October Themed Tour: Samhain Embers

October Themed Tour: Samhain Embers

About the event

Join the National Botanic Gardens on Wednesdays and Saturdays in October for this themed tour looking at the seasonal folklore and traditions of plants at this time of year.

Rekindle the ancient folklore and traditions of Samhain on this special Halloween tour. Explore the myths and folklore of plants that were used during this otherworldly time, and discover the stories associated with them.

Dates

  • Wednesdays 14, 21 and 28 October
  • Saturdays 10, 17, 24 and 31 October
  • Sunday 1 November

Every tour starts at 2pm and runs until 3pm.

Tickets

  • €5 per person. Book online, or buy a cash ticket at the Visitor Centre desk.
  • This tour is for ages 16 and over.

Photo: 1IMAGE / Bryan Brophy

Topics

Halloween Tours

Upcoming dates

This event runs on several dates — pick the one that suits you.

October 2026

  • Sat 10 · 2pm–3pm
  • Wed 14 · 2pm–3pm
  • Sat 17 · 2pm–3pm
  • Wed 21 · 2pm–3pm
  • Sat 24 · 2pm–3pm
  • Wed 28 · 2pm–3pm
  • Sat 31 · 2pm–3pm

November 2026

  • Sun 1 · 2pm–3pm

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