Halloween is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for a family Halloween break in Kildare, you’re in for a treat! Nestled in the heart of Maynooth, County Kildare, the Glenroyal Hotel is the perfect base for exploring a variety of spooky and fun-filled events that will delight kids and adults alike. Click here for a full list of family activities near Glenroyal Hotel. Keep reading for a list of Halloween-themed family activities in Kildare & Dublin.

Here’s a roundup of the best family-friendly Halloween activities in Kildare –

Family Halloween Activities in Kildare

Clonfert Pet Farm

Clonfert Pet Farm is a local Maynooth family attraction that’s a favourite all year round, but it gets a spooky makeover for Halloween. Their Halloween Farm event features a pumpkin patch, a spooky maze, and plenty of chances for kids to meet their favourite farm animals in a Halloween-themed setting. It’s a great way to combine some gentle spookiness with the joys of a family farm. Tickets are required in advance and always in high demand, so pre-booking is absolutely essential.

Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park

Just a short drive from the Glenroyal Hotel, Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park transforms into a haunted wonderland every Halloween. Families can enjoy the Lullymore Halloween Happenings, which typically include haunted train rides, spooky forest trails and a special Halloween treasure hunt. The park also runs hands-on activities such as crafts and face painting for a full day of fun for all ages. Bookings can be made online and are highly recommended.

Emerald Park’s Halloween Experience

Emerald Park, one of Ireland’s best-loved theme parks, offers a thrilling Halloween experience that’s perfect for families. The park is decked out with spooky decorations, and visitors can enjoy special Halloween-themed rides and attractions.

On arrival, pick up your Tricky Trail map before setting off on a terrific treasure hunt. Collect every lost item along the way, meet an array of wildly interesting characters and take part in some spooky fun and games with a trick or treat that may be waiting at the end of the trail.

Emerald Park also runs After Dark, an afterhours no-scare event geared towards those aged 10 and up, when the thrills are even more fun by night. It’s a limited nighttime treat available on only a few dates each year, so book early before tickets sell out.

Halloween Fun at Dublin Zoo

A short trip into Dublin takes you to Halloween Fun at Dublin Zoo. Kids in costume often go free, and there’s an exciting line-up of activities the whole family will enjoy including Halloween-themed magic shows, creepy crafts, face painting, a spooky trail, and special Keeper Talks at the nocturnal aye-aye and wolves’ habitats, and much more. It’s a fantastic way to combine a day at the zoo with some festive fun. Bookings can be made online and are highly recommended. Terms and conditions apply check the Dublin Zoo website for current details.

All the Treats, None of the Tricks: The Glenroyal Halloween Family Package

Halloween, treat your family to a staycation at the Glenroyal Hotel in Maynooth. Cosy family rooms, a Halloween-themed kids’ club and ghoulishly good meals in the Enclosure Restaurant the perfect way to make unforgettable midterm memories.

Our kid-approved package includes:

• Overnight stay with a €20 dining credit and full Irish breakfast
• Access to the Leisure Club and family swimming pool
• VIP kids’ check-in with goody bag and free hot cocoa voucher
• Little Explorers Kids Club (ages 4+) and Games Room (ages 6+)
• Free WiFi and parking, plus a playground 2 minutes from the hotel

Why the Glenroyal Hotel Is the Perfect Family Halloween Activities?

As a family-owned hotel, our dedication to family comfort and entertainment is deeply ingrained in everything we do, offering a blend of comfort, fun and convenience tailored to the needs of families. The Glenroyal Hotel is all about creating a space where families can bond, relax and enjoy quality time together. Our prime Maynooth location puts a huge variety of family-friendly attractions within easy reach, so there’s always something for everyone whatever the age or appetite for adventure.

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Happy Halloween! 🎃

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I take my family for Halloween in Kildare?

Kildare and the surrounding area offer plenty of family-friendly Halloween days out from Clonfert Pet Farm and Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park to Emerald Park, with Dublin Zoo a short trip away. The Glenroyal Hotel in Maynooth makes an ideal base for reaching them all.

What Halloween activities are there near Maynooth?

Close to the Glenroyal Hotel you’ll find Clonfert Pet Farm’s Halloween event in Maynooth itself and Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park a short drive away, plus in-house Halloween fun at the hotel through the Little Explorers Kids Club and Games Room.

Do I need to book Halloween activities in advance?

Yes, Halloween is peak season and these events are in high demand. Pre-booking is strongly recommended, and essential for Clonfert Pet Farm, to avoid disappointment.

Where should I stay for a family Halloween break in Kildare?

The Glenroyal Hotel in Maynooth is a family-owned hotel with spacious family rooms, a kids’ club, a games room, on-site dining and easy access to Kildare and Dublin attractions an ideal base for a family Halloween break.

Are these Halloween attractions suitable for young children?

Most lean towards gentle, no-scare fun Clonfert Pet Farm, Lullymore and Dublin Zoo are all popular with younger kids. Emerald Park’s After Dark event is aimed at ages 10 and up, so check age guidance when booking