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MAKE A CERAMIC PUMPKIN NIGHT LIGHT | Sat 22nd Oct 11am – 1pm
Together, adult and child can learn the skills required to mould clay into a pumpkin house at the Séamus Ennis Arts Centre. The designs will be painted with a glaze, taken away to be fired, and returned for collection from the SEAC before Halloween.
Ages 7+. Tickets €8. www.tseac.ie
BRAM STOKER FESTIVAL | Fri 27th – Mon 30th Oct
Dublin City will celebrate the life, work and legacy of Dublin horror novelist Bram Stoker and his gothic novel “Dracula”. Whether you’re a resident vampire or visiting from further afield, the Bram Stoker Festival 2017 has something for everyone in its gothically inspired programme of events! www.bramstokerfestival.com
Make your own Deadly Dance Track Workshop | 28 Oct - 2 Nov 2017
This mid-term, become a dance music producer in this music technology workshop especially for ages 8+. Part of the Bram Stoker Festival 2017
Make great music using just a computer and your own musical imagination. Learn how to use music technology using a programme called Abelton Live that is used in professional music recording studios. Once you’ve got the hang of the basics there will be a chance to try out making your own dance track, or maybe have a go at more advanced options like remixing or mashing up your favourite tracks. After that the sky is the limit as to what music you can make.
Tracks will be recorded and uploaded to Soundcloud so you can easily share it with your friends afterwards. These music technology workshops are led by tutors from Create Sound who are experienced producers, DJs and workshop facilitators.
Laptops, headphones and all equipment provided and no prior experience is needed – just a love of music!
TICKETS: €11/€8* (20% off for Members)
DATES & TIMES: Sat 28 Oct & Thurs 2 Nov @ 10:30am (Ages 8-9) & 2pm (Ages 10-12)
DURATION: 2.5 hours.
The Supernatural Pop-Up Choir Family Workshop | 29 Oct 2017
We are going to create a big, other-worldly sounding choir and sing pop songs together in just an afternoon! Part of the Bram Stoker Festival 2017
Come along to this fun workshop with families and friends and enjoy learning to sing a number of well-known fun songs together as one big group and turn them into fun new spooky versions with gothic harmonies, strange vocal sounds and crazy other-worldly improvisations thrown in for good measure.
Finally (weather permitting), this pop-up choir of deadly singers will invade the outside for a flash mob performance of these new supernatural songs for all to hear (and tremble!)
No prior experience whatsoever is needed – come one come all!
TICKETS: €11/€8* per child. Accompanying grown ups go free! (20% off for Members)
DATES & TIMES: Sun 29 Oct @ 2pm
AGE RANGE & DURATION: For ages 7+ and their adults, 90 mins
Dracula’s Disco | 30 Oct 2017
Get in the spooky spirit with Dracula’s own DJ spinning the decks and scratching vinyl for our outdoor family music and dance party. Don't forget your costumes! Part of the Bram Stoker Festival 2017
Due to popular demand, this year we take Dracula’s Disco outside to Meeting House Square where DJ Will Softly will be playing all the latest hits for you to enjoy complete with confetti cannons to inspire some seriously deadly dancing! This fun-packed and energetic DJ set will be perfect for young zombies, ghosts and all music-loving monsters. So get on your feet and have a blast!
Come along in costumes of any kind and make up your own graveyard dance moves.
TICKETS: Free entry on a first come basis.
DATES & TIMES: Bank Holiday Mon 30 Oct @ 2-4pm
AGE RANGE & DURATION: For Ages 5+, Drop-in Session
Songwriting & Digital Tools Workshop | 1 Nov 2017
Learn how to create your own original pop songs in a lively workshop led by artists from Songschool. Invent your own lyrics and then come up with rhythms and melodies to turn them into a new smash hit!
Starting with fun music warm-ups, the group will then be guided in creating lyrics and music for a new song. Along the way you’ll get to explore song structure, composing, arranging and performance. Music software will be used to help you including Garage Band and Music Memos.
There is a strong focus on collaboration, creativity, confidence building and self-expression. The ability to play an instrument is not necessary, just the willingness to join in and give songwriting a try. The workshop is led by accomplished songwriters who are part of the Songschool music education company team.
We will also record a live demo audio recording of the song at the end of the workshop which will help you remember the song afterwards and we will share it with you using SoundCloud which you can use to share if you wish.
Suitable for any level of musical experience.
