As Halloween is quickly approaching, take part in the lively and thrilling events Carlow has to offer with family and friends. This October, Carlow comes with chilling stories, events, and unique experiences for kids to enjoy during the Halloween midterm break. From our Gourmet Ghouls Event and Halloween Garden Trail in the Woodford Dolmen, to Rathwood Halloween Train and the Samhain Festival, there are different events for the whole family to enjoy during their stay.
GOURMET GHOULS: CARVE, COOK & CREATE
Join us on Wednesday, October 29th, from 2 pm to 4 pm for a spook-tacular 2-hour Halloween adventure where creativity meets delicious fun. Each child will get their very own pumpkin to carve using stencils and safe carving tools. Our friendly chef will guide kids through the pumpkin’s journey—from garden to kitchen—with a fun talk and demo on growing, caring for, and cooking with pumpkins. Then, it’s time to taste the magic with a slice of freshly made pumpkin pie! This hands-on event is perfect for curious young minds—book now! Kids are welcome to come dressed in their favourite costumes for an extra festive touch. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, we kindly ask that each child be accompanied by just one adult.
Book your kids’ spot now at Eventbrite or for any queries, contact our events team at [email protected] or 059 914 2002 Ext. 2
This event is part of the Carlow Restaurant Week, an initiative by Carlow County Council celebrating local cuisine. As proud members of the Carlow Food Network, we’re delighted to showcase the very best of Carlow’s dishes.
HALLOWEEN GARDEN TRAIL AT THE HOTEL
Looking for Halloween fun during the midterm break? Then join us for a ghostly outdoor adventure on our self-guided garden trail from October 25th to November 2nd. Solve the clues, uncover the hidden word, and win a sweet treat! Simply pick up your worksheet from reception—no booking required! Afterwards, treat yourself to a delicious meal at the Plum Tree Bar & Bistro.
SAMHAIN FESTIVAL - ACROSS CARLOW
As darkness falls, something stirs across Carlow…
Journey into Samhain Festival 25, a town-wide celebration rooted in the ancient Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest and the coming of winter. This is a time when the veil between worlds is at its thinnest and spirits walk among the living.
This year, Samhain Festival 25 expands into new territory, with haunting happenings at five venues across Carlow: VISUAL, Delta Centre, The Exchange, The Library and Duckett’s Grove. Immerse yourself in a world of folklore and fire, where echoes of tradition meet contemporary spectacle – with ghostly tales, haunting performances, fire shows, costumed revelry, eerie art, family fun and music to raise the dead.
Whether you’re drawn by whispers from the Otherworld, donning a disguise to confuse the spirits or dancing with little monsters, Samhain Festival 25 invites all souls – young and old, living and… otherwise – to take part.
From 20 October to 2 November, delve into a celebration that honours the past, embraces the present and welcomes the strange, the spooky and the spectacular.
Celebrate Samhain as it was meant to be: with folklore, fire and fun. This is festival for the curious, the creative, the brave and the bold!
RATHWOOD – HALLOWEEN FAMILY ADVENTURE
Just a 30-minute drive from the Hotel, Rathwoods Halloween train never disappoints as you journey through the wonderful gardens in the heart of County Carlow.
This Halloween, visit Rathwood where the Halloween show begins for all the family to enjoy.
Embark on this journey hopping on the Rathwood express that will go through the spooky and mysterious woods and continue the evening enjoying fantastic Halloween shows. And don’t forget about the pumping hunt where you can find a pumpkin to cave for Halloween. Check-in takes place in the Rathwood Main Building. Tea, coffee, treats, toilets, and baby changing facilities are available at the Big Top.
The event will be running on October 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th and from the 27th to the 31st.
BOUNCELAND AT HALLOWEEN – CARLOW COUNTY COUNCIL
The small ones will be excited this Halloween to come to the Bounceland Halloween at the Exchange. Enjoy the exciting games, face painting and the bouncy castle that brings endless fun ideally for children aged from three to twelve years old. From the31st October to 1st November 2024.
Purchase your free tickets to enter on Eventbrite on a first come or purchase tickets online. E-tickets need to be confirmed on the same day through an email received after purchasing.
JUNIOR EINSTEINS SCIENCE CLUB OCTOBER 30TH
During this Science Halloween Camp, children will do and make hands-on Science experiments that will be frightfully memorable;
Swamp Creature Slime; during this activity, children will investigate/experience the viscosity of different gross fluids. Through the process of making slime, children will also become familiar with the properties of a non-newtonian spooky fluid. Ideal for children between 6-12 years old, The Junior Einsteins Science Club is passionate about bringing STEM to young children in a fun filled high energy way.
Date: 30th of October Time: 9am to 1pm.
Ideal for children 5-12y
Price: 49€
Book your kid’s spot below or enquiry at [email protected]