Halloween Festival
Friday, 23 October 2009 - Saturday, 31 October 2009
Programme of Events 23rd to 31st October
23rd October
Shackleton Autumn School – Lectures & Various events- Contact 059 8633075
24th 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.
25th 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 Antarctic 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
26th October
Shackleton Autumn School- Various events
27th October
Mid-term swim camp for children- 10am to 2pm, Athy Swimming Pool/ Leisure Centre. Contact 059- 8641522
28th 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
29th October
Mid-term swim camp for children- 10am to 2pm, Athy Swimming Pool/ Leisure Centre
‘We Once Sang Like Other Men’ – 8pm - Town Hall
30th 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
31st 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.
