Things to do this weekend | 17th - 19th, October, 2025

Sonic Brunch
Dublim | 19th October, 2025

Get ready for a turbo-charged morning of play, pancakes and prizes at Kidspace Rathcoole. Enjoy exclusive access to the entire play centre, meet Sonic up close and join the Gold Ring Hunt for fun rewards. Kids can race Sonic on scooters and go-karts, tuck into a sweet pancake brunch and explore over 10,000 sq ft of adventure, while parents relax with coffee in The Nest Café. Suitable for children up to age 10.

Funderland
Cork | 17th, 18th, 19th October, 2025

Funderland opens this weekend on Centre Park Road with thrilling rides, giant rollercoasters and family-friendly fun. With over 15 attractions, great value vouchers and free parking, it’s Ireland’s biggest travelling theme park and a must-visit this Halloween.

Haunted Harvest Festival
Kildare | 18th & 19th, October, 2025

Celebrate spooky season as the Haunted Harvest Festival open at Clonfert Farm. Pick a pumpkin, take a fun fair ride or brave the Haunted House and many more fun activities.

Pumpkins After Dark
Dublin | 16th, 17th, 18th & 19th  October, 2025

Pumpkins After Dark lights up Newbridge House and Farm this October with a spectacular outdoor Halloween trail featuring over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins. Visitors can explore a one-kilometre illuminated pathway filled with magical displays, including classic Halloween characters, dragons, fairies and movie favourites.

The opening weekend runs from 3–5 October, with later dates continuing throughout the month. Expect live pumpkin carving, seasonal treats and plenty of photo opportunities. Located just a short walk from Donabate Station, with limited pre-book parking available, it’s an autumn highlight for all ages.

Halloween at W5
Belfast | Until 2nd November, 2025

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.

Halloween at Wells House & Gardens
Wexford | 18th & 19th, October, 2025

The Wells Witches return for Halloween fun at Wells House & Gardens. Enjoy a magical train ride, visit the witches to cast a spell and explore the new pumpkin patch. This outdoor activity is an optional extra to your visit - don’t forget your wellies!

Papa's Pumpkin Patch
Dublin | 18th & 19th, October, 2025

Enjoy a fun-packed autumn adventure at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch in North County Dublin. Families can pick their own pumpkin, meet farm animals, explore Peggy’s Maize, enjoy face painting, storytelling and more. One pumpkin included per car ticket.

Guy Farm Pumpkin Patch
Meath | 18th & 19th, October, 2025

The Guy Farm pumpkin patch returns with over 12 pumpkin varieties across 10 acres, from classic orange to multicoloured. Families can enjoy a five-acre maize maze, Halloween bale art and face painting and then relax with local treats and wood-fired pizza.

Clissman Pumpkin Patch
Wicklow | 18th & 19th, October, 2025

Set off on a pumpkin-picking adventure at Clissmann Pumpkin Patch with a choice of Donkey or Wheelbarrow Tours. Enjoy tractor rides, a spooky farm trail, Halloween games in the Hocus Pocus Hay Barn and plenty of photo spots for dressed-up visitors.

Pete's Pumpkin Patch
Dublin | 18th-19th October, 2025

A fun outdoor Halloween experience at Reynoldstown, Naul, where each visitor gets to pick their own pumpkin. Enjoy games, photo spots and the bouncy hay area, with sessions running on selected dates until 27th October. Entry is €12.50 per person and includes one pumpkin. Booking online only. Bring wellies – it gets muddy.

Pumpkin Patch
Mayo | 18th-19th October, 2025

The Pumpkin Patch offers a full day of family fun at Graune Pet Farm with access to farm facilities, indoor and outdoor play areas, animal feeding, face painting and a treasure hunt. Visitors can pick their own pumpkin and enjoy plenty of photo opportunities.