A magical celebration will take place in South Dublin County from the 5th October till the 1st November.
Dont Forget!
5th – 23rd October South Dublin Libraries Children’s Book Festival 2009.
Books to the Sky, takes us through the world of Children’s Literature from comic verse to fantasy and everything in between. Hosting established and emerging authors and storytellers lined up to give readings and workshops. For further information visit www.southdublinlibraries.ie.
14th - 20th October Innovation Dublin
Innovation Dublin is a week-long festival of events highlighting and promoting innovation.
There is a huge range of exciting events and activities scheduled including seminars, workshops and exhibitions, performances. For further information visit www.innovationdublin.ie
19th & 23rd October Halloween Decoration Making Workshop
Workshops using Recycled Materials and is suitable for 8 to 10 year olds.
Ballyroan Library 19th Oct at 3.30pm, Tel 01 494 1900 for bookings.
Lucan Library 23rd Oct at 10am, Tel 01 621 6422 for bookings.
20th – 31st South Dublin Libraries will host lots of Hallowe’en themed events including Spooky Storytelling, Hallowe’en Workshops and Hallowe’en Games. Click here for more details.
25th October Hallowfest Family Fun Walk, Run or Cycle at 10.00a.m.
Come and support The National Children’s Hospital Tallaght in the first Hallowfest Family Fun Run, Walk or Cycle. Your family contribution of €10.00 will go directly to the hospital.
Please click here to preregister before 12.00 noon 22nd October. Simply print out your receipt and present on the day. Your can make your €10 contribution at the registration desk on the morning of the event. Don’t forget your Hallowe’en Costume as we have prizes for the best dressed participants. The event commences at 10.00am from Tallaght Athletics Club and registration starts at 9am.
25th October Fancy Dress Family Disco 2pm – 6pm.
For all the Family at Level 4 Nightclub, Tallaght. Don’t forget to wear your Halloween Costume!
Come in team costume, get a free dessert with your main course! Come bobbing for answers at Captains Costume Quiz! €20 per team of 4 people.
27th October Make a Wizard's Hat in Castletymon Library suitable for 8-10 years.
Starts at 11am. Booking essential – Tel 01 4524888
27th, 28th & 29th October Treasure Hunt & Spooky Walk to the Hell Fire Club.
The walk is free, pre-registration is essential and must take place before 12 noon on Thursday 22nd October. To register and obtain maps & answer sheets please click here now or contact Sarah on 01 414 9339.
Hell Fire Wood Carpark will be open from 10am till 4.00pm 27th, 28th and 29th October. For carpark information, rules and regulations visit www.dublinmountains.ie.
28th October Hallowe’en Storytime in Clondalkin Library for young children at 3.30pm.
All Welcome.
28th October- Fancy Dress KARAOKE! Come as the person you want to sing as! Elvis or The Beatles, Gene Simmons from Kiss or Axel Rose.... Anything goes! Prizes for Best dressed!
29th October Hallowe’en Art and Craft session in Lucan Library 7-12 years at 3.30pm.
Booking Essential – Tel 01 6216422
29th October TEENAGE DISCO 10-14YR OF AGE - FANCY DRESS - COME DRESSED AS HORROR!!
Where: St. Anne’s GAA Club, Tallaght
Cost: €5 Members /Players | €7 Non-Member
Contact us at www.bebo.com/stannesdisco or ring Lee @0879417381
Full Supervised Disco , soft drinks, and sweets available
29th – 31st October Hallowe’en Hellfire Experience from St.Audeons Church (City Centre). Adults Only.
Hidden Dublin Walks Ltd runs the only haunted tour in Dublin associated with the Irish Paranormal Society.
Online Pre-booking is essential for the Hellfire Excursion. For the regular haunted tour, booking is not essential, but recommended. Admission is €12. For further information contact Hidden Dublin Walks www.hiddendublinwalks.com.
30th October A Full Moon Walk in the Dublin Mountains
Meet for the walk in Tibradden Carpark for 7pm or a bus from the Square Tallaght at 6:30pm.
3 hour walk at an easy pace and suitable for families. Will start at Tibradden car park to the top of Tibradden Mountain, connecting with the Wicklow Way to Fairy House Mountain with its cairn. For further information contact Hilltop Treks www.hilltoptreks.ie.
31st October An Afternoon of Hallowe’en Entertainment in Tallaght 2:30 till 5:30pm.
Hallowe’en Workshops in Rua Red. Face Painting, Stories by Torchlight, A Puppet Show & A Magic Show in County Library. Storytelling on the Captain Americas Bus, Library Square. The Big Scream will take place at 5:30 pm in Library Square, don’t forget to wear your Halloween Costume and bring your torch!! From 6pm till late is ‘Hallowfest Live’ with Captain Americas, Tallaght. Click here to view more details
1st November Shamrock Rovers Legends Match & Family Fun Day in aid of The National Children’s Hospital, Tallaght. At Tallaght Stadium from 12 noon till 6pm. For further information visit www.shamrockrovers.ie.
1st November - Family Fancy Dress Disco in Level 4 Nightclub