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Dublin Zoo

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Spooktacular Boo at Dublin Zoo!

Creepy arts and crafts, spine-chilling keeper talks, spooky face painting. Join us for monster music on the Great Lawn as well as many other festive activities.

Wednesday 31st October 2018 12pm-4pm

So come on down to the frighteningly fun activities taking place at Dublin Zoo this Halloween.
Phoenix Park
Dublin 8
Tel : Email : info@dublinzoo.ie
Web : www.dublinzoo.ie

 

Dublin Zoo is a not for profit organisation, registered charity number CHY 2964. Since Dublin Zoo first opened its doors in 1830, its 28 hectares has been transformed with the support of the Irish public and now attracts over 1 million visitors a year. All funds received by Dublin Zoo including gate takings, donations and sponsorships are directly invested into the day to day management, running and up keep of Dublin Zoo’s animals, their habitats and conservation projects. Modern Zoos, like Dublin Zoo, adhere to strict codes of practice in animal welfare laid down by European and Global Associations. Animals at Dublin Zoo therefore live enriched lives in natural social groups in order to encourage breeding and raising young.

Dublin Zoo is managed by caring, qualified and accredited zoo professionals who devote their lives to the welfare of animals at Dublin Zoo. Dublin Zoo works in partnership with zoos worldwide to conserve bio-diversity on earth and financially supports a variety of conservation projects supporting great apes, tigers, rhinos, golden lion tamarins, African wild dogs and eagles.

Dublin Zoo is easily accessible by bus, LUAS, and train and is open everyday with the exception of Christmas Day and St. Stephen’s Day (26th December).  Admission prices and opening times can all be found on the website.  Dublin Zoo is accessible by the less-abled and manual wheel chairs are available on request.

Dublin Zoo, a not for profit organization, is open seven days a week from 9.30am to 6pm in September, 9.30am to 5.30pm in October and 9.30am to 4pm in November and December. For further information on Dublin Zoo www.facebook.com/dublinzoo, www.dublinzoo.ie

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House of Horrors Ardgillan Castle Dublin

Halloween House of Horrors at Ardgillan

It’s that time of year again when the veil between the worlds is thin. Ardgillan Castle’s ghosts have stirred and are ready to wreak mayhem and havoc.

For Halloween the castle is covered in darkness. Not for the faint-hearted this tour will be scarier than ever!!!

This year our format has changed…VISITORS WILL GO THROUGH THE CASTLE ON THEIR OWN WITHOUT A GUIDE……ARE YOU BRAVE ENOUGH TO ENTER?????

 

Please note that this Halloween we are creating a different style of event. There will not be a performance where you follow a guide through the castle telling a story. Visitors will venture through our house of horrors on their own, entering each space and room in groups of no more than ten people. This will be scarier than ever so please brace yourself…..

Tours available from Friday 27th October – Wednesday 1st November. 

€5 per person.

Not suitable for children under 6. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. Beware this tour is very scary and adult supervision is necessary.

Please read the terms and conditions before purchasing your ticket:

Terms & Conditions:

  • Please retain your email as proof of purchase.
  • Tickets are non-refundable, non-exchangeable and have no cash value.
  • All children under the age of 12 must be supervised by adults at all times.
  • Online ticket sales will close 24 hours in advance of each day.

 

E-mail: eventardgillan@fingal.ie
Phone: 01 8492212
Address: Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.
www.ardgillancastle.ie

 

ardgillanAbout Ardgillan Castle
Although referred to as a Castle, the residence at Ardgillan is a large country-styled house with castellated embellishments. Originally named “Prospect House”, the central section was built in 1738 by Robert Taylor, with the west and east wings added in the late 1800s.

Initially the site was heavily wooded, the name Ardgillan being derived from the Irish “Ard Choill” meaning High Wood. It was cleared out by service soldiers and itinerant workers in return for one penny a day, sleeping accommodation and one meal.

The house consists of two storeys over a basement which extends out under the lawns on the southern side of the building. When occupied, the ground and first floors were the living accommodations while the west and east wings were servants’ quarters and estate offices. The basement comprised of the service floor, the kitchen and stores. The Castle has now been restored and the ground floor rooms and kitchens are open to visitors for guided tours.

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Horses, Humans and Halloween Mid-Term Kids Camp 29th October – 1st November 2019

Looking for a magical Halloween mid-term camp? Festina Lente has you covered!

