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last updated: 2024-10-25
Family events this weekend

And BOOM... School has started again after a long and cool summer, September arrived and now it is already October. Crazy, isn't it?

If you want to spend more quality time with your family at the long weekend and in the midterm break, check out the following events, fortunately Dublin is buzzing in October!

Library events, workshops (various locations)
Puppet Show, Engineering Workshop, Slime Workshop, Lego Workshop and a lot more is happening in our libraries.
Events in The Ark
The Ark is a dedicated cultural centre for children. We create opportunities for children, along with their families and friends or with their school, to discover and love art.
Samhain in Marlaz Park - 26-27 Oct
Saturday October 26th and Sunday October 27th 2024 sees the return of SAMHAIN to Marlay Park with heaps of Halloween horrors! Prepared to be scared by some old frightening favourites like the Lumber Brother, Barber and Butcher and Witches and watch out for some atrocious new attractions!
Mzrtle Scare in Dun Laoghaire - 26 Oct
Saturday 26th of October at Myrtle Square for some spooky storytelling, street performance's from some Goblins and Witch's with live music and more!
Dublin Zoo free for kids - 29, 30, 31 Oct
Celebrate Halloween at Dublin Zoo with a fang-tastic schedule of fun family activities lined up for the 29th, 30th and 31st October. Plus little ones in costume can enjoy FREE entry to the Zoo on these dates. T&Cs apply. Spooky Trail - Facepainting in the Farmhouse from 10am to 3pm - Creepy keeper talks …all included in the cost of entry!
Halloween in the Botanical Gardens - 18 Oct - 3 Nov
Pumpkin Decorating Competition - Saturday 19th drop off day at the Teak House 11am - 4pm. On display from Sunday 20th October - Sunday 3rd November. Magical Plants Shows for families October 20th and 27th - 31st in the Children's Garden. No need to book first come first served.
Halloween at EPIC - 26 Oct - 3 Nov
Irish author Bram Stoker needs your help! His famous character Dracula, a notorious vampire, has somehow escaped from his book in our Storytelling Gallery and into the vaults of EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. Can you and your family help track him down and spell him back from whence he came?
Ghostbus for kids
The Ghostbus Kids Tour is for kids aged 7-14 and has been designed to be more fun than scary, however it may not be suitable for children of a sensitive nature.
Halloween at Avondale - 26 Oct - 2 Nov
Join us for a day of Halloween fun, laughter, and delightful surprises. Don’t forget to wear your favourite costume for a chance to win a special prize! We can’t wait to see you there for a frightfully good time!
Big Scream Festival in North Dublin - 22-31 Oct
The festival itself takes place in the days leading up to Halloween with a huge variety of events for older and younger residents – and even their dogs!
Local Halloween events in Dublin - 30-31 Oct
Various Halloween events are taking place in Dublin, organised by Dublin City Council. See details on the link.
Bram Stoker Festival (various locations) - 25-28 Oct
Get ready for four days and nights of deadly adventures as Dublin gets gloriously gothic this October bank holiday weekend.
Retro DRive-in Movies in Leopardstown - 24-29 Oct
Rock Up, Roll In and watch the world's biggest movies on the world's biggest LED screens. Arrive in your car, stay in your car and leave in your car! Make it a family day out at Retro Drive-In Movies. You can even bring your dog! ?
Ghostly tours in Malahide castle - 26-27 Oct
Will you be brave enough to face the spirits of Malahide Castle?! Join our ghostly tour this October and discover the chilling truth!
Halloween at Dublinia - 28-30 Oct
Fun for all the family, and happening this Halloween from the 28th to the 30th of October, 11am to 4pm everyday. For this Halloween family event, there is no booking necessary, it is all included in the price of your admission ticket.
Tallaween (various locations) - 19-31 Oct
A storm has unleashed an ancient force within Tallaght Library, bringing hordes of monsters, demons and zombies to life from the pages of the library’s darkest tales. Set free from the constraints of ink and paper, they’ve now entered Parthalán Place (outside the Civic Theatre), and we need your help in this battle to protect your community.
Fingal Festival of Fire (various locations) - 31 Oct
Get ready for a scorching Halloween night like never before! Join us on Thursday, October 31st, as Events in Fingal proudly presents the "Festival of Fire." This thrilling event will ignite your Halloween spirit at four incredible locations across Fingal: