October 2019
Halloween Guide
Traditionally this is our annual opportunity to briefly meet all the neighbours in the streets as we follow behind our happy 'sugar driven' youngsters who will be running door to door dressed in costume to excitedly fill a sack of treats.
Costumes have been on sale in the shops since early September but do remember they sell out of choices and sizes very fast. House decorations normally relate to the ages of their children and each year there's usually a good variety on display. It's good to see the traditional carved pumpkin is still a favourite and come in all shapes and sizes.
Themed ghostly experiences are becoming more popular for the Grown Ups and our guide shows a mixture of venues hosting, or likely to announce, Halloween themed events.
Our Guide
Map Key
Events Listing
Púca Festival
Oct 31st to Nov 2nd @ Athboy, Drogheda and Trim
The brainchild of Fáilte Ireland brings a new festival celebrating Ireland as the original birthplace of Halloween and an emphasis on Celtic traditions.
Hosted in 3 locations over 3 nights, it is the first to include all age groups and promises to be unique alternative to the 'Commercial Halloween' experience.
Alright Pumpkin Picking
Sat & Sundays in Oct @ Fordstown Farm
Pick your own pumpkin straight from Ireland's largest and best known pumpkin patch.
The Wicked Adventures
Oct 19th, 20th and 26th to 1st Nov @ Tayto Park
This year sees a Family Event for children aged from 3 to 12yrs with 5 sections to explore.
Halloween at the Museum
Oct 19th, 20th and 25th to 30th @ The Irish Military War Museum
Halloween at the Museum present Pumpkin Play and Spooky Nights.
Pooka Spooka
Oct 26th to 31st @ Causey Farm
Suitable for 3 to 12yrs with 10 sections to explore
Creepy Crafts
Oct 29th to 31st @ The Solstice Arts Centre
Halloween Camp suitable for 6 - 10 years, create some spooky crafts to add that scare factor to your Halloween displays
Freaky Fashion
Oct 19th & 26th @ The Solstice Arts Centre
Suitable for 6 - 10 years, make a Halloween costume with a difference!
The Magic Pumpkin Festival
Oct 19th @ Navan Adventure Centre
Make magical memories at The Magic Pumpkin Family Halloween Festival. Pumpkin patch, The Magic Pumpkin spectacular professional magic show and huge number of fun activities!
Screamfest
Will it be on this year?
TBC @ Navan Race Course
Drive in movie experience, daytime for younger children and adults evening screening.
Farmaphobia
Oct 5th to 31st @ Causey Farm
5 terrifying experiences, definitely for the Grown Ups!
Haunted Spooktacular
Oct 12th, 18th,19th and 24th to 31st @ Grove Gardens
One of Ireland’s Favourite & Most Feared Night Out but definitely Grown Ups +16s !
CarnEVIL
Oct 27th @ The Central, Navan
Halloween High Jinks, Live Music, Ghoulish Cocktails and Drinks Specials. Wear Fancy Dress to be in with the chance to win spot prizes.
Tell us if we've missed something.
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2017: Did your family go 'Trick or Treating' and will you send us a picture to enter our competition to show us you pumpkins, displays and....... scary costumes.
