Spooky Season in Waterford: Halloween Events for 2026
From eerie woodland walks and haunted cruises to paranormal investigations, family-friendly workshops, seasonal food experiences and Halloween night celebrations, there’s plenty happening across Waterford this spooky season.
Whether you’re looking for something atmospheric, historical, creative or simply a fun way to keep the kids entertained during the midterm break, here are some of the best ways to celebrate Halloween in Waterford this October.
Wicked Woods – The Return
Waterford Greenway, beside SETU Arena at Carriganore | 23–26 October | Bookable 30-minute slots
After five years away, Waterford Spraoi’s Wicked Woods returns for an atmospheric Samhain experience on the Waterford Greenway.
Take a walk through the woods and encounter award-winning Spraoi performers, spectacular Samhain serpents and immersive lighting and sound as the landscape is transformed into a world of its own. Daylight matinee options are also available for younger visitors or anyone who would rather explore before dark.
- Price: €30 for a group of four | €10 for individual or additional tickets
- Booking: Entry is available in pre-booked 30-minute slots
- Daylight matinees: Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October
- Suitable for: Families
Paranormal, Past and Present
Medieval Museum | Saturday, 24 October | 6 pm
Join psychical researcher, author and GhostÉire co-founder Anthony Kerrigan for an evening exploring the history, present and possible future of paranormal investigation.
Anthony will also share insights from GhostÉire’s 2024 investigation of Waterford’s Irish Wake Museum and reveal some of what the team discovered.
- Location: Garden Room, Medieval Museum
- Price: €5 per person
- Booking: Advance booking recommended
Waterford’s Weird and Wicked Past
Medieval Museum | 24–31 October | 11 am–12 pm
Discover the gruesome, strange and sometimes downright disgusting realities of medieval life with this entertaining children’s tour at the Medieval Museum.
Through storytelling and interactive interpretation, young visitors will learn about medieval medicine, hygiene, food, crime and punishment, along with some of the more unusual details of everyday life centuries ago.
- Price: €4 per child | adults go free
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Children: Must be accompanied by an adult
Spooky Express at Waterford Suir Valley Railway
Waterford Suir Valley Railway | 24 October–1 November | Selected departure times
Hop aboard the Spooky Express this Halloween for a fun-filled family journey along the Waterford Suir Valley Railway.
The railway gets a seasonal makeover for the midterm break, with Halloween decorations, spooky surprises and plenty of atmosphere along the route. It’s a great option for younger children and families looking for a festive Halloween activity without anything too frightening.
- Dates: 24 October–1 November
- Location: Waterford Suir Valley Railway, Kilmeadan
- Departure times: 11 am, 12 noon, 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm
- Suitable for: Families and younger children
- Booking: Advance booking recommended
- Price: Adult €14 | Child €6 | Students/Golden Years €12 | Under 3s free.
Samhain on the Suir with Osprey Viking Cruises
Osprey Viking Cruises, Waterford | 26–30 October | 4.30 pm daily
Climb aboard Osprey Viking Cruises for a spooky twilight sailing along the River Suir towards Grannagh Castle.
Hear tales of Waterford’s witches, pirates, Vikings, ghosts and ghouls as you travel towards the historic castle, combining a trip on the river with plenty of Halloween atmosphere.
- Dates: 26–30 October
- Departure: 4.30 pm daily
- Destination: Grannagh Castle
- Booking: Advance booking recommended
- Enquiries: 085 196 7779
Masks & Mystics: Children’s Halloween Workshop
Irish Wake Museum | 26–30 October | 2 pm–3 pm
Get creative during the midterm break with a Halloween workshop at the Irish Wake Museum.
Children can design and decorate their own Halloween-themed masks inspired by folklore, traditions and seasonal characters, with all materials supplied and finished creations to take home.
