Loughrea best Halloween events for 2025
Loughrea best Halloween events for 2025
Looking for some Halloween fun in Loughrea this year? Whether you’re after spine-tingling thrills or light-hearted scares, Loughrea is the place to be this Halloween 2025! Get ready for a hauntingly good time with some of the best Halloween events Loughrea has to offer!
Howl-O-Ween Festival 2025 at Slieve Aughty Centre
Date: 25 & 26 October and Wednesday 29 to Friday 31 October
Time: 12pm-4pm
Location: Slieve Aughty Centre, Kylebrack, Loughrea. H62 DX77.
The Howl-O-Ween Festival 2025 at Slieve Aughty Centre, Kylebrack, Loughrea (H62 DX77) returns for another year of magical Halloween fun, running on October 25th & 26th, and again from Wednesday 29th to Friday 31st, daily from 12pm to 4pm. This family-friendly festival offers a wide range of activities for children of all ages, including new themed scary rooms, spooky face painting, and cosy fireside fun. Visitors can enjoy a self-guided nature walk to the Enchanted Forest, where eerie surprises await, as well as pony games rides (1pm-4pm). The on-site café will be open, serving tasty seasonal treats to keep the whole family fueled for the day’s adventures.
Full details and bookings at https://slieveaughtycentre.com/halloween-festival-galway/
Away with the Fairies Halloween Fairy Garden
Date: 25 October – 2nd November
Time: 10am – 5pm
Location: Away with the Fairies, Coppanagh, Kylebrack, Loughrea. H62 WK31.
Join Away with the Fairies for a magical Halloween experience at the Halloween Fairy Garden! Explore the Halloween fairy trail, garden games, visit the fairy shop, check out the witches’ cabin, and meet the giant friendly ghost. Enjoy Halloween dress-up, indoor seating, and complimentary refreshments.
Admission is €10 per family, which includes trail prize for each child and complimentary refreshments. Booking essential. To reserve your spot, please contact 091 847 818 or book online at awaywiththefairies.ie
Halloween Costume Disco & Spooky Walk
Date: Sunday, 26 October
Time: Starts at 4.30pm
Location: Mullagh Community Centre & Pitches
Cost: €5/child or €15/family
A Halloween Costume Disco & Spooky Walk will take place on Sunday, 26th October at Mullagh Community Centre & Pitches, kicking off at 4.30pm. This family-friendly event promises an evening of festive fun, with music, dancing, and a spooky walk for all ages. Entry is €5 per child or €15 per family, and children must be accompanied by an adult. There will be prizes for best dressed in both kids’ and adults’ categories, along with tea and refreshments available at the event. All are welcome to join this lively community celebration.
Live Music at Charlie’s Bar – CEO’s
Date: Sunday, 26 October, from 9.30pm
CEO’s are back at Charlie’s Bar, Main Street, Loughrea.
Turoe Pet Farm Halloween
Turoe Pet Farm is hosting a spooktacular Halloween celebration across multiple dates: Sunday 26th, Monday 27th, and Friday 31st October 2025, with extra mid-term openings on Tuesday 28th, Wednesday 29th, and Thursday 30th.
Guests can enjoy three-hour time slots, packed with fun and entertainment for the whole family. Highlights include face painting, a lively kids disco with DJ Corky, and access to popular attractions like Inflatable City, Jungle Town, and the Astro Turf Pitch. Children can also feed and cuddle the animals. Hot food and refreshments available on-site. Fancy dress is welcome, though not required. All activities take place in all-weather facilities, making it a great option rain or shine.
Online booking is essential. Entry is priced at €14.00 per child and €9.50 per adult.
Location: Turoe Pet Farm, Bullaun, Loughrea. H62 A432.
Loughrea Athletic Club Halloween Camp
Date: 28, 29 & 30 October
Time: 10am-2pm
Cost: €60 per child
Contact: Mary Barrett 087 6115574
Spooky SprintKids Halloween Camp
Date: 28-31 October
Time: 8am-6pm
Location: St. Brendans Boys School, Cross Street, Loughrea
Mulberry Childcare’s Spooky SprintKids Halloween Camp will take place from Tuesday, 28th to Friday, 31st October, at St. Brendan’s Boys School, running daily from 8am to 6pm. Designed to keep children engaged and entertained over the mid-term break, the camp offers flexible booking options for two days or the full week. Activities include arts and crafts, with a hot nutritious meal and snacks provided each day. The week concludes with a Creepy Fancy Dress Disco on Friday. The cost is €18 per day, making it a fun and convenient option for families during the Halloween season.
