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Halloween at The Commodore
At the Commodore we are busy getting ready for The Halloween, as are you too, I'm sure!
Why not take a minute and book your day out whether its Coffee, Lunch , or dinner with the family ,we have options for you.
Why not make it special with an overnight stay in one of our spacious family rooms.
View our Halloween Specials menu here
View our Movie Night Times here
We will have a Halloween Movie Night all week fromMonday 27th - Sunday 2nd
Things to do in Cobh for Halloween
Spike Island
Get ready for a spooktacular adventure like no other!
Join us at Spike Island this Halloween for the ultimate family-friendly event,
The Spookfest Trail.
Bring your little goblins and witches and hop on board the fun ferry, before embarking on a fang-tastic adventure through the mysterious Spike Island, where you will find areas of the ancient fortress and prison transformed into a realm of Halloween spookiness! Along with their families, the little ones can trick or treat their way around the fortress with our brand new Halloween themed quiz trail – keep an eye out for our friendly tour guides who will be handing out sweet treats along the way!
Once your trick or treating is complete, you can relax at our cafe and gift shop. And that’s not all, our historic island offers an array of museums and child-friendly exhibitions as well as scenic island walks.
Don’t miss out on this unique Halloween experience, where history meets spook-tacular fun! Get your costumes ready and join us for an afternoon of enchantment, exploration, and Halloween surprises – the Spike Island Spookfest Trail promises a memorable Halloween experience that will delight children and parents alike.
Suitable for children aged 2+
Cobh Heritage Centre
Spooky Stories at Cobh Heritage Centre – A Family Halloween Treat! 
16:00 daily from October 25th–30th
Cobh Heritage Centre
Your ticket includes:
Enchanting Halloween stories in a cozy setting
A Halloween colouring station with spooky-themed pages
Decorate your own dainty pumpkin decoration to take home
A self-guided tour through our spooky and enchanting museum
Tickets start at just €10 per child, €12 per adult, or grab a family ticket (2 adults & up to 3 children) for €45.
Book now at: cobhheritage.comHalloween Activities at Fota Wildlife Park 2025
This Halloween mid-term, Fota Wildlife Park has lots of spooky fun and wild adventures in store for all the family!
Lemur Trail
From Saturday, 25th October to 2nd November, visit the Palm Walk / Madagascar area and embark on the Lemur Trail.
- Explore and learn more about the fascinating lemur species at Fota Wildlife Park,
- Scan QR codes along the trail,
- Test your knowledge: take part in the Lemur Quiz in the Gift Shop after completing the trail—answer correctly and you could win Family Day Tickets to the park, the perfect prize for your next wildlife adventure!
Face Painting Fun
Get into the Halloween spirit with our talented face painters! Kids can be transformed into spooky creatures or their favourite animals.
- Venue: The Marquee
- Dates: Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th, Monday 27th October (Bank Holiday Weekend) and Friday 31st October (Halloween)
- Times: 12 noon – 2.45 pm
- Suitable for three years and older
Spooky Ranger Talks – Friday 31st Halloween Only!
On Thursday, 31st October, join a Ranger from our animal care team for special Halloween Ranger Talks in the Tropical House. Learn about some of the more mysterious species that live there – including snakes and reptiles!
- Times: 12.30 pm & 2.00 pm
Daily Feeding Times – until the 2nd November
Don’t miss the chance to see some of our endangered species during feeding time!
Feeding Schedule:
- 10:45 – Penguins
- 12:00 – Cheetah Run
- 12:30 – Lion-tailed Macaques
- 13:00 – Spider Monkeys
- 13:30 – Drill Monkeys
- 15:30 – Penguins
- 16:00 – Red Panda
Reminder about Opening Hours
Until Sunday 26th October 2025 inclusive:
- Opening: 9.30 am
- Last Entry: 4.30 pm
- Park Closes: 6.00 pm
** Due to the end of Daylight Saving Time/clocks changing**
Winter Opening Times from Monday 27th October 2025 – Friday 30th January 2026:
- Opening: 9.30 am
- Last Entry: 3.00 pm
- Park Closes: 4.30 pm
With fun and educational activities and animal feeding times, Fota Wildlife Park is the perfect place to spend your Halloween break in 2025!