Halloween Events in Kilkenny 2026
6 Halloween events for kids in Kilkenny 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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Cailleach by Macnas, Kilkenny
Cailleach is a free outdoor procession by Macnas through Kilkenny on Halloween night, the centrepiece of the city's Toil and Trouble festival. Petronilla leads a procession of fire, large puppets and drums from John Street to Canal Square. It starts at 18:30 on Saturday 31 October 2026. Expect fire, drums and crowds on cobbled streets, so keep small children close.
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Camp Kilkenny Halloween Camp
Camp Kilkenny's Halloween camp at Kilkenny College is a multi-activity week of spooky sports, haunted crafts and Halloween-themed games. It runs from Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 October 2026, 09:00 to 14:00, for ages 6 to 12, and costs €95 for the week.
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Halloween at Nore Valley Park
Halloween at Nore Valley Park near Bennettsbridge combines a pumpkin patch and carving with tractor rides, go-karts, a bouncy castle, a maize maze and animal handling. On four evenings there is also a Fire Trail, with a torchlight treasure hunt, a scare maze for older children and a bonfire. It opens on 10 and 11, 17 and 18, and 24 to 30 October 2026, with last daytime entry at 15:30; the Fire Trail runs from 19:00 to 21:00 on 23 to 26 October. Fairground rides, face painting and pumpkins cost extra, and some ground is muddy.
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The Cauldron of Curiosities at Rothe House
The Cauldron of Curiosities is a free drop-in family afternoon at Rothe House and Garden, part of Kilkenny's Toil and Trouble festival. There are courtyard games, witchy science, a storybook craft, a garden treasure hunt, roving performers and face painting. It runs from 14:00 to 17:00 on Saturday 31 October 2026, for children aged 4 to 12 with their families. There is no booking: it's first come, first served. The house is wheelchair accessible, and some activities are outdoors.
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Toil and Trouble Halloween Festival, Kilkenny
Toil and Trouble is Kilkenny's four-day medieval Halloween festival, built around the city's witch trial of 1324. For families there is a drop-in afternoon at Rothe House and the Cailleach street spectacle by Macnas on Halloween night. It runs from 29 October to 1 November 2026. The headline street events cost nothing to attend, and some workshops are ticketed.
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Witches and Wizards Pumpkin Festival at Castlecomer Discovery Park
The Witches and Wizards Pumpkin Festival at Castlecomer Discovery Park has a pumpkin patch and pumpkin hunt, wizard shows, a funfair, enchanted woodland paths, potion workshops and character meet-and-greets, plus an After Dark session on 23 October. It opens on 17 and 18 October and from 24 to 27 October 2026, 10:00 to 17:00. Children's tickets are €19.50 including the activities and a medium pumpkin, adults €9.50, and under-1s don't pay. Parking is €5 after the first hour.
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Common questions
How many Halloween events are there in Kilkenny in 2026?
Kids Patch lists 6 Halloween events in Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny run?
6 of the 6 listings have published their dates. The earliest opens on 10 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 Kilkenny cost?
2 of the 6 listings publish a headline ticket price: from €19.50 to €95. Check what each ticket includes before booking.
Are there free Halloween events in Kilkenny?
Yes — 2 of the 6 listings are free to attend. Some free events still ask you to book a place, so check each listing.
How do I book Halloween events in Kilkenny?
Directly with the organiser: every listing links to the organiser’s own website. Kids Patch does not take bookings or payment.