Muggle School may be out, but join our classes at THE place to be for witchcraft and wizardry! Our Halloween Mid Term camp runs from Tuesday 29th October – Friday 1st November 2019 from 9.45am – 2pm, for children ages 6 to 12 years old.  Your child will do horse riding and plenty of hands on crafts and activities for the 4 days.

Agenda for the days include:

  • Horse riding every day
  • Potions
  • Herbology
  • Transfiguration
  • Charms
  • Library work
  • Broomstick Practice
  • Quidditch (weather permitting – outdoor pitch)

Only €150 per child! We have only 8 spaces so don’t wait too long to book!

Click here to book your place!

If your child has any special needs, requirements or allergies please email info@festinalente.ie with the details. Please pack a drink & snack for elevenses and a lunch for later as wizarding is hungry work.  Bearing in mind some lessons have an outdoor element, please bring suitable warm clothes, rain gear and wellies. You may wear robes or muggle gear as you wish, but we don’t advise wearing your best clothes in case you get messy so old clothes are advised.

Payment Terms and Conditions

  • Full payment at time of booking
  • Cancellations 4 weeks or greater before start date – Full refund
  • Cancellations 3 weeks before start date – €25 administration fee.
  • Cancellations 2 weeks before start date – €75 administration fee.
  • Cancellations 1 weeks before start date – no refunds.

Old Connaught Avenue,
Bray,
Co. Wicklow,
A98 F702.

Tel: (01) 2720704/06
Web : http://www.festinalente.ie/

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Happy Halloween Experience Limerick

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Happy Halloween Experience Limerick is Spooky not Scary and offers Spooktacular Fun for all the family

Families in Limerick can look forward to a spooky Halloween half-term treat, with the return of the spooktacular ‘Happy Halloween’ experience in the Jetland Shopping Centre in Limerick (and also in Dunnes Stores, Patrick Street, Cork).

Open: 18th to 20th October

Open: 25th to 31st October

Opening times: 12 to 6pm daily (except Oct 18th 3 to 6pm)

Witch Hattie O’Goodspell, the good witch of Munster, will entertain visitors in her magical spooky home.  Hattie is joined by her friends, the spooky skeletons like “Lazy Bones”, the bonkers bats, and a whole host of other spooky (not scary) ghosts and ghouls. 

The cost is just €6 per child, with free entry for adults, and everyone is encouraged to dress-up in their favourite Hallowe’en costumes.  

On entering visitors meet a friendly trainee witch, who guides them on their journey through spectacular spooky sights, en-route to Witch Hattie O’Goodspell’s house.

Once there children meet with Hattie who tells them all about her magic potions, her favourite broomsticks and of course her famous hat collection!!   Visitors see where Hattie makes her magic spells and the very spooky children might even get to sit on her broom!

Everyone leaves with small sweet treat, and a professional photographer is on hand to capture the magical Halloween moment with Witch Hattie O’Goodspell. 

Photos can be purchased immediately afterwards in large 8×10 format with card frame, a great reminder of a spooktacular fun visit! 

Adult: €0

Child €6

1st Photo: €14

Additional photos: €6

For more information about The Witches House and all the spooky fun in Jetland Shopping Centre and Dunnes Stores Patrick Street, visitors can check out Happy Halloween on Facebook.

 

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Halloween Fest at Westport House Mayo

Are you ready to scare yourself silly this Halloween?!

Westport House will be hosting it’s annual Halloween Fest on the weekend of the 28th and 29th of October.

Get ready for plenty of ghoulish delights, scary stories and creepy fun that all the family will be able to enjoy!

Westport House
Westport
Mayo
Tel : +353(0)98 27766
Email : info@westporthouse.ie

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Halloween Pirate Adventure Rathwood Carlow

Rathwoods Pirate Adventure,

Jump on Deck this Halloween!!!!

 

Running 21st – 31st of October.

Booking Start 22nd of August at 12 noon.
 

Meet Captain Jack & Penelope Sail, help them find redbeards famous ship & hidden treasure before the evil captain hook.

Follow the treasure map to the haunted part of the sea.

Look out for evil captain hook along the way.

Once the treasure is successfully found – each child will get there own gold treasure to bring home

On the way back from the haunted part of the sea, you will get to visit the Pirates Pumpkin Patch.

Pick & Carve your Pumpkin.

Rathwood
Rath
Tullow
Carlow
Phone: 059 91 56285
Email : info@rathwood.com

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Halloween Fun Croke Park Dublin

Halloween Family Fun at the GAA Museum

Join the family fun at the GAA Museum in Croke Park this Halloween with a wide range of activities taking place throughout the mid-term break.