Booking via https://www.sprintkids.ie/book-camps/
Loughrea Gymnastics Halloween Camp
Date: 28-31 October
Location: Loughrea Gymnastics, Ballygasty, Loughrea. H62 AP03.
Loughrea Gymnastics is hosting a spooktacular Halloween Camp from Tuesday, 28 October to Friday, 31 October, running daily from 10am to 2pm. Designed for children aged 5 to 12, the camp welcomes both beginners and experienced young gymnasts. The four-day camp costs €99.99 for the first child, with a discounted rate of €89.99 for each additional sibling.
Children can look forward to a fun-filled schedule including gymnastics, games, arts and crafts, Halloween party games, seasonal stories, an autumn nature walk, and much more. Registration is available through the Loughrea Gymnastics Parent Portal, where parents can sign in, navigate to the Halloween Camps tab, and complete the booking and payment process.
For more information or booking support, contact Loughrea Gymnastics at 087 611 9747 or info@loughreagymnastics.com
Lough Rea Hotel Kids’ Halloween Party
Date: Thursday, 30 October
Time: 1pm–3pm
Location: Lough Rea Hotel & Spa, Athenry Rd, Loughrea, H62 Y189.
The Kids’ Halloween Party at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa is a spooktacular afternoon of fun on Thursday, 30 October from 1–3pm. Young partygoers can enjoy a lively kiddies disco, an entertaining magic show, balloon art, and face painting to complete their Halloween look. Fancy dress is encouraged, with plenty of fun and light frights in store for all. Tickets are €5, with pre-booking advised, although walk-ins are also welcome. It’s set to be a fang-tastic event for children and families alike.
Kids Halloween Party Woodford
Date: Thursday, 30 October
Time: 5.30pm-7pm
Location: Woodford Youthclub Community Hall
Bring all the little ghouls, ghosts, and goblins for dancing, laughter, and plenty of Halloween spirit. All proceeds go towards the maintenance and upkeep of the Woodford Playground.
McNamees’s Bar Halloween Party
Date: Friday, 31 October
Time: Doors 8pm, Disco 9pm
Location: McNamee’s Bar, 12 Bride St, Loughrea, H62 XW92
McNamee’s Bar in Loughrea is hosting a Halloween Fancy Dress Party on Halloween night, Friday, 31 October. Guests can look forward to an unforgettable night of dance and festival anthems, party music, and Halloween bangers, with DJ Frank Nestor keeping the energy high. A panel of judges will select the best costumes, with prizes awarded on the night for the most creative looks. The only rule: everyone must come in fancy dress. All ticket sales will go directly to Down Syndrome Ireland – Galway Branch, supporting a great cause while having a fantastic night out. Aged 18 and over (ID required).
An Síbín Fancy Dress Halloween Party
Date: Friday, 31 October
Time: 9pm
Location: An Síbín, Dunkellin Street, Loughrea
An Síbín Fancy Dress Halloween Party is set to take place on Friday, 31st October from 9pm at An Síbín on Dunkellin Street, Loughrea. Guests are invited to don their most creative or classic costumes for a night of spooky fun, lively entertainment, and Halloween “thrills and scares.” The evening will feature DJ Deano spinning all the Halloween hits, with prizes awarded for Best Dressed, Best Dressed Duo, and Most Creative Costume. Whether it’s a full Flintstones ensemble or a homemade classic, all costumes are welcome at what promises to be a frightfully good night.
Charlie’s Bar Halloween Party
Date: Friday, 31 October
Time: 9.30pm
Location: Charlie’s Bar, Main Street, Loughrea
Charlie’s Bar in Loughrea is hosting a Halloween party this Friday, 31 October, and it’s set to be a spooky night to remember. Music will be provided by Draioncht starting at 9.30 PM. Guests are encouraged to wear their best Halloween costumes, with the chance to win a €100 beer tab for the most impressive outfit. Bring your friends, get into the Halloween spirit, and enjoy an evening of fun, music, and festive mischief at Charlie’s Bar.
Halloween Makeup:
Mixed Co. Boutique is now taking Halloween makeup bookings for Friday, 31st October, just in time for fancy dress parties and spooky celebrations. Whether you’re after a touch of subtle glam or a dramatic transformation, professional Halloween looks are still available. Clients are encouraged to book online or send inspiration photos via direct message to ensure the team is fully prepared to create the perfect look on the day. Early booking is recommended to secure a spot for this popular date.
Book appointments at Mixed Co. Boutique. Mixed Co. Boutique, Dunkellin Street, Loughrea. H62YD36.
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