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Darndale Together After Dark

Free family Halloween event featuring live stage acts, a haunted house, face painting, fairground rides, and spooky storytelling.

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Dates
Sat 31 Oct 2026 · 15:30–18:30
Where
Darndale, Dublin (Both indoors and out)Directions
Cost
No admission price listed
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Weather · Sat, 31 Oct

Sunny spells

6–14°C · 0 mm daytime rain

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Family practicalities

Suits all agesTime: 2-3 hoursIndoors and out
  • Pram-friendly (likely)
  • Step-free access (likely)
  • Toilets (likely)

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What to expect

Live Stage Acts, Arts & Crafts, Sphere 17 - Haunted House, Face Painting, Fairground Rides, Spooky Storytelling, Food Stalls & More. Neurodiverse Friendly Space

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Booking
No booking required
Time to allow
2-3 hours
Listed by
Dublin City Council Events

Categories

  • Council
  • Dublin City Council
  • Event
  • Family

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