Six Things to Do in And Around Dublin This Halloween

Ireland is the perfect place to celebrate Halloween because of its Celtic origins. If you are coming to Dublin during this period here are some events that might interest you. Don’t be afraid and enjoy a memorable Halloween!  

Causey Farm, Co Meath
 

Located near Navan, this farm is a perfect site for a Halloween excursion; the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which some people regard as the original Halloween celebration, is just a few miles away. For more thrills try Farmaphobia (October 27-November 1) with its different activities, squirm in the Field of Screams and try to get out of the monster-filled mazes, or try your luck in the Three-minute Escape Rooms.

The young ones can have fun too because Causey Farm also runs Pooka Spooka a fun event with broomstick rides, magic shows, pumpkin-carving…

Bram Stoker Festival
 

This festival, named after the famous gothic writer, is the city’s biggest Halloween event (October 28-31). It will be four days of theatre, spectacle, visual arts and music during which the city will take on a particularly scary vibe. There are a lot of different events all around Dublin, if you are looking for a thrill you will not be disappointed. Be sure not to miss the Macnas procession on Henry Street and Moore Street it is really worth it. If you are looking for a nice place to stay go to the O’Callaghan Davenport hotel next to Merrion Square.

The Horror Expo Ireland
 

This expo (October 30) will ravish the horror fans who fancy something different. The surroundings of the Freemasons’ Grand Lodge in Dublin will host this event dedicated to the dark and macabre. There will also be a Q&A session with the Paranormal Researchers of Ireland along with technicians, demonologists and investigators.

The Halloween train
 

Down in Carlow, meanwhile, travel to Rathwood near Tullow, where a Halloween train takes children on a magical journey to meet all kind of forest faeries and goblins (October 15-31). You could sneak around the Pooka’s House and ask for a pumpkin and carve it with the help of good witches.

Dublin Zoo
 

The zoo is one of the best attractions in the city, and it’s easy to see why. This Halloween kids are going to love the Spooktacular Boo (October 28 and 31). The Kaziranga Forest Trail will become a festival pumpkin patch, there will also be scary arts and crafts in the Meerkat Restaurant as well as Halloween-themed keeper talks.

Wicklow’s Historic Gaol
 

Situated at Kilmantin Hill the gaol has long been famous for its ghoulish shows and this year they want to do something special with a number of paranormal investigation nights (October 25-November 1). The Halloween Night Tour with character actors will get you in the frightening mood.