Halloween puns fit perfectly for the title of any spook-tacular event taking place next week. While businesses plan plenty of tricks and treats to entertain the whole family, they come up with some fang-tastic titles to catch your eye (patch).
From spooky festivals to pumpkin picking, haunted walks or magical trails we have listed some favourite family days out this Halloween whether you are looking for something local or planning a road trip.
Have fun!
Spooktacular Halloween Week | Beyond The Trees
Families can enjoy a spooky train ride, gingerbread decorating, storytelling and the Witches’ Cauldron Challenge. On the decorated Treetop Walk, the Harvest Moon Hunt challenges visitors to find 10 magical objects and claim a prize.
- Venue: Beyond The Trees Avondale, Wicklow
- When: Train experience: 24th - 31st October 2026, hourly from 10am to 4pm. Halloween Treetop Walk: 17th - 18th and 24th - 31st October, 10am to 7pm..
- Admission: Online, in advance.
Pumpkins After Dark lights up Newbridge House and Farm this October with thousands of glowing, hand-carved pumpkins along a one-kilometre outdoor trail. Visitors can explore brand-new displays for 2026, watch live pumpkin carving and enjoy live entertainment, seasonal treats and interactive photo opportunities. With no jump scares, the experience offers Halloween fun for all ages. Donabate Station is approximately a 15-minute walk from the entrance, with limited parking available to book separately.
- Venue: Newbridge House, Dublin
- When: Until 31st October, 2026
- Admission: Online, advance booking recommended.
Funderland brings its Spooktacular Halloween Event to Limerick this month, with fairground rides and attractions to enjoy during the mid-term break. Visitors can plan an afternoon outing or an evening visit, with opening hours extending until 9pm throughout the run.
- Where: Groody Road, Castletroy
- When: 17th October - 1st November 2026. Open 5pm to 9pm from 19th - 23rd October and 2pm to 9pm on all other event dates.
- Admission: Tickets available online. Rides charged separately.
Mickey & Minnie Halloween Breakfast
Mickey and Minnie join the Halloween celebrations with a sweet pancake brunch and playtime.
- Where: Kidspace Rathfarnham
- When: 31st October
- Admission: Tickets available online here.
All Inclusive Halloween at Secret Valley
Secret Valley Wildlife Park brings Halloween to life with a bigger pumpkin patch, an upgraded Witches Village and the brand-new Halloween Valley Woodland Walk through the forest. Families can follow spooky clues, meet quirky characters and uncover hidden surprises before hopping on the tractor trailer back to the park. All regular farm activities are included, from animal encounters and keeper talks to bounacy castles and tasty Halloween treats.
- Venue: Secret Valley Wildlife Park
- When: October 25th - November 2nd
- Admission: Online, in advance only. Does not include food & drinkl.
Celebrate spooky season at Happy Out Kids with the BOO BASH on Sunday 26 October, 4–6pm! Enjoy two hours of spooky soft play, disco fun and Halloween crafts
- Venue: Happy Out, Charleville, Cork
- When: Saturday 26th
- Admission: Online, in advance only
Howling Halloween at Brigit's Garden
Celebrate Samhain in costume at Brigit’s Garden with spooky fun for all ages. Highlights include the Gruesome Ghosts’ Treasure Hunt, storytelling with Rab Fulton and magical mayhem from the Wacky Witch. Open daily from 12pm to 4pm, with lunch in the café from 12pm to 3.30pm. Advance booking required.
- Venue: Brigit’s Garden, Galway
- When: Sunday 26th, Monday 27th & Tuesday 28th October, 2025 12-4pm. Treasure Hunt continues from 28th October to 2nd November as a self-guided activity, included with regular admission.