Trick or Treat Trails at the GAA Museum

Trick or Treat Trails at the GAA Museum are back! Led by our stadium tour guides, these special tours involve a treasure hunt as part of the behind-the-scenes stadium tour and are designed especially for families and the younger GAA fans. Families will follow clues around the stadium, walking pitchside along the way, before collecting a treat in the GAA Museum. Come in fancy dress and join in the fun!

Trick or Treat Tours last approx. one hour and are suitable for children of 10 years and under, accompanied by an adult. Tours take place at 11.30; 12.30; 14.30 and 15.30 on Saturday October 29th, Sunday October 30th and Monday October 31st. Advance online booking is advised to avoid disappointment.

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October Mid-Term at the GAA Museum

Following the Trick or Treat Trails on the October Bank Holiday weekend, the fun continues at Croke Park for the remainder of the Mid-Term Break. From Tuesday November 1st to Sunday November 6th, there will be two family friendly additions to the Croke Park Stadium Tour.

Following each behind-the-scenes tour, our guides will lead younger visitors on a special Junior Explorer route around the GAA Museum, which highlights some of the most fascinating and famous exhibitions. The Junior Explorer mascot Cluasóg, the Irish hare, will also be on hand to assist and pose for photos!

Visitors will also have the unique chance to lift the Sam Maguire and Liam MacCarthy cups! The iconic silverware will be on display in the GAA Museum throughout the week and there’ll be a chance to take plenty of family pictures as you raise the cups in victory! (Please note: The cups will not be available on October 29th and November 5th).

After you’ve tasted the scent of victory, it’s time to taste some scarily good food at the Blackthorn Café at the GAA Museum, which will serve a spooky themed menu throughout the week.

These special stadium tours will operate hourly at 11.00; 12.00; 13.00; 14.00 and 15.00.

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Etihad Skyline Tour

Soar to new heights and see Dublin from a whole new perspective on the Etihad Skyline tour at Croke Park. For the Halloween Mid-Term break, we’ve added extra tours to meet demand. To set the tone, our brilliant guides will include some of the creepier Dublin tales to mark the ghostly season. Family tickets for Etihad Skyline cost €52 (2 adults & 2 children) and €60 (2 adults & 2 children) and should be booked online in advance of your visit. Note: children must be 1.2 metres or taller to take the tour.

Etihad Skyline Halloween schedule:

  • Saturday October 29th: 11.30; 12.30; 13.30; 14.30
  • Sunday October 30th: 11.30; 12.30; 13.30; 14.30
  • Monday October 31st: 11.30; 12.30; 13.30; 14.30
  • Tuesday November 1st: 11.30; 14.30
  • Wednesday November 2nd: 11.30; 14.30
  • Thursday November 3rd: 11.30; 14.30
  • Friday November 4th: 11.30; 14.30
  • Saturday November 5th: 11.30; 12.30; 13.30; 14.30
  • Sunday November 6th: 11.30; 12.30; 13.30; 14.30

Halloween Fun Croke Park Dublin

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Halloween National Reptile Zoo Kilkenny

Halloween National Reptile Zoo Kilkenny

Are you brave enough to tour the zoo in the dark and taste some creepy critters including crickets, beetles and pupae?

The team at the National Reptile Zoo want to increase understanding of the world’s reptiles and amphibians, helping to conserve animals and their habitats as well as to offer opportunities for learning and enjoyment to the public.

Open 10am to 6pm, seven days a week, year round, with over 50 exhibits, Animal Encounter Zone, Tropical Walk-through Habitat, indoor and outdoor Picnic Area, Snack Bar, Souvenir Shop and Soft Play Area, National Reptile Zoo Kilkenny can keep the entire family entertained and educated all at once!

Enjoy a unique and unmissable Halloween experience with Zombie Zoo Keepers, an alligator feeding display, ghoulish games, sinister snacks and much more, this #HalloweenSpooktacular is not to be missed!

October 29th, 7-9pm!

Tickets must be pre-booked!

Halloween National Reptile Zoo Kilkenny
Demesne Road
Gowran
Co. Kilkenny

Visit web site

Tel: 056 7726757
Email: info@nationalreptilezoo.ie

Halloween National Reptile Zoo Kilkenny

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Visited here in Summer 2015 and it’s well worth a look. The team are very knowledgeable and passionate and getting up close to these reptiles is a really a unique experience that you simply won’t get anywhere else! We saw lots of reptiles, large snakes and were simply a sheet of polycarbonate away from the crocs/alligators. Viewing the inhabitants of the zoo during the day is one thing – doing it at night with just a glow stick adds an extra element! Hope we don’t meet this guy in the dark!

