Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesEnjoy upcycled scarecrows, family activities, puppet shows, storytelling, and face painting in the community gardens.
Why it matchesHorse riding lessons and pony camps for children and teenagers in Skerries, County Dublin.
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 matchesEnjoy pumpkin picking, carving, train rides, games, movies, and family-friendly Halloween activities at Funtasia.
Why it matchesthe adventures that await you at Flynn Park Outdoor Adventures in Balbriggan, 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 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 matchesFree family-friendly Día de los Muertos celebration at Swords Castle with music, food, altar displays, storytelling, and a screening of Coco.
Why it matchesThe centre provides a dedicated facility for climbing, bouldering and more.
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 matchesWalk through thousands of illuminated, hand-carved pumpkins with live carving and seasonal treats at Newbridge House.
Why it matchesPick your own pumpkins at Ballymad Farm in Piltown, East Meath, about twenty-five minutes from north County Dublin.
Why it matchesExplore historic windmills and a watermill on a guided tour, try grinding corn, and visit the café and craft shop.
Why it matchesHomegrown pumpkin patch with play areas, tractor rides, games, a woodland walk and free small pumpkin per ticket.
Why it matchesHalloween craft workshop with Kim Jenkinson at Balbriggan Library, part of the Fingal Home of Halloween festival.
Why it matchesEnjoy hands-on STEM experiments, live demonstrations and interactive science exhibits at the Rediscovery Centre.
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