Howling Halloween at Brigit's Garden
Celebrate Samhain at Brigit's Garden with a 'Howling Halloween' event featuring a Gruesome Ghosts' Treasure Hunt, spine-tingling storytelling, and magical potion-making with the Wacky Witch. Families can enjoy face painting, crafts, and games, with the Garden Café offering seasonal treats. It's a day of gentle spooks and magical mischief.
What to Expect
Interactive Halloween treasure hunt and Celtic storytelling.
Event Details
Duration
4 hours
Ages
All ages (under 3s free)
Neighborhood
Rosscahill
Timed Entry
No
Featured Performers
- Rab Fulton
Organizer
Brigit’s Garden
Food & Drink
The Garden Café will be open serving seasonal treats, with home baking available. Options for vegetarian and vegan visitors are available.
Local Insight & Ratings
Scare Factor
Family Friendly
Best For
Families
Vibe
Spooky, magical, festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $$ – Get tickets
- Parking: The website mentions an electric car charger in the car park. Eco visitors arriving by public transport, e-car, or bicycle receive discounted entry, with the bus leaving them 2km from the garden.
- Accessibility: The building and gardens are accessible, with a section of the nature trail accessible to wheelchair users. A fully accessible toilet is available. Carers accompanying people with disabilities are admitted free of charge.
- Pets: Dogs are welcome on a lead, but not permitted inside the café. Owners must clean up after their dogs.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive between 12 PM and 2 PM to fully enjoy the Gruesome Ghosts' Treasure Hunt and other activities at your own pace.
- Book tickets online in advance, as advance booking is essential for this special event.
- Members receive a 10% discount but must phone for a promo code and book their tickets separately.
- Consider visiting during the extended period (Oct 28 - Nov 2) for the Gruesome Ghosts' Treasure Hunt if you can't make the main weekend.
- Dress in a costume to keep the fairies guessing and add to the festive Halloween spirit!
Special Events & Promotions
- Members receive a 10% discount.
- Extended treasure hunt available after the main event weekend.
- Eco discount for visitors arriving by public transport, e-car, or bicycle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the prices for Howling Halloween?
Ticket prices vary: Adult/Child (under 3 free) is €12.50, Family of 4 is €43, Family of 5 is €52, and Disability/Senior/Student/Eco is €10. Members receive a 10% discount.
Are dogs allowed at the event?
Yes, dogs are welcome on a lead, but they are not permitted inside the café. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.
What happens if there is bad weather?
Events may be cancelled if a Met Eireann orange or red weather warning is in place, or in other unavoidable circumstances. In case of cancellation, you will be refunded the cost of the ticket less the booking fee.
Can I get a refund if I can't attend?
Tickets are non-refundable except where the event is cancelled. If the event is sold out and your ticket is resold, you will receive a refund less a booking fee and 20% administration fee.
Is there anything for very young children?
Children under 3 years old are admitted free of charge. The event is designed for families and offers gentle spooks suitable for a range of ages.
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