Things to do in Ireland this Halloween Weekend Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 9:31 am +0100 This October bank holiday weekend, get in the Halloween spirit with all manner of events happening around Ireland. We’ve picked only a handful of options that you can attend, but there’s a million more (well, 56 actually, that you can check out here)! 👻 Halloween has its roots in Ireland, so it’s only right that you get involved! 👻 Cauldron of Smithfield, Dublin On Halloween eve head to Smithfield Square in Dublin City for the Cauldron of Smithfield - a night of music, monsters and madness! The whole square is going into full festival mode with a House of the Damned scare tent, circus + street performers, music stage, zip line (yes, you read that right) with it all culminating in a Night Creatures Halloween parade! There’s loads here for young and old so get your best costume on and head into town!!! Macnas Halloween Parade, Galway In Galway on October 27th? You MUST make your way to the Macnas Halloween Parade which will be roaming the streets of Galway with their giant puppet creations! Around 70,000 people attend this annual spectacular, making it the biggest free event in the country. Join the hundreds of performers and thousands of spectators for an unforgettable Halloween experience! Dockers & Demons, Dublin With events, performances and activities starting on Thursday, October 24th and running through until All Hallow’s eve, there are no excuses not to head towards the Docks-Irishtown-Ringsend neighbourhoods for a bit of Halloween craic! Dockers & Demons has everything from Deadly Discos to a Spud Fest (we’re intrigued), there’s definitely something for everyone here! Forest of Fear, Carlingford Friday 25th to Thursday 31st of October, Carlingford Forest is turned into the ‘Forest of Fear’ for kids of all ages (and scare levels)! Choose from the 6+ (kinda scary), 12+ (Super scary) or 16+ (stupid scary) forest walk options and get ready to have your forest nightmares become a reality 👻 There’s also zombie laser tag, axe throwing and a night-time zip line thrown in for good measure! Derry Halloween, Derry A week-long celebration of all things otherworldly is what awaits you in Derry from October 26th to November 1st. One of the best this island has to offer, Derry Halloween festivities run the gamut from the kid-friendly Halloween Hay Sculpture Trail to a you-must-be-this-tall series of concerts called the Samhain Sessions. Book a hotel and stay for the weekend to make the most of everything that’s going on! Bram Stoker Festival, Dublin A celebration of Ireland’s famed Dracula author, Bram Stoker, this 4-day festival taking place over the October Bank Holiday weekend is a must-visit if you’re a fan of the written work, the myth behind it or just like an excuse to get into fancy dress! Taking place at multiple locations across the city of Dublin, the Bram Stoker Festival is a veritable feast for the sense this Halloween! We know there’s plenty more going on throughout Ireland - let us know if there’s something we’ve missed! Share on Facebook translation missing: en.accessibility.link_messages.new_tab Tweet on Twitter Opens in a new window. Pin on Pinterest Opens in a new window. Also in Community THE CREW: APPLICATIONS OPEN Wed, Feb 01, 23 Applications are now open. Submit your information below... OUR 6TH BIRTHDAY! Mon, Dec 20, 21 And you’re all invited! 5TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AT THE SUGARLOAF Thu, Jan 27, 22 G+C turns 5 YEARS OLD! DOES COFFEE LIFT YOUR WORKOUT GAME? Mon, Dec 12, 22 Is there truth to the claim? THE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: COSY CHRISTMAS GIFTS Wed, Nov 30, 22 Time to Snuggle Up Back to blog