Full Programme

Tues 21 Oct From 11.30 - 12.00 | St Laurence O'Toole's CBS

The Big Scream festival is underway,
With samba sounds to lead the day.
Circus acts bring thrills to all,
A spooky launch, come join the call!

Tues 21 Oct 11:00 - 12:00 | Charleville Library

Primary Schools

With paper and colours, the fun’s begun,
Making masks for everyone!
Tarsila Kruse will show the way,
At Vincent’s National School this spooky day.

Tues 21 Oct 12:00 - 13:00 | Charleville Library

Primary Schools

With paper and colours, the fun’s begun,
Making masks for everyone!
Tarsila Kruse will show the way,
At Vincent’s School this spooky day.

Wed 22 Oct 10:00 - 14:30

Primary Schools

Enjoy the fun, but stay aware,
That’s the message we all share.
Special guests will stop at schools,
To guide the kids through safety rules

Wed 22 Oct 14:30 - 15:15 | Lourdes Daycare Centre

With Cathy Moore

Senior citizens, join the crew,
Scary Chairy Yoga’s waiting for you.
With Cathy Moore, relax, unwind,
In Halloween spirit, peace you’ll find.

Wed 22 Oct 18:30 - 20:00 | Lourdes Church

Global Music Event

Carnival Chorus fills the night,
With global sounds and Halloween light.
In the NEIC, talent takes the stage,
Local voices enchant and engage!

Thurs 23 Oct 9:30 - 15:00

Animal Welfare, Gardaí, and Fire Service visits

Primary Schools 

Enjoy the fun, but stay aware,
That’s the message we all share.
Gardai and Fire Officers will stop at schools,
To guide the kids through safety rules

Thurs 23 Oct 10:30 - 11:30 | Lourdes Daycare

At Lourdes Daycare, come and see,
Autumn art in all its spree.
Local talent on display,
A Halloween treat in a bright array!

Thurs 23 Oct 16:15 - 18:30 | Sean Mac Pool

• 16:15 - 17:00
• 17:00 - 17:45
• 17:45 - 18:30
  At Sean Mac Pool the waters gleam,
  An Aquatic Carnival of Horrors dream.
  Synchronised swimmers glide in style,
  Spooky splashes to make you smile!

Fri 24 Oct 16:00 - 18:00 | Handball Alley Croke Park

With neuro diverse groups

At Handball Alley, ghosts take aim,
In fancy dress we join the game.
Croke Park echoes with Halloween cheer,
A spooktacular night of fun is here!

Fri 24 Oct 17:00 - 18:30 | Meeting Point: Mud Island (beside Cloud Café), North Strand

All welcome to this 90 minute walk.

A Horrible History walk tonight,
On Mud Island in the pale moonlight.
Ghosts will stir and shadows be scary,
Step with care — you’d better be wary!

BOOKING ESSENTIAL - tickets issued on a first come first served basis

• First release of tickets - 13th Oct
• Second release of tickets - 21st Oct

Fri 24 Oct 19:00 - 20:30 | Meeting Point: Mud Island (beside Cloud Café), North Strand

All welcome to this 90 minute walk.

A Horrible History walk tonight,
On Mud Island in the pale moonlight.
Ghosts will stir and shadows be scary,
Step with care — you’d better be wary!

BOOKING ESSENTIAL - tickets issued on a first come first served basis

• First release of tickets - 13th Oct
• Second release of tickets - 21st Oct

Sat 25 Oct 12:00 - 14:00 | Diamond Park

Best Dressed Dogs all on parade,
In spooky style their looks displayed.
With prizes, stalls and tricks galore,
Face paint, fun and so much more!

Registration 12 - 1pm, Parade 1 - 2pm. There will be info stalls, Dog Costume Workshop and Free Face Painting

Mon 27 Oct 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom Bingo In Your Own Home!

The Big Scream crew will be there on the night,
With prizes to win when your numbers are right.
So rally your family, your friends, one and all,
And hush while Witch Nicola makes her big online call!

Free Bingo Books are available at ICON, 22 Lr Buckingham Rd from 21 - 23 Oct from 2-4pm. Also available at Darryl's, Sean McDermott St, and Ballybough Stores, Ballybough Rd. Zoom Link will be available at 6pm on Monday 27th

Tues 28 Oct 14:00 - 16:00 | Ballybough Daycare Centre

Seniors

At Ballybough the voices ring,
With Fast Eddie the seniors sing.
A Halloween tune, both bright and cheery,
Songs to chase the night so eerie!

Tues 28 Oct 15:00 - 16:30 | Portland Cafe Cross Care

Families

At Portland Café come take a seat,
With Rachel Carberry cooking treats.
Carnival Cookery brings spooky delight,
Thrilling tastes on a Halloween night!

LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE!

Wed 29 Oct 14:00 - 16:00 | Lourdes Daycare & Killarney Court

Seniors

At Lourdes & Killarney Court, the voices ring,
With Fast Eddie the seniors sing.
A Halloween tune, both bright and cheery,
Songs to chase the night so eerie!

Wed 29 Oct 15:00 - 16:30 | Portland Cafe Cross Care

Families

At Portland Café come take a seat,
With Rachel Carberry cooking treats.
Carnival Cookery brings spooky delight,
Thrilling tastes on a Halloween night!

Wed 29 17:00 - 20:00 | St. Agatha's Hall, Dunne St

All welcome (May not be suitable for small children)

The creatures of darkness are back tonight
They’re lying in wait to give you a fright
So walk with care through the hall full of gloom
Around every corner, there’ll be terror and doom

Children must be accompanied by parents or guardians at all times.

Thurs 30 17:00 - 20:00 | St. Agatha's Hall, Dunne St

All welcome (May not be suitable for small children)

The creatures of darkness are back tonight
They’re lying in wait to give you a fright
So walk with care through the hall full of gloom
Around every corner, there’ll be terror and doom

Children must be accompanied by parents or guardians at all times.

Fri 31 15:00 - 16:30 | Charleville Mall Library

With Dr. Alison Galbari

Adults Only

In Charleville Library, come and see,
Where Halloween found its history.
Dr Alison Galbari will share it all,
The spooky origins that still enthrall!

Friday 31st (Halloween) 14:30 - 18:30 | Diamond Park

All Welcome

Come on down to Diamond Park
To watch spooky movies before it’s dark
It’s for the whole family this Halloween
Treats and movies on the big screen

Movie 1 - 14:30 | Movie 2 - 16:30 | Movie 3 - 18:30

Don’t forget your blanket!

Fri 31 Oct (Halloween) 16:30 - 17:30 | Seán McDermott Street Carnival

RESERVED FOR PEOPLE WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS

A Carnival hour of sensory fun,
With sights and sounds for everyone.
On Halloween, the magic’s bright,
Join Sensory Hour — a spooky delight!

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Friday 31st (Halloween) 18:00 - 21:00 | Seán MacDermott Street

All welcome

This is the night that we’ve all waited for
Free rides and prizes and so much more
It’s for friends and family and neighbours near
It’s fun, it’s free, it’s the night of the year!

No bikes or scooters permitted!

Friday 31st (Halloween) 18:00 - 20:00 | Commons Street

All welcome

Friday 31st (Halloween) 18:00 - 20:30 | Royal Canal Greenway (Sheriff Street Upper)

All welcome

All aboard the train, come through,
With lights, sights, and performers too.
A magical ride, both spooky and keen,
Join the fun for a deadly Halloween!

Train stop: Sheriff Street Upper