The Dome Family Entertainment Centre at the Talbot Hotel Carlow have announced a series of monthly Autism-Friendly Events. These events will be curated with care and attention-to-detail in order to provide a safe, enjoyable and relaxed playtime experience for children living with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. These very special Congo Quest Autism Friendly Evenings will take place on the first Thursday of every month.
Times: 6pm - 7pm Admission: €5 per child www.dome.ie
e: sales@dome.ie
Dome Entertainment Centre, Carlow Business Park, Graiguecullen, Carlow

One of Ireland’s newest scare attractions establishing a name for itself in the scare events world! A Halloween Spooktakular event not to be missed this Halloween. Zombiegeddon 2018 which takes place IN THE DARK. Featuring Screamfields and new this year, the Farm of Terror. Min age applies
Times: 530-930pm Admission: 18 www.zombiegeddonredhills.com
e: zombie@redhillsadventure.ie
Knocknagalliagh, Redhills Kildare

A Magical experience for all the family in a real castle. Enjoy small tour sizes, private Santa visits with gift, interactive Disney characters & friends, uniquely themes rooms & tea/coffee and festive snacks. Sensitive Santa Tours available for children with sensory, physical or development needs with a max of 8 children & a trained SNA on tour.
Times: 12pm - 6pm Admission: Adults €10, Children from €15 www.santasenchantedcastle.ie
e: bookings@santasenchantedcastle.ie
Enniscorthy Castle, Enniscorthy, Wexford

This Christmas, Come and Join in with the elves in a Magical, Fun-filled Chocolate-Making workshop at The Chocolate Garden of Ireland.   Enjoy a live link with the North Pole, in contact with both the Elf Workshop there and a live link with Santa himself who will address the boys and girls personally. Roll up your sleeves and make a chocolate Christmas figure to take home; decorate a chocolate bar for Santa Admission: Children €13.50, Adults €8 chocolategarden.ie
e: info@chocolategarden.ie
Rath, Tullow Carlow

Searching for little creatures this Halloween! Are you looking something for your younger ones this Halloween? Spooky Hollow at Redhills Adventure runs on Tuesday the 30th October and my ghoul do we have a fangtastic event lined up for your little ones such as : 2 Acre Field of Spooks, Zombie Splat Shooting | 6 yrs +  (€2 Supp), Zombie Safe Archery | 6 yrs +, Zombie Tag, Face Painting, Pumpkin Carving | Pre-book (€5 Supp), Ghost Stories in the old house and lots more
Times: 11-3pm Admission: Child €10, Adult €3 www.redhillsadventure.ie
e: info@redhillsadventure.ie
Redhills Adventure, Knocknagalliagh Kildare

The acclaimed “Dare to Scare” Halloween Tour returns to Wells House and Gardens this October, the past comes to life again this Halloween, are you brave enough to take this tour? Join us and the ghouls of Wells on a scary journey through the estate where you will explore the basement of the house and discover the mysteries within! Hear the whispers of the night as you delve into darkness and learn the grousome stories of the past. A family friendly tour, sure to give you a fright this hallowed night…. Admission: €11 www.wellshouse.ie
e: info@wellshouse.ie
Wells House & Gardens, Ballyedmond, Gorey, Wexford

The Christmas Island event includes: Enchanted Train and Boat Journey, Meet the Elves & Get Creative - Kid's receive Rudolph Wrist Buddy, Sing & Dance with Santa’s Elves & receive Elf Medal, Visit Santa - kid's receive present and treat, Colouring Competition & Letters to Santa, Festive Christmas Cinema Room, Kid's Playground & Santa's Mini Golf, Food, Drink & Professional Photo
Times: 10am - 9pm Admission: €14.50 adult, €20 child, €8 infant www.christmasisland.ie
e: info@christmasisland.ie
Hidden Valley Holiday Park, Rathdrum, Wicklow

Come and join us this Halloween at Slane Castle. Welcoming all Witches and Wizards alike into a world of Magic and Mystery to meet with our very own Professors and Students of the Wizarding World. Following your Halloween Halls tour, make sure to visit our Whomping Willow tree to collect your complementary Pumpkin at the Pumpkin Patch (shhh try not to wake up the Tree!)
Times: 12pm - 6pm Admission: Adults €10, Child €22 www.slanecastle.ie
e: info@slanecastle.ie
Slane Castle, Slane, Meath

Come to Ireland's most haunted house this Halloween for a spooky spectacle with something for all the family! Hall'oween family tours (over 5's) Hall'oween family tours (over 12's or over 15's) Halloween Calendar 16 old Admission: €13 Adult, €8 Child, €30 Famil www.loftushall.ie
e: info@loftushall.ie
Loftus Hall, Hook Head Wexford