- Admission: Booking in advance, online
Halloween Hoedown Fun | Airfield Estate
Airfield Estate hosts a family-friendly Halloween Hoedown this autumn with crafts, puppet shows, rodeo dancing and sensory play. Daily activities include egg talks, storytelling and weekend milking demos, all included with admission. Running over the Bank Holiday and mid-term, it’s a fun-filled way to enjoy the season outdoors with little explorers of all ages
- Venue: Airfield Estate, Dundrum, Dublin
- When: October 27th to November 2nd
- Admission: Included with general admission | Free for Airfield Members
Haunted Harvest Festival at Clonfert Pet Farm
Spooky season arrives at Clonfert Farm with the return of the Haunted Harvest Festival, proudly named one of Ireland’s top pumpkin patches. Families can pick their perfect pumpkin, enjoy rides at the funfair or test their nerves in the Haunted House. A packed day out for all ages with events running on selected dates through Halloween.
- Venue: Clonfert Pet Farm, Kildare
- When: October 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th, 29th, 30th & 31st, 2025
- Admission: Online, in advance only.
This October midterm, Croke Park is packed with spooky fun for families! Choose from three unique experiences:
Teidí Tours – Make your own teddy, complete with GAA kit, before heading on a family-friendly stadium tour and visiting the GAA Museum.
Tales from the Pale – Brave the Skyline walk and hear chilling stories of Dublin’s ghosts, ghouls and dark past.
Hurloween Tours – Step into ancient Ireland with Setanta, explore hurling’s legends and enjoy workshops, dressing rooms and pitchside fun.
- Where: Croke Park, Dublin
- When: Tours run on selected dates from 25th October - 2nd November
- Admission: . Spaces are limited, so book online in advance!
Join the Halloween Ball at Spraoi for spooky tunes, fun prizes, a raffle and fancy dress fun for all little monsters.
- Venue: Spraoi Fun World, Dublin
- When: 30th October, 2025, 6-8pm
- Admission: Online, in advance only
Join the Halloween Ball at Go Kids Go for spooky tunes, fun prizes, a raffle and fancy dress fun for all little monsters.
- Venue: GoKidsGo, Dublin
- When: 29th October, 2025, 6-8pm
- Admission: Online, in advance only
Halloween | EPIC Irish Emigration Museum
Dracula is loose in the vaults of EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, and Bram Stoker needs your help! This spooky guided tour includes clue-hunting, storytelling, spell-casting and more as families track down the escaped vampire and learn about Stoker’s life and legends. Suitable for children aged 6–12, with multiple sessions daily. Fancy dress encouraged. Tickets €23 for adults, €15 for children – booking required.
- Venue: EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum, Dublin
- When: Mon 27th October - Sat 1st November 2025
- Admission: Online, in advance only
Pumpkin Carving Festival | Castleview Open Farm
Castleview’s spook-tacular pumpkin carving event is back – and bigger than ever! Pick your perfect pumpkin from the patch and carve it in the brand-new Carving Shed, then enjoy a day full of family fun across the farm. Bounce on giant castle slides, get your face painted, meet the animals and capture magical autumn photos. Entry is €10 per person (under 1s go free), with pumpkins priced at €4.50. Open daily from 11am to 6pm, carving until 5pm. Online booking essential.
- Where: Castleview Open Farm, Laois
- When: October 25th - 31st, 2025
- Admission: No advance booking required
Leisureplex is getting into the spooky spirit this Halloween with a fun-filled morning of frightful fun for little monster aa the Zoo Playland in all four Dublin Leisureplex locations will be packed with ghoulish games, creative crafts and plenty of prizes.
Children can take part in a Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt, try their hand at pumpkin painting and enjoy Halloween-themed arts and crafts. There’s also a colouring competition and special treats for anyone who arrives in fancy dress. All activities are free with Zoo Playland admission, making it a perfect way to start the Halloween weekend.
- Venue: Leisurplex venues, Dublin
- When: 31st October, 2025
- Admission: Online, in advance
Halloween Event | Red Mountain Open Farm
Celebrate spooky season with a fun-filled visit to the Halloween event at [Venue Name]. Enjoy playtime in the Halloween barn, meet friendly farm animals, and explore indoor and outdoor play zones including sandpits, toy tractors and spooky arts and crafts. Don’t miss photo ops in the witches’ den and rides on the Ghost Carriage, Blue Barrel Express and Horse & Carriage (small additional charge applies). Sessions run daily 10.30am–1.30pm and 2pm–5pm. Pre-booking is essential.