Halloween National Reptile Zoo Kilkenny

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Spooky Hollow at Redhills Kildare

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This year as part of our Halloween event programme we are delighted to bring you something for the younger ones. Are you looking for things to do in Kildare for Halloween ? Look no further!

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Spooky Hollows runs the October Bank Holiday weekend on Sunday 27th and Monday 28th and my ghoul do we have a fangtastic event lined up for your little ones!

Spooky Hollow Dates:
Sunday 27th October 2019 | 11-4pm (Last entry 230pm)
Monday 28th October 2019 (Bank Holiday) | 11-4pm (Last Entry 230pm)

Prices:
CHILD Pass €13
ADULT Pass €7
FAMILY Pass €33 (2 CHILDREN, 2 ADULTS)
FAMILY Pass €46 (3 CHILDREN, 2 ADULTS)
PUMPKIN CARVING €4 (Advance Booking Advised)

Passes include:
FIELD OF SPOOKS – Scavenger Hunt in the very tall grass maze with spooky friendly characters
HALLOWEEN MAKE N DO – Take your creation home!
GHOST STORIES in the old house
ZOMBIE ARCHERY – Slay the zombie targets and save the world!
ZOMBIE TAG – Tag themed tag game!
GIANT PUZZLE GAMES
FACEPAINTING
SPOOKY DISCO
PUMPKIN CARVING €4
Tea, Coffee and gorgeous Hot Food options will be available to purchase on the day

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All Spookies are invited to dress up on the day!

-Activities suitable for ages 2 – 12 years old
-Outdoor and Indoor Elements
-Time to complete 1.5 hours approx
-Advised to Pre-book your pumpkin
-5kms outside Kildare Town
-Fun Scary Event so suitable for children
-Tickets limited so first come, first scared!
-Delicious Hot Food available to purchase
-Discounts for large Groups

Book Now

Phone : +353 87 2481246   |   9:30am-6:30pm    |    Monday – Friday

Email :  info@redhillsadventure.ie

Spooky Hollow at Redhills Kildare

Spooky Hollow at Redhills Kildare

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Imaginosity Dublin Trick or Treat for Temple Street

Imaginosity Dublin Trick or Treat is the most spooktacular party in town. This Halloween, join Imaginosity Dublin Children’s Museum and get set to ‘Trick or Treat for Temple Street’ with a bewitching after hours session of fiendish fun, raising money for a great cause!  FRIDAY 28TH OCTOBER, join us in your most creative spooky attire after hours from 5.30-7.30pm for our Halloween Spooktacular.

Tickets for this VERY special event are on sale NOW (01-2176130), standard museum admission rates apply, with ALL proceeds from the night going directly to Trick or Treat for Temple Street childrens hospital.

Festivities on the night will include:-

– HALLOWEEN DISCO

– SPOOKY STORYTIME

– PRIZES FOR THE ‘BEST DRESSED’ KIDS…..AND ADULTS!

– HALLOWEEN BAKE SALE

– SUPERHERO MEET & GREET

– ‘TRICK OR TREAT’ GAMES….AND MUCH MUCH MORE!

We will also be holding a Monster Raffle on the night itself with some AMAZING prizes up for grabs for a lucky few!  

Our favourite Superhero’s Spiderman & Batman will also be swooping in for a very special Halloween visit to join us and help raise money for this great cause.  For a small donation you can meet Spiderman & Batman in person, and have your own spooky picture taken with them!

Imaginosity Dublin Trick or Treat

Visit The Plaza
Beacon South Quarter
Sandyford
Dublin 18
Tel: + 353 (1) 2176130
Fax:+ 353 (1) 2176136
info@imaginosity.ie
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Imaginosity Dublin Trick or Treat

 

About Imaginosity
Imaginosity, Ireland’s only interactive children’s museum for the under 9’s is dedicated to children’s success. We opened at the end of August 2007 and since then we have welcomed over 650,000 people through our doors. Children learn best when they’re having fun. Imaginosity champions the ‘hands-on, minds-on’ philosophy that encourages all visitors to get involved and have fun while learning and create positive and lasting memories. Imaginosity offers a wide variety of workshops and classes in arts and crafts, computers, music and theatre everyday in the Art Studio, in the Children’s Theatre Space and in the Cyber Room – and most are free with admission. Workershops operate on a first come;first-served basis. Please check with reception on your arrival.