TICKETS: €11/€8* (20% off for Members)
DATES & TIMES: Wed 1 Nov @ 11am (Ages 7-9) & 2pm (Ages 10-12)
DURATION: 90 Mins
Spooky Songs and Sounds Workshop | 3 Nov 2017
Create your own fun and spooky music, soundscapes and songs for the week that’s in it with the help of Lorna McLaughlin, a member of the band The Henry Girls.
Lorna and her band write their own songs and perform their music all over the world and she will share with you some really fun and funky ways to create music as a group. By the end of this workshop, you’ll be delighted with what you have made with your voice and musical imagination. If you happen to play an instrument, you can bring that along too.
All of the music you create will be recorded as a live demo audio recording to help you remember it afterwards and for you to share using SoundCloud if you wish.
TICKETS: €11/€8* (20% off for Members)
DATES & TIMES: Friday 3rd November @ 11am (Ages 5-7) & 2pm (Ages 8-10)
AGE RANGE & DURATION: Ages 5-7, 75 mins. Ages 8-10, 90 mins.
PAPER PLAY PUPPET WORKSHOP | Sat 28th Oct 2pm
Learn how to make puppets from a mix of natural materials, brown paper, rubber bands, plastic bottles and an array of other objects. The basic principles of puppetry and drama will also be taught. Tickets: €10 www.riverbank.ie
MEET THE BARBER SURGEON | Sat 28th Oct
Haircuts, dental extractions and the removal of arrows on the battlefield. What does a Barber pole actually represent and how important is that draft of ale. All the guts and gore of medieval surgery too. Suitable for all ages. www.dublinia.ie
MAKE YOUR OWN DEADLY DANCE TRACK WORKSHOP | Sat 28th Oct – Thurs 2nd Nov
Make great music using just a computer and your own musical imagination. Learn how to use music technology using a programme called Abelton Live that is used in professional music recording studios. Once you’ve got the hang of the basics there will be a chance to try out making your own dance track, or maybe have a go at more advanced options like remixing or mashing up your favourite tracks. These music technology workshops are led by tutors from Create Sound who are experienced producers, DJs and workshop facilitators. Laptops, headphones and all equipment provided and no prior experience is needed – just a love of music! Time: 10:30am (Ages 8-9) & 2pm (Ages 10-12) www.ark.ie
TRANSPARENT CLOAK AND MAGIC WAND | Sat 28th Oct 2-3pm
Be inspired by Harry Clarke’s stained glass to create your own extraordinary costume in this art workshop with artist Beth O’Halloran. Ages: 6-10 yrs. Tickets: €5. Booking essential. Tel 01 2225550 www.hughlane.ie
HALLOWEEN AT DUBLINIA | Sat 28th Oct
Delig Inis theatre group present their annual performance. Hear about the supernatural and ghostly happenings around medieval Dublin. But are they true? Find out at Halloween.
Suitable for all ages. www.dublinia.ie
PUMPKIN CARVING FOR KIDS AT POWERSCOURT | Sat 28th – Sun 29th Oct
Kids will love the chance to prepare, design and carve a pumpkin at this family-friendly event! All little goblins and ghouls are welcome to dress up and get into the festive spirit. Enjoy some delicious treats as part of the event. Afterwards, you can bring your pumpkin home with you and enjoy it during the festive period. Booking essential. Cost €10 per child. Times: 12 noon – 1pm & 2pm – 3pm. www.powerscourt.com
HALLOWEEN AT KILDARE MAZE | Sat 28th October – Sun 5th Nov 12-5pm
The Kildare Maze, Prosperous will be open this Halloween with fun for all the family. Pumpkin Carving will take place over the bank holiday weekend, the cost of which is included in the standard admission charge. You can also take part in the Halloween Hunt which takes place every day in the Hedge Maze and Wooden Maze. Find all the Halloween characters at your leisure and complete your entry form for a chance to win a goody bag.
