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Halloween in Blanchardstown is packed with family-friendly fun, creative workshops, and magical celebrations. Whether you’re travelling with kids, teens, or friends, there’s something happening nearby to get everyone into the spooky spirit — and the Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown is the perfect base for your Halloween break.

Creative Halloween Workshops at Draíocht

Blanchardstown’s Draíocht Arts Centre is buzzing with spooky workshops this October:
Freaky Flipbook Animation Workshop – Sat 18 Oct, 11am & 1.30pm (€5 per child)

Kids aged 8–13 can learn how to bring Halloween monsters to life with animation artists Joseph Orr & Sinéad Doyle. Each child leaves with their own creepy flipbook!

Monster Doodle Family Day – Tue 28 Oct, 11.30am & 1.30pm (Free, booking essential)
A free monster-themed drawing session for ages 4–9 (siblings welcome). Expect messy fun and lots of imagination.
Spooky LEGO Block Print Workshops – Wed 29 Oct (ages 8–12), Thu 30 Oct (ages 13–17) (€5 per participant)
Turn LEGO into an art tool and create Halloween-inspired prints. Perfect for budding artists and creative teens.
You can book your child’s place at the Thurdsday session now!
An Afternoon with the Fingal Mummers – Sat 1 Nov, 4pm (€5 per ticket)
Experience traditional Irish storytelling, music and dance in a lively 40-minute performance for all ages. More info on tickets! –

Blanchardstown Centre: Family Halloween Fun

On Friday 31 October, Blanchardstown Shopping Centre is hosting its Annual Spooky Fancy Dress Disco (12pm–3pm).

Expect magic shows, free face painting, tricks, treats, and prizes for the best costumes. It’s a free event and the scary disco is always a favourite with families.

Pack you halloween costumes and masks, this Halloween Party is sure to be a hit!

Emerald Park

There are two events happening in the much loved Emerald Park over the mid-term break. From the Tricky Trail which is a spooky family day out with magic performances, story telling and much more.

Emerald Park After Dark is a very rare opportunity to ride the coasters in the dark! This is a no-scare event, packed with thrills and no frights.

Festival of Fire

End Halloween night with a bang at Millennium Park, Blanchardstown. The Festival of Fire kicks off at 7pm with a scary disco, followed by spectacular fireworks at 7.30pm. This Fingal County Council event is one of the biggest highlights of Halloween in Dublin.

The fireworks display usually lasts over ten minutes and encorporates a musical line up with a scary Dj too. For kids in the area, the festival of fire becomes the home of halloween, showcasing fireworks in a safe manner!

If you’re around Fingal on the day, the Festival of Fire will also take place in Bremore Castle, Swords Castle and

Stay Close to the Fun at Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown

Located just minutes from Blanchardstown Centre, Draíocht Theatre, and Millennium Park, the Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown is the perfect place to relax after a busy day of Halloween fun. Enjoy spacious family rooms, onsite dining, and free parking, all within easy reach of Dublin City Centre.

👉 Book your Halloween stay today at Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown!

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