Beware: Are you too scared to visit Scarefest in Rathangan this Halloween?
Volunteers, Rathangan FC, Rathangan GAA, The Women’s Shed, Scouts and Ma’s Kitchen launch Scarefest for Halloween in Rathangan
Community groups and volunteers have gathered together from around Rathangan to put on a huge range of events for Halloween, tomorrow, Saturday October 31.
Tonight, Rathangan GAA kicked off Scarefest with a street league involving children and adults of all ages, competing for their townland at the football pitch.
Events kick off again at 10am tomorrow with The Horror Hounds of Rathangan at Tannery Park. People are urged to dress up your pooch for some Halloween fun and bring him along. There will be prizes sponsored by The Barkery.
From 12pm to 2pm, Rathangan FC has organised a Spooky Walk in Killinthomas Woods. Explore, discover and be spooked. This events features fancy dress, prizes and raffle.
From 3pm, it’s over to The Women's Shed Halloween Afternoon. Events kick off with a film at Rathangan Community Centre (RYARC) followed by a witches dance and procession. For those who like the arts, Ma’s Kitchen is hosting Ma's Coffee & Creepy Crafts. From 5pm to 7pm, there will be crafts for the kids, coffee, hot chocolate and terrifyingly tasty treats. Ard Mhuire Green hosts some face painting for kids from 5pm to 6pm.
Meanwhile, zombies, fiends and friends are invited to the 7th Kildare Rathangan Scouts clubhouse from 6.30pm to 7.30pm for a treat around a campfire, hot chocolate and S'mores! All are welcome. Don't be scared to pay them a visit!
To finish off the night, why not pay a visit to The Haunted Lodge from 6pm. There are six themed booths with spooky characters and surprises. Don’t forget to watch out for the child catcher.