Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesZipit Forest Adventures provide a fun filled, environmentally friendly, adrenaline experience suitable for adventure lovers and families.
Why it matchesBallyhass Adventure Group - Coachford is based in Coachford, just 20 minutes outside Cork City on the River Lee.
Why it matchesFunderland offers thrilling funfair rides, family attractions, entertainment shows and food stalls.
Why it matchesCork Craft Month returns this August with its biggest programme yet, featuring over 90 workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and markets designed to connect the public directly with the county's vibrant craft community.
Why it matchesLarge indoor soft play centre with toddler area, slides, ball pools, sports areas and a cafe.
Why it matchesImmersive miniature play town with fourteen themed role-play areas and an on-site café.
Why it matchesIndoor soft play centre featuring a baby sensory area, toddler climbing frame, 3D play space for older children, and an on-site cafe.
Why it matchesLeisureWorld, Churchfield, Cork City have great pool facilities for swimming, leisure and fun with a 25m pool, learner pool, toddler pool and giant water slide.
Why it matchesIndoor entertainment centre in Cork featuring tenpin bowling, arcade games, and play areas for families.
Why it matchesWalk the 1km loop around Cork City Lough to spot swans, wildfowl and wildlife in this historic public refuge.
These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesFree public choral and musical performances by young people across Cork City festivals and events.
Why it matchesFrom a two-day porcelain workshop with artist Sarah Roberts in Nohoval to a Willow Weaving Workshop with Cois Laoi Willow in Greywood Arts, the programme highlights the extraordinary breadth of creative talent across.
Why it matchesCitywide music participation programme featuring toddler sessions, children's tuition and trad workshops across Cork City Library branches.
Why it matchesJoin eco-arts workshops, talks and creative environmental events at the KinShip EcoLab in Tramore Valley Park.
Why it matchesWorking with children aged 5–11 from St. Vincent’s Primary School and Muin Afterschool centres in Blarney, Blackpool and Ballincollig, PlaySpaces Cork City Trail places children at the centre of how our city imagines.
Why it matchesEquestrian centre in Waterfall, Cork offering horse riding lessons and kids pony camps.
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