TBC
Laois
Event: Pumpkin Carving Halloween Event
Location: Castleview Open Farm, Cullohill, Laois
For: Families
Date: 28th – 31st October 2023
Cost: €8
Longford
Event: Dead of Night Festival
Location: Longford
For: Family friendly
Date: 31st October 2023 (to be confirmed)
Cost: Free
Louth
Event: Lu Festival of Light
Location: Drogheda, Louth
For: Family friendly
Date: 27th October – 31st October and 2nd – 4th November 2023
Cost: TBA
Event: Skypark After Dark
Location: Carlingford Adventure Centre, Skypark, Carlingford, County Louth
For: Family friendly
Date: 27th October to 4th November 2023 (5pm – 9pm)
Cost: From €20
Meath
Event: Guy Farm Pumpkin Picking
Location: Guy Farm, Longwood, Meath
For: Families and kids of all ages
Date: Every Saturday and Sunday in October 2023
Cost: From €6
Event: Farmaphobia
Location: Fordstown, County Meath
For: Teens aged 13 years and above and adults
Date: October 2023
Cost: Between €29 and €36
Event: Puca Festival
Location: Trim and Athboy, Meath
For: Multiple events for all ages
Date: 27th October – 31st October 2023
Cost: Free and paid events, see programme guide for details
Event: Spirits of Meath Halloween Festival
Location: Various locations, see programme guide for details
For: Multiple events for all ages
Date: 6th October – 6th November 2023
Cost: Free and paid events, see programme guide for details
Event: Pooka Spooka
Location: Causey Farm, Fordstown, Meath
For: Families and children aged 2-12
Cost: €14
Event: After Dark at Emerald Park (previously Tayto Park)
Location: Emerald Park, Ashbourne, Meath
For: Family friendly
Date: 20th – 21st October and 28th – 29th October 2023
Cost: €17
Event: Red Mountain Open Farm Halloween Barn
Location: Red Mountain Open Farm, Donore, Drogheda, Meath
For: Families and children up to 8 – 9 years of age
Date: 21st – 22nd October 2023 and 28th October – 5th November 2023
Cost: Tickets for this Halloween event start from €2.50
Offaly
Event: Halloween Pumpkin Picking
Location: Shannonbridge, Offaly
For: Families and children of all ages
Date: 14th and 15th October and 21st and 22nd October 2023
Cost: From €27.79
Event: Birr Castle Halloween Pumpkin Trail
Location: Birr Castle Demesne, Offaly
For: Families and children of all ages
Date: 28th October – 5th November 2023
Cost: From €11
Westmeath
Event: Halloween Spooktacular
Location: Dun na Si Park, Moate, Westmeath
For: Families
Date: 28th October 2023
Cost: TBA
Event: Halloween Fancy Dress Competition and Pumpkin Picking
Location: Murtagh’s Organic Farm, Castlegaddery, Westmeath
For: Family friendly
Date: 28th and 29th October 2023
Cost: €15
Wicklow
Event: Halloween at Secret Valley Wildlife Park
Location: Secret Valley Wildlife Park, Coolnacon, Wicklow
For: Family friendly
Date: 30th September – 5th November 2023
Cost: From €8.84
Event: Halloween Weekend Ghoulish Garden Crafts
Location: Bray, Wicklow
For: Children aged 6-12 years
Date: 28th – 29th October 2023
Cost: €15
Event: Pumpkin Fairy House Workshop
Location: Bray, Wicklow
For: Children aged 5-11 years
Date: 15th October, 22nd October and 28th October 2023
Cost: From €15
Event: Under 13s Halloween Disco
Location: Arklow Rock Parnells GAA Club, Arklow, Wicklow
For: Kids aged under 13 years
Date: 28th October 2023
Cost: From €6
Wexford
Event: Wexford Halloween Camp 2023
Location: St Joseph’s Community Centre, Bishopswater, Wexford
For: Children aged 5-12 years
Date: 31st October – 3rd November 2023
Cost: From €90
Event: Spooky Tours of Hook Lighthouse 2023
Location: Hook Head Lighthouse, Wexford
For: Families and children who like spooky tours
Date: 28th – 30th October 2023
Cost: Tickets for this Halloween event cost €6
Event: Halloween Train Rides, Tricks, Treats & Pumpkin Patch Fun
Location: Wells House, Wexford
For: Family friendly
Date: 21st – 31st October 2023
Cost: From €5
Halloween events in Munster
Clare
Event: Monsters, Misfits and Mayhem
Location: Bunratty Castle, Clare
