Family Day Out
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Why it matchesEnjoy upcycled scarecrows, family activities, puppet shows, storytelling, and face painting in the community gardens.
Why it matchesEnjoy pumpkin picking, carving, train rides, games, movies, and family-friendly Halloween activities at Funtasia.
Why it matchesHorse riding lessons and pony camps for children and teenagers in Skerries, County Dublin.
Why it matchesJoin the family-friendly Spooks Parade through Drogheda town centre, featuring local schools and youth groups.
Why it matchesThe Festival of Fire at Bremore Castle, Balbriggan kicks off with an electrifying musical prelude from 6.30pm that will set the mood for an unforgettable night.
Why it matchesFamilies can try out a range of outdoor adventure activities like high ropes, zip lines, climbing walls, paintball, archery, and fishing. There are options for different ages and skill levels.
Why it matchesPick your own pumpkins at Ballymad Farm in Piltown, East Meath, about twenty-five minutes from north County Dublin.
Why it matchesImmersive family Halloween trail at Malahide Castle with costumed characters, storytelling, and a Samhain village.
Why it matchesthe adventures that await you at Flynn Park Outdoor Adventures in Balbriggan, County Dublin.
Why it matchesArdgillan Castle and Demesne is approx 32km north of Dublin City.
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These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesJoin Jenny McNally for a fascinating 1.5 hour tour of the McNally Family Farm, a 99 acre organic horticultural farm in North County Dublin.
Why it matchesA family play centre on a working farm outside Garristown, with two indoor soft play areas, two outdoor playgrounds, an indoor petting barn, paddocks and an enclosed duck pond.
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 matchesFree family-friendly Día de los Muertos celebration at Swords Castle with music, food, altar displays, storytelling, and a screening of Coco.
Why it matchesHalloween craft workshop with Kim Jenkinson at Balbriggan Library, part of the Fingal Home of Halloween festival.
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