Oíche Shamhna / An Irish Halloween

“At this Irish Halloween celebration, kids can learn about the spooky traditions indigenous to the Emerald Isle”

TIME OUT NEW YORK

October 30, 2022 More info: irishartscenter.org

In this by-turns spooky and heartwarming afternoon of folklore and fun, delve into the ancient autumnal tradition of Oíche Shamhna, the eve of Samhain, across which bonfires lit the land orange and our world was believed to open to the realm of spirits. Watch performances, play age-old Irish Halloween games, and learn about the origins of trickor-treating, dressing in costume, and carving jack-o’-lanterns (originally turnips).