Afterwards, enjoy a game of Crazy Golf - This 9 hole crazy golf will have you in stitches which has the ability to delight and infuriate in equal measure. Standard admission applies and all amenities are included in your visit to The Kildare Maze. They are an outdoor venue so please dress appropriately. No booking required. www.kildaremaze.com
BELVEDERE’S HALLOWEEN TREASURE HUNTS | Sat 28th - Mon 30th Oct
Belvedere House & gardens will host exciting Halloween Treasure Hunts over the October Bank Holiday Weekend from 12 noon to 2pm each day, with the event finishing at 3pm Sharp each day. A treasure map and rhyming clues will lead participants around Belvedere Estate, where ghoulish characters will meet, greet and give treats to everyone in what’s sure to be a frightfully fun experience for all the family. Admission: Adult: €8/ Seniors/Students: €6 / Child: €5 /Under 3: Free. Pre-booking is advised. Contact: Belvedere House Gardens & Park, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath 044-9349060 or check out www.belvedere-house.ie
LOUGH SPOOKEY FEST | Sat 28th Oct – Sun 5th Nov
Halloween Lough Spookey Fest at Lough Key Forest & Activity Park in Boyle, Co. Roscommon takes place from 28th October – 5th November 2017! Fun family events include a themed Visitor Centre, Halloween crafts, pumpkin carving, witch and monster treasure hunt, ghoulish treats in the Lakeside Cafe and more… Open all year round, Lough Key is home to Ireland’s only tree canopy trail, with caravan & camping park in landscape mixed woodland, adventure play kingdom, Boda Borg and Lakeside café. Check out their Lough Key Spooky Halloween events on www.loughkey.ie
Take a tour through the 19th century servant tunnels on the Lough Key Experience; explore the Moylurg Viewing Tower and Ireland’s only Tree Canopy Walkway! Challenge all the family with quests in the energetic Boda Borg, with over 50 individual challenges including new Quest Quiz Show - suitable for adults and children over 7 yrs. Enjoy the outdoor Adventure Play Kingdom for children of all ages entertained, and sample homemade food at the Lakeside Café. Other activities include a Mini Jeep experience for kids, bike hire and boat tours. Overnight stays are available in the Caravan and Camping Park in a spacious scenic woodland setting. New showers, toilet facilities, recreation room and cooking facilities are located just 100 metres from all the fun activities. Call Lough Key Forest & Activity Park on 071 9673122, email bookings@loughkey.ie visit www.loughkey.ie and find them on Facebook
GLENDEER PET FARM | Sat 28th Oct – Sun 5th Nov
Cast spells with our scary witch, toast marshmallows over an open fire, enter the eerie maze but be warned, it’s as your own risk. Enter the forbidden forest and be scared by lots more ghosts and ghouls at Glendeer Pet Farm this Halloween! Admission: Adults €8 / Child €8 www.glendeerpetfarm.ie
THE SUPERNATURAL POP-UP CHOIR FAMILY WORKSHOP | Sun 29th Oct 2pm
Come along to this fun workshop with families and friends and enjoy learning to sing several well-known fun songs together as one big group and turn them into fun new spooky versions with gothic harmonies, strange vocal sounds and crazy other-worldly improvisations thrown in for good measure. Finally (weather permitting), this pop-up choir of deadly singers will invade the outside for a flash mob performance of these new supernatural songs for all to hear (and tremble!) Tickets: €11 Ages: 7+ www.ark.ie
CLOCKS GO BACK 1 HOUR | Sun 29th Oct
MID-TERM BREAK | Mon 30th Oct – Fri 3rd Nov
All schools will close from Mon 30th Oct 2017 to Fri 3rd Nov 2017 inclusive. Halloween falls on Tuesday 31st October.
JACKULA | Mon 30th Oct 1pm
Being a vampire sucks, but being Dracula’s younger brother is driving Jackula batty. Join Jackula on a spooktacular quest to step out of his older brother’s shadow and become the world’s most magical vampire. After the show Jackula invites everyone to stay, perform a trick and receive a treat. Ages: 4+. Tickets: €7 / Family (4): €25/ Family (5): €30. Venue: An Táin Arts Centre www.antain.ie
SPOOKY SCIENCE HALLOWEEN ONE DAY CAMPS | Mon 30th Oct – Fri 3rd Nov 9am – 2pm
Junior Einsteins Science Club are now taking bookings for their popular one day camps in Naas and Dunboyne. Double, double toil and trouble, fire burn and caldron bubble .... your child will love this fun Halloween camp making their own magical potions and crazy experiments such as…Disgusting Slime Monsters, Spooky Fog fun, Glow in the Dark eye balls, Ozzy Bubbling Slimey Mixtures, Flying Rocket Bats, Frankenstein’s Monster – electrocution!, The Elephant Man – Crazy chemical reactions, Murder! - Forensics lab, Vampire Blood and Gorey Heart, Guts – Gross Digestion, Skeletons- human and beyond! Ages: 6-12yrs. Cost: €45 per child (5% sibling discount) www.junioreinsteinsscienceclub.com
DRACULA’S DISCO | Mon 30th Oct 2pm – 4pm
Due to popular demand, this year we take Dracula’s Disco outside to Meeting House Square where DJ Will Softly will be playing all the latest hits for you to enjoy complete with confetti cannons to inspire some seriously deadly dancing! This fun-packed and energetic DJ set will be perfect for young zombies, ghosts and all music-loving monsters. So, get on your feet and have a blast! Come along in costumes of any kind and make up your own graveyard dance moves. Ages 5+. Free entry www.ark.ie
MID-TERM SCIENCE CAMP AT IMAGINOSITY | Mon 30th Oct – Fri 3rd Nov
Over the mid-term break, Join Imaginosity for ‘Science Camp’, a FUN packed week of interactive experimentation and hands-on scientific learning. Two camps will take place during the week from Monday 30th October – Friday 3rd November, one for children aged 4-6 years (9.00am-1.00pm€120), and one for children aged 7-9 years (9.00-2.30pm €135). Spaces are limited, so advance booking is strongly recommended, daily rates also available. (call 01-2176130 to book).
