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What's Happening in Dublin this weekend (Oct 17th) - Free Events
Country dancing, spooky food stalls, soul-stirring harmonies, and a fix-it day out — all for free.

Hey folks,
This week’s got a bit of everything: dancing in Temple Bar, singing for a good cause, free bike fixes, and a Halloween market at Swords Castle. Whether you're in the mood to move, give back, or just soak it all in — here's what’s happening:
- Country dancing takeover in Meeting House Square
- The Ramparts sing for Capuchin Day Centre
- Repair Café: fix your bike, clothes, or laptop
- Swords Castle Halloween Market
- Grafton Street Run Club (yes, you can jog it)
Dublin City Council Jive & Line
📍 Meeting House Square, Temple Bar
📅 Sunday, Oct 19 | 2pm–5pm
Line dancing meets bandana-making with live music and a good dose of country charm. Hosted by Patricia Social Dance Club, expect fun for all ages with games, workshops, and easy-to-join jiving sessions.
🎟️ Reserve your free spot
The Ramparts Live – Charity Concert for the Capuchin Day Centre
📍 Capuchin Friary, Church Street
📅 Friday, Oct 18 @ 7:30pm
An evening of a cappella from Dublin’s award-winning male voice group in support of a brilliant cause. Entry is free — donations welcomed on the night for the Capuchin Day Centre, which has been supporting Dublin’s homeless community for over 55 years.
🎟️ Event info
FREE Repair Café
📍 The Rediscovery Centre, Ballymun
📅 Saturday, Oct 18 | 10am onwards
Bring your broken bits — from bikes to clothes to laptops — and get help repairing them. Experts on hand will show you how to patch, tweak, or Linux-ify what you might have thrown away. First come, first served.
Swords Castle Halloween Food Market
📍 Swords Castle
📅 Saturday, Oct 18 | 10am–3pm
Seasonal treats, handmade crafts, local produce, and spooky vibes for the whole family. One of Fingal’s most popular food markets returns with a Halloween twist. Great for food lovers and families.
lululemon Grafton Street Run Club
📍 Meet at lululemon, Grafton Street
📅 Sunday, Oct 19 | 9:30am
Join AJ Ryan for a relaxed, all-levels 5K community run. Meet at the store, stretch together, then hit the streets — and stick around after for post-run refreshments and good chats.
No pressure, no pace targets — just show up and move.
Please share this event guide with your friends or family who might enjoy some of the events in here!
We’re working on something new to bring to the free events scene in Dublin and hope to publish soon.
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