- Price: €12.50 per child | adults go free
- Age range: 3–12 years
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Capacity: Due to limited space, only one adult may accompany each child
Fangs & Fables
Viking House | 26, 30 & 31 October and 1 November | 3 pm & 4 pm
For a Halloween experience steeped in myth and legend, head to Viking House for Fangs & Fables. Meet Raghnailt, a medieval vampire, and Ulfr, a Viking werewolf, as they compete to tell the spookiest stories from Irish and Norse mythology.
Along the way, families can hear tales of Cú Chulainn and fearsome sea monsters, handle fascinating relics, wield Viking weapons and even try an enchanted harp.
- Price: €8 per child | €5 per adult
- Children: Must be accompanied by an adult
- Please note: Some content may frighten younger children; parental discretion is advised
Junior GIYers Halloween Camp
GROW HQ, Waterford | 27–30 October | 10 am–3 pm daily
Give young food lovers a Halloween midterm with a difference at GROW HQ’s four-day Junior GIYers Halloween Camp.
Children will get hands-on in the garden and kitchen, harvesting and cooking their own food while exploring nature, creativity and where their food comes from. A healthy seasonal lunch made with GIY farm-sourced ingredients is included each day.
- Price: €130
- Age range: 8–12 years
- Duration: Four days, 10 am–3 pm daily
- Includes: Healthy GIY farm-sourced lunch each day
Children’s Halloween Camp at Lismore Heritage Centre
Lismore Heritage Centre | 27 & 29 October | 10 am–2 pm
Get ready for a day of spooky creativity at Lismore Heritage Centre’s Children’s Halloween Camp!
Perfect for children aged 5–10, the camp features Halloween-themed activities, hands-on craft workshops and plenty of seasonal fun. Little witches, wizards and monsters are encouraged to dress up in their favourite costumes for the occasion.
- Price: €25 per child
- Age range: 5–10 years
- Sessions: English-language session on 27 October | Ukrainian session on 29 October
- Please note: Children should bring a snack and a drink
- Booking: Spaces are limited
Halloween Swim Camp at Splashworld
Splashworld Tramore | 27–30 October | 9.45 am or 10.30 am
Make a splash this midterm with Splashworld Tramore’s Halloween Swim Camp, combining daily swimming lessons with plenty of time for waves, slides and water play.
Designed for children aged 3–15, families can choose between two morning sessions each day.
- Price: €34 per child
- Age range: 3–15 years
- Sessions: 9.45 am–10.25 am or 10.30 am–11.10 am
- Family discount: 20% off when booking three or four siblings
- Booking: Places are limited
Crime, Grime & Graveyards – Urban Underbelly Evening Tour
Waterford City | 27–30 October | 7pm–8.30pm
Discover the darker side of Waterford’s history on this special after-hours walking tour through the city.
Led by two experienced guides, the tour journeys from the Viking Triangle to Ballybricken Square, uncovering stories of crime, punishment, imprisonment, superstition, disease and death from across the centuries.
- Meeting point: Medieval Museum, Cathedral Square
- Price: €15 per person
- Age restriction: 16+
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Please note: The tour contains sensitive material and follows a moderate walking route, including hills and steps
Poison & Petals: A Halloween Garden Tour
Mount Congreve Gardens | Thursday, 29 October | 2 pm
Step beyond the blossoms and discover the darker side of the garden on this adults-only guided walk through Mount Congreve Gardens.
Over the course of 60 minutes, uncover poisonous plants, folklore, hidden histories and botanical curiosities, while learning which plants are best admired from a distance.
- Price: €15 per adult | €10 for members/residents
- Age restriction: Adults only
- Duration: 60 minutes
Hocus Pocus Halloween Movie Afternoon
The Courthouse Theatre, Lismore | Friday, 30 October | 2 pm
It’s just a bunch of Hocus Pocus! Get into the Halloween spirit with a special screening of the much-loved family classic at The Courthouse Theatre in Lismore.
Join the Sanderson sisters for an afternoon of magic, mischief and spooky fun as this Halloween favourite returns to the big screen.