ASTROPARK HALLOWEEN CAMP | Mon 30th Oct – Fri 3rd Nov
At Astropark Camps, you get the best of both worlds. On top of great football coaching and games, kids experience our amazing inflatable games each day, including our giant obstacle course, the target zone, Bouncy dodgeball, Nerf Wars, a kick speed radar, goggle football, fun races and more. Each day after a morning focusing on football, there’s a different fun activity in the afternoons. Astropark’s Halloween Camp is just €60 per child and takes place from Tuesday 31st October until Friday 3rd November 2017 from 10am – 3pm daily. Call Coolock on 018060088 or Tallaght on 014599822 to register. www.astroparkkids.ie
IRISH NATIONAL STUD | Tues 31st Oct – Fri 3rd Nov
From horses to horticulture, the Irish National Stud & Gardens is a wonderful day out for the whole family. Attractions include guided tours of the stud, world famous Japanese Gardens, St Fiachra's Garden, our retired racehorses known as the Living Legends, horse museum, restaurant and playground. Our Halloween events will include pony rides, face painting, scariest outfit competition and an interactive learning experience. Come in your scariest outfit and enjoy this unique experience. Irish National Stud, Tully, Co. Kildare 045-521617 www.irishnationalstud.ie
FRIGHTENING FUN AT GO KIDS GO! PLAY AND PARTY CENTRE | Tues 31st Oct 10am – 6pm
Have a howl of a Halloween this year at Go Kids Go’s Halloween Fest!
SPECIAL OFFER – Admission only €5 all ages for 90 minutes playtime. A family of 2 adults and 2 children will get in to the Adventure playground for €10 in Total! Families with monsters or fairies will have a hauntingly good time as they experience the thrills ‘n’ chills of the Adventure Playground. To really bite the Halloween apple, Go Kids Go! will be transformed into a (not too) scary Playground for the week.Make sure to dress to impress and look scarily good if you plan on joining in the fun, as you could be in with a chance to win some fantastic prizes in the costume competition – adults too www.gokidsgo.ie
CHOCOLATE WAREHOUSE | Tues 31st Oct – Fri 3rd Nov
The Chocolate Warehouse is a world of pure imagination where they are celebrating over 13 years of Chocolate Workshops. Ireland’s original and best Chocolate Workshops were started in 2001 by Natasha Caffrey granddaughter of the late Thomas Caffrey known as The Irish “Willy Wonka”. www.chocolatewarehouse.ie
SOUNDS ON THE WIND | Tues 31st Oct 11am – 1pm
Use your voice to create new sounds and inhabit the gallery space through this vocal performance workshop with singer and composer Robbie Blake. Ages 8+. Accompanying parents are encouraged to participate. Tickets €10 per child. Early booking advised on 01 2225550 www.hughlane.ie
FELTY MOSTER MAKING WORKSHOP | Tues 31st Oct
Join Gina Faustino to start the scariest day of the year off by creating your own felted monster. WORKSHOP 1: 4-6 YEARS: 10:00AM-11:30PM. WORKSHOP 2: 7-9 YEARS: 12:00AM-1:30PM. Early booking advised: Tel 01-8852622 www.draiocht.ie
SPOOKTACULAR BOO @ DUBLIN ZOO | Tues 31st Oct
Creepy arts and crafts, spine-chilling keeper talks, spooky face painting. Join us for monster music on the Great Lawn as well as many other festive activities. www.dublinzoo.ie
SPOOKY BOOKMAKING | Tues 31st Oct 2.30pm – 3.30pm
During this crafty workshop, children will learn how to handcraft their own mini hardback book, which they will decorate and personalise with spooky Halloween craft materials. The completed book can be used as a ghost story book or to keep a list of all their Halloween trick or treats! Ages 8 – 12 yrs. Tickets €12.50 Booking essential www.nationalprintmuseum.ie
OTHERWORLD HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL | Tues 31st Oct
