Dublin Halloween Spooktacular
Families can dress in costume and walk through an outdoor festival filled with entertainment, including live dance performances, a comedy juggler, professional pumpkin carvers, and a petting zoo. Children can explore a haunted playground, navigate a hay maze, enjoy games and crafts, and collect candy along the Trunk-or-Treat Trail. Food vendors sell snacks and dinner options throughout the park grounds.
Oct 15 – Oct 16, 2026 All ages
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Tickets
Most activities are free for the general public. The Trunk-or-Treat Trail requires complimentary timed tickets. Pumpkin Creations costs $5 per child, with no residency requirement. Food vendors sell food and snacks.
Hours
Thu Oct. 15: 4–8 p.m.; Fri Oct. 16: 1–5 p.m. Sensory-friendly time Fri: 1–1:30 p.m. Trunk-or-Treat Trail timed slots: Thu 4–7:45 p.m.; Fri 1–4:45 p.m., in 15-minute slots.
Food & Drink
Food vendors sell dinner options like pizza and chicken sandwiches along with snacks, plus free water refills at the Quench Buggy.
Parking
Parking is available at the Dublin Community Recreation Center, Coffman Park parking lots and Coffman South Field (grass parking). Safe bike racks are available throughout Coffman Park.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Reserve timed tickets in advance if your children plan to collect candy on the Trunk-or-Treat Trail.
- Bring a reusable water bottle to fill up at the onsite Quench Buggy.
- Avoid vehicular traffic by walking, biking, or scootering via Dublin's shared-use paths to the park bike racks.
Special Events & Promotions
- Sensory-friendly time is Friday, Oct. 16, from 1–1:30 p.m., with reduced lights and sounds and a smaller crowd.
- Dublin residents can reserve Trunk-or-Treat Trail tickets one week earlier than in previous years.
- Complimentary timed tickets are required for the Trail; Dublin residents get the first opportunity to reserve, with other reservations opening later if tickets remain.
Links & Contact
Run by City of Dublin
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs a ticket for the Trunk-or-Treat Trail?
Only children collecting treats require a ticket; accompanying adults and infants do not need tickets.
What features are offered during the sensory-friendly session?
The sensory-friendly period features minimal lights and sounds alongside smaller crowds for guests with special sensory needs.
Are the activities held indoors or outdoors?
All activities are held outdoors in the south end of Coffman Park, with no activities inside the Dublin Community Recreation Center.
Where can attendees park?
Parking is available in the Coffman Park lots, Dublin Community Recreation Center lots, and Coffman South Field for grass parking.
Are food and drinks available on site?
Yes, various food vendors sell dinner items and snacks, and a quench buggy is available for water bottle refills.
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