With Halloween around the corner, you may be scrambling to find activities that the whole family will enjoy. There are plenty of things to do on Halloween in Ireland, the home of Halloween. No matter which family-friendly Halloween event and activity you choose, there are Halloween promo codes that you can use to help you save on outings, Halloween costumes and more.
In this blog, we will tell you:
- Emerald Park After Dark
- Luggwoods Fall Festival
- Halloween at Rathcroghan: Origins of Samhain Tour
- The Macnas 2025 Halloween Parade
- Halloween Baby Rave
- Boo at the Zoo!
1. Emerald Park After Dark in Ashbourne
- Dates: 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th of October
- Time: 6:30 pm to 10 pm
- Ticket prices: €16 for Emerald Park members and €21 for non-members
According to The Irish Sun, the Halloween event, After Dark, is back at Emerald Park in Ashbourne. The event takes place in the dark, with last admissions at 8 pm. Attendees will be able to ride the existing 12 rides, plus a new ride, at the amusement park. The event is suitable for the whole family, including young children, and won’t feature any scares.
Enjoy the thrilling rides, indulge in food and snacks at the park restaurants, and have the fun moments captured and saved with the photo booklet for 5 rides offered by the park. This booklet is €30 online and €55 at the park. Tickets can be bought directly from the Emerald Park website. You can use our Experience Days coupon codes to get great deals and savings on amusement park tickets.
2. Luggwoods Fall Festival in Dublin
- Dates: 18 October - 2 November
- Time: From 10 am
- Ticket prices: From €16.95
One of the many Dublin Halloween events taking place in 2025 is The Luggwoods Fall Festival, which will be bringing Halloween and autumn magic, and adventure to families. The event consists of a 30-minute walk through the Spooktacular Luggwoods Enchanted Forest Trail, where attendees will take part in games and challenges, and meet various spooky characters that they will help with collecting ingredients to brew a Witch’s Magical Potion.
Next up is a ride on the Spookwood Express to the Witch’s Cabin, followed by a stop at the pumpkin patch, where children can choose their own pumpkins to take home. The event takes approximately 2 hours.
3. Halloween at Rathcroghan: Origins of Samhain Tour
- Dates: 28 October - 7 November, excluding Bank Holiday Monday
- Time: 12 pm and 2 pm
- Ticket prices: €18 without fees
Learn about the origins and explore the history of Halloween or Samhain by going on a tour of the cave of Uaimh na gCat (Oweynagat), the home of Halloween and Ireland’s Gate to Hell.
There is no better way to spend Halloween with the family than exploring the origins of this magical and widely loved celebration. The tour is an hour and a half long and will explore the site and entrance of the cave. Use our range of Events discount codes to save on tickets and bookings for these outings.
4. The Macnas 2025 Halloween Parade in Galway
- Date: 26th of October
- Time: From 5:30 pm
Gather the whole family and hit the Galway City Streets to witness An Treun – The Summoning of the Lost, a parade inspired by a long-lost tale from author Bram Stoker. You can expect Macnas’ usual high-quality production, creativity and high energy to bring the tale to life. Expect to see thrilling costumes and performances and spooky Macnas giants.
Head to the parade for an unforgettable Halloween experience. It is advised to get situated early as the streets can get busy, and you might miss out on a good view of the parade.
5. Halloween Baby Rave in Larne
- Date: 26th of October
- Time: 1 pm - 2 pm and 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Ticket prices: Start from £8
Taking place at The Music Yard in Larne, this Halloween event is perfect for families with toddlers and babies who want a Halloween experience that is not overwhelming. This Halloween Sensory Baby Rave is suitable for babies who are 0 months to toddlers who are 3 years old.
You can expect a range of sensory-friendly Halloween activities for kids. Tickets can be purchased on The Music Yard’s website. Prices are as follows:
- £8 for 1 adult and 1 child
- £12 for 2 adults and 1 child
- £14 for 1 adult and 2 children
- £16 for 2 adults and 2 children
6. Boo at the Zoo! at Dublin Zoo
- Dates: 25 October - 1 November
- Time: Dublin Zoo opening times from 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Ticket prices: From €14.90 for day entry tickets
The Boo at the Zoo! main event being held at Dublin Zoo will delight children of all ages, as well as their parents. Consisting of a variety of other events, families can look forward to a variety of fun activities that include a scavenger hunt, pumpkin carving and Halloween discos. The best part? Children who show up in Halloween costumes get free entry on the 31st of October when accompanied by a paying adult. You can use our Attractions promo codes to save on tickets to the zoo.
The events taking place are:
- Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt from the 25th of October to the 1st of November. The hunt consists of two story-based trails that have 15 checkpoints each. Participants will scan QR codes to find clues, solve riddles and complete a variety of challenges along the way.
- Pumpkin Carving Fun from the 25th of October to the 27th of October. Taking place at Dublin Zoo’s Haunted House, children aged 4 to 8 years old will get to decorate their pumpkins with paint, stickers and glitter. Children aged 9 to 14 years old will be given the challenge of making jack-o’-lanterns.
- Bone Zone from the 29th of October to the 31st of October. Taking place at the Snow Leopard Habitat, families can celebrate World Snow Leopard Day by participating in Skull & Bones activities.
- Halloween Day Celebrations on the 31st of October where children can run around in their spooky Halloween costumes. To take their transformation to the next level, head to the Zoorassic World for face painting between 11 am to 3 pm.
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