What's on AT HALLOWEEN
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 THE EVIL DEAD The Harbour Bar, Bray 8 p.m.
Bray Cult Film Club presents the third film of their Hallowe’en season, already having shown the Blair Witch Project and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The cult classic of the horror genre, The Evil Dead. Tickets: €2.50 (membership book of ten €10).
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 OMG FANCY DRESS DISCO St Brigid’s Hall, Rathnew 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Let your little ones lose in their favourite spooky or sweet costumes at these supervised kids’ discos. The first disco is for juniors (ages fourt o seven) and takes place from6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. and there will bea second disco for seniors (ages eight to 12) from 8 p.m to 10 p.m. There will be cash prizes for the best dressed and runner-up at each disco. Admission: €5.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 CARVED PUMPKIN DISPLAY Mini-Theatre, Greystones 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Following on from a hugely successful event last year, Bogdan returns to Greystones this year with a pumpkin carving demonstration and display down at Theatre Lane. During the day, visitors can take part in a silent auction for the unbelievable creations, with all proceeds to the new Greystones Players.
FREE FACE PAINTING Theatre Lane, Greystones 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Talented artist Mary-Kate Hardy will be swapping canvas for little faces as she creates every kind of superhero, scary character and magical creature this Hallowe’en and, best of all, it’s free!
PARANOIA Glenart, Castle 7 to 11 p.m. (starting every 20 minutes)
‘Paranoia’ is a new adult-only Hallowe’en event that will scare you like never before! It is set in a forest with real actors, buildings and fear. Book at glenartoutdoors.rezgo.com. Tickets: €15.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 CHILDREN’S HALLOWE’EN PARTY Glenview Hotel 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Exciting and creative costumes will be just the start of it at this fundraising party in aid of Greystones’ South Beach playground. There will be fun, dancing, balloon art, face-painting, a special Disney guest and more. Admission: €7.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 KIDS’ HALLOWE’EN PARTY O’Connors of Tinahely 6 to 9 p.m.
Witches, monsters, ghosts and superheroes will all be welcome at the annual children’s party at O’Connors. There will be spot prizes, fun and games with DJ Ger, free drinks, snacks and much more. Costumes very welcome. Free entry.
PARANOIA Glenart, Castle 7 to 11 p.m. (starting every 20 minutes)
Adult-only event. Book online at glenartoutdoors.rezgo.com. Tickets: €15.
NIGHT TOUR Wicklow Gaol 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Take an eerie night tour of Wicklow Gaol, Ireland’s most haunted building, which was for many years a place of horrendous atrocities in which prisoners were subjected to torture, starvation and death. Ticket price includes tea, coffee and refreshments through the night. Tickets: €50.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 PARANOIA Glenart, Castle 7 to 11 p.m. (starting every 20 minutes)
Book online at glenartoutdoors.rezgo.com. Tickets: €15
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 PARANOIA Glenart, Castle 7 to 11 p.m. (starting every 20 minutes)
Book online at glenartoutdoors.rezgo.com. Tickets: €15
STORM HALLOWE’EN PARTY Penthouse Nightclub, Wicklow town 8 p.m. to 11.30 p.m.
The Storm teenage Hallowe’en disco returns with a fully-decorated venue, Spin 1038’s DJ Martin Guilfoyle, spooky props and photo booth, Hallowe’en visuals and prizes for the best fancy dress. Under 16s only. Entry: €10.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 MONSTER MASH Hidden Valley Holiday Park, Rathdrum 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Hidden Valley Holiday Park hosts the classic ‘Monster Mash’ with skeletons and goblins greeting visitors at reception on this most spookiest of seasons. This family fun weekend is full of excitement, costumes, treats, games and very spooky goings-on, including trick-or-treating, best costume award (both adults and children), spooky story telling, haunted games and challenges and special effects.
SCARECROW BUILDING AND PUMPKIN CARVING Killruddery House 11 a.m.
