Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Dundalk 2026

29 family-friendly fall activities near Dundalk

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a red wheelbarrow, hay and a wooden farm stand (Ballymad Farm Pumpkin Picking)

Ballymad Farm Pumpkin Picking

Oct 3 – Oct 25

Drogheda 20 mi $$

Pick-your-own pumpkins alongside farm animals

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (Footsteps in the Forest)

Footsteps in the Forest

Oct 21 – Oct 27

Killeavy 7 mi

Seven-day Samhain festival with illuminated trails, storytelling, and folklore performances.

Red Mountain Open Farm Halloween Event

Oct 17 – Nov 1

Drogheda 20 mi

Features a trick-or-treat hunt, witches' den, and Ghost Carriage rides.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (Funtasia's Pumpkin Patch Festival)

Funtasia's Pumpkin Patch Festival

Oct 12 – Oct 31

Drogheda 21 mi

Pumpkin picking, pumpkin carving, family games, and a costume contest.

Relaxed Twilight Night

Oct 21 – Oct 22

Lisburn 38 mi

Illuminated trails, lantern parade, and fireworks in Wallace Park

Illustration of a small pumpkin-filled pen where a child in a pink hat feeds a goat, bunnies, and ducks (Mountpanther Farm Park Halloween Pumpkin Patch 2026)

Mountpanther Farm Park Halloween Pumpkin Patch 2026

Oct 10 – Oct 31

Clough 29 mi

Includes pumpkin picking, on-site carving, and full farm park access.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins on curling vines, with small figures, a wheelbarrow and a farm stand (Halloween at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens)

Halloween at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

Oct 24 – Nov 1

Hillsborough 34 mi

Enchanting garden trails, pumpkin picking, storytelling, and folklore at Northern Ireland's royal residence.

Illustration of a fall festival in a town square with a red roofed gazebo, striped booths, pumpkins and orange trees (Spirits of Meath Halloween Festival)

Spirits of Meath Halloween Festival

Oct 2 – Nov 8

29 mi

Celebrates Samhain where Halloween began across the Boyne Valley.

Laganvale Farm Pumpkin Days

Oct 17 – Oct 31

Lisburn 40 mi

Pick farm-grown pumpkins, navigate a creepy maize maze, and meet farm animals.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Pumpkin & Fun Family Halloween Festival)

Pumpkin & Fun Family Halloween Festival

Oct 24 – Oct 26

Navan 26 mi

Features 13 indoor and outdoor activities including pumpkin carving and laser tag.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (Burrendale Hotel Pumpkin Patch 2026)

Burrendale Hotel Pumpkin Patch 2026

Sun, Oct 25

Newcastle 25 mi $$

Features pumpkin picking and carving for all ages.

A Pete's Pumpkin Patch

Oct 17 – Oct 26

Naul 28 mi $$

Farm pumpkin picking with a bouncy hay area and family games.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Kids Halloween Pancake Art Workshop)

Kids Halloween Pancake Art Workshop

Sat, Oct 17

Portadown 29 mi $$

Children design, cook, and eat spooky pancake art creations.

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (Kids Ceramic Pumpkins Workshop)

Kids Ceramic Pumpkins Workshop

Wed, Oct 14

Portadown 29 mi $$

Sculpt and paint two air dry clay pumpkins.

Illustration of a small witch and a ghost performing on a theatre stage with a pumpkin, red curtains and a seated audience (Halloween Magic Show with Trevor Price Magician)

Halloween Magic Show with Trevor Price Magician

Thu, Oct 29

Downpatrick 35 mi $

Live family magic performance featuring tricks and comedy for all ages.

Mega Monster Halloween

Oct 10 – Nov 1

Ashbourne 33 mi

Family Halloween event featuring an adventure trail and live panto show.

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (Belfast Halloween Pumpkin Patch at Streamvale Open Farm)

Belfast Halloween Pumpkin Patch at Streamvale Open Farm

Oct 3 – Oct 31

Belfast 46 mi

Pick pumpkins, take spooky tractor rides, and meet farm animals.

Ghostbus Kids Tour

Oct 26 – Oct 31

Dublin 45 mi $$

Dublin's spookiest children's attraction with actors

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (The Ark Open Farm Halloween Pumpkin Patch)

The Ark Open Farm Halloween Pumpkin Patch

Oct 10 – Oct 31

Newtownards 50 mi

Pumpkin picking, slime making, animal handling, and a witches' cauldron mini show.

Guy's Farm Pumpkin Patch

Oct 11 – Oct 26

Longwood 40 mi $$

Family-friendly pumpkin patch on a working farm

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on a decorated barn stage with ghosts, a trophy table and pumpkins in front (Midterm Madness: Halloween Slime Party & Disco)

Midterm Madness: Halloween Slime Party & Disco

Fri, Oct 30

Belfast 45 mi $

DIY slime making, spooky charms, a disco, and best-dressed prizes.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (An Autumn Gathering at Ormeau Park)

An Autumn Gathering at Ormeau Park

Sun, Sep 27

Belfast 45 mi $

Educational plant identification walk and vegan snacks raising funds for PCRF.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Halloween Wicked Wonderland Show and Disco)

Halloween Wicked Wonderland Show and Disco

Thu, Oct 29

Belfast 47 mi $$

Halloween show and disco entertainment tailored for young guests.

Illustration of a purple path winding through autumn trees with glowing lanterns, small ghosts and jack-o'-lanterns (The Haunted Trail at Malahide Castle)

The Haunted Trail at Malahide Castle

Malahide 40 mi $$

Accessible 1km outdoor Halloween trail at historic castle grounds

Illustration of a town square fall festival with striped pumpkin booths, costumed figures, and orange autumn trees (Purple Turnip Halloween Festival)

Purple Turnip Halloween Festival

Lisburn 38 mi Free

Spook-tacular family fun with slime workshops and costume contest.

Pooka Spooka Halloween

Fordstown 30 mi $$

Family-friendly Halloween fun with farm animals and themed attractions.

Halloween Dungannon

Dungannon 38 mi Free

Spooky walkabout with fire jugglers and fireworks

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (Boo at the Zoo: Dublin Zoo's Spooktacular Halloween)

Boo at the Zoo: Dublin Zoo's Spooktacular Halloween

Saint James 45 mi $$

Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt with annual pass prizes

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (The Civic Halloween Spooktacular)

The Civic Halloween Spooktacular

Bóthar Belgard 49 mi $$

Enchanting Halloween show with interactive costume elements.

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

Sat17Oct Laganvale Farm Pumpkin DaysLisburn

Sat17Oct A Pete's Pumpkin PatchNaul

Sat17Oct Kids Halloween Pancake Art WorkshopPortadown

thru8Nov Spirits of Meath Halloween Festival

thru25Oct Ballymad Farm Pumpkin PickingDrogheda

thru31Oct Belfast Halloween Pumpkin Patch at Streamvale Open FarmBelfast

Other Halloween categories near Dundalk

Illustration of clay figures in costumes and a floating ghost at a Halloween party with a punch bowl and glowing pumpkins

DundalkHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties9 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight

DundalkHaunted Experiences10 haunted attractions

Illustration of a small character with arms raised on a stage with red curtains, glowing lanterns and a pumpkin audience

DundalkHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment6 shows & screenings

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon

DundalkUnique Halloween Events23 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities near Dundalk

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29 family-friendly fall activities near Dundalk

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

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