Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesAn early-years music and culture workshop bringing parents and young children together to share lullabies.
Why it matchesWorking through a wide range of mediums, with a team of visual, theatre, music and digital media artists Tallaght Community Arts explore the personal and community journeys through time of the residents of Tallaght.
Why it matchesA fun neon painting morning for kids with music, canvas and free biscuits.
Why it matchesEnjoy the hit musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Matilda live on stage at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
Why it matchesEnjoy a vintage bus tea tour around Dublin exploring Samhain origins, followed by a guided historical tour of Glasnevin Cemetery.
Why it matchesIreland's largest zoo in Phoenix Park, home to over 400 animals across themed habitats, daily keeper talks and playgrounds.
Why it matchesWalk through thousands of illuminated, hand-carved pumpkins with live carving and seasonal treats at Newbridge House.
Why it matchesStep into a world of wildlife at Dublin Zoo, one of Dublin City's most loved family attractions.
Why it matchesThe centre provides a dedicated facility for climbing, bouldering and more.
Why it matchesSituated on the Tolka River between Glasnevin and Drumcondra and just downstream from the National Botanic Gardens, in Dublin City, Griffith Park extends to 7.5 hectares.
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Why it matchesCommunity sustainability festival with stalls, kids' workshops, music, and food.
Why it matchesAn integrated creativity programme and youth lab at The Civic Theatre for young people aged 13-18.
Why it matchesThe Dublin Festival of History is an annual free festival, brought to you by Dublin City Council, and organised by Dublin City Libraries, in partnership with the Dublin City Council Culture Company.
Why it matchesExplore photographs and displays capturing the history of the Live Aid concerts at the National Photographic Archive.
Why it matchesExplore European drawings, prints, watercolours and photographs spanning five centuries at this free exhibition.
Why it matchesIncognito Escape Room – Old Dublin Wall, Dublin City, provides an immersive adventure for tourists and locals alike.
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