Halloween
Find ghoulishly great days out at our Halloween events taking place across the country.
Gather your little monsters to solve creepy clues at our mid-term quests.
Join storytellers for family-friendly fun or enjoy spooky woodland walks through the shadowy grounds of our historic places.
You could also be in with a chance to win a 'Family Heritage Card' with our spooky Halloween colouring competition below.
Spooky Halloween Colouring Competition
Pick up your spooky image of Trim Castle at our participating sites or simply print here.
How to enter?
Take a photograph of your entry and email to heritagemarketing@opw.ie.
Closing date for entries 02/11/2025.
Winners will be announced 07/11/2025 and will receive a Family Heritage Card giving them unlimited access to some the country’s most iconic landmarks.
Ghost Hunt at Ennis Friary
This Halloween visit Ennis Friary and join the hunt for some ghostly figures making a special appearance on site from October 31st to November 2nd. If you can spot the ghostly visitors you can enter a draw to win a family heritage card which will allow you visit OPW heritage sites for free for a whole year
Halloween Trail 2025: ‘The hour of Darkness is upon us……’
Charles Fort Military Fortress
As Samhain approaches the gates to the Other World are opening and long forgotten residents are stirring in the shadows. The Sinister Seven have risen. It is time to face your fears and delve into the darkest corners of Charles Fort. Bring a torch!
MYSTERY GADGETS OF THE BASEMENT
Emo Court
Our housekeeper is back for Halloween – this time she’s swapped her apron for a witch’s hat!
Step back in time and discover the weird and wonderful gadgets servants used many years ago.
A fun, family friendly experience exploring curious Victorian objects!
Kids Castle Tour and Treasure Hunt
On Monday, October 27, Ross Castle is planning to offer two very special child-centered tours at 10:30am and 2:30pm. There will be a Halloween spin on a castle that has seen plenty of ghouls, goblins and witches over the years.
From October 24 to November 2 kids of all ages will also be able to take part in our free Treasure Hunt, collecting great information and Halloween stickers along the way.
The Creepy Castle Quest
Portumna Castle and Gardens
The Creepy Castle Quest is a fun family treasure hunt where participants follow the riddles that will lead to the ultimate answer.
Halloween Arts and Crafts for Schools
Halloween arts and crafts for schools. Making spooky decorations in the Abbey.
Halloween at Glasnevin
These events are free and the Magical plants demonstrations take place every 30 mins from 12pm in the children’s garden and are first come first served.
Join us for a spooktacular Halloween celebration at the National Botanic Gardens!
Themed Tour October – Samhain Embers
National Botanic Garden of Ireland
Samhain Embers: The folklore and traditions of Irish plant
Rekindle the ancient folklore and traditions of Samhain on this special Halloween tour. Explore the myths and folklore of plants that were used during this otherworldly time and discover the stories associated with them.
