Kildare, October 2025: From haunted farms and spooky science camps to family festivals and creative workshops, County Kildare is set to come alive with Halloween magic this October. Across the county, locals and visitors can enjoy a wide range of frightfully fun events taking place between 18th and 31st October.
Here’s what’s happening across Kildare this Halloween:
- Clonfert Pet Farm Haunted Harvest Festival (18th–31st October)
Enjoy pumpkin picking, a fun fair, haunted house, and autumn adventures for all ages. - Lullymore Halloween Happenings (18th, 19th, 25th–31st October)
Face zombies on the Terror Train, take part in spooky treasure hunts, and enjoy magical shows. Ticketed event; online booking essential. - Kildare Farm Foods (25th–31st October)
Experience a Halloween VR rollercoaster, ghostly train trip, maize maze, pumpkin patch, fancy dress competition, and enchanted woodland walk. - Spooky Barge Trip, Sallins (27th–31st October)
Set sail on a hair-raising cruise along the Grand Canal filled with ghosts and eerie surprises.
- Irish National Stud Halloween Spooktacular (25th–28th October)
Meet Dracula, enjoy magic shows, mini games, carnival inflatables, and spooky tunnels — perfect for a fun family day out. - Athy Halloween Festival (31st October)
Athy’s annual Halloween celebration kicks off from 6.30pm with a fancy dress parade, pumpkin carving contest, laser light show, and a Best Window Display competition for local businesses. Free family-friendly event. - Solas Bhríde Centre – Samhain & Feast of All Souls (31st October)
An evening of ritual, storytelling, and reflection on Celtic Samhain traditions. €15, 7:30–9:00 PM. - Tribe Art Studio Halloween Messy Play (31st October)
Outdoor Halloween-themed art and messy play, with hot chocolate and costume fun. €20, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM. - Riverbank Arts Centre Workshops (29th–30th October)
Creative Halloween fun with beginner crochet pumpkin and felted finger puppet workshops. €12 per session, materials included. - Ballymore Inn Paint & Sip (30th October)
A Halloween-themed creative evening with painting materials and finger food included. €65, 6:00–8:30 PM. - Junior Einsteins Spooky Science Camps (27th–31st October, various locations)
Enjoy bubbling potions, exciting experiments, and Halloween-themed science fun. - K Leisure Halloween Multi-Activity Camps (28th October–1st November, Athy & Naas)
Packed with fancy dress, astro games, discos, swimming, and more. €85 per week.
Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fun, creative workshops, or a night of spooky entertainment, Kildare has something to thrill everyone this Halloween season.
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