Halloween Event Schedule:
This Halloween we have a spooktacular line-up of events over 7 deadly days.
Spooky Animal Hunt - A Halloween Adventure at The Hunt Museum!
Date: Saturday, 18 October – Sunday, 2 November
Time: Available during opening hours
Location: Hunt Museum
Admission: FREE event with general admission
This Halloween join us for a spook-tacular animal safari through the Hunt Museum.
Specially designed for kids! Creep through the galleries and see how many hidden creatures you can spot in the art, from ancient times to modern masterpieces.
What animals will you discover?
Why do artists create such wild and wonderful beasts?
Do they look like real animals or are they a little more magical… or even a bit spooky?
Keep your eyes wide open… you might even bump into some mythical monsters with strange and spooky powers lurking in the shadows!
Each child will receive a special Halloween activity booklet packed with fun drawing challenges, creepy clues and mysterious missions to help uncover the creatures hiding throughout the museum.
Don’t forget to collect your trick-or-treat surprise at reception… if you dare!
Costumes welcome!
Halloween Decoration Workshop
Date: Saturday, 25 October
Time: 11am – 1pm
Location: Garden Galley, Hunt Museum
Admission: FREE event. Booking Essential
Suitable for children aged 4 – 12 years old.
Get creative and spooky this Halloween! Design and craft their very owns spooky Halloween decorations to take home.
From haunted houses to spiderwebs, use fun materials to make something truly unique. A perfect hands-on workshop to spark imagination and get into the Halloween spirit.
**SOLD OUT**
Memento Mori Tour of the Hunt Museum Collection
Step into the shadows of history with the Memento Mori Tour at the Hunt Museum.
Date: Saturday, 25 October & Saturday, 1 November
Time: 12 – 1pm
Location: Hunt Museum
Admission: FREE event. Booking Essential
A thought-provoking journey through the collection that explores the themes of mortality, memory, and the human condition. Drawing from the Latin phrase meaning “remember you must die”, this guided tour invites visitors to reflect on how death, legacy and the afterlife have been represented in art and artifacts across time and cultures.
From religious iconography and funerary objects to symbolic motifs and philosophical reflections on the fleeting nature of life. The tour uncovers the deeper meanings behind selected works in the museum’s rich collection. Discover how artists and craftsmen have grappled with the inevitability of death. Not only to mourn but to celebrate life and the stories we leave behind. Perfect for those with an interest in art history, philosophy or the macabre.
This unique experience offers a compelling lens through which to view the Hunt Museum’s treasures.
'The returning dead' in Irish folklore - presented by Dr Clodagh Tait (Mary Immaculate College)
Date: Saturday, 25 October
Time: 2pm
Location: Captains’ Rooms, Hunt Museum
Admission: FREE event. Booking Essential
The returning dead were very much part of Irish tradition. They might returen becuase they were not truly dead, having been taken by the fairies. But the ghosts of even the definitively dead were believed by many to linger or permanently in their communities, being particularly associated with graveyards and with their own homes. Drawing on rich folklore sources, this lecture, led by Dr. Clodagh Tait, explores Irish beliefs about where the dead were thought to appear, what they sought, and how the living responded to their ghostly visits.
Bird of Prey Mask Making Workshop
Date: Tuesday, 28 October
Time: 11am – 1pm
Location: Garden Galley, Hunt Museum
Admission: FREE event. Booking Essential
In this workshop children will get to design and decorate their own bird-themed masks, inspired by our Meet Hedwig: Birds of Prey event with The Animal Roadshow.
Suitable for children aged 4 – 12 years old.
**SOLD OUT**
Meet Hedwig: Birds of Prey
Date: Tuesday, 28 October
Time: 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm & 3.30pm
Location: The Hunt Museum
Admission: FREE event. Booking Essential
Calling all witches, wizards and magical creatures!
Join us for a spellbinding encounter with real-life owls, snakes and other fantastical beasts as The Animal Roadshow brings the world of Harry Potter to life.
