Waterford Halloween Events 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events in Waterford and nearby
Waterford invites visitors for Halloween 2026 with spine-tingling events across the Viking Triangle and along the Quay, from haunted tours around Reginald's Tower to family-friendly pumpkin trails. Expect autumn crafts, spooky storytelling, and seasonal menus in cozy pubs near the waterfront.
Be sure to catch night-time haunted walks, pop-up fall festivals, and family autumn gatherings featuring live folk music and cider tastings. Supernatural fun continues with ghost-hunted pub crawls and lantern-lit Greenway strolls — perfect for making memorable October evenings in Waterford.
Editor's Picks
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Children's Halloween Workshop
Craft folklore-inspired Halloween masks to take home from the Irish Wake Museum.
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Waterford Halloween Events 2026
Explore Waterford's spooky history and paranormal tales this Halloween.
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The Dragon of Shandon's Nighttime Romp
· Cork
A 36-foot dragon prowls the streets with ghouls, beasts, and misfits.
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The Witching Hour
· Kilkenny
An after-dark experience featuring mysterious creatures and family-friendly frights.
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Waterford After Dark: Crime, Grime & Graveyards Tour
90-minute guided tour of Waterford's dark history
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Samhain Festival of Food & Culture
· Kells
Celebration of Irish food culture with Sheridans Irish Food Fair
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Family-Friendly Fall Activities
A 36-foot dragon prowls the streets with ghouls, beasts, and misfits.
Haunted Experiences
Kilkenny's only ghost tour based on historic fact
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
Celebration of Irish food culture with Sheridans Irish Food Fair
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
Craft folklore-inspired Halloween masks to take home from the Irish Wake Museum.
Waterford Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
