WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30

SPOOKY STORIES

Spooky stories and crafts for toddlers will take place in the children’s area of Arklow Library at 10 a.m. as part of the local Hallowe’en Festival.

WRITING WORKSHOP

Horror-themed writing workshop for primary school pupils will be held in Arklow Library at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Placees are limited. Sign-up through the schools and at the library desk. This event is part of the Arklow Hallowe’en Festival.

SPOOKY GHOST TOURS

Spooky ghost tours for the little monsters in your life take place at Wicklow Gaol from 1 p.m. A mini monster meeting in the monster lounge starts things off where children can have a go at pinning the bow on Mr Bones. Teas are then formed and the smallest member will be turned into a Mummy, with the best and fastest winning a prize. Follow the parade around the courtyard and the wicked witch will be watching and waiting to pick. The Scariest Costume, The Cutest Costume and the Best Home Made Costume. Family Ticket €30, Adult €11, Child €8.

SAVE THE PUMPKIN

An afternoon of fun events in honour of the humble pumpkin will take place at the Little Bray Community Centre from 2 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Events will include family pumpkin carving from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., use that pumpkin cookery demonstrations, children’s colouring competition and information stands giving advice on healthy eating, shopping on a budget, reducing food waste and more. There will also be a fun fancy dress walk from 3.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. with prizes for the best costume. Registration is essential so to book a place, call the centre on 01 2869577.

STORYTELLING

Mighty Mythic Monsters storytelling for primary school children will be held in the Arklow Library at 3 p.m. as part of the Arklow Hallowe’en Festival.

HALLOWE’EN KIDZ DISCO

Stagebratz Starz is hosting its annual spooktacular family Hallowe’en disco in Roundwood Parish Hall from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be plenty to entertain including ghoulish games, costume prizes, a dance-off competition, face-painting, colouring corner and more. Profits will go towards the Stagebratz Starz Christmas mini panto. Entry is €5 per child (adults are free).

HALLOWEEN CAMPOUT

River Valley Holiday Park in Redcross is hosting a Hallowe’en Campout from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. that is open to day trippers. Pumpkin Hunt and Night Train slots need to be booked in advance on (0404)41647.

PARANOIA

Paranoia, the terrifying, adult-only scare house, returns at Glenart Outdoors from 7 p.m. to 9.20 p.m. Not suitable for under-13s. Tickets cost €20 and early booking is advised.

SUPERSTITUTIONS AND FOLKLORE

Local poets will read their spooky poetry at the Asgard Theatre from 8 p.m. as part of the local Hallowe’en Festival. Admission in €8 and fancy dress is encouraged. To book, visit www.gr8events.ie.