Kids can choose a pumpkin in the walled garden then design it and have it carved by a master craftsman. Afterwards, head over to the scarecrow plots to design and build a scarecrow for the scarecrow competition. Book online at killruddery.com. Tickets: €30 (€20 for members) for the scarecrow plot, €15 (€10 for members) for pumpkin carving and €10 for additional pumpkins.
THE POISONOUS PANTRY Russborough House 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (every hour)
Children aged from three to ten years are invited along for some spooky stories, cookie decorating and yummy hot chocolate. There will be a competition for the best Hallowe’en costume during the week. Call Russborough to book. Entry: €6 per child.
PUMPKIN PICKING Tinahely Farm Shop 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Children can pick out their pumpkin from the pumpkin patch and carve their pumpkin head in the scary tunnel, all with the help of Mabel the Witch and her ghosts and goblins. As an extra treat, they will go and feed the farm pigs the leftovers. Outdoor event. Places must be booked online at www.tinahelyfarm.ie. Cost: €15.
THE TREE OF CRAFTS MARKET The Old Forge, Wicklow town Noon to 5 p.m.
A seasonal craft fair featuring Cosplay superhero characters who will be having their photo taken with local children. The fair will be supporting the Poppy Mernagh Fund.
HALLOWE’EN FUN Bridgewater Shopping Centre 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Scares, bumps, goosebumps and frights - Hallowe’en spooky fun at Bridgewater Centre. Free photos with Dracula.
PUMPKIN CARVING WORKSHOP Festina Lente walled garden 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Children will be able to get creative just in time for Hallowe’en at this workshop in the Victorian walled garden at Festina Lente. Pumpkins and tools will be provided and this is suitable for ages five to 12 years. Only 12 places per workshop, early booking advisable via www.festinalente.ie Cost: €10 per child.
HALLOWE’EN PARTY Ballinaclash Community Hall 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Ballinaclash Foroige Youth Club will be hosting it’s spook-tacular annual Hallowe’en party and disco in the community hall with fun, games, refreshments, prizes and surprises.
CLUB JUNIOR DISCO St Patrick’s Hall, Greystones 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Greystones United AFC will be holding a fancy dress disco for club members aged eight to ten. There will be prizes for the best costumes and best dancers as well as a number of spot prizes. Tickets are on sale at www.guafc.ie/online. Tickets: €6.
PARANOIA Glenart, Castle 7 to 11 p.m. (starting every 20 minutes)
Book online at glenartoutdoors.rezgo.com. Tickets: €15
SPOOKTACULAR SESSION McGettigan’s Bray 8 p.m.
To celebrate Hallowe’en, McGettigan’s Bray is getting a makeover, as a strange and eerie atmosphere creeps over the bar for their Spooktacular session. A prize of €100 bar tab is up for grabs for the most terrifying outfit. There will be live music and a DJ.
ANNUAL FANCY DRESS PARTY Lynham’s Hotel, Laragh 9 p.m.
Lynham’s will be hosting their annual Hallowe’en party in aid of Crumlin’s Children’s Hospital and Clara Ladies GAA this year. There will be live music followed by a DJ, prizes for best dressed and most original costumes, plus plenty of raffle prizes. Entry: € 10.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 HALLOWE’EN FUN RUN Coffee Delights, IDA Business Park, Bray 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bray Vintage Car Club will be holding a fun Hallowe’en run, leaving Bray at 11 a.m. Fancy dress is optional and the run is open to all vintage and classic cars, trucks, bikes (pre-1990). Entry: €10 per vehicle.
SCARECROW BUILDING AND PUMPKIN CARVING Killruddery House 11 a.m.
Book online at killruddery.com. Tickets: €30 (€20 for members) for the scarecrow plot, €15 (€10 for members) for pumpkin carving and €10 for additional pumpkins.
THE POISONOUS PANTRY Russborough House 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (every hour)
Children aged from three to ten years are invited along for some spooky sto-