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Halloween events in Cork

If you only go out for one thing this fall, make it Halloween in Cork. The haunted attractions, corn mazes, and pumpkin patches below are the real lineup — check back, because dates land through October.

Annual traditions — dates TBA

These happen every year; exact dates are announced closer to the day.

Boo at Leahy's Open Farm - Pumpkin Picking & Halloween Fun

Dates TBA (October mid-term week annually; daytime; pumpkin picking, haunted hayride and farm animals) · Leahy's Open Farm - Boo Halloween Experience More info

Cork Ghost Tour - Spooky Stroll Through History

Dates TBA (Evening walking tours year-round, nightly in October; about 1 hour; meets at Cork Opera House entrance, Emmet Place; adults EUR17 / children EUR13 per the 2026 Cork Halloween guide) · Cork Ghost Tour More info

Dragon of Shandon - Samhain Night Parade (20th Anniversary)

Dates TBA (Saturday 31 October 2026, 7pm; parade from Church Street, Shandon via North Main Street to a finale show on the Coal Quay; free to watch) · Dragon of Shandon Parade · Free More info

Fota House Creepy Crawl - Children's Halloween Story Trail

Dates TBA (Late October annually, 11am-4pm daily in the most recent edition; about 40 minutes; EUR10 per child, adults and under-2s free (most recent published pricing); aimed at under-12s) · Fota House - Halloween Creepy Crawl More info

Spike Island After Dark - Conviction by Dean Jacob

Dates TBA (October 2026, selected nights; ferry from Kennedy Pier, Cobh; strictly 18+; limited tickets) · Spike Island After Dark - Conviction More info

Spike Island Spookfest - Family Halloween Trail

Dates TBA (Late October 2026 (24-31 Oct in the published 2026 Cork guide); daytime; ferry from Kennedy Pier, Cobh; aimed at ages 2-12) · Spike Island Spookfest Trail More info

The Nightmare Realm - Cork Scream Park

Dates TBA (October season annually, evening time slots (about 7pm-10.30pm); strictly over 13s in past Cork editions; online booking recommended) · The Nightmare Realm - Cork More info

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Good to know

Haunted houses sell out on the last two weekends — book ahead, don't walk up.
Pumpkin patches are best on weekday mornings: smaller crowds, better light for photos.
Bring cash for the farm stands; card readers and corn mazes don't always mix.
Check age guidance before bringing small kids to a haunt — 'family fright nights' are the gentler pick.

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