Halloween Events in Galway 2026

5 Halloween events for kids in Galway in 2026. Each listing shows the dates and prices published by the organiser, with a link to book directly with them.

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Baboro Spooky Disco

Baboró's Spooky Disco is a costume disco with DJ Will Softly at Galway Rowing Club in Woodquay, part of the Baboró International Arts Festival for Children and Gaillimh Ah-Boo!. It is on Sunday 18 October 2026, with two 60-minute sittings by age: 14:00 for ages 2 to 5 and 15:30 for ages 5 and up. Tickets are €8 per adult and €8 per child.

18 Oct · EUR 8 per person
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Gaillimh Ah-Boo! Galway Halloween Festival

Gaillimh Ah-Boo! is Galway's city-wide Halloween festival. It takes in the 30th Baboró International Arts Festival for Children, with music, exhibitions, workshops and a Spooky Disco, and the Macnas parade marking the company's 40th anniversary. The festival window runs from 9 October to 1 November 2026: Baboró from 9 to 18 October, and the Macnas parade on 25 October. Much of the street programme costs nothing to attend, while Baboró's shows are ticketed.

9 Oct – 1 Nov
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Howling Halloween at Brigit's Garden

Howling Halloween is Samhain at Brigit's Garden near Rosscahill, with a Gruesome Ghosts treasure hunt around the gardens, spooky storytelling, and potion-making in the roundhouse. Costumes are welcome. It runs from 24 to 26 October 2026, the bank holiday weekend. Prices weren't published when this was checked; see Brigit's Garden's page to book.

24–26 Oct
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Macnas Halloween Parade, Galway

Free

The Macnas Halloween Parade fills Galway's streets with giant puppets, floats and performers, and 2026 marks the company's 40th anniversary. It is part of the Gaillimh Ah-Boo! festival. The parade is on Sunday 25 October 2026 and is free to watch. Expect big crowds and noise, so ear defenders help for small children who need them.

25 Oct
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Pumpkin Patch at Loughwell Farm Park

Loughwell Farm Park near Moycullen runs a Halloween pumpkin patch, where children handpick a pumpkin to take home, along with Halloween activities and the farm park's indoor play areas. The farm has confirmed a 2026 pumpkin patch but hadn't published dates or prices when this was checked in early October. Tickets must be booked online in advance, as you can't pay at the entrance.

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Common questions

How many Halloween events are there in Galway in 2026?

Kids Patch lists 5 Halloween events in Galway in 2026. Each listing links straight through to the organiser to book — Kids Patch is free for parents to use and takes no booking fee or commission.

When do Halloween events in Galway run?

4 of the 5 listings have published their dates. The earliest opens on 9 October and the latest runs until 1 November. The dates are the range each one runs within, often on selected days only, so check the organiser’s calendar before you travel.

How much do Halloween events in Galway cost?

1 of the 5 listings publish a headline ticket price: €8. Check what each ticket includes before booking.

Are there free Halloween events in Galway?

Yes — 1 of the 5 listings is free to attend. Some free events still ask you to book a place, so check the listing.

How do I book Halloween events in Galway?

Directly with the organiser: every listing links to the organiser’s own website. Kids Patch does not take bookings or payment.