Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesFamily fun day featuring a mobile petting farm, kids DJ, face painting, and BBQ at two Dublin venues on Sept 5.
Why it matchesIreland's iconic festive amusement park featuring thrilling rides, family attractions, shows, and prize stalls.
Why it matchesIreland's National Circus offering fantastic family entertainment with live acts and shows.
Why it matchesCelebrate the National Print Museum's 30th anniversary with live printing demonstrations and hands-on family workshops.
Why it matchesExplore quirky antique moving figures, vintage treasures and curious artefacts that celebrate craftsmanship, history and storytelling.
Why it matchesSurfdock Watersports offer a unique combination of activities with a shop for all the equipment to go with it.
Why it matchesA guided neon painting session for children with music, a canvas, and free tea and biscuits.
Why it matchesAn inclusive weekly comic-making and graphic novel club for children aged 9-12 at Bray Library.
Why it matchesExplorium’s mission is to inspire curious minds to discover the wonders of science and sport with hands on experiences.
Why it matchesBlackrock Park is a pleasant green area overlooking Dublin Bay, in Blackrock, County Dublin, and boasts a well equipped children's playground, cycle path, sports area, exercise area, picnic area, gardens and trees.
These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesExplore 19 unique lighthouse visitor centres, tours, and coastal experiences located around the island of Ireland.
Why it matchesThe Blackrock Walking Trail begins at Blackrock DART station, which dates from 1834.
Why it matchesA 90-minute beginner-friendly pottery workshop using air-dry clay, with tea, coffee, and biscuits included.
Why it matchesJump Zone is the largest indoor trampoline park not only in Ireland but in the whole of Europe.
Why it matchesAt Airfield Estate, Dundrum, Dublin, explore the Overend family home and vintage car garage to learn more about the estate’s historic importance and original artefacts.
Why it matchesJ oin one of our expert guides for a specialised tour about the Great Famine and the Irish workhouse system.
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