Halloween Spooktacular at the Irish National Stud

Family-friendly event packed with Halloween fun

This Halloween, we’re excited to invite you to the Halloween Spooktacular at the Irish National Stud! From October 28th to 31st, our family-friendly event will be packed with Halloween fun, specially designed for younger visitors. With games, activities, and plenty of spooky surprises, this event is not to be missed!

Event Details:

Dates: October 28th – 31st
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

What’s Happening at the Halloween Spooktacular:

1. Dracula Meet & Greet– Enjoy fun and games with the legendary Count Dracula!

2. Magic Shows– Prepare to be dazzled by incredible magic shows that will leave you spellbound! Shows will run twice daily from 1:00- 1:30pm and 2:30- 3:00pm :

Monday, October 28th: Karl the Magician
Tuesday, October 29th: Joe the Magician
Wednesday, October 30th: Bernardo the Magician
Thursday, October 31st: Bernardo the Magician

3. Halloween Activities & Mini Games- Join in on our fun-filled mini games including Hook the Duck, Giant Jenga, Crazy Golf, Knock the Cans and much more!

4. Popcorn Machine & Candy Floss- Enjoy some classic carnival treats like freshly popped popcorn and fluffy candy floss!

5. Inflatable Carnival Games- Challenge yourself with our inflatable games! Try Inflatable Archery, Axe Throwing, Basketball, or American Football.

6. Infamous Spooky Tunnel- Do you dare to enter the Spooky Tunnel? This chilling experience is perfect for a little scare, but don’t worry—it’s all in good fun and suited for a younger audience!

Regular Attractions Still Available

In addition to all the Halloween excitement, all of our regular attractions will be available, so you can enjoy some non-Halloween fun during your visit:

Meet the Living Legends: Get up close with our retired racing stars Beef or Salmon, Hurricane Fly and Faugheen and learn about their incredible stories.
Irish Racehorse Experience: Dive into the fascinating world of Irish horse racing with our award-winning interactive experience.
Fairy Trail & Japanese Gardens: Explore the magical Fairy Trail and Fairy Village, wander along the stepping stones in the Japanese Gardens, and enjoy hours of outdoor fun in our picturesque landscapes.

Seasonal Treats at the Restaurant

Feeling hungry after all that Halloween fun? The Japanese Gardens Café will be serving delicious seasonal recipes, a spooky selection of Halloween themed cakes and treats and specialty pumpkin spiced lattes.