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Halloween events return

October 2026

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It’s officially spooky season!

Happy October! Halloween is looming and we are here for family fun, frights, and all the screams in between!

Throughout this month, we are open on weekends, with additional opening days during the school midterm from October 26th – 30th.

Our daytime opening hours are 10:00 – 17:00.

Our epic Halloween events, Mega Monster Halloween and After Dark, are bringing plenty of spooky fun to the park this year, along with our brand-new Mega Monster: Spooky and Sensory experience!

Mega Monster Halloween (previously Tricky Trails): October 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th –31st (10:00 – 17:00), November 1st (11:00 – 16:00)

After Dark: October 16th, 17th, 18th, 23rd, 24th, 25th and 30th (18:30 – 22:00)

Mega Monster: Spooky and Sensory: October 18th, morning session

What ghoulish fun can we expect this month?

Mega Monster Halloween

Mega Monster Halloween is here with a BOO! Brand NEW for 2026, this family-friendly Halloween event guarantees a frightfully fun day out. Expect a spooky Pumpkin Quest trail, friendly Halloween characters, magical performances and our brand-new live panto, Goldilocks and the Three Scares! Best of all, it is included with your park admission at no extra cost!

Mega Monster Halloween

a boy standing with a back pack in front of Air Race at Emerald Park. It is in the dark and the attraction is in motion and lit up.

After Dark

After Dark makes a spine-tingling comeback for 2026. Get ready to take on our most thrilling attractions at night! Brave the legendary Cú Chulainn Coaster, experience the magical land of Tír na nÓg, and take on Na Fianna Force, The Quest and The Celtic Dreamer under the night sky. And NEW FOR 2026, Swingosaurus is waiting! Are you brave enough?

After Dark