Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesThe format of the show will follow previous years, bringing opportunities to celebrate Irish trees and all things timber with the Celtic Chainsaw Carvers sculpting their creations during the show, woodland talks.
Why it matchesOutdoor all-weather karting circuit offering family sessions and 2Drive karts from age five.
Why it matchesIreland's only reptile zoo features over 150 animals, interactive encounters, and hands-on exhibits.
Why it matchesIn this site-responsive drawing workshop, participants are invited to slow down and experience St Canice’s Cathedral and its surroundings through observation, reflection, and imagination.
Why it matchesWaterford Harvest Festival celebrates great food and the people who produce it.
Why it matchesThe National Reptile Zoo, located in Kilkenny City, is Ireland's only reptile zoo.
Why it matchesWhether you’re an experienced rider wanting to emulate Lady Helen McCalmont, a keen horsewoman, or you’re a complete beginner looking to experience an affinity with these magnificent animals for the first time, the.
Why it matchesThrough storytelling and interactive interpretation, children will learn about medieval medicine, crime and punishment, hygiene, food and other fascinating aspects of everyday life.
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 matchesFounded in the 12th century, Jerpoint Abbey is one of the best examples of a medieval Cistercian Abbey in Ireland.
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Why it matchesA four-day Samhain festival in Kilkenny with family experiences, folklore, performances, and outdoor animation.
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 matchesKilkenny Animated returns with a lively weekend of animation, illustration, anime, cartooning, screenings, talks, workshops, live drawing and creative fun.
Why it matchesSavour Kilkenny Food Festival celebrates the rich culinary heritage and vibrant food culture of Ireland’s Ancient East that takes place at harvest end, also known as Samhain.
Why it matchesExplore Kilkenny's historic sights on guided family-friendly bicycle tours or self-guided cycle rentals.
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