Limerick’s Halloween programme moves into another phase today, Thursday 15 October, as The Scare Factory begins its advertised run at Cleeves. But a paid scare experience is only one part of the city and county’s autumn programme: free street theatre and community activities provide different options over the coming days. [1][2]

The useful first decision is the type of outing you want. An immersive fright attraction, an outdoor comic performance and a participatory community gathering do not have the same atmosphere or booking arrangements. Choose the format before selecting a time slot, particularly when planning for children or somebody uncomfortable with sudden scares.

For the scare attraction

The Council’s listing places The Scare Factory at Cleeves Factory, V94 VF20, from 15 October until 1 November. It links to booking and advertises prices from €23.66. [2] Treat that as a starting price, not a guaranteed total for every date or group.

Check the selected ticket’s time, final cost, age conditions and access information before purchase. This guide does not establish an age rating or recommend it for a particular child. If an important condition is missing from the booking page, ask the organiser rather than assume a general Halloween listing means family suitability.

For free street theatre

Morbid & Sons is listed for Saturday 17 October at 2pm and 4pm on Nicholas Street, with a further pair of performances on Saturday 24 October at the same times on Bedford Row. Admission is free. The Council describes the show as macabre musical street theatre with a funeral-shop theme. [3]

Save the date and location together: the second Saturday is in a different street. A familiar event title alone is not enough for a diary entry. Check the listing before leaving, and consider whether the subject and humour suit the people in your group.

For a community Samhain outing

Kilfinane’s Samhain at the Crossroads still has creative writing and storytelling listed for Friday 16 October, 6–8pm, followed by the final gathering on Saturday 17 October, 6:30–8:30pm. The programme says activities are free but require advance registration, and children must be accompanied by an adult. [4]

The earlier costume and lantern workshops have already taken place; do not arrive expecting those sessions to run again. Check the remaining activity’s venue and registration instructions separately from the final gathering.

Keep the plan realistic

The wider Council programme runs to 1 November and includes independently organised events as well as supported activities. [1] Check each one on its own terms. Leave travel time between city and county venues, confirm the return journey and look at the weather forecast for an outdoor event. Listings can change, and this article confirms the advertised programme rather than available places or a first-hand visit.