It’s that time of year again, when the leaves change and spooky season arrives. This year, there are a variety of festivals and events for you and your friends & family to get you into the Halloween spirit.
From haunting scares to bright family fun, from Emerald Park’s After Dark, and Causey Farm’s Farmphobia & Pooka Spooka to Drag Brunch, and Pumpkin & Fun Halloween Festival at Navan Adventure Centre.
Púca Festival – Thursday 29th October to Sunday 1st November – Trim & Athboy.
Púca Festival celebrates Ireland as the birthplace of Halloween with an authentic, immersive, and otherworldly festival. Vibrant, fun, and contemporary in feel but strongly rooted in tradition, this year’s festival takes place in Athboy and Trim. Below is a selection of events due to take place:
Enya Martin – Swift Cultural Centre – Trim
Enya Martin, one of Ireland’s most recognisable comedians and content creators, also known as Giz A Laugh, has sold out many nights at the Vicar Street venue, Dublin, as well as many theatres and venues throughout Ireland. Enya is a regular on all the major comedy festivals.
Date: Thursday, October 29th.
Location: Swift Cultural Centre.
Age: All Ages.
Doors Open: 7:30 pm.
Start: 8:00 pm.
Price: €29 (plus fees).
Tickets available at: swiftculturalcentre.ie.
Púca Samhain Banquet – Darnley Lodge Hotel – Athboy
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of traditional Irish music, dancing and a delicious Samhain four-course banquet. Immerse yourself in the magic of Irish culture as legendary musicians take the stage, filling the night with lively tunes and haunting melodies.
Date: Friday, October 30th & Saturday, October 31st.
Location: Darnley Lodge Hotel.
Age: All Ages.
Doors Open: 7:00 pm.
Start: 8:00 pm.
Price: €85 (plus fees).
Tickets available at: universe.com.
Davina Devine’s Púca Brunch – Trim Castle Hotel – Trim
Púca gets a little more fabulous as Davina Devine returns to Trim for an afternoon of drag, brunch and plenty of Halloween fun. Join Davina at Trim Castle Hotel for a Púca Drag Brunch hosted by one of Ireland’s most fabulous drag queens.
Date: Saturday, October 31st.
Location: Trim Castle Hotel.
Age: Over 18 (ID required).
Show Start: 12:00 pm.
Price: €45 (plus fees).
Tickets available at: universe.com.
Púca Procession – Trim
Step into a world of breathtaking performance as shapeshifting spirits roam the streets of Trim in a powerful celebration of folklore, nature and ancestry. When darkness falls, the beating drums, music and spectacle of fire bring Samhain to life, as the Púca Procession takes us on an otherworldly journey. An unmissable experience!
Date: Saturday, October 31st.
Location: Trim.
Age: All Ages.
Show Start: 6:00 pm.
Price: Free (Non-Ticketed)
Sorcas na Samhna – Fairgreen Athboy – Athboy
Roll up! Roll up! A unique, diverse and entertaining show that combines traditional circus with ultra-modern lighting, dancing, and special effects sure to delight and amaze you. A dizzying display of Halloween circus performers with an Irish twist and live Irish music.
Date & Times: Thursday, October 29th (1:30 pm & 4:00 pm), Friday, October 30th (12:30 pm & 3:30 pm), Saturday, October 31st (1:30 pm & 4:00 pm), and Sunday, November 1st (4:00 pm).
Location: Fairgreen Athboy.
Age: All Ages.
Price: General Admission €20.00 (plus fees) & Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children Under 15yrs) €60 (plus fees).
Tickets available at: universe.com.
Spirits of Meath- Friday 2nd October to Sunday 5th November – Co. Meath.
From family adventures and immersive trails to haunted tours and Ireland’s biggest scare attractions, Spirits of Meath brings together the county’s most exciting Halloween experiences. Discover a programme of folklore, fun and frights inspired by the traditions of Samhain and brought to life across County Meath.
Farmophobia – Causey Farm – Girley, Co. Meath.
Farmaphobia is BACK for 2026! With 6 Terrifying Haunts spread over 100 Acres of Fear, Ireland’s BIGGEST Halloween Event is not to be missed!.
Date & Times: Select Dates and Times between Friday, 9th October to Sunday, November 1st.
Location: Causey Farm, Girley.
Age: Over 16s.
Price: €29 – €36, depending on date and availability.
Tickets available at: farmaphobia.com.
Alright Pumpkin Patch – Fordstown, Navan.
Come for the pumpkins but stay to hide in their corn maze, visit theie animals, and take a trip on our tractor ride. Grab a warm drink from our coffee truck and enjoy a great day amongst the sunflowers and sweetcorn in the fresh autumnal air!
Date & Times: Saturdays & Sundays until October 31st.
Location: Fordstown, Navan.
Age: Over 16s.
Price: Standard Ticket: €9 | Child Under 9: €0 | Carer: €5
Tickets available at: alrightpumpkin.com.
Mega Monster Halloween – Emerald Park – Kilbrew, Ashbourne
Step into a spooky world where little monsters can explore a themed pumpkin trail, meet friendly Halloween characters, and enjoy unforgettable live entertainment, including their brand-new Halloween-themed Live Panto Show.
Designed for families with children aged 3–12, Mega Monster Halloween invites you to wander, play, and discover a spooktacular Halloween adventure with all of the fun, and none of the frights!