For: Family friendly
Date: 28th and 29th October 2023
Cost: From €12.50
Cork
Event: Pick-a-Pumpkin Festival 2023
Location: Field of Dreams, Curraheen, Cork
For: Family friendly
Date: 8th and 15th of October 2023
Cost: From €5
Event: Bantry Halloween Festival
Location: Bantry, Cork
For: Family friendly
Date: TBA
Cost: Free
Event: Halloween Pottery Camp
Location: Kinsale Ceramics, Kinsale, Cork
For: Children aged 5-12 years
Date: 29th – 30th October 2023
Cost: From €90
Event: Leahy’s Open Farm Boo Experience
Location: Leahy’s Open Farm, Midleton, Cork
For: Families and children of all ages
Date: 21st October – 22nd October and 27th – 31st October 2023
Cost: From €10
Event: Blair Witch Project Screening @ Cork City Gaol
Location: Cork City Gaol, Cork
For: Adults and under-18s must be accompanied by an adult
Date: 29th October 2023
Cost: From €15.50
Event: Malloween 2023
Location: Safari’s Nightclub (The Hiland), Mallow, Cork
For: Strictly over 18s
Cost: €20.52
Kerry
Event: Church View Farm Pumpkin Picking
Location: Kilmoyley, Kerry
For: Family friendly
Date: 21st October – 31st October 2023
Cost: From €9.55
Event: Kenmare Halloween Howl
Location: Kenmare, Kerry
For: Families and kids of all ages
Date: 27th October – 4th November 2023
Cost: TBA
Limerick
Event: Halloween Scary Trail Castleconnell
Location: Castleconnel, Limerick
For: Families and kids of all ages
Date: 29th October 2023
Cost: From €6
Event: Lough Gur Trick or Treat Hunt
Location: Lough Gur, Limerick
For: Adults and children aged 3 years and above
Date: 31st October 2023
Cost: TBA
Tipperary
Event: Halloween Play Event
Location: Hillview Sports Club, Clonmel, Tipperary
For: Family friendly
Date: 28th October 2023
Cost: From €10
Event: Spleodar Halloween Arts Festival
Location: Nenagh, Tipperary
For: Multiple events for all ages
Date: 27th – 31st October 2023
Cost: Prices depend on events, check programme guide for details
Waterford
Event: Halloween Trail and Pumpkin Picking at Mount Congreve
Location: Mount Congreve, Waterford
For: Families and children aged between 4-10 years
Date: 28th – 31st October 2023
Cost: TBA
Halloween events in Connacht
Galway
Event: Galway Aboo Halloween Festival 2023
Location: Multiple locations across Galway
For: All ages
Date: 27th – 30th October 2023
Cost: Prices depend on the event, see full list here
Event: Macnas Halloween Parade 2023
Location: Galway City, Galway
For: All ages
Date: 29th October 2023 (still to be confirmed)
Cost: Free
Event: Halloween Treat Turoe Pet Farm
Location: Turoe Pet Farm, Bullaun, Galway
For: Family friendly
Date: 19th – 31st October 2023
Cost: From €9 per adult and €13.50 per child
Leitrim
Event: Halloween Camp
Location: Leitrim School of Art, Drumshanbo, Leitrim
For: Children aged 5-12 years
Date: 31st October – 3rd November 2023
Cost: €150
Mayo
Event: Halloween Teen Disco
Location: Erris Coast Hotel, Ballina, Mayo
For: Teenagers in first, second or third year of secondary school
Date: 27th October 2023
Cost: From €20
Event: Raheenbar Pumpkin Picking
Location: Raheen Barr, Mayo
For: Family friendly
Date:14th – 15th October, 21st – 22nd October and 28th -29th October 2023
Cost: From €31.54
Event: The Samhain Creepy Crawl
Location: Turlough Park, Castlebar, Mayo
For: Family friendly
Date: 29th – 30th October 2023
Cost: Free
Roscommon
Event: Halloween Fun Walk
Location: Mote Park, Roscommon
For: Family friendly
Date: 30th October 2023
Cost: Between €10 – €20
Sligo
Event: Zombie Hunt
Location: Sligo Rowing Club, Sligo
For: Families and children of all ages
Date: 29th October 2023
Cost: From €6.34
Event: Halloween at Rathcroghan
Location: Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, Sligo
For: Families and children
Date: 23rd October – 3rd November 2023
Cost: From €15
Halloween events in Ulster
Cavan
Event: N3 Teenage Disco Cavan
Location: The Lavey Inn, Knockanoark, Co. Cavan, Ireland
For: Ages 13 – 16 years only
