Halloween is just around the corner
Every year there are so many venues in Dublin and all Ireland to celebrate Halloween season.
The holiday, that every year just gets bigger and better. The spectacle and adventure that is adrenaline-fueled. It’s more impressive, it’s more graphic and creative, with more Halloween things to do and more spooky fun.
If you are looking for things to do this October Halloween 2017, look no further. We have pulled a list of top things to do this Halloween in Dublin With such a choice, there is something for all the family. Check out these TOP Halloween events for spooky fun. This list of Halloween events will help you to pick a perfect Halloween venue and plan your family day out. You’ll have more time to concentrate on Halloween costumes, trick and treats.
Here are the TOP HALLOWEEN events in Ireland 2018
1. Spooktacular Boo at Dublin Zoo, Co. Dublin
Creepy arts and crafts, spine-chilling keeper talks, spooky face painting. Join us for monster music on the Great Lawn as well as many other festive activities.
2. Halloween at Dublinia
Delig Inis theatre group present their annual performance. Hear about the supernatural and ghostly happenings around medieval Dublin. But are they true? Find out at Halloween.
3. The Retail Park Liffey Valley is hosting a FREE Halloween Family Fun Day
Bring along the whole family to meet the FM104 Road Show, who will be broadcasting live from the FM104 Road Hog in the Retail Park Liffey Valley car park. The FM104 Beetle Bugs will also be on hand with lots of activities on the day to entertain the whole family this Halloween including giant games, spooky facepainting, goodie bags and prize giveaways.
4. “My Ballymun Story” By Box Office
This event needs no introduction – it’s Ballymun’s annual Otherworld Halloween Festival. This year’s theme is ‘My Ballymun Story’ and thousands of families, young people, community groups and performers will come together to have a spookily brilliant time together. The evening kicks off with the community parade weaving its way through the streets of Ballymun, followed by hours of creepy on-site entertainment, ending with a fantastic fireworks display. We’re absolutely delighted to announce that we’ll be including the amazing Irish band Spring Break as our headliners this year. They’re fantastic hour and a half set will be on the plaza main stage from 7:30 – 8:00 pm!
Otherworld provides an important opportunity for local organisations across Ballymun to work together in the months leading up to the festival. This year we have more groups and volunteers involved than ever before.
This is a fun magic and juggling show you’ll like.
5. BRAM STROKERFESTIVAL 2018
When: 26th – 29th October 2018, Dublin, Ireland
Bram Stroker Festival every year has to offer so many spooky things to do for all the family.
Bram Stoker Festival presents the Macnas Parade
Dublin 1 (full parade route available from 22 October) Mon 29 Oct, 7pm Free event Bram Stoker Festival once again welcome the internationally renowned spectacle company Macnas to the streets of Dublin for an unforgettable nighttime parade. Now a much-loved Bram Stoker Festival tradition, join Dubliners and visitors of all ages along the city’s street.
6. Virginia Pumpkin Festival, Co. Cavan
Virginia Pumpkin Festival is an annual weekend-long event that takes place at the end of October. Recent elements of the festival include a pumpkin maze, holiday parade and Irelands Largest Fancy Dress Party. It is a fun-filled event for the whole family to enjoy, with a firework display and pumpkin carving competition being a regular spectacular feature.
7. Halloween at Lullymore Heritage Park, Co. Kildare
Halloween at Lullymore Heritage and Discovery Park 2018
ITS BACK……Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park hosts its now infamous “Halloween Happenings” for SEVEN spooky days Saturday 27th October to Friday 2nd of November 2018 10am to 6pm Daily.
Lots of ghastly ghouls and terrifying treats in store at Lullymore including Haunted Holograms, Terror Train Trips (be prepared for Zombie Attacks!!), Terror Treasure Hunts and freaky fun in the devilish den of play—the Funky Forest.
Prepare for the Fright of your Life. Come in fancy dress (optional) – Prizes for best Fancy Dress costumes in the Indoor Centre from 2pm every day! (Halloween prizes start at 2pm). One Terror Train Trip per family included in admission.
8. Belfast Halloween Monster Mash and Fireworks Display
9.Dare to Scare Tour at Wells House, Co. Wexford
When: October 30 @ 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm €11.00
Join us and the ghouls of Wells on a scary journey through the estate where you will explore the basement of the house and discover the mysteries within! Hear the whispers of the night as you delve into darkness and learn the grousome stories of the past.
A family friendly tour, sure to give you a fright this hallowed night…
For more information contact info@wellshouse.ie or 0539186737
10. Derry Halloween Under the Samhain, Derry
A welcome like no other awaits you, as the division between this world and the otherworld’s is at its thinnest, as supernatural beings and the souls of the dead flood into the City, let your imagination run wild and join us on a celebration like no other, filled with ghoulish events and frightful fun for all the family.