Date: October 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th-31st, November 1st.
Location: Emerald Park.
Age: All Ages.
Price: All Access (€44) – Junior Zone (€40) – Child 0-2 (Free) – Senior Citizen €32
– Additional Needs + Carer (€26).
Tickets available at: emeraldpark.ie.
After Dark – Emerald Park – Kilbrew, Ashbourne.
Get ready to experience your favourite park attractions under the night sky! Dare to ride the legendary Cú Chulainn Coaster, take flight on Endeavour, spin on The Rotator, and race into the dark with Dino Dash, Flight School, Air Race, Viking Voyage, and Power Surge.
Brave the magical realm of Tír na nÓg, home to Na Fianna Force, The Quest, and The Celtic Dreamer. Then swing through the night on Swingosaurus, new for 2026. It’s guaranteed to be a ghoulishly good time!
Date: October 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th-31st, November 1st.
Location: Emerald Park.
Age: Must meet minimum height.
Time: 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm.
Price: General Ticket (€25) – Member Ticket (€21) – Additional Needs & Carer Ticket (€21).
Tickets available at: emeraldpark.ie.
Halloween Pumpkin Patch – Elmgrove Irish Flower Farm – Gormanstown.
Halloween event featuring a massive 10,000m spooky maize maze, a pumpkin selfie patch, face painting and pumpkin carving.
Date: October 17th, 18th, 24th, and 25th.
Location: Elmgrove Irish Flower Farm, Gormanstown.
Age: All ages.
Price: €6 (plus fees).
Tickets available at: elmgroveflowerfarm.ie
Pumpkin & Fun Halloween Festival – Navan Adventure Centre – Navan Racecourse.
Ireland’s award-winning Pumpkin & Fun Halloween Festival is back and bigger than ever! With over 12 epic indoor & outdoor activities included, this is a day out your family won’t want to miss! Designed especially for kids aged 3–12,
Date: October 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th-31st, November 1st.
Location: Navan Adventure Centre, Navan Racecourse.
Age: Best for Under 16.
Time: All Days (3 Hr Passes)
Price: Child over 2 yrs (€19.90 includes pumpkin + 12 activities), Toddler 1–2 yrs (€10.90Includes pumpkin + most activities with guardian help), Baby in Buggy (<1 yr): FREE (No pumpkin / no activities), Adult 16 (€10.90 Includes most activities, no pumpkin), and Carer (€6 Valid carer ID required) plus booking fee of €2:90.
Tickets available at: navanadventure.ie
Pooka Spooka 2026 – Causey Farm – Girley, Co. Meath
Step into a magical Halloween adventure at Pooka Spooka, Causey Farm’s. Designed for families with young children, guests can enjoy interactive shows, seasonal activities, storytelling, train rides, and plenty of Halloween fun in a friendly, non-scary atmosphere. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Halloween together and create lasting family memories.
Date: October 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 26th, 29th, 30th and 31st
Location: Causey Farm, Girley.
Age: Best for Under 16.
Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Price: Children aged 2-12 & Adults (€14), Carers (€9), and Children aged under 2 (Free).
Tickets available at: causey.ie.
Carnevil – The Central – Navan
Carnevil is back at The Central Navan; look forward to live Music, Ghoulish Cocktails, drink specials, lots of spot prizes for fancy dress, and so much more! Find out more here:
Date: Sunday 25th of October 2026.
Location: The Central, Navan.
Age: Over 18s (ID Required).
Time: 7 pm.
Price: Children aged 2-12 & Adults (€14), Carers (€9), and Children aged under 2 (Free).
Tickets available at: thecentral.ie.
Scones & Bones – Halloween Afternoon Tea – Conyngham Arms Hotel – Slane
Carnevil is back at The Central Navan; look forward to live Music, Ghoulish Cocktails, drink specials, lots of spot prizes for fancy dress, and so much more! Find out more here:
Date: Monday, October 26th to Sunday, October 31st.
Location: Conyngham Arms Hotel, Slane.
Age: All ages.
Time: 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
Price: Adults €22.5, and Kids €15.
Reservation available at: 041 9884444
Funtasia Halloween Waterpark Party – Funtasia Theme Park – Drogheda, Co. Meath.
Funtasia is taking the fun to the next level with their Family Halloween Waterpark Party. Guests can dive into the spooky spirit with a day of splashes, thrills, and chills. The indoor waterpark will be transformed into a Halloween wonderland, complete with spooky decorations, themed music, and special surprises around every corner.
Date: Monday, October 26th to Friday, October 29th.
Location: Funtasia Theme Park, Drogheda, Co. Meath.
Age: All ages.
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Price: Available when booking.
Tickets available at: funtasia.ie.
Halloween Event – Red Mountain Open Farm – Donore
Funtasia is taking the fun to the next level with their Family Halloween Waterpark Party. Guests can dive into the spooky spirit with a day of splashes, thrills, and chills. The indoor waterpark will be transformed into a Halloween wonderland, complete with spooky decorations, themed music, and special surprises around every corner.
Date: Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th of October, and Saturday 24th of October to Sunday 1st of November.
Location: Red Mountain Open Farm, Donore.
Age: All ages.
Time: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm!
Price: €8.36.
Tickets available at: redmountainopenfarm.ie.
