Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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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 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 matchesThe National Reptile Zoo, located in Kilkenny City, is Ireland's only reptile zoo.
Why it matchesA four-day Samhain festival in Kilkenny with family experiences, folklore, performances, and outdoor animation.
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 matchesJurassic Newpark is Ireland's only dinosaur theme park, now including Jurassic Bounce, a 50m covered inflatable jump park.
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 matchesCountryside Leisure Activity Centre is open all year round for bookings.
Why it matchesIreland's only reptile zoo features over 150 animals, interactive encounters, and hands-on exhibits.
Why it matchesExplore Kilkenny's historic sights on guided family-friendly bicycle tours or self-guided cycle rentals.
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Why it matchesPaint pottery, decorate objects or paint canvases at this creative walk-in art studio in Kilkenny.
Why it matchesNestled by the serene Nore River, Nore Valley Park Pet Farm offers a blend of nostalgia and fresh adventures for visitors of all ages.
Why it matchesVisit Santa and Mrs Claus on the lit-up Santa Truck in aid of LauraLynn Children's Hospice.
Why it matchesWatch Home Alone 2 under cover in the Yulefest marquee with cushions and blankets.
Why it matchesKilkenny Animated returns with a lively weekend of animation, illustration, anime, cartooning, screenings, talks, workshops, live drawing and creative fun.
Why it matchesVisitors to the festival can expect festive treats, creative crafts, live music and family entertainment each weekend along with special events each week.
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