Full line up of family-friendly Halloween events revealed by Dublin City Council
Dublin City Council (DCC) has a full free line up of Halloween events for the capital, with more than 50 family-friendly festive celebrations taking place across the city.
Dublin’s Lord Mayor Ray McAdam said: “Halloween is a magical time for families and communities to come together. Dublin City Council has brewed up a cauldron of fun, fright, and festivity for all ages.
"I encourage everyone to enjoy the events safely and celebrate the spirit of Samhain. Bí cúramach agus bainigí taitneamh as!”
From the well-known Bram Stoker Festival to local celebrations in several suburbs, there’s something spooky for everyone in the line up.
Scare in the Square: Pearse Square Park, Dublin 2 – October 31 4pm – 8pm. An evening in the park, with carnival games, face painting and a spooky DJ, with a quiet session between 4pm and 4:30pm for children with additional sensory needs.
Crumlin Halloween Festival: Eamonn Ceannt Park, Dublin 12 – October 31 12pm – 4pm. A spooky celebration including a ghost train, live music and face painting.
Finglas Fright Night: Finglas Civic Centre, Dublin 11 – October 31 5pm – 9pm. Carnival-themed event with stalls, fairground rides, music and face painting.
Darndale Together After Dark: Darndale Belcamp Village Centre, Dublin 17 – October 31 4pm – 7pm. Music, street theatre and eerie tales take over Darndale for the evening, with fireworks to finish.
Kilmore West Halloween Spooktacular: Kilmore Recreation Centre, Dublin 5 – October 31 12pm – 2pm. A spooky craft workshop for all the family.
D10 Halloween Festival: Various places in Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 – October 31 Various events around Ballyfermot, from BMX tricks to zombie runs and haunted houses.
Dockers and Demons Festival: Ringsend, Irishtown and Docklands – October 20-31 Ghostly jogs, haunted houses and phantom parades are happening all around Ringsend and its environs. More details here: https://www.dockersanddemons.com/
The Big Scream NEIC: North east inner city – October 21-31. Various events around the north east inner city, from scary yoga, a spooky cinema and a dog show. More details here: https://bigscream.ie/
Bram Stoker Festival: Venues across Dublin – October 31 – November 3. Candlelit choirs, ghostly theatre and the Macnas Parade, where Dracula himself could appear.
Halloween Comes Alive: O’Connell Street and Earl Street, October 24 & 25 3pm – 7pm. Spooky props and decorations in the heart of Dublin.
D8 Halloween events: Various locations, Dublin 8 – October 31. Haunted harbours, spooky parades and houses of horror around various spots in Dublin 8.
The full DCC Halloween event list can be found here: www.dublincity.ie/halloween