- Venue: Red Mountain Open Farm
- When: 18th, 19th, 25th October - 2nd November
- Admission: Online, in advance only
Halloweeen | Kidspace Rathcoole & Rathfarnham
Everyone’s favourite Disney duo is back at Kidspace for a magical pancake brunch! Little ones can sing and dance to Disney classics, meet Mickey and Minnie for individual photo ops and enjoy playtime in the fun-filled playframe while grown-ups relax in the Nest Café.
The event includes a sweet pancake brunch (dietary needs catered for) and is perfect for children up to age 8 in Rathfarnham and up to age 10 in Rathcoole. Fancy dress welcome - just keep it friendly, not spooky. €18 per child, €2 per adult. Booking is essential as tickets are limited. Halloween mid-term camps also available in both venues during the school holidays.
- Where: Kidspace Rathcoole & Rathfarnham, Dublin
- When: October 25th & 26th, 10:00 - 12:00
- Admission: Online, in advance
Dublin Zoo’s Halloween celebrations return with a week of spooky fun for families. Follow the Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt, join pumpkin carving workshops, meet the animals and enjoy themed activities across the zoo.
On Halloween Day, 31 October, children in costume go free with a full-paying adult. Face painting runs from 11am–3pm at Zoorassic World. .
- Where: Dublin Zoo, Dublin
- When: October 25th - November 2nd, 10:00 - 12:00
- Admission: Tickets available online or at the gate
Take on a spooky Murder Mystery Orienteering Challenge this Halloween. Follow digital clues, solve puzzles and earn a sweet treat at the finish — if you dare!
- Venue: Wildlands, Galway
- When: Until November 2nd, 2025
- Admission: Booking online, in advance. Self-lead session based on digital orienteering. Time taken from 45 minutes up to 1.5 hours. Suitable for ages 6+ to adult.
Smurf Village | Beyond The Trees
A Smurf-tacular Halloween awaits! Step into the Smurf Village this October for a fun-filled trick-or-treat adventure. Enjoy spooky arts and crafts in the Bat Emporium and take home your very own handmade bat. A magical day out for the whole family!
- Where: Avondale, Wicklow
- When: October 25th - 30th, 11:00 - 15:00
- Admission: Tickets available online or at the gate
Set off on a Halloween adventure at Clissmann Pumpkin Patch with a choice of Donkey or Wheelbarrow Tours to help carry your perfect pumpkin. Enjoy tractor rides, a spooky farm trail, the Hocus Pocus Hay Barn and plenty of photo fun.
- Where: Clissmann Caravan Park, Wicklow
- When: October 11th, 12th, 18th,19th, 25th - 30th, 12:00 - 17:00
- Admission: Online, in advance
Halloween | Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
"Monsters, Misfits and Mayhem" will invade the castle grounds this Bank Holiday weekend. From wicked wakes to talking heads, from the Witches Kitchen to the Bed of Nails, no gravestone will be left upturned this Halloween at Bunratty!
- Where: Bunratty Castle, Limerick
- When: Saturday October 25th to 27th
- Admission: Online, in advance
Halloween Train Rides, Tricks, Treats & Pumpkin Patch Fun
Hop on the Halloween train, meet the Wells Witches and help cast a spell before picking your perfect pumpkin from the new patch. A fun outdoor add-on to your visit at Wells House & Gardens.
- Where: Wells House, Wexford
- When: 18th - 29th October
- Admission: Online, in advance. Please note this event is an additional optional activity when visiting Wells House & Gardens & gate entry is not included.
Follow a magical light trail through Skypark Carlingford and enjoy interactive fun along the way. Explore Ireland’s Ancient Maze, bounce on Skynet, make a wish at the Fairy Tree and refuel with tasty street food and s'mores! Early bird tickets available now.
- Where: Sky Park, Louth
- When: October 25th - Jan 3rd
- Admission: Online, in advance
Join paranormal investigators Elaina and Niamh for the Children’s Samhain Tours, where young explorers can go púca hunting, hear spooky tales and compete for the best costume prize.
- Venue: Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin
- When: Tours will take place October 29th, 30th and 31st, 2025 at 1pm and 3.3:30pm.
- Admission: Online, in advance only.
