Athy Halloween Festival

Programme of events 23^rd to 31^st October

23^rd October Shackleton Autumn School – Lectures & Various events- Contact 059 8633075

24^th October Shackleton Autumn School- Lectures, Outdoor Re-Enactment Group & Exhibitions

Family day with painting, photography and folklore at the People’s Park 12noon to 4pm (Athy Arts Sub- Committee). Contact 085-2447221.

25^th October Shackleton Autumn School- Lectures, Outdoor Re-Enactment Group & Exhibitions & Drama

Athy Farmers Market & Crafts Fair (Halloween theme) - 10am to 3pm

Pumpkin carnival- Back Square- 12noon to 3pm. Competitions for under 10’s and over 10’s. Also Antartic Adventurers Re-enactment Group and Town Crier performances. Come in costume!

‘We Once Sang Like Other Men’ (New John MacKenna Play) 8pm - Town Hall

Free Farm Walk – Castlefarm - 3pm. Contact 059-8636948. 059 8636948

26^th October Shackleton Autumn School- Various events

27^th October Mid-term swim camp for children- 10am to 2pm, Athy Swimming Pool/ Leisure Centre. Contact 059- 8641522

28^th October Mid-term swim camp for children- 10am to 2pm, Athy Swimming Pool/ Leisure Centre. Contact 059- 8641522

‘Not so spooky stories!’ with Julie Deane – Athy Library (Emily Square)

2- 3pm. Contact 059 8631144

‘We Once Sang Like Other Men’ 8pm - Town Hall

29^th October Mid-term swim camp for children- 10am to 2pm, Athy Swimming Pool/ Leisure Centre

‘We Once Sang Like Other Men’ – 8pm - Town Hall

30^th October Mid-term swim camp for children- 10am to 2pm, Athy Swimming Pool/ Leisure Centre

Halloween Kids Club at Castlefarm – 10am to 3pm

Annual ShopAthy Draw – Carlton Abbey – 10pm

31^st October Mid-term swim camp for children- 1pm to 5pm, Athy Swimming Pool/ Leisure Centre

Kiddies Halloween at the Youth Café (Meeting Lane) – WIN Athy, 12noon to 2.30pm- Come in costume!

Halloween Kids Club at Castlefarm – 10am to 3pm

For further details and updates, please check the Athy Chamber website www.athychamber.ie , Shop Athy website www.shopathy.com and Athy Town Council www.athytowncouncil.ie Alternatively, call the Heritage Centre- Museum 059-8633075 or Athy Town Council 059-8631444. Please note that some events are weather permitting, limited capacity and will require parent/ guardian to attend. Kindly contact the relevant organizer in advance. Enjoy the events and stay safe. Happy Halloween.