--- title: 7 Spooktacular events in Dublin this Halloween description: Boo! It’s the season of tricks and treats again. And while the little ones are eagerly awaiting their share of candy this Halloween, we’ve made it a point to dig up some of the most exciting events taking place in Dublin City. image: https://blog.epicchq.com/hubfs/IFHC_web.jpg --- [![EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum](https://blog.epicchq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/EPIC_February2021/images/logo.png?width=1000&height=135&name=logo.png "EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum")](https://epicchq.com/) - [VISIT](https://epicchq.com/visit/) - [Prices & Tours](https://epicchq.com/visit/prices-tours/) - [Location](https://epicchq.com/visit/location/) - [Families](https://epicchq.com/visit/family-visits/) - [Food & Drink](https://epicchq.com/visit/food-drink/) - [Nearby Attractions](https://epicchq.com/visit/nearby-attractions/) - [Travel Trade](https://epicchq.com/visit/travel-trade/) - [Explore](https://epicchq.com/explore/) - [About the Museum](https://epicchq.com/explore/about-the-museum/) - [History of the Museum](https://epicchq.com/explore/history-and-vision/) - [Irish Family History Centre](https://epicchq.com/explore/irish-family-history-centre/) - [Gift Shop](https://epicchq.com/explore/epic-museum-gift-shop/) - [Stories](https://epicchq.com/stories/) - [EPIC Stories](https://epicchq.com/story/) - [The Power of a Name](https://dublin.epicchq.com/power-of-a-name) - [#ITeachAbroad](https://epicchq.com/connect/iteachabroad/) - [Share Your Story](https://epicchq.com/share-your-story/) - [Teach & Learn](https://epicchq.com/education/) - [Primary](https://epicchq.com/education/primary-schools/) - [Secondary](https://epicchq.com/education/secondary-schools/) - [Language Schools](https://epicchq.com/education/language-schools/) - [School Tour Packages](https://epicchq.com/education/school-tour-packages/) - [Online Resources](https://epicchq.com/education/online-resources/) - [What’s On](https://epicchq.com/whats-on/) - [Events](https://epicchq.com/event/) - [Exhibitions](https://epicchq.com/event/) - [News](https://epicchq.com/event/) - [CONTACT](https://epicchq.com/contact/) - [General Enquiries](https://epicchq.com/contact/general-enquiries/) - [Careers](https://epicchq.com/contact/careers/) - [Press/Media](https://epicchq.com/contact/press-media/) - [Venue Hire](https://epicchq.com/contact/venue-hire/) - [FAQs](https://epicchq.com/contact/faqs/) - [Shop](https://shop.epicchq.com/?_ga=2.106921606.487220257.1612157837-1672637900.1612157837) [Book Tickets](https://tickets.epicchq.com/) - [VISIT](https://epicchq.com/visit/) - [Prices & Tours](https://epicchq.com/visit/prices-tours/) - [Location](https://epicchq.com/visit/location/) - [Families](https://epicchq.com/visit/family-visits/) - [Food & Drink](https://epicchq.com/visit/food-drink/) - [Nearby Attractions](https://epicchq.com/visit/nearby-attractions/) - [Travel Trade](https://epicchq.com/visit/travel-trade/) - [Explore](https://epicchq.com/explore/) - [About the Museum](https://epicchq.com/explore/about-the-museum/) - [History of the Museum](https://epicchq.com/explore/history-and-vision/) - [Irish Family History Centre](https://epicchq.com/explore/irish-family-history-centre/) - [Gift Shop](https://epicchq.com/explore/epic-museum-gift-shop/) - [Stories](https://epicchq.com/stories/) - [EPIC Stories](https://epicchq.com/story/) - [The Power of a Name](https://dublin.epicchq.com/power-of-a-name) - [#ITeachAbroad](https://epicchq.com/connect/iteachabroad/) - [Share Your Story](https://epicchq.com/share-your-story/) - [Teach & Learn](https://epicchq.com/education/) - [Primary](https://epicchq.com/education/primary-schools/) - [Secondary](https://epicchq.com/education/secondary-schools/) - [Language Schools](https://epicchq.com/education/language-schools/) - [School Tour Packages](https://epicchq.com/education/school-tour-packages/) - [Online Resources](https://epicchq.com/education/online-resources/) - [What’s On](https://epicchq.com/whats-on/) - [Events](https://epicchq.com/event/) - [Exhibitions](https://epicchq.com/event/) - [News](https://epicchq.com/event/) - [CONTACT](https://epicchq.com/contact/) - [General Enquiries](https://epicchq.com/contact/general-enquiries/) - [Careers](https://epicchq.com/contact/careers/) - [Press/Media](https://epicchq.com/contact/press-media/) - [Venue Hire](https://epicchq.com/contact/venue-hire/) - [FAQs](https://epicchq.com/contact/faqs/) - [Shop](https://shop.epicchq.com/?