Face your fears this Halloween where you’ll solve eerie puzzles, crack cryptic clues and race against time to break free before it’s too late, featuring Haunted Cabin, Quarantine and many more.
- Venue: Great Escape Rooms, Galway
- When: Daily
- Admission: Online, in advance only.
Let the kids run off steam this midterm at ACTIVATE, the South East’s No.1 family entertainment centre. Enjoy bowling, laser tag, climbing, roller skating, soft play and loads more fun for all ages.
- Where: Activate, Waterford
- When: Daily
- Book: Online, phone or call-in
Pick your own pumpkin, meet farm animals, and enjoy autumn crafts and games at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch in Oldtown. Tickets are sold per car and include access to the patch, one pumpkin, face painting, storytelling, and plenty of seasonal fun for all ages.
Extra activities like plaster pumpkin painting, snacks, and additional pumpkins are available on-site. Booking is essential, and visitors are reminded to arrive on time and leave pets at home.
- Where: Oldtown, Dublin
- When: October 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th & 27th
- Admission: Online, in advance
Enjoy a fun-filled family day out at Pete’s Pumpkin Patch with pumpkin picking, games and a giant bouncy hay area. Each ticket includes your own pumpkin, with free parking on site and plenty of scenic photo spots across the farm. Running on selected October weekends, this outdoor experience is perfect for making autumn memories. Dress for the weather and book online in advance, as tickets are required for all guests.
- Where: Naul, Co.Dublin
- When: October 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th & 27th
- Admission: Online, in advance
Step into a world of thrills, magic and mischief this Halloween at Westport Adventure. Hop aboard the Spooky Train, explore the shadowy grounds of Westport Estate and uncover eerie surprises around every corner. Watch Daniel the Magician’s spellbinding show, filled with ghostly illusions, circus tricks and playful magic for all ages. Finish your day with a Halloween-themed dinner at Gracy’s, the perfect treat after a day of spooky fun and laughter.
- Venue: Westport Adventure, Westport House, Mayo
- When: Tuesday 28th, Thursday 30th & Friday 31st
- Admission: Online, in advance
Halloween is a special time of year at Causey Farm, where ghouls, goblins and ghostly fun await at Pooka Spooka. Families can follow the I-Spy Train Ride, explore the Corn Maze, brave the Mineshaft Tunnels and discover surprises in the Harvest Hall. There’s also fortune telling, limb throwing and plenty of laughs for children aged two to twelve
- Venue: Causey Farm, Meath
- When: 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th & 25th - 31st October
- Admission: Online, in advance
Spooky fun awaits this Halloween at Slieve Aughty Centre’s Spook Aughty Festival. Step into themed Scary Rooms, enjoy eerie story readings and discover surprises around every corner. Children can try spooky face painting, cosy up by the fire, or join the pony games ride for a playful twist on the season. With forest walks, delicious treats and plenty of Halloween magic, it’s a family day out filled with fun, frights and autumn charm.
- Venue: Slieve Aughty Centre, Loughrea, Co. Galway
- When: 25th, 26th, 29th, 30th & 31st October, 2025
- Admission: Online, in advance
This Halloween, W5 transforms into a world of mystery and magic with eerie experiments, ghostly encounters and hands-on fun for the whole family. Explore the Enchanted Hollow, join wizards and witches for Pumpkins and Potions, or get messy at the Spooky Science Bar. Brave the haunted heights of Climbit, enjoy treats at the Hocus Pocus Café and create your own Halloween mask at the Sketch Club. With thrills and chills around every corner, W5 is the ultimate family adventure this spooky season.
- Venue: W5, Belfast
- When: Until 2nd November, 2025
- Admission: Online, in advance
Spirit of Meath Halloween Festival
Ireland’s biggest and scariest Halloween celebration returns as the Spirits of Meath Festival takes over County Meath from October to 2 November 2025 with spooky farms, haunted manors, pumpkin patches and frightful fun for all ages.
- Venue: Funtasia, Emerald Park, Navan Adventure Centre, Causey Farm, Rockfield House and more.
- When: Various until November 2nd, 2025
- Admission: Various, depends on venue.
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