But outside of the trick-or-treating and the large events such as the Bram Stoker Festival, there are lots of free, family-friendly spooky happenings organised locally across the capital.

D10 Halloween

Ballyfermot will have several Halloween events, including a Halloween Swap Shop at Orchard Community Centre where you can bring your old Halloween costume and swap it for a pre-loved one.

There’ll also be a Zombie Run in Le Fanu Park, a Spooky Halloween for children with special needs, Ballyfermot Youth Service Zombie Ballet, a Haunted House, Day of the Dead family fun day, Halloween Hullabaloo, a film screening of A Nightmare Before Christmas and a Firework Spectacular at Cherry Orchard Park.

All events are on October 31, and full details can be found here.

Darndale Together After Dark

An evening of fun Halloween entertainment in Darndale Belcamp Village Centre on Thursday, October 31, from 4pm until 7pm, with an “energetic line-up of music, street theatre, DJ, dance, circus carousels and fireworks”.

The event includes Crazy Carousels at the Green, Haunted House, Sphere 17 Darndale, face-painting on the square, walkabout characters from Artastic, The Bubble Guys and Arachnid FX, Art-Attack! creative workshops with Immanuel Godson and Sharon Fowler, Party Palz popcorn, candy floss and slushie – complimentary for the kids.

Double Trouble at the Dead Zoo, with author/illustrator Alan Nolan reading from his latest book, will also take place.

Darndale Together After Dark main stage includes DJ Will Softly and The Bubble Guys, D17 Choir and The Witches Dance, TBL8 Brass Band, and Go Dance for Change bring you Power Rangers.

There will also be a fireworks display at 7pm. Full details and times can be found here.

Booh! Cabra/Glasnevin Halloween Festival

The festival runs from Monday, October 28, to Thursday, October 31, throughout the Cabra/Glasnevin area. Events and activities will include giant outdoor movie screens, fire/pyrotechnic performances, giant games, magic shows, storytelling, fancy dress parties and scary story walks to name but a few.

The programme will also include a special event aimed at supporting older persons, with a ‘Resurrected Teenagers’ afternoon tea dance.

This year’s programme will also see the addition of some autism-friendly and accessible spaces at particular venues. Full details can be found here.

Dockers and Demons, Ringsend/Irishtown

This is a family-friendly celebration of community, creative arts and all things spooky, set against the backdrop of Dublin’s historic Docklands.

Community groups, organisations, volunteers and local artists bring an array of events and activities which include dress-up parties, haunted house experiences, talent displays, arts and crafts workshops and scary storytelling.

The Big Top Festival Circus tent at Ringsend Park is a central gathering point for all, as it comes alive with chills, thrills, and all sorts of eerie entertainment on October 30 and 31.

All events are free, but some require booking in advance. Full details can be found here.