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Swords unveils Halloween 2025 centered on famous locations and the castle grounds with macabre entertainment and seasonal scares. Expect eerie tours, harvest festivals and frightful celebrations including costume parades, family pumpkin events and spooky evening shows.
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Top Halloween In and Around Swords
- Swords Festival of Fire
- The Haunted Trail at Malahide Castle (Malahide)
- Emerald Park After Dark (Kilbrew)
- A Traitorous Tale – Malahide Castle Murder Mystery (Malahide Demesne)
- Pumpkins After Dark at Newbridge House & Farm (Donabate)
- Papa's Pumpkin Patch Dublin (Oldtown)
- Emerald Park Tricky Trail (Kilbrew)
- The Nightmare Realm (Dublin)
- Boo at the Zoo: Dublin Zoo's Spooktacular Halloween (Saint James)
- Macbeth by William Shakespeare (Dublin 2)
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Swords Halloween
Swords Family-Friendly Fall Activities
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Step into a world of gentle frights and Halloween delights at The Haunted Trail, returning to the iconic Malahide Castle & Gardens. This accessible, outdoor experience is perfect for families, offering a 1km route filled with spine-tingling surprises, eerie decorations, costumed characters, and fantastic photo opportunities. It's designed to be spooky but not scary, ensuring fun for visitors of all ages and abilities.
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Discover the joy of autumn at Papa's Pumpkin Patch in Oldtown, North Co. Dublin. Families can explore the patch to pick their perfect pumpkin, ideal for carving and decorating. The event offers a delightful farm experience with opportunities to see calves being fed, interact with farm animals, and even try milking a wooden cow. Additional fun includes arts and crafts, free face painting, and engaging storytelling sessions.
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Emerald Park's Tricky Trail returns for 2025, offering a frightfully fun Halloween experience for the whole family. Follow a special map to embark on a treasure hunt, encountering spooky characters, eccentric experiments, and magical performances. Explore themed zones like the Ghoulish Graveyard and Freaky Forest, with a potential trick or treat awaiting at the trail's end.
Swords Haunted Experiences
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Emerald Park After Dark invites visitors to experience the thrill of their favorite rides under the stars. This unique event offers a chance to ride attractions like the Cú Chulainn Coaster and Viking Voyage in a captivating nighttime setting. It's a 'no-scare' event, focusing solely on adrenaline-pumping fun for those aged 10 and up.
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Step into the shadows of Malahide Castle this Halloween for 'A Traitorous Tale,' an adult-exclusive murder mystery tour. Unravel centuries-old secrets and treachery as you explore the castle's haunted halls by moonlight. This immersive experience combines chilling atmosphere with theatrical storytelling, offering a unique blend of history and suspense. Each guest receives a special 'Vampire's Kiss' cocktail and a crostini to fuel their investigation.
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Step into a world of enchantment at Pumpkins After Dark, Ireland's premier outdoor Halloween event. Explore a kilometer-long illuminated pathway at Newbridge House & Farm, showcasing thousands of intricately carved pumpkins. Encounter magical characters and pop culture icons brought to life with dazzling lights and immersive soundscapes. Indulge in autumn treats and capture unforgettable memories at this spectacular seasonal attraction.
Swords Other Halloween Activities
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Get ready for a night of Halloween excitement at Swords Castle! The Festival of Fire ignites on October 31st with a thrilling fireworks display that will light up the night sky. Before the pyrotechnics, a Scary DJ will spin electrifying tunes, setting the perfect spooky mood for this unforgettable celebration.
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