Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesImmersive family Halloween trail themed with ghosts, ghouls, and live actors at Fitzpatrick's Bar and Restaurant.
Why it matchesPick your own pumpkins, explore a spooky maize maze, enjoy crafts, pony rides and Halloween family fun.
Why it matchesThe Pirates Den is a well supervised indoor playground consisting of ball pools, rope bridges, swing ropes, slides, learning areas and much more.
Why it matchesView a diverse group art exhibition featuring works by artists from the Creative Spark Residency Programme.
Why it matchesAura Dundalk Leisure Centre offers a variety of activities for the entire family.
Why it matchesThe centre of Blackrock Village, in County Louth, is at the seafront.
Why it matchesIrish Country Quads have multiple courses at their base in Inniskeen, County Monaghan.
Why it matchesSwing, scream, jump, climb and release your inner Tarzan at Skypark in County Louth, Ireland's largest zip line and sky trekking adventure park.
Why it matchesPick your own seasonal fruit, visit the farm shop and enjoy the coffee trailer at Corderry Fruit Farm.
Why it matchesLouth English is located in the centre of vibrant Dundalk Town, County Louth, and is only a short drive from Carlingford Lough water sports, mountain activities and outstanding scenic beauty.
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Why it matchesMusic production, songwriting, and sound engineering workshops for young women aged 13-18 at Dundalk Youth Centre.
Why it matchesLakeside nature park with a children's playground, walking trails, wildlife to feed and a coffee shop.
Why it matchesEnjoy a community stage production of the classic musical Calamity Jane at An Táin Arts Centre.
Why it matchesThe Leprechaun and Fairy Cavern is located in a folklore park on the shores of Carlingford Lough, County Louth.
Why it matchesCreative arts centre and imaginative play space offering children's workshops, storytelling, and interactive theatre.
Why it matchesEnjoy guest talks, kids' cosplay competitions, workshops and comic stalls at this festive pop culture convention.
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