Join us for the annual Decorated Pumpkin Competition at the National Botanic Gardens! To participate, drop off your decorated pumpkin, with your completed application form, on Saturday 18th of October at the Teak House from 10am to 4pm. Entry forms and guidelines are available at the Visitor Centre desk and can also be downloaded below. […]
Join us for a guided exploration of our living collections with expert guides, hear the history of how our Gardens came to be, and learn about the importance of the plant kingdom in all our lives. Daily at 11.30am and 3pm Tickets €5 per person, available from Eventbrite. PLEASE NOTE: This tour slot is intended […]
Samhain Embers: The folklore and traditions of Irish plants 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. Please note this tour is aimed at adults. PLEASE NOTE: This tour […]
Join us for a guided exploration of our living collections with expert guides, hear the history of how our Gardens came to be, and learn about the importance of the plant kingdom in all our lives. Daily at 11.30am and 3pm Tickets €5 per person, available from Eventbrite. PLEASE NOTE: This tour slot is intended […]
Samhain Embers: The folklore and traditions of Irish plants 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. Please note this tour is aimed at adults. PLEASE NOTE: This tour […]
Join us for Halloween at Glasnevin 2025 for some very special spooky events! Sunday the 19th is our big Halloween at Glasnevin day kicking off at 12noon with the Decorated Pumpkin Competition prize giving! Join us for Magical Plants in the Witches Garden. Come in your best Halloween costumes and play outdoor puzzles and games with Maths […]
Join us for Halloween at Glasnevin 2025 for some very special spooky events! Get ready for lots of plant based thrills this Halloween, starting with our Harvest Display from Friday 10th October until Sunday 2nd November. This fabulously designed display will showcase not only the diversity of pumpkins, squash and gourds that can be grown in our climate […]
Samhain Embers: The folklore and traditions of Irish plants 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. Please note this tour is aimed at adults. PLEASE NOTE: This tour […]
Join us for a guided exploration of our living collections with expert guides, hear the history of how our Gardens came to be, and learn about the importance of the plant kingdom in all our lives. Daily at 11.30am and 3pm Tickets €5 per person, available from Eventbrite. PLEASE NOTE: This tour slot is intended […]
Samhain Embers: The folklore and traditions of Irish plants 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. Please note this tour is aimed at adults. PLEASE NOTE: This tour […]