Dublin City Council is inviting residents and visitors to join a citywide schedule of Halloween festivities in the coming days, with community events, family activities, festivals and seasonal celebrations taking place across neighbourhoods throughout the capital. The line-up spans spooky storytelling and arts and crafts to fireworks, haunted attractions, live entertainment and family fun days. Many activities also include sensory-friendly and neurodiverse-accessible options to ensure an inclusive experience for all.

Welcoming the programme, Lord Mayor of Dublin, Daryl Barron, said: "Halloween has deep roots in Irish tradition, and Dublin is a wonderful place to celebrate this special time of year. Dublin City Council is proud to support a fantastic programme of events across the city, bringing communities together through creativity, culture and fun. From spooky storytelling and family activities in our libraries to community events and seasonal celebrations, there is something for everyone to enjoy. These events are a great opportunity for neighbours, friends and families to come together, strengthen community connections and celebrate the warmth and spirit that make Dublin such a vibrant and welcoming city. I encourage residents and visitors alike to get involved and enjoy a safe, memorable and community-focused Halloween in Dublin."

Community centres, parks, public spaces and local venues will host activities in safe, welcoming settings. Highlights include:

- Kilmore West Halloween Spooktacular: Friday, 30 October, 12.00pm–2.00pm, with face painting, arts and crafts and a magic show. Booking required; a parent or guardian must attend.

- Darndale Together After Dark: Saturday, 31 October, 3.30pm–6.30pm, featuring street theatre, spooky storytelling, the SPHERE 17 Haunted House, fairground rides, food stalls and fireworks.

- Cherry Orchard Fireworks Display: Saturday, 31 October at 7.00pm in New Cherry Orchard Park, promising a colourful showcase for families.

- The Liberties Haunt: Saturday, 31 October at The Digital Hub Depot, Roe Lane, with creepy circus clown-themed fun. A sensory-friendly hour runs 4.30pm–5.30pm, with sensory-friendly activities continuing during the main event from 5.30pm–8.30pm. - Otherworld Festival: Saturday, 31 October at Trinity Comprehensive School, Ballymun, 6.00pm–9.00pm, including photo zones, funfair rides, circus performances and music from local acts.

- Dockers & Demons Festival: A range of free community events in Ringsend and Irishtown, with haunted house experiences, performances, workshops, family entertainment and neurodiverse-friendly activities.

- Scare in the Square: Saturday, 31 October at Pearse Square Park, 4.00pm–8.00pm, with carnival games, a haunted maze, spooky adventure zone, tarot reading, a DJ, fire show and karaoke. Neurodiverse calm time: 4.00pm–4.30pm.

- Cabbage Patch Cauldron: Saturday, 31 October at Cabbage Patch Park, 5.00pm–8.30pm, featuring a haunted funfair, ghost train, carnival games, a fortune teller, fire show and face painting. Neurodiverse calm time: 5.00pm–5.30pm.

- Brickfield Halloween Festival: Saturday, 31 October at Brickfield Park, 12.00pm–4.00pm, with a magic show, live music, a ghost train and face painting.

- Crumlin Halloween Festival: Saturday, 31 October at Eamonn Ceannt Park, 12.00pm–4.00pm, offering a magic show, live music, a ghost train and face painting.

- The Big Scream Halloween Festival: Dublin’s North East Inner City community festival runs until 31 October, culminating in a Halloween Night Carnival on Seán McDermott Street.

- Finglas Fright Night Halloween Festival: Saturday, 31 October at Finglas Civic Centre, 6.00pm–9.00pm, with a fireworks display, fairground rides, food stalls and more. Sensory hour: 5.00pm–6.00pm.

- Belcamp Park Halloween Fireworks Display: Saturday, 31 October at 7.15pm in Priorswood, with an evening of fireworks, costumes and Halloween fun. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

- Boo! Cabra/Glasnevin: Saturday, 31 October at John Paul Park, featuring the family-friendly Whispering Woods from 1.00pm–5.00pm (early access from 12.00pm for children and young people with additional needs) and the evening Screamagers programme from 6.00pm–8.00pm.

Whether you are seeking family-friendly thrills, community gatherings or spectacular fireworks, there is something for everyone this Halloween. Dublin City Council wishes all a safe and enjoyable celebration. The full programme is available at www.dublincity.ie/halloween.