It’s time for our weekend roundup! Here’s what’s on this weekend, between Friday the 11th and Sunday the 13th of October across Ireland. We’ve got a great lineup of things to do, from film & food festivals to some spooky season activities!
OFFline Film Festival – 09.10-13.10
If you’re a film lover craving more than just the latest blockbuster releases, then the OFFline Film Festival in Birr, County Offaly, is the event for you! This charming, one-of-a-kind festival returns October 9th-13th, offering the unique opportunity to see the best of Irish and international cinema!
Read more about the event here.
Baboró International Arts Festival for Children – 11.10-20.10
Get ready to take centre stage at the Baboró International Arts Festival for Children in Galway, on from October 11th-20th! Families, children, and art lovers of all ages are invited to dive into an exciting world of theater, music, dance, and visual arts designed especially for young audiences. If your little ones are budding artists or simply eager to experience the joy of live performances, Baboró promises an unforgettable programme for everyone!
Read more about the event here.
Halloween at Spike Island – 01.10-1.11
Get ready for a spooktacular adventure like no other! This year, Spike Island have a series of Halloween themed events across the island, from walking the haunted corridors of an abandoned prison, to trick or treating around the fortress!
Read more about the event here.
Taste AND at Clandeboye – 12.10-13.10
Taste AND at Clandeboye, a speciality food and drink market, will be on from October 12-13th! This family-friendly market event will showcase the best artisan produce from Ards and North Down in the exquisite grounds of Clandeboye Estate, Bangor in County Down.
Read more about the event here.
Visit the Nightmare Realm – 4.10-2.11
Prepare yourself for an experience that will push your limits and redefine what you know as fun, fear and thrills starting this October at The Nightmare Realm! Looking for a review? The Travel2Ireland team attended the launch night of the event. Read all about it here.
Read more about the event here.
Open House Dublin – 12.10.20.10
Open House Dublin will take place from the 12th-20th October, featuring 200+ events for everyone to experience free of charge! Guided tours of buildings, outdoor spaces and private houses, conversations on current topics, exhibitions, architects’ studio visits, workshops and more!