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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesEnjoy pumpkin picking, carving, train rides, games, movies, and family-friendly Halloween activities at Funtasia.
Why it matchesJoin the family-friendly Spooks Parade through Drogheda town centre, featuring local schools and youth groups.
Why it matchesFeed and pet farm animals, explore the maze and sand pits, and play on toy tractors and go-karts.
Why it matchesExperience evening rollercoasters and thrills at Emerald Park during the Halloween After Dark event.
Why it matchesPick your own pumpkins at Ballymad Farm in Piltown, East Meath, about twenty-five minutes from north County Dublin.
Why it matchesJust two minutes from Newgrange Interpretive Centre in County Meath, Red Mountain Open Farm is made up of two adjoining working farms.
Why it matchesEnjoy a spooky themed afternoon tea with ghostly treats and fancy dress at Conyngham Arms Hotel.
Why it matchesHomegrown pumpkin patch with play areas, tractor rides, games, a woodland walk and free small pumpkin per ticket.
Why it matchesAn outdoor multi-activity adventure park in the grounds of Navan Racecourse in the Boyne Valley.
Why it matchesAn easy family woodland walk with widened pram-friendly paths, picnic tables and play obstacles among the trees.
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These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesVisit a working sheep farm to see animals, watch wool spinning demonstrations, and make a felt sheep to take home.
Why it matchesAura Leisure is home to Navan's only 25m swimming pool.
Why it matchesThe Lú Festival of Light returns this October with new stories, new legends and brand new animations.
Why it matchesEnjoy a magical, family-friendly Halloween experience at Emerald Park with storytelling, character meets, and a panto.
Why it matchesWeekly circus arts workshops for children, teenagers, and young adults with autism and intellectual disabilities.
Why it matchesWhiteriver Park is a Motorsport Ireland licenced 1.200 metre outdoor kart racing circuit, built to F.I.A international standard for ages 8 to 80 years.
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