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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesEnjoy family-friendly Samhain events at VISUAL Carlow, including a scavenger hunt, workshops, and a family fun day.
Why it matchesA Halloween train adventure at Rathwood on the Carlow side of the Wicklow border.
Why it matchesIreland's premier motor racing circuit hosting live race events, track days, and specialized driving experiences.
Why it matchesBurtown House is a historic Quaker house located in County Kildare and is surrounded by a wealth of farmland walks and beautiful flower gardens.
Why it matchesThe Organic Pumpkin Village at Kildare Farm Foods, where the patch is planted with farm-grown pumpkins to pick and carve at home.
Why it matchesKildare Farm Foods Open Farm & Shop is home to a wide variety of friendly, curious animals scattered around an accessible and buggy friendly facility.
Why it matchesHire electric bikes and child carriers to explore the scenic traffic-free Barrow Blueway and canal paths around Athy.
Why it matchesAn indoor soft-play activity centre for children.
Why it matchesGraiguecullen Swimming Pool is a modern facility situated in a historic building which was formerly an old National School.
Why it matchesMeet one of Ireland’s most iconic racehorse trainers, Jessica Harrington, during a visit to her private yard.
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Why it matchesThe Athy Rowing Club is located in the town of Athy, County Kildare.
Why it matchesThe Ballitore Library and Quaker Museum is housed in the restored Meeting House of the Society of Friends in Ballitore County Kildare.
Why it matchesIndoor tenpin bowling and soft play centre in Naas with children's side rails and birthday party options.
Why it matchesExplore world-famous horses, Japanese gardens, and a children's playground in Kildare.
Why it matchesSituated on the Curragh Edge close to the Village of Athgarvan, Athgarvan Pitch and Putt Club was established in 1949.
Why it matchesHire bikes for adults, teens and children to explore the Grand Canal Greenway from Sallins.
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