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Spike Spookfest Halloween Trail, Spike Island, Cork
- Sat, Oct 24 – Sat, Oct 31, 2026
- Spike Island · Cork
About the event
Spike Spookfest Halloween Trail runs 24 to 31 October 2026 at Spike Island, Cork, for children aged 2 and over, with a ferry crossing and hourly fire juggling.
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Spike Spookfest Halloween Trail is a family Halloween trail at Spike Island in Cork, running from 24 to 31 October 2026. Visitors take a ferry across Cork Harbour to reach the island, where parts of the fortress and former prison are transformed for Halloween. The trail is new for 2026 and is suitable for children aged 2 and over.
Children can trick or treat around the fortress with their families, and tour guides hand out sweet treats along the way. Cork circus skills performer Circus Cake gives fire-juggling performances every hour along the trail. After the trail, the island has a café, a playground, child-friendly exhibitions and scenic walks.
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Frequently asked questions
How do visitors get to Spike Island for the trail?
The visit begins with a ferry trip across Cork Harbour.
Events data: Fáilte Ireland (discoverireland.ie), CC BY 4.0 · CC BY 4.0
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Spike Island
Cork