Upcoming Events
There is a definite nip in the air, but we are buzzing to greet our visitors over the holidays. We have lots of interesting things to do and see, as ‘half the park is after dark’. So, layer up those woollies and make a beeline for Wild Nephin this Halloween.
October Bank Holiday and Mid-term at Ballycroy Visitor Centre
- Nature and Cultural themed displays
- Self-Guided 2km Trail
- Outdoor Habitat Hunt
- Indoor Halloween Hunt
- Indoor Giant Jenga and Mancala Games
- Award winning Ginger & Wild Café
Mayo Dark Sky Fringe Festival at Ballycroy Visitor Centre
- Ongoing – Come see Martina O’Connnor’s ‘Shadows of Samhain’, an exhibition of sculptural figures, masks, costumes and painting inspired by Irish mythology, ancient Samhain traditions and the landscapes of the West of Ireland.
- Dusking with Marjolijn van Heemstra | Mayo Dark Sky Fringe Festival 2026 Tickets, Wednesday 28 October • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Eventbrite
Mayo Dark Sky Festival Events at Ballycroy Visitor Centre
Friday 30th October – The Launch night tickets are SOLD OUT for 2026.
The weekend’s events are FREE and there is no need to book in advance.
Saturday 31st October
- 11:00 Guided History Walk with Michael Chambers
- 13:00 Talk by Fergus Sweeney – The History of Blacksod Lighthouse and stories of the sea
- 15.00 Film– West Mayo Flying Column in The War of Independence
Sunday 1st November
- 11:00 Guided Nature Walk with Mary Gavaghan
- 13:00 Talk by Louise Beer – Earth, a Cosmic Spectacle
- 15:00 Talk by Richard Sabin – Thriving in Darkness – unlocking the lives of whales, dolphins and porpoises
Ginger & Wild Café finish off the 2026 season on Sunday, November 1st 10am – 4pm, reopening in March 2027. Pop in before then for a tasty lunch or treat!
Lastly, the Eventbrite booking system for all the FREE Dark Sky Walks with Mayo Dark Sky Park is now open for the 2026/7 season. Spaces are filling fast, so make sure you don’t miss out.