Date: Friday, 27 Oct 2023 (21:00 – 23:30)
Cost: From €20
Derry
Event: Derry Halloween
Location: Derry
For: Families and children
Date: 28th October – 31st October 2023
Cost: Free
Donegal
Event: Splanc
Location: Magheraroarty Beac, Gweedore, Donegal
For: Families and children
Date: 29th October
Cost: Free / Fundraising Events Take Place
Please note that some of the above costs may include a ticket booking fee or administration costs. Check full terms and conditions on the booking website.
Halloween events for kids
Halloween is a special time for kids in Ireland. Many events are designed with little ones in mind, offering a safe and fun environment for the whole family to enjoy the holiday.
From pumpkin carving to kids costume contests, each and every Halloween event featured here promise loads of laughter and excitement.
If a Halloween camp or workshop is something that your child would love, there’s plenty taking place over the mid term break this year – check the list above for a local camp near you.
Free Halloween events
For those on a budget, you’ll be pleased to know that free Halloween events are quite common. Ireland’s communities come together to host free activities like spooky storytelling, lantern parades, and outdoor movie nights. Keep an eye out for local offerings in your area.
Check the ticket prices above for more details on booking fees and free events. Make sure to book early (or pre-booking where possible) as last year, tickets sold out fast for some events.
Halloween events for teens
Teenagers looking for some thrills and chills will find Halloween events for teens that are tailored to their taste.
Haunted houses, escape rooms, and horror movie marathons are just a few of the options that provide a spooktacular (and safe) experience for older kids over the mid-term break and Halloween period.
Halloween costume events
One of the highlights of Halloween is dressing up in costumes, and Ireland knows how to do it right. Costume contests, traditional games, and themed parties are all part of the Halloween festivities.
So, unleash your creativity and prepare for a night of fabulous costumes and spooky makeup! The Fun Place Halloween shop has got you covered for everything you’ll need on the night.
Where should I go to celebrate Halloween in Ireland?
Wondering where to go for a spooky Halloween in Ireland? The answer is everywhere! While Dublin is a popular choice with its vibrant atmosphere, cities like Cork, Galway, and Meath also host fantastic events.
Various locations across the country will play host to an enchanting Halloween event, transforming the ordinary into extraordinary. Embrace the Halloween fun by slipping into your most imaginative fancy dress costume, as the streets come alive with laughter and eerie excitement.
The monster mash beats will echo through the air, creating a mystical ambiance that set the perfect stage for a weekend filled with ghoulish delight.
From haunted houses to pumpkin patches, every Halloween event in Ireland will offer a diverse range of experiences, ensuring there’s something for every ghost and ghoul.
Gather your friends and family for a weekend of Halloween fun, creating memories that will linger like the ghostly mist that blankets the Irish landscape.
Some of the above events will have activities like a tricky trail, mirror maze, corn maze, a ghost carriage or a witches den. You can even check out a spooky Halloween barn! If you prefer to stay at home, read up on the origin of Halloween in Ireland.
If you’d like something more relaxed, you could attend a fancy dress event for the whole family. It completely depends on what you’d like to do this year (and the weather, of course!)
Many smaller towns and villages embrace the holiday spirit as well, so explore your options to find the best Halloween events.
Just don’t forget to stock up on Halloween costumes for the little ones before you set off!
