Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesWaterford Harvest Festival celebrates great food and the people who produce it.
Why it matchesTraditional pub with a large family beer garden, secure playground, animals, and scenic walking trails.
Why it matchesActivate Waterford is a locally owned family activity centre in the heart of Waterford City and a winner of "Best Indoor Leisure Facility".
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 matchesMeet farm animals, enjoy indoor soft play, outdoor play areas and the sand barn at this family-run farm.
Why it matchesThe soft play facilities at Pirates Adventure Play Centre provide children from 6 months to 10 years with a safe, supervised and comfortable facility for play, exercise and socialisation in a warm, dry and comfortable.
Why it matchesLocal community playground in Passage East offering outdoor play equipment for children.
Why it matchesDunmore East Adventure Centre, situated in a sheltered cove, is suitable for families, adults and children.
Why it matchesVelocity Virtual Reality is a fun, indoor, free roaming multiplayer VR facility featuring a selection of immersive VR experiences.
Why it matchesEnjoy pottery painting, craft workshops and artisan browsing at this coastal studio in Duncannon.
These still match the search, but the options above have the clearest family fit.
Why it matchesThe Dunmore East Festival of Bluegrass is known for showcasing bluegrass and country music, with past performers including national and international acts.
Why it matchesThe Churchyard Sessions is a series of free outdoor summer concerts taking place every Saturday (& selected Fridays) throughout the summer in the heart of Waterford's Viking Triangle.
Why it matchesSummer in the City is an outdoor Music and Arts Festival taking place every weekend in Waterford City from June-August, 2026.
Why it matchesYoung participants will hear thrilling tales of epic battles, sea voyages, and legendary Viking kings.
Why it matchesTramore Amusement & Leisure Park is located within a safe, secure family environment, less than 10km outside Waterford City.
Why it matchesAdventure 001 Helicopters Ireland offer 10km Helicopter Buzz Flights from multiple locations around Ireland including Waterford, Cork, Kerry, Clare, Mayo, Donegal, Meath and Laois.
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