The kids are barely back to school, but we are already yearning for a break and planning ahead! Luckily, the Halloween midterm is just a few weeks away and we have a few spooky ideas to share with you!
Whether you’re a family seeking kid-friendly activities or a thrill-seeker ready for ghoulish fun, County Kildare has something for everyone. Here in Into Kildare we can recommend some super, spine-tingling experiences as well as some educational, arty and stylish ones to enjoy this Halloween!
Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park: Lullymore, Rathangan
At Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park, the Halloween spirit is alive and well! From Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th October and every day from Saturday 26th October to Friday 1st November, prepare for a frightfully good time! Here’s what awaits you:
- Haunted Holograms: Encounter weird but wonderful witches.
- Terror Train Trips: Be prepared for zombie attacks!
- Terror Treasure Hunts: Seek out spooky surprises.
- Funky Forest: Explore the devilish den of enchanted creatures.
Remember to dress in your best costume, as prizes await the most creatively dressed ghouls and goblins.
Insider tip – The Terror Train is pretty scary…. so might not suit little kids and parental discretion is advised!
Clonfert Pet Farm: Halloween Farm Spooktacular, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Clonfert Pet Farm invites you to their spooky Halloween Festival! From October 22nd to 31st, you and your little witches and wizards can enjoy the following:
- Pumpkin Patch: Perfect for the kiddies.
- Ghostly Train Ride: A thrilling adventure.
- Enchanted Scarecrow Woodland Walk: Explore the eerie woods.
- Organic Pumpkin Village:
Insider tip: The café serves the most delicious treats and home bakes! Yum!
Kildare Farm Foods Spooktacular Events:
- Ghostly Train Ride – When you arrive its all aboard the Farm Shop Ghost train for a Spooktacular Tour of the Farm
- Spooky Halloween Rollercoaster – Join Dash & Friends for a spooky journey through the Haunted Pumpkin farm on our Virtual Rollercoaster.
- Enchanted Scarecrow Woodland Walk -Take a walk among the Enchanted Halloween Woodland.
- 18 Holes Of Indoor Crazy Golf – Play 18 holes on Indoor Crazy Golf. Perfect in any weather and guaranteed to spark that competitive spirit in any family.
- Our Pumpkin Village –Visit our Pumpkin Patch and Glasshouse. Where farm grown pumpkins are available to purchase.
- Fancy Dress Competition – Fancy Dress Event with a Prize for the Best Dressed Family!
- Access to Our Other Attractions – Our Open Farm, Tractor Café, Farm Shop & all other Activities will be open for you to enjoy during your booked visit.
Bargetrip.ie:
All Aboard the Spooky Barge! Do you dare set sail on the Haunted Waters? This Halloween season, join us for a spine-tingling, hair-raising journey down the misty canal on our Spooky BargeTrip!
Step inside the Haunted Barge for a spooktacular trip along the Grand Canal in Sallins.
Ghoulish creatures await you onboard along with the sounds and songs of Halloween.
If your chosen date is sold out, please join the waitlist and we will add an additional departure slot. Call us on 087 6465465 if you have any questions.
Redhills Adventure:
If witches and goblins aren’t your thing, unleash your wild side with Redhills Spooky Hollow Event. Spooky Hollow runs the October weekend on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th. My ghoul do they have a fangtastic event lined up for your little ones!
Pass includes!
Field of Spooks – Scavenger Hunt in the very tall grass maze!
Halloween Make n Do – Take your creation home!
Ghost Stories – in the old house
Halloween Games
Spooky Disco
Pumpkin Carving
Face Painting
Kildare Maze: Properous, Kildare
Get lost in the twists and turns of Kildare’s biggest maze! Will you find your way out or will you be lost forever with only the zombies to keep you company!
Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens: Tully, Co. Kildare
There are lots of lovely Halloween activities taking place at the stud from Saturday the 28th to Tuesday 31st October enjoy a fun-filled experience for all the family. From 11-3 take part and try out the themed activities such as arts and crafts workshops, magic shows, spooky storytelling and more. All the regular attractions are available including an opportunity to meet the Living Legends team, visit the Irish Racehorse Experience, take the fairy trail route and walk along the stepping stones in the Japanese Gardens for hours of outdoor fun. The restaurant will be serving seasonal recipes along with the usual yummy cakes and treats.
Newbridge Silverware: A Silver Adventure, in Newbridge, Co. Kildare
Visit Newbridge Silverware for a unique experience where you can shop, dine and view some of the most exciting and interesting original costumes and garments once worn by the stars of the big screen. Dine at the Silver Restaurant, which offers tasty breakfast and lunch to suit even the fussiest of little palates. Explore the factory and the Museum of Style Icons and discover the magic of craft and design.
Insider tip: The Irish Film Costume exhibition is running in the Museum of Style Icons now and its free to enter, see costumes from Braveheart, Normal People, Breakfast at Pluto and more.
Kildare Village:
Shop for treats and treasures! Kildare Village, located just at the edge of Kildare Town and easily accessible off the N7 has lots of treats and no tricks! With great value designer labels for ladies, gents and children why not pick up a treat for yourself this midterm!
Naas Racecourse Oktoberfest Weekend Festival
The second running of Naas Racecourse Oktoberfest Weekend Festival takes place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October. Day 1 of the Festival weekend will feature some top-class racing featuring The Listed RFL Steels Stakes and the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Birdcatcher Premier Nursery Handicap.
Oktoberfest Marquee Package NOW ON SALE! There will be lot’s happening off the track with our Oktoberfest Package on offer on Day 1 of the festival which will see the marquee transformed into a Bavarian party, with delicious traditional food, steins, live music and, of course, Oktoberfest themed games! The perfect opportunity to get some family or friends together to enjoy an action-packed day at the races and racegoers are encouraged to attend in their finest lederhosen’s. Check it all out at www.naasracecourse.com