- Price: €3 per person
- Location: The Courthouse Theatre, Lismore Heritage Centre
- Children: Must be accompanied by an adult
Halloween Slime Event at City Square
City Square Waterford | Saturday, 31 October | 10 am–12 noon
Get hands-on with some seriously gooey Halloween fun at City Square Waterford’s Halloween Slime Event.
Three workshops will run throughout the morning, giving little monsters the chance to get creative with their own spooky slime before heading off for the rest of their Halloween adventures.
- Workshop times: 10 am, 10.40 am and 11.20 am
- Capacity: Maximum 15 children per workshop
- Spaces: Limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis
Halloween Party at Lismore Heritage Centre
Lismore Heritage Centre | Saturday, 31 October | 11 am–12 noon
Calling all little ghosts and ghouls! Join Lismore Dramatic Society for a spooktacular Halloween Party at Lismore Heritage Centre.
Dress up in your Halloween best and enjoy a morning of frightfully good fun, with a fancy dress competition, games and a mini disco for little monsters of all ages.
- Price: Free of charge
- Activities: Fancy dress competition, games and mini disco
- Suitable for: All ages
Fancy Dress Supper Club at GROW HQ
GROW HQ, Waterford | Saturday, 31 October | 6.30 pm
Celebrate Halloween around the long table at GROW HQ with a special fancy dress edition of its monthly Supper Club.
Head of Food Bruno Dantes and Head Grower Richard Mee will bring the season to the plate with a menu inspired by produce from the GIY Farm at Curraghmore Estate. Expect sharing-plate starters, a choice of seasonal mains and a homegrown dessert, all served in GROW HQ’s relaxed communal dining setting. GROW HQ lists its monthly Supper Club among its seasonal dining experiences.
- Price: €45 per person
- Menu: Sharing starters, choice of three seasonal mains and dessert
- Drinks: Organic wines available separately
- Booking: Spaces are limited and early booking is recommended
Lakeside Samhain Sauna
Moon & Lotus Studio, Dunhill | Saturday, 31 October | 6.30 pm–9.30 pm
For a slower way to mark Samhain, head to Moon & Lotus Studio for an atmospheric lakeside evening combining yoga with Yoga with Ginni, sauna time and seasonal treats.
It’s a cosy alternative to the usual Halloween night out, offering an opportunity to celebrate the season with warmth, wellbeing and a more relaxed pace.
- Price: €38 per person
- Duration: Three hours
- Includes: Yoga, lakeside sauna and seasonal treats
Halloween Party at The Reg
The Reg | Saturday, 31 October | 5 pm–9 pm
Get spooky in Waterford City as The Reg’s annual Halloween Party returns for an evening of creepy cocktails, music and Halloween fun.
Start with a spooky shot on arrival before hitting the dance floor with a DJ, with Halloween surprises throughout the evening and spot prizes for the best costumes.
- Price: €15 + booking fee
- Includes: Spooky shot on arrival
- Entertainment: DJ and best-dressed prizes
- Afterwards: Halloween celebrations continue at The Reg after 9 pm
Halloween Drag Bingo at The Haven
The Haven, Dunmore East | Saturday, 31 October | Doors 8 pm
Get ready for a Halloween night packed with laughs, prizes and entertainment as Drag Bingo comes to The Haven in Dunmore East.
Expect bingo, drag performances and a lively party atmosphere, followed by a DJ playing favourites from the 80s, 90s and today.
- Price: €19.50 general admission | €24.50 with bus transport
- Doors: 8 pm
- Show: 9 pm
- Transport: Bus transport back to Waterford City can be added when booking
- Afterwards: DJ until late
Halloween in Waterford
From immersive Samhain experiences and eerie stories from Waterford’s past to hands-on midterm activities, family adventures and Halloween night celebrations, there are plenty of ways to make the most of spooky season across the city and county.
Many events have limited capacities or set time slots, so advance booking is recommended where available.
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