WHAT’S ON
Fest. The singing priests this year are ‘Feel the Pinch’. end. Cost is €10 per person or €15 if also attending Sunday’s Dracula’s Ball. Call 087 6985275 for tickets.
FAMILY HALLOWEEN TOUR
A fancy dress night tour for all the family. Normal admission prices apply: Adults cost €7.90 and children cost €5.
HOUSE OF HORRORS
This Arklow Hotel will be transformed into a house of horrors as part of this Halloween fundraiser in aid of Temple Street Children’s Hospital. Two bands will entertain the crowd before a DJ keeps the dancefloor hopping into the early hours. There will be prizes for best fancy dress and lots of party games. Tickets are available from the hotel and cost €10.
HALLOWEEN PARTY
(Rathdrum Tidy towns organising??) Don your cutiest or scariest costume and head down to the sports complex to celebrate the spookiest time of the year with Big Digger. Prizes for best costumes and more on the night. Entry: €10.
HALLOWEEN IN THE ATTIC
Enjoy a blood-curdling bank holiday Sunday evening at this fancy dress party held by Christy’s and Arklow RFC. There will be live music, a DJ and spot prizes. Doors open at 8 p.m. Admission is €5.
TEENAGE FANCY DRESS DISCO
Teenagers aged up to 16 years of age are invited at this fancy dress disco, where there will be prizes for the best costumes. Organised as part of the Spook-tacular Halloween in Arklow.
FANCY DRESS PARTY
DJ Ger will be keeping the dancefloor packed with ghouls, ghosts and superheroes during O’Connor’s annual Halloween party. There will be up to €500 in cash prizes, as well as plenty of fun and games. Admission is free.
DRACULA’S BALL
Grown-ups are invited to indulge their inner-child and don their favourite fancy dress for this unique event. While costumes are not essential, there will be prizes for the best dressed. Tickets for the ball are €10 or €15 if combined with an earlier tour of the house. Call 087 6985275 for tickets. or child costs €5 each).
POISONOUS PANTRY
Suitable for children aged three to ten years. Bookings on 045 857497 and the cost is €7 per child.
HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA
A Halloween movie treat for the little ones, organised as part of the Spook-tacular Halloween in Arklow. Entry is €5 or €15 for a family of two adults and two children.
GHOST WALK
Local historian Pat Power will lead this spine-chilling ghost walk. If the weather is not agreeable, it will be held in the Arklow Municipal District office. Organised as part of the Spook-tacular Halloween in Arklow.
GHOULISH KIDS’ DISCO
A fun few hours for kids aged six to twelve years. Fancy dress encouraged. Organised as part of the Spook-tacular Halloween in Arklow.
NIGHT TOUR AND MOVIE
Those brave enough to take the tour will be treated to a screening of The Exorcist and treats. Tickets, which are available from Wicklow Gaol, cost €20.
THE EXORCIST
Only the bravest can take this terrifying horror classic. This event is suitable for over 18s only. Organised as part of the Spook-tacular Halloween in Arklow.
Suitable for children aged three to ten years. Bookings on 045 857497 and the cost is €7 per child.
KIDS SPOOKY GAMES
Included in normal admission price: adults cost €7.90 and children cost €5.
HALLOWEEN DISCO
Pirates and princesses will join scientists and scarecrows at this free, popular annual event, featuring a DJ, prizes, games, food and lots of fun.
SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS
The Spook-tacular Halloween in Arklow, organised by Arklow Municipal District, will go out with a bang thanks to this spectacular fireworks display.