Lots of ghastly ghouls and terrifying treats in store at Lullymore including Haunted Holograms, Terror Train Trips (be prepared for Zombie attacks!) Terror Treasure Hunts and freaky fun in the devilish den of play—the Funky Forest. Prepare for the Fright of your Life. Come in fancy dress (optional) – Prizes for best Fancy Dress costumes in the Indoor Centre from 2pm every day!
Times: 10am - 6pm Admission: Family rate of €30 www.lullymoreheritagepark.com
e: info@lullymoreheritagepark.com
Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park, Lullymore, Rathangan Kildare

From Haunted Hills to Eerie Graveyards; Tour of Shadows to Friendly Witches & Spooks and Spells; Thriller Nights to Terrifying Terror Houses – The Spirits of Meath Halloween Festival 2018 will delight & fright equally! www.spiritsofmeath.ie
e: info@discoverboynevalley.ie
Meath

Join in the football fun this Halloween at United Park, home of Drogheda United. Soccer coaching for girls and boys, all coaches are FAI trained and Garda vetted. Cost is 60 euro and includes FREE football and DUFC polo top.
Times: 10.30 am to 3 pm Admission: 60 Euro tinyurl.com/
e: soccerschooldufc@gmail.com
United Park, Drogheda Louth

Discover a new magical woodland Christmas at Castlecomer Discovery Park! This year we are so excited to present a whole new Christmas experience with a magical Christmas wonderland in the heart of our woodlands. Hop on board The Santa Express and make your way to Santa’s magical Christmas Village in the heart of Castlecomer Discovery Park’s woodland. Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Elves are waiting in their woodland igloos for your visit! Admission: €20 per child, €14 per adult www.discoverypark.ie
e: info@discoverypark.ie
The Estate Yard, Drumgoole, Castlecomer, Kilkenny

The Tayto Park Terrors is back again this Halloween and promises to be bigger, better, gorier and bloodier than ever before! Night Ride on The Cu Chulainn Coaster, Air Race and Rotator. Experience the 5D Halloween Movie. Face your ultimate terror as you enter the House of Horror. Recommended for guests 14 years and over. Under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets must be pre-booked.
Times: 6:00 - 9pm Admission: €25 www.taytopark.ie
e: info@taytopark.ie
Tayto Park, Kilbrew, Ashbourne Meath

Halloween Treasure Trails at Belvedere are particularly wonderful for families. Expect lots of fun and treats! Or, as we say to the children, expect:Witches and Zombies and Ghouls of all kinds are waiting for you and your family to find. Tickets must be booked online
Times: 12pm - 2pm Admission: €6 per Entry. Kids under 3 go free. www.belvedere-house.ie
e: info@belvedere-house.ie
Belvedere House Gardens and Park Mullingar Westmeath

ON THE FIRST Wednesday of every month, various heritage sites managed by the Office of Public Works that normally charge admission throw their doors open for free. So it won’t cost you anything to bring the family to Charles Fort in Kinsale, Co Cork; Athenry Castle in Co Galway; and Trim Castle in Co Meath and the Rock of Cashel in Co Tipperary – to name just a few. Visit website linke below for details of participating locations. (Note - not applicable at Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin Castle and Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre). Admission: FREE www.heritageireland.ie
Various Locations

This event is open to all. Selecting the right school for a child is one of the most important decisions for any parent. To make this easier, we will have representatives from schools across Ireland, as well as St David's College, Wales (highly regarded for helping those with dyslexia) on hand to discuss what they can offer your child.www.headfort.com
e: mail@headfort.com
Headfort School, Kells  Meath

Join Jackula on a spooktacular quest to step out of his older brother's shadow and become the world’s most magical vampire. Laugh as Jackula makes his pet ghost dance. Gasp as Jackula balances five glasses of water on his face.  Smile as children help him perform fun magic tricks. 
Times: 80 minutes Admission: View Show Dates & Locations
e: info@axisballymun.ie
Kildare, Kilkenny, Wicklow and Wexford

Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park brings you its 13th annual “Lullymore Christmas” event. A magical experience for both young and old is guaranteed as the park is transformed into a Winter Wonderland of family fun with some very special guests to entertain you. Your visit includes a visit to Santa & gift from Elves in a workshop Festive Train trip.
Times: 10am - 8:30pm on Weekends / 2pm - 6pm Wed-Fri Admission: Family tickets €30 www.lullymoreheritagepark.com
e: raylullymore@gmail.com
Lullymore Rathangan Kildare