Meet majestic birds of prey, especially the wise and mysterious owls that could’ve come straight from Hogwarts! You’ll get up close with these incredible animals. Learn fascinating facts and maybe even face your fears with a few creepy crawlies thrown into the mix…
This hands-on experience is fun for all ages!
**SOLD OUT**
Pumpkin Papier Mâché Workshop
Date: Wednesday, 29 October
Time: 11am – 1pm
Location: Garden Gallery, Hunt Museum
Admission: FREE event. Booking Essential
Learn the art of papier mâché in the fun, hands-on Halloween workshop!
Children will mix paste and paper to create their very own 3D pumpkins, then decorate them with spooky, seasonal designs. A creative and messy-making session that’s perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit.
Suitable for children aged 4 – 12 years old.
**SOLD OUT**
Halloween Charcoal Drawing Workshop
Date: Thursday, 30 October
Time: 11am – 1pm
Location: Garden Gallery, Hunt Museum
Admission: FREE event. Booking Essential
Discover the expressive power of charcoal in this creative workshop! Children will learn simple techniques for sketching and shading, experimenting with light and shadow to bring their spooky Halloween-themed drawings to life. From haunted houses to ghostly figures, this session is a chance to get messy, imaginative, and explore a new art medium.
**SOLD OUT**
Samhain Tales
Date: Thursday, 30 October
Time: 2pm and 5.30pm
Location: Captains’ Room, Hunt Museum
Admission: FREE event. Booking Essential
Gather Round me now!
A captivating Halloween Traditional Irish Storytelling session for all the family young and old to enjoy by the Limerick Fireside. Hear the Legends, History and Folklore of Samhain in story and song .
Featuring:
- The Irish Origins and Traditions of Samhain
- Kids Trick or Treat Parade
- The Legend of Seán na Gealaí
- Traditional Irish Music and Song
- The Haunting of Thomond Bridge
- The Curse of St Munchin
And many more………
**SOLD OUT**
Halloween Mixed Media Workshop
Date: Friday, 31 October
Time: 11am – 1pm
Location: Garden Gallery, Hunt Museum
Admission: FREE event. Booking Essential
Get creative with colour, texture, and pattern in this fun Halloween Collage Workshop! Children will cut, layer, and piece together a variety of spooky materials to design their own imaginative Halloween scenes. From haunted houses to black cats and flying bats, this workshop is all about experimenting with shapes and textures while making unique artworks to take home.
**SOLD OUT**
Witches in Art - Art Talk (For Adults)
Date: Saturday, 1 November
Time: 2pm
Location: Captains’ Room, Hunt Museum
Admission: FREE event. Booking Essential
From the grotesque to the enchanting witches have been inspiring artists for centuries. Their folklore, magic and chilling trials.
Join us for a spellbinding journey through art in this engaging multimedia talk by Carol O’Neill. From Goya’s dark and haunting witch masterpieces to the bold reimagining’s by the surrealist women artists who turned the witch narrative on its head, this talk celebrates a myriad of artists who dared to paint power, magic, and rebellion.
There may even be chocolate…
Paul Beattie's Family Magic Show
Date: Sunday, 2 November
Time: 2pm
Location: Captains’ Room, Hunt Museum
Admission: **SOLD OUT**
Paul Beattie’s Family Magic Show is perfect for all aged kids. It’s a blend of comedy and magic that even the adults will enjoy.
There’s lots of audience participation and joining in. You might even get to meet Eddie the parrot!
**SOLD OUT**
Halloween Magic Wand Making Workshop
Date: Sunday, 02 November
Time: 11am – 1pm
Location: Garden Gallery, Hunt Museum
Admission: **SOLD OUT**
Step into the world of magic and make your very own enchanted wand! In this creative workshop, children will design and decorate their own wands using a variety of materials, adding colours, textures, and sparkly details to make each one unique. Perfect for little witches and wizards, this session blends imagination, craft, and a sprinkle of Halloween magic.
**SOLD OUT**
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