Tots to Teens: Make their midterm spooktacular with pumpkin-picking
Pick out a perfect pumpkin on a visit to the Fitzgerald Woodlands House Hotel in Adare this week.
The pumpkin patch here is one of the biggest in the country, and it is filled with pumpkins of all shapes and sizes.
Once you step through the Enchanted Spooky Tunnel that marks the entrance, you’ll be greeted by all sorts of family fun. There’s a petting zoo full of friendly animals, a massive maze, traditional games, a storytelling tent, interactive challenges to solve, and autumn-themed treats to enjoy.
Open now through November 2, tickets to the Woodlands Pumpkin Patch cost €15 per person with family discounts.
- Visit woodlands-hotel.ie/woodlands-pumpkin-patch/ for details.
Fans of the ‘magnet for mayhem’ that is Milly McCarthy are invited to the Leaf and Bower Bookshop in Ballincollig, Cork, tomorrow.
At midday, the Cork-based children’s writer and Milly’s creator Leona Forde will sign copies of the latest in her series of books about this accident-prone girl.
starts with Milly’s class deciding to run a Halloween fundraiser by turning their local GAA club into a haunted house. Milly decides to up the fright factor by planning some scares of her own, and the usual chaos ensues.
No booking is required for this event.
- Check children’s trick-or-treat bags for choking hazards. Children under five can find the likes of fruit gums, jellybeans, lollipops, marshmallows, popcorn, chewing gum, whole nuts, and small hard chocolates hard to swallow.
- Beware of button batteries as they also present a choking risk. They are often found in Halloween toys and decorations.
- Be careful with costumes. Choose ones that are flame-resistant, if possible, as there are more candles and other fire hazards around at Halloween.
- If children’s clothes catch fire, have them drop to the ground, cover their faces with their hands, and roll until the flames are extinguished. Alternatively, smother the flames with a towel or blanket. Hold any burnt skin under cool running water for 20 minutes and seek medical attention immediately.
- Avoid oversized shoes or long material that could cause children to trip or fall.
- When out trick-or-treating, make sure there’s an adult at the front and back of any group of children. Wear high-visibility clothing or use torches to make sure everyone is visible to motorists.
- Get children to brush their teeth after they eat their sweets.
An out-of-this-world festival is taking place next week in Cork. From November 8 to 15, SpaceFest promises an action-packed week of experiments, tours, and workshops for all the family.
One of the main events is the Lunar Distance exhibition in the Marina Market. Visitors to this free exhibition will learn what cows have to do with satellites, listen to voice notes from space, and see a sculpture on its way to an art gallery on the moon.
- See: spacefest.net.
The Faery people steal Nancy’s cat Pangur. So she has no choice but to strike a deal —a deal that sees her become a storyteller to the fairies.
So begins , by Máire Zepf, who is also known for her award-winning Rita series.
Her latest book is a collection of eight interconnecting stories that celebrate the love and craft of storytelling.
Taking their inspiration from Irish myths and legends, these stories tell of ghost dragons, charmed hats, and a giantess who weaves dreams for people who cannot sleep.
The book features hand-drawn illustrations by artist Andrew Whitson. It’s aimed at readers aged nine to 11, and costs €18.99.
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