Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesNavigate a giant tractor-shaped maize maze on a working farm in Laois, complete with farm activity sheets, milking cow model and lawn games.
Why it matchesExplore woodland trails, solve puzzles, pick pumpkins, enjoy live wizard shows, funfair rides and potion-making workshops.
Why it matchesCountryside Leisure Activity Centre is open all year round for bookings.
Why it matchesJurassic Newpark is Ireland's only dinosaur theme park, now including Jurassic Bounce, a 50m covered inflatable jump park.
Why it matchesExplore artisan craft studios, watch makers at work, enjoy woodland walks and visit the children's playground.
Why it matchesThe National Reptile Zoo, located in Kilkenny City, is Ireland's only reptile zoo.
Why it matchesJoin a professional artist at Portlaoise Educate Together to create a community mural inspired by Irish nature and folklore.
Why it matchesA four-day Samhain festival in Kilkenny with family experiences, folklore, performances, and outdoor animation.
Why it matchesGet fit, learn to swim, train for a marathon, score a hat-trick, lose weight, improve your personal best or simply have fun and feel great.
Why it matchesCastlecomer Discovery Park is home to the longest over water zipline in Ireland.
These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesFound in Durrow, County Laois, Castle Durrow is one of Ireland’s most luxurious country house hotels.
Why it matchesThe Irish Fly Fishing and Game Museum is a treat for anyone interested in country life.
Why it matchesKilkenny Animated returns with a lively weekend of animation, illustration, anime, cartooning, screenings, talks, workshops, live drawing and creative fun.
Why it matchesVisitors to the festival can expect festive treats, creative crafts, live music and family entertainment each weekend along with special events each week.
Why it matchesExplore Kilkenny's historic sights on guided family-friendly bicycle tours or self-guided cycle rentals.
Why it matchesPaint pottery, decorate objects or paint canvases at this creative walk-in art studio in Kilkenny.
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