Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesEnjoy pumpkin picking, carving, train rides, games, movies, and family-friendly Halloween activities at Funtasia.
Why it matchesJoin the family-friendly Spooks Parade through Drogheda town centre, featuring local schools and youth groups.
Why it matchesThe Pirates Den is a well supervised indoor playground consisting of ball pools, rope bridges, swing ropes, slides, learning areas and much more.
Why it matchesPick your own pumpkins, explore a spooky maize maze, enjoy crafts, pony rides and Halloween family fun.
Why it matchesAt Long Acre Alpacas there is an opportunity to get up close and personal with the curious Alpacas.
Why it matchesThe centre of Blackrock Village, in County Louth, is at the seafront.
Why it matchesImmersive family Halloween trail themed with ghosts, ghouls, and live actors at Fitzpatrick's Bar and Restaurant.
Why it matchesPick your own seasonal fruit, visit the farm shop and enjoy the coffee trailer at Corderry Fruit Farm.
Why it matchesIrish Country Quads have multiple courses at their base in Inniskeen, County Monaghan.
Why it matchesWhiteriver Park is a Motorsport Ireland licenced 1.200 metre outdoor kart racing circuit, built to F.I.A international standard for ages 8 to 80 years.
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These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesPick your own pumpkins at Ballymad Farm in Piltown, East Meath, about twenty-five minutes from north County Dublin.
Why it matchesHomegrown pumpkin patch with play areas, tractor rides, games, a woodland walk and free small pumpkin per ticket.
Why it matchesThe Lú Festival of Light returns this October with new stories, new legends and brand new animations.
Why it matchesOutdoor children's playground in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan.
Why it matchesLakeside nature park with a children's playground, walking trails, wildlife to feed and a coffee shop.
Why it matchesExplore scenic coastal walks, the historic Valentia Lighthouse, and the Transatlantic Cable Station on this scenic island.
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