Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesA daytime Halloween farm experience for children aged 2–12, with a corn maze, train ride, farm animals, tunnels, games and a mirror maze.
Why it matchesPick-your-own pumpkin patch in County Meath featuring a maize maze, animal displays, hay rides and a corn pit.
Why it matchesMellowes Adventure Centre is a fun kids activity centre and party venue for children up to 10 years.
Why it matchesA dizzying display of Halloween circus performers with an Irish twist and live Irish music.
Why it matchesAura Leisure Centre Trim’s extensive selection of exercise equipment ensures a maximum range of fitness and health facilities are on offer.
Why it matchesAura Leisure is home to Navan's only 25m swimming pool.
Why it matchesKey attractions include a good scare where demonic forces have taken root in the corn fields at Farmaphobia in Causey Farm, wander Between Musical Worlds at the Púca Festival or test your skills with Maleficent on the.
Why it matchesAn outdoor multi-activity adventure park in the grounds of Navan Racecourse in the Boyne Valley.
Why it matchesEnjoy family fishing lessons and guided boat fishing trips on lakes in County Meath with expert instruction.
Why it matchesFamily-friendly centre near ancient passage tombs with a playground, glamping and cafe.
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These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesFree outdoor Samhain fire lighting ceremony with fire performers, stories, and live music from Kíla.
Why it matchesFree contemporary art exhibition showcasing painting, photography and sculpture by Meath artists at Solstice Arts Centre.
Why it matchesExplore corn mazes, mirror mazes, mineshaft tunnels, farm animals and Halloween fun at Causey Farm.
Why it matchesCausey Farm is home to pasture fed sheep and cattle with 350 acres of rolling farmland.
Why it matchesHosted by Craicly founder, Jane Gormley, the afternoon will bring the legendary warmth of an Irish welcome at a traditional long-table Hallowe’en supper, followed by an intimate Craicly storytelling performance blending.
Why it matchesWander and wonder at the healing powers of nature, whilst exploring the mythology and folklore of the plants.
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