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Kenmare Samhain Festival

Enjoy family activities, parades, fire shows, and Halloween celebrations in Kenmare.

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Dates
Fri 30 Oct 2026 – Sat 31 Oct 2026
Where
The Square, Kenmare, Kerry (Outdoors)Directions
Cost
Free
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No booking needed. Check the organiser’s page for the latest event details before travelling.

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Family practicalities

Suits all agesTime: half a dayOutdoors
  • Pram-friendly
  • Step-free access (likely)
  • Café on site (likely)
  • Toilets (likely)

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Things to do near Kenmare, Co. Kerry

What to expect

Kenmare's Samhain Festival features a multi-day lineup of family activities, outdoor adventures, and spooky evening entertainment, spanning categories like youth games, water-based excursions, community gatherings, and late-night festivities. Full detail of activities and booking available at Kenmare.ie and at our facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/kenmarehalloweenhowl.

Festival Finale Friday Oct 30th 10:00 – Squid Games 12:00 – Zombie Apocalypse Splatball 14:00 – Pirate Cove Cruise Adventure 19:00 – Samhain Stories & Spirits

Halloween Night Saturday Oct 31st 14:30 – Party in the Park 16:30 – Market in the Park 18:30 – Samhain Festival Halloween Parade 19:00 – Fire Show 19:30 – Music in the Square 22:00 – Dance floor Fillers

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Booking
No booking required
Time to allow
half a day
Listed by
Fáilte Ireland Events

Categories

  • Festival

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