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 both kids and adults alike. Here’s a roundup of the best family-friendly Halloween activities in Kildare and beyond. Fancy dress optional but recommended!

As a family-owned hotel, our dedication to family comfort and entertainment is deeply ingrained in our service ethos, offering a blend of luxury, fun, and convenience tailored to the needs of families. The Glenroyal Hotel is dedicated to creating an environment where families can bond, relax, and enjoy quality time together. Our prime location provides convenient access to a variety of family-friendly attractions, ensuring that there is something for everyone.

Click here for a full list of family activities near Glenroyal Hotel. Keep reading for a list of Halloween-themed family activities in Kildare and Dublin.

Glenroyal Hotel’s In-House Activities

Of course, the Glenroyal Hotel itself offers a range of Halloween activities. Kids can check in to the Lenny the Lion Kids Club for a special Halloween party, complete with games, crafts and a costume contest. Check out the Glenroyal Hotel's Spook-tacular packages on offer this year. Click here to view.

Clonfert Farm

Clonfert Farm is a local Maynooth family attraction that is a favourite all year round, but it gets an spooky makeover for Halloween. Their Halloween Farm event features a pumpkin patch, spooky maze, and plenty of opportunities 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 petting farm. Tickets are always in high demand, so pre-booking is absolutely essential.

Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park

Located 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 include haunted train rides, spooky forest trails, and a special Halloween treasure hunt. The park also offers a variety of hands-on activities such as crafts and face painting, ensuring a full day of fun for the whole family. Bookings can be made online and are highly recommended.

Emerald Park’s Halloween Experience

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

Upon entering the park, pick up your Tricky Trail map before you embark on a terrific treasure hunt. Collect every lost item along the way, prepare to meet an array of wildly interesting characters and take part in some spooky fun and games. Find every hidden treasure as you go and there may even be a trick or treat waiting for you at the end of the trail.

Also available at Emerald Park is After Dark, an afterhours no-scare special event geared at those 10 and up. Thrills are even more fun at night. This limited nighttime treat is only available for four days so make sure you book before tickets are sold out.

Halloween Fun at Dublin Zoo

A short trip into Dublin will take you to Halloween Fun at Dublin Zoo. Kids in costume 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, special Keeper Talks at the nocturnal aye-aye and wolves’ habitats, and so much more! It’s a fantastic way to combine a day out at the zoo with some festive fun. Bookings can be made online and are highly recommended. *T&Cs apply – read Dublin Zoo website for more details.

Staying at the Glenroyal Hotel

After a day of spooky adventures, return to the comfort of the Glenroyal Hotel where you can unwind in our spacious family rooms. Parents can unwind from the day in Arkle Bar while kids unwind with some Halloween-themed activities in Lenny Lion’s Kids Club. After that, the family can enjoy a delicious 3-course meal in the Enclosure Restaurant.

The Glenroyal Hotel offers a wonderful Halloween Family Package and is the perfect family-friendly base to explore all the Halloween fun that County Kildare and the surrounding areas have to offer. Book your stay today and get ready for a Halloween filled with unforgettable memories!

For more information on booking and activities, contact our friendly staff at the Glenroyal Hotel.

Happy Halloween!