From drive-in screenings of Hocus Pocus in Leopardstown, to spookily sober paint and sip events on Clanbrassil Street, there is plenty to be doing in Dublin this weekend.
Date: Friday, October 18 – Tuesday, October 29
Location: Leopardstown Racecourse
Settle in for a spooky movie at the retro drive-in at Leopardstown Racecourse. This weekend will see screenings of family-friendly classics Hocus Pocus, Goonies, and Monsters Inc. Later screenings will have screenings for teens and adults with horror movies Nightmare on Elm Street and Scream as well as cult-classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. A 5-seater car will cost €33.90 + booking fee, while a 7-seater costs €34.50 + booking fee.
Halloween Flea Market
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Date: Sunday, October 20
Location: The Digital Hub, Dublin 8
We Love Markets is hosting a Halloween flea market at The Digital Hub in the Liberties from 11am – 5pm this coming Sunday. There will be spooky stalls filled with antiques, collectables, and arts & crafts as well as hot food trucks, artisan goods, and mulled wine.
Oscariana: A Wilde Dublin Festival
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Date: Wednesday, 16 October – Sunday, 20 October
Location: 1 Merrion Square
A festival to celebrate the birth of Oscar Wilde (October 16) will return for its second year, with events taking place at Wilde’s childhood home and other locations around the city. There will be a heap of events including a free walking tour of the city centre, viewings of extraordinary artefacts at Trinity College’s Long Room, and a family-friendly reading of Oscar’s fairytales by Emily Collins in the very nursery he grew up in.
Date: Saturday, October 12 – Sunday, 20 October
Location: Various
Maths Week, Ireland’s largest celebration of maths, aims to change perceptions of maths by making it fun, accessible, and relevant to everyday life. This year’s events include ‘Maths in the City’ in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Dundalk, and Belfast, where the public can engage with maths through puzzles, games, and magic. ‘Maths Week TV’ will also stream daily shows and interactive sessions for schools, ensuring participation across the island.
Date: Sunday, October 20
Location: Board, 29 Clanbrassil Street Upper
Hosted by Babes Without Beers, this spooky event will pair guests up with a painting partner. You will then create some ghoulish art in a relaxed and collaborative atmosphere while enjoying some non-alcoholic beverages. You’ll then swap canvases throughout the meet-up, working together to bring your masterpieces to life. Tickets cost €22.42.
Forest Bathing Experience: Samhain Celebration
Date: Saturday, October 19
Location: Fernhill Park & Gardens
This two and a half hour experience invites ticket holders to immerse their senses in nature and breathe in the fresh forest air, grounding yourself with some meditation and mindfully tasting some chocolate and herbal tea. A guide will be on hand to help you relax in the forest and awaken your senses. Tickets cost €35.
Date: Saturday, October 12 – Sunday, October 20
Location: Various
Now in its 19th year, Open House Dublin is a free festival that celebrates Dublin’s architectural marvels and questions where the cityscape is going next. The 2024 programme is a mix of guided tours and events that need to be pre-booked on the website. This weekend’s events include a guided tour of St Patrick’s Cathedral, a tour of the Iveagh Gardens, an on online film about Parnell Square, a walking tour of Dublin’s lost prisons, and much more.