_ga=2.106921606.487220257.1612157837-1672637900.1612157837) # 7 Spooktacular events in Dublin this Halloween **Boo! It’s the season of tricks and treats again. And while the little ones are eagerly awaiting their share of candy this Halloween, we’ve made it a point to dig up some of the most exciting events taking place in Dublin City.** Here, you won’t find ghosts or goblins but spooktacular stories, games, art, music and dances that are perfect for the little monsters! So, if you are looking to create some fun family memories this Halloween with no traces of blood or gore, here are some events you wouldn’t want to miss.   ### **Creepy Town at the Helix** ![Helix_web](https://blog.epicchq.com/hubfs/Helix_web.jpg) **26th – 27th October The Helix** Fancy a few chills and thrills? The Helix presents its Halloween production, [Creepy Town](https://thehelix.ie/what-s-on/all-events/theatreworx-presents-creepy-town/), a unique theatrical experience featuring visual effects, whacky characters and dance performances for anyone who enjoys a good show!   ### **Dracula’s Disco at the Ark** ![The Ark_web](https://blog.epicchq.com/hubfs/The%20Ark_web.jpg) **2pm, 28th October The Ark** Get your dancin’ shoes on and join DJ Will Softly at the [Dracula’s Disco](https://ark.ie/events/view/draculas-disco-2019), where you are bound to get your feet thumping. With its confetti cannons and vibrant tunes, it is the perfect party for mini-monsters who can rock a quirky costume.   ### **Samhain Festival at EPIC the Irish Emigration Museum** ![Samhain new_web](https://blog.epicchq.com/hubfs/Samhain%20new_web.jpg) **From 12pm, 28th October EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum** Enjoy an authentic Halloween [experience](https://epicchq.com/samhain-festival-at-epic/)with spooky displays at our Samhain stage and release your inner Seanchai (storyteller) with a storytelling competition at EPIC. If you are eager to encounter some naughty fairies, Banshees and the Morrigan, do jump on the scare-wagon!   ### **Family Memory Makers: Halloween Mix & Make** ![IFHC_web](https://blog.epicchq.com/hubfs/IFHC_web.jpg) **11am, 30th October** **Irish Family History Centre** Mould a creepy creation of your choice with salt dough and craft pop-up family trees at this fun-filled, messy [workshop](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/family-memory-makers-halloween-mix-make-tickets-60184258738). If you wish to unleash your inner artist this Halloween and create some wonderful memories, do book a spot NOW.   ### Nightwatch, Grand Canal Dock ![NightWatch_web](https://blog.epicchq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NightWatch_web.jpg?width=625&name=NightWatch_web.jpg) **All day, 25th - 28th October Grand Canal Dock** Set in the ancient modern of Dublin’s Grand Canal Dock, [Night Watch](https://bramstokerfestival.com/sessions/night-watch/) is a free, outdoor spectacle taking place as part of the Bram Stoker Festival. Best enjoyed from dusk until 9.30pm, this atmospheric and darkly theatrical installation is unlike anything else you’ll see in Dublin this year.   ### **Creepy Creator Tours at GAA Museum** ![GAA_web](https://blog.epicchq.com/hubfs/GAA_web.jpg) **10:30am, 30th October GAA Museum** The GAA Museum presents you with an exciting opportunity to meet Cluasog, their Irish hare mascot, go on a child-friendly [tour](https://www.ticketweb.ie/event/creepy-creator-tours-at-the-gaa-museum-tickets/9914285)of Croke Park and create your own ceramic masterpiece. If you’re looking for a bag of mixed treats this Halloween, this is it.   ### **Jackula at Pavilion Theatre** ![Pavilion Theatre_web](https://blog.epicchq.com/hubfs/Pavilion%20Theatre_web.jpg) **12pm, 31st October Pavilion Theatre** Had enough treats this Halloween? Hope to see some tricks too? 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