Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Dundalk 2026

23 unique & unusual Halloween events near Dundalk.

From farms to historic castles, Dundalk and surrounding towns are hosting a diverse set of Halloween events. Whether you're seeking family-friendly activities or a more adult-oriented evening, there's something to suit your taste.

Consider the large-scale festivals for a significant outing, or perhaps a more intimate psychic night closer to home. You can also find experiences that are just a short drive away.

All Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Around Dundalk

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (The Importance of Being Haunted)

The Importance of Being Haunted

Rostrevor 10 mi $$

Storytelling evening exploring local folklore and supernatural tales.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Halloween Exclusive Wee Psychic Night)

Halloween Exclusive Wee Psychic Night

Drogheda 20 mi

An intimate psychic mediumship demonstration limited to 30 guests.

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and black cats under a full moon at dusk (Unlocking the Gaol – a Halloween Ghost Tour Experience)

Unlocking the Gaol – a Halloween Ghost Tour Experience

Armagh 26 mi

Haunted walking tour through Armagh's streets and historic gaol.

Púca Festival 2026

36 mi $$

Ireland's ancient Halloween traditions brought to life

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Crochet an Autumn Pumpkin Workshop)

Crochet an Autumn Pumpkin Workshop

Portadown 29 mi $$

Crochet a seasonal pumpkin plushie decoration with materials provided.

Illustration of a young guide holding a lantern on a cobblestone street with ghosts in house windows under a full moon (Haunted History Walking Tour of Dublin)

Haunted History Walking Tour of Dublin

Dublin 46 mi

Dublin's only haunted walking tour officially associated with PSI Ireland.

Illustration of a boy holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street lined with lit houses, pumpkins and a full moon (Clifton Street Cemetery Tour)

Clifton Street Cemetery Tour

Belfast 46 mi

Explore historic graves and hear tales of bodysnatching in Belfast.

Illustration of a small clay guide holding a lantern on a cobblestone street at dusk, with friendly ghosts nearby (Halloween Walking Tour - Newtownards)

Halloween Walking Tour - Newtownards

Newtownards 49 mi $

Spooky walk meeting characters through the old streets of Ards.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Halloween Evening of Mediumship)

Halloween Evening of Mediumship

Dunmurry 42 mi $$

Psychic medium Angela Dunlop delivers messages from departed loved ones.

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat laying out tarot cards on a round table among pumpkins, candles and a fireplace (Halloween Event: Stained Glass Lanterns & Tarot)

Halloween Event: Stained Glass Lanterns & Tarot

Belfast 45 mi $$

Paint autumn-themed stained glass lanterns alongside tarot card readings.

Illustration of smiling ghost figures and a small costumed child beside pumpkins and paint cups on a wooden table (Autumn Wreath Making Workshop)

Autumn Wreath Making Workshop

Belfast 45 mi $$

Handcraft a seasonal wreath using dried flowers, foliage, and rustic materials.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Rocky Horror Themed Pottery Painting)

Rocky Horror Themed Pottery Painting

Belfast 45 mi $

Pottery painting night featuring fancy dress, quizzes, and BYOB.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Halloween Psychic Night in Ardboe with Psychic Medium Fiona Stewart-Williams)

Halloween Psychic Night in Ardboe with Psychic Medium Fiona Stewart-Williams

Ardboe 43 mi $$

An evening clairvoyance and spirit communication demonstration by Fiona Stewart-Williams.

Autumn Equinox Gathering

Belfast 45 mi $

Craft dried fruit garlands and felted brooches with tarot pulls.

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Spooky Halloween Gonks Workshop)

Spooky Halloween Gonks Workshop

Belfast 46 mi $$$

Craft a Halloween gonk using Irish moss and real sheep wool

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Hello from Heaven Halloween Psychic Night)

Hello from Heaven Halloween Psychic Night

Dunadry 49 mi $$

An evening of clairvoyance and spirit connection with psychic medium Fiona.

Illustration of a candlelit Halloween dinner table with small pumpkins, a candelabra, friendly ghosts and costumed figures (Murder Mystery Evening)

Murder Mystery Evening

Belfast 45 mi

Interactive murder mystery dinner show with a welcome glass of Prosecco.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Starkidz Halloween Parties)

Starkidz Halloween Parties

Bootle 23 mi $$

Award-winning mobile party entertainers with over 30 themes.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Swords Festival of Fire)

Swords Festival of Fire

Swords 38 mi

Halloween fireworks and DJ at historic castle

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Blanchardstown Festival of Fire)

Blanchardstown Festival of Fire

Blanchardstown 42 mi $

Halloween night fireworks and music

Illustration of a small guide with a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street with pumpkins, ghosts and a stone bridge (Dublin Dark Side Free Walking Tour)

Dublin Dark Side Free Walking Tour

Dublin 46 mi Free

Explore Dublin's dark history and folklore.

Illustration of a smiling guide holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street with ghosts and pumpkins at dusk (The Dark Side of The Custom House Tours)

The Dark Side of The Custom House Tours

Dublin 46 mi Free

Explore the dark historical narratives of the Custom House

Illustration of a guide with a lantern on a cobblestone quay beside a boat of friendly ghosts under a full moon at dusk (Legends, Ghosts and Ghouls of Dublin Walking Tour)

Legends, Ghosts and Ghouls of Dublin Walking Tour

Dublin 46 mi $$

Dublin's legends, ghosts, and ghouls walking tour

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Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn

Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 30 Ballymad Farm Pumpkin Picking Drogheda

Pick-your-own pumpkins alongside farm animals

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 9 Halloween Night at No.7 Duke Street Warrenpoint

Costume party featuring guest DJ sets and best-dressed prizes.

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

Haunted Experiences

1 of 10 Emerald Park After Dark Ashbourne

Experience favorite rides after dark

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 6 Sorcas na Samhna Circus Show Athboy

Halloween circus show combining traditional acts, modern lighting, and live Irish music.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a full Halloween season in Dundalk cost, and how do we cap it?

The quiet total, farm day, haunt night, party, tour, costumes, candy, easily clears several hundred dollars per household. Cap it by picking one paid anchor per category you actually care about, filling the rest with free community events, and setting costume budgets before inspiration strikes. Early-bird tickets and weeknight pricing trim 20-30 percent off the same experiences.

What's the etiquette for cemetery tours around Dundalk?

You're a guest in an active memorial space: stay on paths, never touch or lean on monuments, keep voices low, and give any funeral or visiting family wide berth. Photography of headstones is usually fine on official tours, but follow the guide's guidance. Ghost-story framing doesn't suspend the respect rules, and daytime historical tours cover the same ground with better sightlines.

What do community Halloween events in Dundalk usually offer for kids?

The standard kit: costume parades with all-winners ribbons, craft stations, cookie decorating, face painting with a line worth budgeting 20 minutes for, candy stops, and a not-scary story corner. They're compact, usually two to three hours, so arrive at the start when supplies are full, since craft tables and candy famously run out early. Free almost always, donations welcome.

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