Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesFree family Halloween event featuring creative workshops, mask-making, face painting, and a festive disco.
Why it matchesAn illuminated outdoor Samhain procession in Longford Town featuring visual performances and music.
Why it matchesadventure on the banks of the River Shannon. Located beside scenic Lough Bofin, close to the villages of Rooskey and Dromod, County Roscommon, Shannon River Adventure offers many fun filled water and land based.
Why it matchesDrop in and enjoy a packed programme of creative activities and live entertainment, including arts and crafts, face painting, storytelling, music, and the ever-popular Bug & Reptile Zoo.
Why it matchesFree family Halloween event at Corlea Trackway featuring seasonal activities and entertainment.
Why it matchesIndoor children's soft play area, ten-pin bowling lanes, arcade games, and diner in Roscommon.
Why it matchesPick pumpkins, explore the farm and enjoy a seasonal day out for families during the mid-term break.
Why it matchesThis welcoming, quaint and curious centre is in an old schoolhouse built in 1898.
Why it matchesMake traditional Irish Samhain masks and discover ancient harvest customs and folklore at this seasonal workshop.
Why it matchesHire bikes, trailers and child seats to explore the scenic Royal Canal Greenway from Ballymahon.
These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesImmersive escape room experience in Longford where teams solve puzzles and riddles to beat the clock.
Why it matchesCycle Tours Ireland is a family run business that offers guided and self guided multiday tour packages from the central location of County Longford.
Why it matchesEnjoy a 90-minute family Halloween boat cruise on Lough Ree featuring folklore and characters.
Why it matchesSt. Mel’s Cathedral was founded in 1840. On Christmas Day 2009, it suffered from a catastrophic accidental fire.
Why it matchesLongford Farmers Market is located in the Market Square in Longford town, County Longford and held every Friday from 9am-2pm.
Why it matchesMidlands Cycle Hub is well-positioned to offer traffic-free cycling along the Royal Canal Greenway.
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