Every year thousands of local residents, young people, families, performers, artists, food sellers and entertainers descend on the Ballymun Plaza on the 31st October for the annual Otherworld Halloween Festival. The evening starts with a community parade, is followed by 3 hours of on-site entertainment and ends with an impressive firework display. www.otherworldfestival.com
ARTZONE HALLOWEEN CAMP | Tues 31st Oct – Fri 3rd Nov
Get ready for trick or treating with Artzone this Halloween, exploring the fun side of ghosts, ghouls, witches and warlocks. Ages 5-7 and 8-12 years. Cost: €65 www.riverbank.ie
MINI MONSTER PRINTMAKING | Tues 31st Oct 11.30am – 12.30pm
During this fun workshop, children will use sponges, their hands, and craft paint to print and create some fearsome mini-monsters! Ages 4 – 7 yrs. Tickets €12.50 Booking essential www.nationalprintmuseum.ie
CHILDREN’S CODING WORKSHOPS | Tues 31st Oct – Thurs 2nd Nov 2 – 4pm
Coding workshops suitable for 7-10 year-olds. Children must be able to attend all 3 workshops, have their own charged-up laptop, e-mail address, library card and PIN. Booking essential for these FREE workshops. To book: Contact Kildare Community Library on kildarelib@kildarecoco.ie or ph. 045-520235.
MID TERM ART WORKSHOP | Wed 1st - Fri 3rd Nov 10.30am – 12.30pm
Abstract drawing to wall painting! Explore composition with lines and colours from small to large scale in this three-day art course for 9-12 year olds with artist Beth O’Halloran. Cost: €30. Early booking advised. Tel 01 2225550 www.hughlane.ie
ICE SKATING BLANCHARDSTOWN | 10th Nov – 21st Jan
Learn to Skate or sharpen your skating skills over the Christmas! At Ice Skating Blanchardstown there is a seperate Kiddies Rink with penguin skating aids to help your child balance. Age 3+ www.iceskating.ie
MAKE YOUR OWN BUTTERFLY CARD | Wed 1st Nov
Free workshop at Leixlip Community Library with Sheila for 4 - 7 years olds. Booking essential: ph. 01-6060050 or e-mail leixliplib@kildarecoco.ie.
FIDGET FEET AERIAL WORKSHOP | Wed 1st – Fri 3rd Nov 2pm-3.30pm
The workshop is a taster workshop for the younger audiences to try to fly like the birds they see in the show. We will teach how to get into the cocoon safely and then once you have the basics, we can teach you to spin, swing and fly. Then we’ll open the cocoon and we can teach you some double work with a partner. Ages 5-8 years. Cost: €30 www.riverbank.ie
SONGWRITING & DIGITAL TOOLS WORKSHOP | Wed 1st Nov
Starting with fun music warm-ups, the group will then be guided in creating lyrics and music for a new song. You will learn about song structure, composing, arranging and performance. Music software will be used to help you including Garage Band and Music Memos. There is a strong focus on collaboration, creativity, confidence building and self-expression. The ability to play an instrument is not necessary, just the willingness to join in and give songwriting a try. The workshop is led by accomplished songwriters who are part of the Songschool music education company team. The first workshop at 11am is suitable for ages 7-9 and the 2pm workshop is for 10-12 year olds. Tickets: €11 www.ark.ie
MY CREATIVE STORY: STORYMAKING, STORIGAMI & ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP | Thurs 2nd Nov
Each child will receive their own blank notebook and will be encouraged to develop their own story and to add colour and illustration. The storybooks and skills gained can easily be continued, developed and explored at home. Ages: 8-13 yrs. Booking essential for these FREE workshops. Contact: Kildare Community Library on kildarelib@kildarecoco.ie or ph. 045-520235.
HALLOWEEN BRICKFLICKS | Thurs 2nd – Fri 3rd Nov 10.30am – 1pm & 2pm – 4.30pm
A special Halloween themed Brick Flicks (Lego stop motion) workshop. You will learn how to make a spooky set, create a zombie invasion and then have your favourite Lego character save the day! Materials are supplied though participants are encouraged to bring along their own favourite Lego characters and a few zombies. Ages: 8 – 12yrs. www.mermaidartscentre.ie