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Halloween events in Waterford

If you only go out for one thing this fall, make it Halloween in Waterford. 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.

Ghostly Lanterns at Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens

Dates TBA (Late October annually, selected evenings (dates vary); lantern-lit garden walk in Tramore) · Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens - Ghostly Lanterns More info

Irish Wake Museum - Halloween Wake Tours

Dates TBA (Halloween week annually (27-30 Oct in the published pattern), daily from 11.15am; limited spaces; recommended ages 8+; fancy dress encouraged) · Irish Wake Museum - Halloween Wake Tours More info

Poison & Petals - Halloween Garden Walk at Mount Congreve

Dates TBA (31 October annually, from dusk (about 5.30pm); 60-minute guided walk; adults only; EUR15 non-members / EUR10 members in the most recent published edition; booking essential) · Mount Congreve Gardens - Poison & Petals More info

Samhain Festival - Fire & Shadows Procession by Spraoi

Dates TBA (October bank holiday weekend annually; procession from about 7.30pm, starting beside the Irish Wake Museum in the Viking Triangle and weaving to a city-centre finale; free street spectacle) · Samhain Festival - Fire & Shadows Procession · Free More info

Spooky Tunnel - Waterford Greenway Halloween Trail

Dates TBA (Late October to early November annually (24 Oct-2 Nov in the published pattern); free; walk or cycle the Greenway) · Spooky Tunnel - Ballyvoile, Waterford Greenway · Free More info

Waterford After Dark: Crime, Grime & Graveyards Tour

Dates TBA (Halloween week annually (27-30 Oct in the published pattern), 7pm; 90-minute guided evening walk; strictly 16+) · Waterford After Dark - Crime, Grime & Graveyards 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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