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Scarily good Halloween events in Loughrea

Scarily good Halloween events in Loughrea

With Halloween just around the corner, check out these frightfully fun Halloween events this October in and around Loughrea town.

Halloween activities at Loughrea Library

Join Loughrea Library this Saturday, 22 October, from 11am -1pm for Halloween Paper Crafts and help create a LEGO Haunted house. No booking required, it’s a drop in session.

Loughrea Library, Church Street, Loughrea. Keep up-to-date at the Loughrea Library Facebook page.

Funshack Playcentre Halloween Party

On Saturday, 22 October the Funshack Playcentre are hosting a spooktacular Halloween Party.

Enjoy Gooey Games, Pinnattas, Lucky Dip, Best Dressed Prize and more.

Booking advised, but not essential. Phone 091 880106 or 087 2467676.

Funshack Playcentre, Cottage Hill, Loughrea, Co. Galway | Facebook: funshack.playcentre

Parent and Toddler Group Halloween Fancy Dress Party will take place on Wednesday, 26 October, from 10am to 11.30am at Loughrea Family Resource Centre.

Charlie’s Bar release date for annual Spooktacular Fancy Dress Party

Charlie’s Bar are super excited to be returning with Charlie’s Annual Spooktacular Fancy Dress Party on Saturday, 29 October, the Bank Holiday Weekend.

Charlie’s Bar, Main Street, Loughrea https://www.facebook.com/charliesbar.loughrea

Kids Halloween Fancy Dress at Lough Rea Hotel

‘Bernardo the Magician’ Kids themed party at Lough Rea Hotel and Spa on Monday 31st October.

– Kiddies Disco
– Magic Show
– Balloon Art /Making
– Hot Nibbles and Tasty Treats

Date: Monday, 31 October. All the fun beginning at 2:30pm.

Further information at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa, Athenry Road, Loughrea, Co. Galway.
Tel: +353 91 880088 | Email: info@loughreahotelandspa.com | Website: loughreahotelandspa.com | Facebook: loughreahotelandspa

Howl-O-Ween Festival returns to Slieve Aughty Centre

It’s a spooky time at Slieve Aughty during the Halloween Festival, with ghosts and goblins galore, haunted houses, Halloween tricks and treats, scary stories, horses and ponies to pet and ride, arts and crafts, Halloween Evening Kids Disco Party and Charity Bank Holiday Monday.

Saturday 29th October to Sunday 6th November  12 to 6 pm.

A family event, enjoy the fresh air of autumn with a walk to the haunted house and dare yourself to see if the corpse of the lady with the velvet ribbon is still there (a NEW story for 2022 – read it before you go or along the way!).  This walk is approximately 45 minutes long and is not recommended for young children. Slieve Aughty Centre, Kylebrack, Loughrea, Co. Galway Read more…

Gaeilge Locha Riach Cóisir na Samhna – Halloween Party

Beidh Cóisir na Samhna ag tarlú i mBaile Locha Riach Dé Sathairn 29/10/22 ag 1:00 pm i McD’s Garden & Home, Baile Locha Riach, H62 Y668. Is imeacht teaghlaigh é seo agus beidh cluichí, ceardaíocht agus neart spraoi ar an lá. Tá an t-imeacht seo eagraithe ag Teanga Tí i gcomhpháirt le Gaeilge Locha Riach. Beidh spásanna teoranta agus is fiú clárú in am chun spás a fháil. Is féidir tuilleadh eolais a fháil ó Aoife ar 087 152 1010 / aoife@gaeilgelochariach.ie nó ó Phádraig ar 085 127 4657 / padraig@glornangael.ie.

Our Halloween Party will take place in McD’s, Loughrea, Saturday 29/10/2022 at 1pm. This is a family event, and there will be games, crafts, and lots of fun on the day! This event has been organised by Teanga Tí, in partnership with Gaeilge Locha Riach. Spaces are limited, therefore we suggest you register soon by contacting Aoife on 087 152 1010 / aoife@gaeilgelochariach.ie or Pádraig on 085 127 4657 / padraig@glornangael.ie.

Halloween Treat at Turoe Pet Farm

Sunday 30th, Monday 31st October 2022

  • All Weather Facilities
  • Face Painting
  • Balloon Modelling
  • Kids Disco with “D.J. Corky” and “Special Mascots”
  • “Inflatable City” “Jungle Town” and “Astro Turf Pitch”
  • 3 Hours Full of Entertainment
  • Feed and Cuddle the Animals.
  • Hot Food & Refreshments available
  • Three hour time slots, with online booking essential. Book via turoepetfarm.com/halloween
  • Turoe Pet Farm, Bullaun, Loughrea, Co.Galway

Halloween Fairy Garden

Saturday 29 October – Sunday, 6 November. Open weekends 10am-4pm, weekdays 10am-5pm.

Enjoy the Halloween Fairy trail, fairy shop, hobbit burrows, unicorn paddock, wishing well, picnic tables. Toilets onsite.

Away with the fairies, Coppanagh, Kylebrack, Loughrea, H62 WK31. Free admission. Phone ahead 086 333 4026.

Loughrea Gymnastics Halloween Camp

Halloween Camps 2022 are now open for bookings to current students. The camp will take place from 1-3 November, 9am-11am for 4-7 year olds, and 12pm-2pm for 7+ years. View facebook.com/LoughreaGymnastics

Loughrea Kids Cook Halloween Camp

2 November – 4 November, 11am to 2pm.
Suitable for boys and girls under 10 years of age.
All ingredients, lunch and recipes are included in the price of the camp.
Limited places and booking is essential at 087 2125277.
Loughrea Kids Cook on Facebook.

Halloween Break at Lough Rea hotel and Spa

Escape this Halloween to Lough Rea Hotel and Spa, Loughrea. Enjoy a comfortable stay overlooking the lake in one of the hotel’s spacious family rooms. It’s the perfect time of year to explore Loughrea and the surrounding county Galway. Find out more at loughreahotelandspa.com

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