Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesFree family-friendly Día de los Muertos celebration at Swords Castle with music, food, altar displays, storytelling, and a screening of Coco.
Why it matchesEnjoy a family-friendly Halloween fireworks display and evening of eerie fun at Belcamp Park.
Why it matchesSurfdock Watersports offer a unique combination of activities with a shop for all the equipment to go with it.
Why it matchesEnjoy hands-on STEM experiments, live demonstrations and interactive science exhibits at the Rediscovery Centre.
Why it matchesImmersive family Halloween trail at Malahide Castle with costumed characters, storytelling, and a Samhain village.
Why it matchesStep into a world of wildlife at Dublin Zoo, one of Dublin City's most loved family attractions.
Why it matchesEnjoy funfair rides, circus performances, arts and crafts, walkabout characters and a fireworks display.
Why it matchesA children’s Halloween fancy dress parade with activities and prizes at The Red Stables. Entry €10; pre-book by 27 October.
Why it matchesThe centre provides a dedicated facility for climbing, bouldering and more.
Why it matchesJump Zone is Ireland's largest inflatable indoor park with locations in Santry, Sandyford and Liffey Valley in County Dublin.
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These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesPure Magic Watersports Dublin is a water based activity centre that operates from the safe and sheltered Dollymount Strand in Clontarf, Dublin City.
Why it matchesQuasar is the interactive laser game that gives you and your Co-workers the opportunity to take office politics to a new level.
Why it matchesThe Festival of Fire kicks off with an electrifying musical prelude from 6.30pm that will set the mood for an unforgettable night.
Why it matchesFree family Halloween event featuring live stage acts, a haunted house, face painting, fairground rides, and spooky storytelling.
Why it matchesThe Festival of Fire at Millennium Park, Blanchardstown kicks off with an electrifying musical prelude from 6.30pm that will set the mood for an unforgettable night.
Why it matchesEnjoy a family-friendly Halloween magic show with Reuben the Entertainer at Baldoyle Library.
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